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View AllLevel Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners APAC Guide 2024
Shane Doyle KC, Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Michael Hodge KC, Michael Trim, Stewart Webster, Michael May, Florence Chen, Claire Schneider — Arbitration, Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Insurance, Professional Negligence, Tax
Chambers and Partners has recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading chambers set in its 2024 guide to barristers practising in dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region. Accompanying a Band 2 ranking, commentary describes Level Twenty Seven Chambers as ‘pre-eminent in Brisbane’ and ‘one of the strongest chambers sets…
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View AllThe 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.
Docs, eTrials & Practice Directions
18-11-21 / Nicholas Andreatidis KC, Florence Chen, Oliver Cook — Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Human Rights & Discrimination, Insurance, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Succession, Tax
This presentation was the final installment in a series of four co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers and Level Twenty Seven Chambers. The series aimed to address practical and everyday topics for junior lawyers. Nicholas Andreatidis QC, Florence Chen and Oliver Cook discussed why the topic was important to the legal profession…
Recent Cases
View AllNiceforo v Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company & Ors [2023] QSC 282
15-12-23 / Mark Eade — Insurance
Mark Eade (with C Heyworth-Smith KC) appeared for the applicant first defendant, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. The judgment is published here.
Churchill v Clearview Life Assurance Ltd [2023] QSC 224
16-10-23 / Michael May — Insurance
The respondent (plaintiff) commenced proceedings against the applicant (defendant) for entitlement to certain benefits under life insurance policies issued by the applicant. The applicant filed an application to withdraw deemed admissions contained in its defence. The respondent opposed the applicant having leave to withdraw some, but not all, of the…
Schlumberger Australia Pty Ltd v Workers’ Compensation Regulator [2023] ICQ 007
15-5-23 / Michael Trim — Insurance
By way of these proceedings, Schlumberger Australia Pty Ltd, the appellant, appealed the decision of an industrial magistrate the effect of which was to classify its business for the purposes of the calculation of premiums payable under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (WCR Act). Michael Trim appeared for…