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View AllDoes a Stitch in Time Really Save Nine? Roger Traves QC, Anthony Messina & Nola Pearce to speak at AILA seminar
19-10-18 / Roger Traves QC, Anthony Messina, Nola Pearce — Contract, Insurance
The Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA) are hosting the seminar 'Does a Stitch in Time Really Save Nine? Issues Surrounding Mitigation Costs Under a Policy of Liability Insurance' on 13 November. The presenters will be Roger Traves QC, Anthony Messina and Nola Pearce. The seminar will discuss: An insured who…
Paul McQuade QC and Kristi Riedel to speak at the Gold Coast District Law Association
16-10-18 / Paul McQuade QC, Kristi Riedel — Commercial Equity, Contract
Paul McQuade QC and Kristi Riedel will provide a session titled 'Damages for Loss of Opportunity - The Essentials' at the Gold Coast District Law Association (GCDLA). This will be an overview of claims for loss of opportunity damages. The session will discuss the key principles and some of the evidentiary and…
Borcsa Vass listed as WLAQ Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year Finalist
11-10-18 / Borcsa Vass
Level Twenty Seven Chambers is pleased to announce that Borcsa Vass has been listed as a finalist in the Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year category at the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland 2018 Women Lawyer of the Year Awards. This category recognises women who have been admitted as a legal practitioner for…
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View AllThe Principle of Comity in Public and Private International Law
18-9-18 / Jason Mitchenson — Arbitration, International
Schultz, Mitchenson & Ridi, The Principle of Comity in Public and Private International Law (2018) Cambridge University Press (forthcoming).
But can't I just rely on the words in the contract? Recent appellate cases for and against
23-8-18 / Michael Trim, Mei Ying Barnes — Building & Construction, Contract
A presentation delivered by Michael Trim and Mei Ying Barnes to the Society of Construction Law Australia at Clayton Utz on Thursday 23 August. Topics covered included: › Could rejecting a claim relying on contractual provisions be unconscionable conduct even if in strict compliance with the contract? › What if a…
Trenfield v HAG Import: Trade Agreements, ROT, PPSA Vesting and Valuing Security Interests
22-8-18 / Anthony Messina, Michael May — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
A seminar presented on Wednesday 22 August 2018 by Anthony Messina and Michael May at Level Twenty Seven Chambers. Topics covered, included: › contractual arrangements between retailer and supplier; › security interests in inventory and proceeds of sale; › effect of s 267 of the PPSA on validity of security interests; › valuing…
Recent Cases
View AllByerwen Coal pty Ltd v Colinta Holdings Pty Ltd [2018] QLC 36
16-10-18 / Nicholas Andreatidis — Land Law & Property, Judicial Review & Administrative
Nicholas Andreatidis appeared for the respondent in an application to stop experts from considering certain matters on the basis that those matters were beyond previous orders giving limited leave to re-open the party's case. The experts were ordered not to consider those matters. Nicholas was instructed by Allens. The full judgment…
Hyacinth Developments Pty Ltd v Scenic Rim Regional Council [2018] QSC (15/104230)
8-10-18 / Nicholas Andreatidis — Professional Negligence
Nicholas Andreatidis acted for Scenic Rim in relation to proceedings alleging negligent and misleading deceptive conduct against the Scenic Rim Council and a number of professional advisers. The judgment can be read here.
WB Rural Pty Limited v Commissioner of State Revenue & Anor [2018] QCA 225
8-10-18 / Michael May — Appellate, Land Law & Property, Tax
An appeal seeking to challenge the validity of section 69(1)(a) of the Taxation Administration Act 2001 (Qld), which requires taxpayers to pay the amount of disputed tax before they can appeal to the Supreme Court. Michael May appeared for the appellant (with B Walker SC) instructed by Cooper Grace Ward.…
