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View AllLevel Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners APAC Guide 2026.
Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim KC, Michael May, Florence Chen, Claire Schneider — Arbitration, Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Insurance, Professional Negligence, Tax
Chambers and Partners has again recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading set in its 2026 Guide to barristers practising in Dispute Resolution across the Asia Pacific region. Receiving a Band 2 ranking, the commentary describes Level Twenty Seven Chambers as “the leading chambers in Queensland and one of…
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Latest Publications
View AllThe Quincecare Duty in Australian Law
14-12-23 / Mohammud Jaamae Hafeez-Baig — Banking, Commercial Equity, Corporations
In a seminar/webinar hosted by Level Twenty Seven Chambers, Jaamae provided an update on: - recent legal developments shaping banking responsibilities; - recent rulings from the Privy Council, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal and the UK Supreme Court shaping the landscape of the Quincecare Duty; - a dive…
The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation
27-11-23 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax
In his article The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation, Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Who should read? Advisory and litigation lawyers across all practice areas. What does the…
Disclosure & Discovery in Australian Courts
2-12-22 / Sarah Spottiswood, Oliver Cook — Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Land Law & Property
Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and the barristers at Level Twenty Seven Chambers curated a series of four CPDs spanning 2022 to provide young lawyers with knowledge essential to their role. The final installment ‘Disclosure’ was facilitated by Sarah Spottiswood and Oliver Cook. Sarah and Oliver are barristers practising from Level Twenty Seven Chambers (Brisbane,…
Recent Cases
View AllAlumina and Bauxite Company Ltd v Queensland Alumina Ltd [2024] FCAFC 142
8-11-24 / Sarah Spottiswood — Banking, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Insurance, International
Sarah Spottiswood (led by Mr A Strumer and with and Ms E Hoiberg) appeared for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Respondents. Instructed by Allens. This case concerns an appeal to sanctions imposed by the Australian Government in March 2022 against Russia and certain Russian businesspeople, pursuant to the…
Russel v S3@Raw Pty Ltd (No 3)[2024] FCA 991
29-8-24 / Stewart Webster KC — Contract, Banking, Corporations, Insurance, Media & Defamation
Stewart Webster appeared for the Applicant, instructed by Synkronos Legal. The case involves a claim made by Russell, that the Respondents including, S3@Raw Pty Limited, the operator of a Pilates studio, made defamatory statements about her causing serious harm to her reputation. The Respondent sought to dismiss the defamation proceedings…
Mining Standards International Pty Ltd v Atlantic Nickel Mineracao Ltda (No 2) [2024] FCA 666
24-6-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Matthew Doyle, Bianca Kabel — Banking, Corporations, International, Resources & Energy
Matthew Doyle (led by Mr M Stewart KC and leading Mr T Jackson) appeared for the Applicant and the First and Second Cross-Respondents, instructed by Russells. Matthew Hickey OAM (led by Mr P Collinson KC) appeared for the Respondent and the Cross-Claimant, instructed by Allens and King & Wood Mallesons.…
