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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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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 AllGarlick v KALX Capital Securities Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 808
24-6-26 / Rob Anderson KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Judicial Review & Administrative
Rob Anderson KC appeared on behalf of the respondent, instructed by Watson Webb. In summary, the applicant sought review of a Judicial Registrar’s refusal to set aside a bankruptcy notice, arguing that he had a cross-demand exceeding the judgment debt because money had been paid into the Supreme Court in…
Doyle v Cooper as Liquidator of NQ Minerals PLC (in liq), in the matter of Doyle (No 3) [2026] FCA 472
21-4-26 / Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Paul McQuade KC (leading Susanna Connolly) represented the respondents, instructed by Mills Oakley Lawyers. The proceeding concerned an application brought by the respondents to amend final orders so as to extend time for compliance with bankruptcy notice. The respondents contended that the failure to seek such relief in the substantive…
Kirk (in his capacity as liquidator of ARG Workforce Pty Ltd (in liq)) v Commissioner of State Revenue, in the matter of ARG Workforce Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 192
4-3-26 / Michael Hodge KC, Sean Russell — Corporations, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Michael Hodge KC (leading Mr S Trewavas) represented the plaintiffs, instructed by Enyo Lawyers. The defendant (Commissioner of State Revenue) was represented by Sean Russell, instructed by Crown Law. The liquidator of two related labour hire companies (Workforce and Payroll), sought orders under s 588FF(1)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001…
