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View AllLegal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2026 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
Level Twenty Seven Chambers has again been recognised in the 2026 Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide (Australia Bar), achieving Tier 1 set rankings in both Commercial Disputes and Construction, Infrastructure and Property. In Commercial Disputes, Level Twenty Seven Chambers is one of only four sets ranked Tier 1 nationally, and…
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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 AllSullivan v Council of the City of Gold Coast [2026] QCA 105
9-6-26 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
John Ware (led by Damien O’Brien KC) appeared for the first respondent, instructed by HopgoodGanim Lawyers. This was an application for leave to appeal a decision of the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland, regarding a proposed development in Bilinga, Qld. The grounds of appeal considered by the Court were…
Aus 8 Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council & Ors [2026] QPEC 19
18-5-26 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
John Ware represented the second and third respondents, instructed by Minter Ellison. The applicant challenged the validity of the first respondent’s approval of the second respondent’s development application on land located in Upper Mt Gravatt. The first, second and third respondents opposed the relief sought by the applicant. The applicant’s…
SVMJ 1234 Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Ors [2026] QPEC 18
12-5-26 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
John Ware represented the First Co-respondent, instructed by McInnes Wilson. In summary, the appellant sought approval for a mixed-use development and appealed against Moreton Bay Regional Council’s deemed refusal of its development application. The key issues were whether the proposed uses were appropriate, whether there was a need for the…
