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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…
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Latest Publications
View AllCourt 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.
Update on Defamation Law in Queensland
29-9-21 / Michael May, Rachel De Luchi — Media & Defamation
A seminar/webinar hosted by Level Twenty Seven Chambers. Following the Defamation (Model Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (the Act) commencing on 1 July 2021, Michael May and Rachel De Luchi provided a valuable update on the changes that the Act introduced. Further details, including the video and podcast…
Defamation Law Reigned In? Defamation Overview & Key Considerations for the Insurance Industry
10-6-21 / Rob Anderson KC — Insurance, Media & Defamation
Co-presenting on 10 June 2021 with Melanie Quixley (Partner, Barry.Nilsson.) to the national Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA) membership, Rob Anderson QC provided and overview of the recent developments in defamation law, recent decisions and the implications for insurers and insureds. Details of 'Defamation Law Reigned In? Defamation Overview &…
Recent Cases
View AllAdani Mining Pty Ltd v Pennings [2024] QSC 302
6-12-24 / Michael Hodge KC, Claire Schneider — Contract, Media & Defamation, Resources & Energy
Michael Hodge KC with Claire Schneider represented the Defendant, instructed by Marque Lawyers. The case involves several tortious claims, including unlawful and lawful means conspiracy, intimidation, and intentional interference with contracts. Adani Mining and Ors alleged that Pennings engaged in unlawful conduct to harm their business, including threatening contractors, causing…
Russel v S3@Raw Pty Ltd (No 3)[2024] FCA 991
29-8-24 / Stewart Webster KC — Contract, Banking, Corporations, Insurance, Media & Defamation
Stewart Webster appeared for the Applicant, instructed by Synkronos Legal. The case involves a claim made by Russell, that the Respondents including, S3@Raw Pty Limited, the operator of a Pilates studio, made defamatory statements about her causing serious harm to her reputation. The Respondent sought to dismiss the defamation proceedings…
MG v PJ & Anor [2024] QDC 119
2-8-24 / Rachel De Luchi — Media & Defamation
Rachel De Luchi appeared for the Plaintiff, instructed by Clutch Legal.
