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View AllWho's Who Legal 2023 - 2 Counsel Recognised
John Ware — Arbitration, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, International, Professional Negligence, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
John Ware has been recognised as national and global leaders in their respective fields in the 2023 Who's Who Legal Guide (WWL). John has been recommended as a national legal leader in the Environment & Climate Change section and globally in the field of Environment. John's WWL listing is available here.…
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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.
The 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…
Recent Cases
View AllScott v Aulich, in the Matter of Aulich Civil law Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 1329
31-10-25 / Matthew Doyle — Corporations
Matthew Doyle represented the Plaintiff, Joanna Heath Scott, instructed by Russels. The Plaintiff sought orders against two of the directors of each of the corporate defendants, Aulich Civil Law Pty Ltd, and Aulich Property Trading Pty Ltd for shareholder oppression under ss 232 and 233 of the Corporations Act 2001…
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…
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 [2025] QSC 255
3-10-25 / Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC, Danielle Davison — Commercial Equity, Corporations
Michael Hodge KC, Dan Clarry, Emma Beechey, James Byrnes and Danielle Davison appeared for the Catalyst parties, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Adam Pomerenke KC, Andrew Stumer KC, Stewart Webster KC and Sam Walpole appeared for the receivers and managers, instructed by Allens. Amelia Wheatley KC and Ben McEniery appeared…
