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View AllLevel Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners APAC Guide 2024
Shane Doyle KC, Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Michael Hodge KC, Michael Trim, Stewart Webster, 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 recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading chambers set in its 2024 guide to barristers practising in dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region. Accompanying a Band 2 ranking, commentary describes Level Twenty Seven Chambers as ‘pre-eminent in Brisbane’ and ‘one of the strongest chambers sets…
Doyle’s Guide to Leading Professional Indemnity Counsel QLD 2023 – 2 Listed
Shane Doyle KC, Kristi Riedel — Insurance, Professional Negligence
In a recent recognition by Doyle’s Guide, Shane Doyle KC and Kristi Riedel have been ranked as Leading Professional Indemnity Counsel in Queensland for 2023. The 2023 listings profile senior and junior counsel who specialise in professional indemnity and negligence matters within Queensland’s legal landscape. Those listed have been recommended…
Who's Who Legal 2023 - 2 Counsel Recognised
Shane Doyle KC, John Ware — Arbitration, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, International, Professional Negligence, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
Shane Doyle KC and John Ware have been recognised as national and global leaders in their respective fields in the 2023 Who's Who Legal Guide (WWL). WWL acknowledges Shane's knowledge and authority as a global legal expert in its Environment and Professional Negligence sections. Additionally, Shane's capabilities have been listed in…
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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 AllSanders v Mount Isa Mines Ltd & Ors [2023] QSC 188
25-8-23 / Damian Clothier KC, Stewart Webster — Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy
Damian Clothier KC and Stewart Webster appeared for the successful defendants, instructed by Allens.
Toula Holdings Pty Ltd & Anor v Lee Turnbull & Co (No 2) [2023] QSC 56
24-3-23 / Sam McCarthy — Professional Negligence
Sam McCarthy made written submissions for the defendant, instructed by Hopgood Ganim. The judgment is published here.
Drake v PKF (Gold Coast) Pty Ltd & Anor [2023] QSC 45
16-3-23 / Matthew Jones KC — Professional Negligence
The Defendants applied to strike out the tenth version of the Plaintiff’s statement of claim on the basis of a defective pleading of causation. The statement of claim was struck out, without leave to proceed, and the proceeding was dismissed for want of prosecution. The Defendants had never been required…