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View AllLevel Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners APAC Guide 2026.
Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim KC, 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 again recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading set in its 2026 Guide to barristers practising in Dispute Resolution across the Asia Pacific region. Receiving a Band 2 ranking, the commentary describes Level Twenty Seven Chambers as “the leading chambers in Queensland and one of…
Doyle’s Guide to Professional Indemnity Qld 2025 - Kristi Riedel listed
Kristi Riedel — Insurance, Professional Negligence
In a recent recognition by Doyle’s Guide, Kristi Riedel has been ranked as a Leading Professional Indemnity Counsel in Queensland for 2025 for the seventh consecutive year. Kristi Riedel – recommended leading Junior Counsel This ranking recognises Junior Counsel who are highly regarded by Queensland’s defendant insurance and plaintiff personal injury…
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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 AllWorkCover Queensland v Electricity Assets Ministerial Holding Corporation [2025] QSC 223
11-11-25 / Kristi Riedel — Insurance
Kristi Riedel (led by D Hooke SC and D Klineberg SC) appeared for the third respondent, instructed by YPOL Lawyers. The judgment concerned a primary judge’s interlocutory decision dismissing the applicant’s previous application seeking orders to strike out, or alternatively summary determination on parts of the defence and counterclaim filed…
Byrnes-Reeves v QSuper [2025] QSC 285
3-11-25 / Michael May — Insurance
Michael May appeared for the defendants, instructed by McInnes Wilson. The plaintiff brought a claim against the defendants for a Total and Permanent Disability benefit under their superannuation insurance policy, alleging mental illnesses and spinal injuries rendered him unable to work. The plaintiff additionally claimed interests and costs. The defendants…
