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View AllQueensland Young Lawyers x Level Twenty Seven CPD: Docs, eTrials & Practice Directions
Nicholas Andreatidis KC, Florence Chen, Oliver Cook — Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Human Rights & Discrimination, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Land Law & Property, Media & Defamation, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax
The fourth and final presentation in the Queensland Young Lawyers x Level Twenty Seven Chambers 2021 learning series will be 'Docs, eTrials & Practice Directions'. Three barristers practising from Chambers, Nicholas Andreatidis QC, Florence Chen and Oliver Cook, will draw on their combined experience as solicitors, judicial associates and counsel…
Upcoming Seminars
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Latest Publications
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 AllKeating on Behalf of the Wallara People, Clan of the Koko-Muluridji v State of Queensland [2024] FCA 1044
10-9-24 / Mei Barnes — Native Title & Cultural Heritage
The North Queensland Land Council successfully sought an order dismissing a native title determination application under s 190F of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Mei Barnes appeared for the State of Queensland, supporting the application.
Harvey & Ors v. Minister for Primary Industry and Resources & Ors [2024] HCA 1
7-2-24 / Roger Traves KC, Mark Eade — Appellate, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Resources & Energy
Roger Traves KC and Mark Eade appeared for the third respondent, instructed by Ward Keller. A case summary can be found here and the full judgment can be found here.
Alvoen on behalf of the Wakaman People v State of Queensland [2023] FCA 953
18-8-23 / Salwa Marsh — Native Title & Cultural Heritage
This matter concerned three separate but related native title determination applications. The Federal Court ordered an agreement signed under ss 87 and 87A of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Salwa Marsh (with E Longbottom KC) appeared for the first respondents, instructed by Crown Law. The judgment is published here.
