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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…
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2025 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
Released today, Legal 500 has again recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading set in its 2025 Asia Pacific Guide (Australia Bar). Described as "undoubtedly one of the leading chambers in commercial disputes in Australia" and the only set or list outside of Sydney and Melbourne ranked, Chambers have…
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View All“One Day This Will Be Yours”: Estoppel By Encouragement And Acquiescence
10-1-24 / Roger Traves KC — Contract, Succession
Promises, representations or conduct which leave a party with an expectation that they will receive property in the future not infrequently lead to dispute and litigation. A reasonable approach to cases such as these is to assess whether the conduct amounts to a contractual promise (for example, a contract to…
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 AllDowner EDI Rail Pty Ltd v John Holland Queensland Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] QSC 347
15-12-25 / Bianca Kabel — Contract
Bianca Kabel (led by Tim Breakspear SC) appeared for John Holland Queensland Pty Ltd, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. The judgment was a hearing as to costs following earlier proceedings concerning the scope of an Independent Expert’s authority under a contract between the parties. Both parties had partial success. Pursuant…
BUMA Australia Pty Ltd v Queensland Power Company Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 338
10-12-25 / Damian Clothier KC, Matthew Doyle, Jonathan Hohl — Contract, Resources & Energy
Damian Clothier KC, Matthew Doyle and Jonathan Hohl appeared for the applicant, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. In summary, this case concerned disputes arising under a Contract Mining Agreement (CMA) between the respondents (who operate a power station) and the applicant (who provides mining services for the mine which powers…
QRAD Ltd v Philips Electronics Australia limited [2025] QSC 317
28-11-25 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Bianca Kabel, Tim Elliss — Contract
Bianca Kabel appeared for the plaintiff, QRAD Pty Ltd (instructed by Rose Litigation Lawyers). Matthew Hickey OAM KC and Tim Elliss appeared for the first defendant, Philips Electronics Australia (instructed by Gilbert & Tobin) in respect of the claim and counterclaim. Phillips’ counterclaim was ultimately successful, and Hindman J awarded…
