Latest News
View AllLegal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2025 released - Level Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as Tier 1 set for Commercial Disputes and Construction
Shane Doyle KC, Damian Clothier KC, Rob Anderson KC, Michael Hodge KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim, Michael May, Claire Schneider, Sam McCarthy, John Ware, Sarah Spottiswood — Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Insurance, Intellectual Property, International, Land Law & Property, Media & Defamation, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
Released today, Legal 500 has again recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading set in its 2025 Asia Pacific Guide (Australia Bar). Described as "undoubtedly one of the leading chambers in commercial disputes in Australia" and the only set or list outside of Sydney and Melbourne ranked, Chambers have…
Doyle's Guide to Professional Indemnity Qld 2024
Shane Doyle KC, Kristi Riedel — Insurance, Professional Negligence
In a recent recognition by Doyle's Guide, Shane Doyle KC and Kristi Riedel have been ranked as Leading Professional Indemnity Counsel in Queensland for 2023. Shane Doyle KC - recommended leading Senior Counsel Kristi Riedel - recommended leading Junior Counsel This ranking highlights those Senior and King's Counsel who are…
Upcoming Seminars
View AllNo seminars are currently available
Latest Publications
View AllAustralian Insurance Law Annotated
1-9-24 / Kristi Riedel — Insurance
Australian Insurance Law (Annotated) provides a quick reference guide to key insurance legislation. It provides concise and accessible annotations to Commonwealth insurance legislation for insurers, insureds, their legal and professional advisors and insurance intermediaries. It is also a “go-to” publication which points the reader in the right direction for further…
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…
Court Forms, Precedents and Pleadings Queensland
8-11-22 / Oliver Cook — Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Media & Defamation, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy
Oliver Cook is a contribution author to the LexisNexis publication Court Forms, Precedents and Pleadings Queensland.
Recent Cases
View AllSpringfree Trampoline Australia Pty Ltd v Forostenko [2024] QCA 255
13-12-24 / Kristi Riedel — Appellate, Insurance
Kristi Riedel (led by J D McKenna KC) appeared for the Appellant, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. This case concerns an appeal by the defendant to the Supreme Court of Queensland to reverse the outcome that the plaintiff suffered injuries because a trampoline manufactured by the defendant had a safety…
Stewart v Metro North Hospital and Health Service [No 2] [2024] QCA 247
6-12-24 / Mark Eade — Insurance
Mark Eade (led by C C Heyworth-Smith KC and K E Slack) represented the Respondent, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. The case involves a Calderbank offer made by Metro North Hospitals which was refused by Stewart on the basis that it was monetarily insufficient. The Court of Appeal held that…
Rusbridge v Lake Fox Limited [2024] QSC 279
15-11-24 / Michael Hodge KC — Contract, Insurance
Michael Hodge KC (with H L Lilley) appeared for the second defendant, instructed by Clayton Utz.
