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View AllLegal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2026 released – Level Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as Tier 1 set for Commercial Disputes and Construction
Damian Clothier KC, Rob Anderson KC, Michael Hodge KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim KC, Michael May, Claire Schneider, Sam McCarthy, John Ware, Sarah Spottiswood — Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Insurance, Intellectual Property, International, Land Law & Property, Media & Defamation, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
Level Twenty Seven Chambers has again been recognised in the 2026 Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide (Australia Bar), achieving Tier 1 set rankings in both Commercial Disputes and Construction, Infrastructure and Property. In Commercial Disputes, Level Twenty Seven Chambers is one of only four sets ranked Tier 1 nationally, and…
Chambers Holiday Closure Notice
Level Twenty Seven Chambers will close for the holiday period from 1:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, and will reopen at 8:30am (AEST) on Monday, 5 January 2026. No mail will be delivered during this period. We kindly ask that you do not arrange hard copy briefs or other…
Building Closure Notice – Monday 15 December 2025
239 George Street will be shutdown and without power on Monday 15 December 2025 to allow for essential network maintenance. Level Twenty Seven Chambers’ offices will be closed for the day. Our barristers are continuing their practices as usual and will be supported remotely. Should you need to contact one…
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Latest Publications
View AllVanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism (2024) 35(1) Federal Law Review 13–23 wins 2025 Saunders Prize for Excellence in Constitutional Law
21-8-25 / Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
Level Twenty Seven Chambers is delighted to announce that the article “Vanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism” by Sarah Spottiswood and Felicity Nagorcka has been awarded the 2025 Saunders Prize for Excellence in Constitutional Law. This prestigious award, presented by the Australian Association of Constitutional Law (AACL), recognises exceptional…
Bifurcators Beware: Australia’s Highest Court Dismisses Appeal Against Decision to Set Aside Interim Award
7-2-25 / Oliver Cook — Arbitration
Oliver Cook co-authored this article with Ashley Chandler (Assistant Editor for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands) in the Kluwer Arbitration Blog. The article discusses the question "can an arbitral tribunal revisit issues of liability after rendering an interim award in bifurcated proceedings?" which was put to the High Court…
Australian Insurance Law Annotated
1-9-24 / Kristi Riedel — Insurance
Australian Insurance Law (Annotated) provides a quick reference guide to key insurance legislation. It provides concise and accessible annotations to Commonwealth insurance legislation for insurers, insureds, their legal and professional advisors and insurance intermediaries. It is also a “go-to” publication which points the reader in the right direction for further…
Recent Cases
View AllR v Hasem [2026] QCA 9
3-2-26 / Andrew O'Brien KC, Emily O'Brien — Appellate
Andrew O'Brien KC and Emily O’Brien appeared for the Appellant (pro bono), instructed by Gilshenan & Luton Legal Practice. This case was an appeal from a conviction for unlawful assault causing grievous bodily harm. Ms Hasem contended that self-defence under ss 271 and 272 of the Criminal Code (Qld) was…
QRAD Pty Ltd v Philips Electronics Australia Limited [2026] QSC 5
29-1-26 / Bianca Kabel — Contract
Bianca Kabel appeared for the plaintiff, QRAD Pty Ltd (instructed by Rose Litigation Lawyers). QRAD’s claim was dismissed, and Hindman J ordered QRAD to the pay the first defendant’s costs of the proceeding on the standard basis up to and including 8 November 2024 and on the indemnity basis thereafter.…
Kim Investments GC Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2026] QSC 4
23-1-26 / Mark Robertson KC, Florence Chen — Tax
Mark Robertson KC and Florence Chen appeared for the appellant, instructed by Small Myers Hughes Lawyers. In summary, this proceeding concerned a taxpayer’s appeal against the Commissioner’s objection decision. The Court was asked to determine three separate questions: (i) whether payment of the assessed amount stated in the assessment notice…
