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View AllChambers & Partners Global Guide 2026 - Level Twenty Seven Chambers Recognised
Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim KC, Michael May, Florence Chen, Claire Schneider — Arbitration, Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Insurance, International, Professional Negligence, Tax
Following its recognition in the 2026 Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide, Level Twenty Seven Chambers has now been ranked in the 2026 Chambers & Partners Global Guide (Australia), receiving a Band 2 Ranking in Dispute Resolution – The Bar – Global. Nine barristers practising from Level Twenty Seven Chambers were…
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Latest Publications
View AllThe 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…
Dealing Effectively & Ethically with Experts
12-10-23 / Sam McCarthy, Bianca Kabel — Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Resources & Energy
Co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers, ‘Dealing Effectively & Ethically With Experts’ was a presentation and Q & A facilitated by Sam McCarthy and Bianca Kabel. This third event in the joint CPD series provided useful insights and strategies for effectively briefing, communicating with and obtaining reports from experts…
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 AllMonsour v C & R Darvill Pty Ltd [2026] QCA 3
13-1-26 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC — Appellate, Building & Construction
Matthew Hickey KC (with Evan Mijo of Counsel) appeared for the successful respondent to this application for leave to appeal.
ADLU Pty Ltd v Ertech (Queensland) Pty Ltd & Anor [2025] QSC 328
4-12-25 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC — Building & Construction
Matthew Hickey OAM KC appeared for the first defendant, instructed by Lavan. This proceeding was an application for an order that the plaintiff provide security for costs. In summary, the Court found that the first defendant satisfied the precondition under r 671 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld),…
Commissioner of State Revenue v Scott-Holland [2025] QCATA 116
18-11-25 / Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Building & Construction, Judicial Review & Administrative
Sarah Spottiswood appeared for the appellant, instructed by the Commissioner of State Revenue. The Commissioner for State Revenue sought leave to appeal a decision delivered in the matter of Scott-Holland v Commissioner of State Revenue [2023] QCAT 203, in which the Tribunal decided that Mr Scott-Holland’s contract with Oly Homes…
