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View AllDavid Russell AM KC joins Level Twenty Seven Chambers
David Russell AM RFD KC — Appellate, Arbitration, Commercial Equity, Corporations, International, Succession, Tax
Level Twenty Seven Chambers is pleased to announce the addition of David Russell AM RFD KC to the set as an Associate Member. Internationally recognised as a leading taxation specialist, David is admitted to practise in Australia, England and Wales, the Courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre, New York (as…
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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 AllEnyo Lawyers Pty Ltd v Island Resorts (Facilities and Equipment) Pty Ltd [2026] QCA 133
17-7-26 / Andrew O'Brien KC — Appellate, Corporations, Commercial Equity
Andrew O’Brien KC appeared on behalf of the fourth respondent, instructed by RBG Lawyers. The central focus of the appeal was whether the primary judge erred in not making an order granting priority in a receivership for payment in favour of Enyo Lawyers (the appellant), as a result of Enyo…
AK Ippolito Investments Pty Limited v Family Farm Management Pty Ltd, in the matter of Family Farm Management Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 780
19-6-26 / Matthew Jones KC — Corporations
Matthew Jones KC (leading Mr L Inglis) appeared for the plaintiffs, instructed by Merton Legal. This decision considered elements of the definition of a “managed investment scheme” in s 9 of the Corporations Act 2001, particularly whether an investor who gives notice to rescind an investment contract under s 601MB…
Blue Dog Group Pty Ltd v Credit Suisse Equities (Australia) Limited & Ors [2026] QSC 110
19-6-26 / Oliver Cook — Class Actions, Corporations
Oliver Cook (led by I Ahmed SC) represented the second defendant, instructed by Mallesons. This decision concerns the apportionment of costs between the plaintiff and defendants, in circumstances where the plaintiff was granted an extension of time to file their application and a fifth statement of claim, and subsequently, in…
