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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
Damian Clothier KC, Rob Anderson KC, Michael Hodge KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim KC, 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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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…
Tips and Tricks of Compulsory Acquisition Under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967
24-3-21 / Timothy Stork — Planning & Environment
As part of Legalwise's 'Property Law Forum 2021', Timothy Stork presented 'Tips and Tricks of Compulsory Acquisition Under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967'. Issues covered included: Section 15 agreements Withdrawal of a notice of intention to resume Process issues Compensation calculations
Pressing Issues in Valuation and Compulsory Acquisition
2-3-21 / Rob Anderson KC, Timothy Stork — Planning & Environment
Hosted as a live Level Twenty Seven Chambers webinar, Rob Anderson QC and Timothy Stork looked at two cases from 2020, Conway & Ors v Australia Pacific LNG CSG Transmissions Pty Ltd & Anor and Genmason Holdings Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Anor, which raised topical issues…
Recent Cases
View AllBrisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd v Airservices Australia & Anor [No 4] [2025] QSC 291
6-11-25 / Chris Stackpoole — Contract, Planning & Environment, Professional Negligence
Chris Stackpoole (with Brian O’Donnell KC and Amy Low) appeared on behalf of the first defendant, instructed by Maddocks. In summary, this case involved a procedural dispute over competing draft orders following interlocutory applications and the reasons of the Court in those applications. The Court resolved two key disagreements in…
Sullivan & Ors v Council of the City of Gold Coast & Anor [2025] QPEC 20
19-9-25 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
John Ware represented the respondent, instructed by HopgoodGanim Lawyers. The case concerned a submitter appeal against the Council’s decision to modify an existing development approval (an “other change””) to increase the proposed height of a multiple dwelling at Bilinga by an additional two storeys and approximately 10 metres. The primary…
