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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…
Legal 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…
Level 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…
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…
Recent Cases
View AllHinrichsen v Hinrichsen [2025] QCA 252
11-12-25 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Commercial Equity, Corporations
Roger Traves KC (with D T Forbes) appeared for the first and second respondents, instructed by Connie Navarro Legal. This appeal concerned disputes arising between brothers as to who was beneficially entitled to the Durrandella property, as well as alleged breaches of director’s obligations. The Court considered three principle issues…
McMahon v McMahon [2025] QSC 289
7-11-25 / Damian Clothier KC, Jason Mitchenson — Commercial Equity, Succession
Damian Clothier KC and Jason Mitchenson appeared for the applicant, instructed by Piper Alderman. This case involved an application by the Joint Venture Testamentary Trust (JVTT) seeking directions, in the nature of judicial advice and pursuant to s 96(1) of the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld), regarding an issue as to…
Catalyst Townsville SPV No 1 Pty Ltd v The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed); Catalyst Corinda SPV No 2 Pty Ltd v The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed); The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed) v Catalyst Carina SPV Pty Ltd & Anor [No 2] [2025] QSC 282
30-10-25 / Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC, Danielle Davison — Commercial Equity, Corporations
Michael Hodge KC and Danielle Davison (with Dan Clarry, Emma Beechy and James Byrnes) appeared for the Catalyst parties, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Stewart Webster KC (led by Adam Pomerenke KC and Andrew Strumer KC, and leading Sam Walpole) appeared for the receivers and managers, instructed by Allens. The…
