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View AllLevel Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners APAC Guide 2025
Shane Doyle KC, Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim, Michael May, Florence Chen, Claire Schneider — Building & Construction, Competition & Consumer, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, International, Tax
Released today, Chambers and Partners has again recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading set in its 2025 guide to barristers practising in dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region. Receiving a particularly large body of positive interviewee feedback and a Band 2 ranking, Chambers and Partners describes Level Twenty Seven Chambers as…
ARITA Qld Division Conference 2024 - Paul McQuade KC speaking
Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
ARITA's 2024 Qld Division Conference and Dinner is taking place on Tuesday 22 October 2024, at the Brisbane Sofitel. This half-day conference will delve into crucial topics related to the Queensland insolvency space and share industry best practices. The exciting program of speakers and topics includes Paul McQuade KC and…
Upcoming Seminars
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Latest Publications
View AllA Question of Duty
21-6-24 / Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
In the June 2024 Edition of the ARITA Journal, Paul McQuade KC, Dr David Goldman and Jason Bettles consider a recent case brought by a practitioner which raises the question of who IPs owe duties to. The article also highlights the importance of maintaining accurate records. You can read the…
Extending The Limitation Period On Bringing Applications For Statutory Compensation
23-4-24 / Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
Paul McQuade KC comments on the judgment of Binqld Finances Pty Ltd (in liq) v Binetter [2024] FCA 361 in relation to the scope of the Corporations Act 2001 and whether the limitation period for commencing a claim can be extended. You can read the article here.
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 AllPalmer v Palmer [2024] QCA 263
20-12-24 / Matthew Jones KC, Sean Russell — Appellate, Commercial Equity, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
Matthew Jones KC and Sean Russell appeared for the Second Respondent, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. Matthew Jones KC and Sean Russell successfully defended a first instance decision, in which Mr Russell appeared unled, to award receivers the entirety of the remuneration claimed. The separate reasons of Bond JA give…
Porter Finance Australia Pty Ltd v Trenel Pty Ltd (in liq), in the matter of Trenel Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2024] FCA 1359
26-11-24 / Sean Russell — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
Sean Russell represented the Defendants, instructed by Wallmans Lawyers.
Official Trustee in Bankruptcy, in the matter of Sam Pos Pty Ltd (in liq) [2024] FCA 1350
25-11-24 / Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Paul McQuade KC appeared for the Applicant, instructed by the Australian Government Solicitor.
