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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, Michael Trim, Matthew Jones KC, Matthew Hickey OAM, Michael May, Stewart Webster, 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 AllThe 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…
The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation
27-11-23 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax
In his article The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation, Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Who should read? Advisory and litigation lawyers across all practice areas. What does the…
The "momentous" UK Supreme Court Decision on Directors Duties in Respect of Creditors' Interests You Need to Know About
12-12-22 / Paul McQuade KC, David Chesterman KC, Matthew Jones KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
According to Lord Reed, the issues on appeal in BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA [2022] UKSC 25 “go to the heart of our understanding of company law, and a considerable importance to the management of companies”. The decision concerns the fiduciary duty of directors to act in good faith in the…
Recent Cases
View AllPark v Monreacon Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QSC 44
22-3-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM, Hannah Lilley — Corporations, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Matthew Hickey OAM and Hannah Lilley appeared for the second to tenth respondents, instructed by James Conomos Lawyers.
Sev.en Gamma a.s v IG Power (Callide) Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) (No 2) [2024] FCA 184
5-3-24 / Christopher Johnstone — Corporations
Christopher Johnstone appeared for Applicant, instructed by White & Case.
Native Extracts Pty Ltd v Plant Extracts Pty Ltd (No 2) [2024] FCA 106
23-2-24 / Jason Mitchenson — Contract, Corporations, Intellectual Property
Jason Mitchenson (led by Mr D Logan KC) appeared for the applicants, instructed by Dundas Lawyers. The full judgment can be found here.