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View AllWho's Who Legal 2023 - 2 Counsel Recognised
Shane Doyle KC, John Ware — Arbitration, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, International, Professional Negligence, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
Shane Doyle KC and John Ware have been recognised as national and global leaders in their respective fields in the 2023 Who's Who Legal Guide (WWL). WWL acknowledges Shane's knowledge and authority as a global legal expert in its Environment and Professional Negligence sections. Additionally, Shane's capabilities have been listed in…
Doyle's Guide to Leading QLD Litigation & Dispute Resolution Counsel 2023 - 12 Listed
Shane Doyle KC, Damian Clothier KC, Christopher Johnstone KC, Michael Trim, Matthew Jones KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Michael May, Stewart Webster KC, Matthew Doyle, Claire Schneider, Bianca Kabel — Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Insurance, Land Law & Property, Resources & Energy
Doyle's Guide published lists of Leading Queensland Litigation & Dispute Resolution Senior and Junior Counsel 2023 on 9 June. These lists detail barristers "practising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in…
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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 AllDGR Global Ltd v P.T. Limited as trustee of the Armour Energy Security Trust [2024] QCA 263
15-1-25 / Sam McCarthy — Corporations
Sam McCarthy (led by Dominic O'Sullivan KC) represented the sixth defendant, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. This case concerned the defendants’ applications for security for costs. It was held that there was reason to believe that the corporate plaintiff would not be able to pay the defendants’ costs at some…
Palmer 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…
Hix Investment Pty Ltd v Wong [2024] FCA 1461
16-12-24 / Anthony Messina — Corporations
Anthony Messina represented the Respondents, instructed by Gilchrist Connell. This case concerns an application by the applicant seeking the grant of an interlocutory injunction to restrain the respondents from using and operating certain platforms containing plans and 3D images of portable home products that allegedly infringe the applicant’s copyright. The…
