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View AllWho'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…
Dealing Effectively & Ethically with Experts
12-10-23 / Sam McCarthy, Bianca Kabel — Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Resources & Energy
Co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers, ‘Dealing Effectively & Ethically With Experts’ was a presentation and Q & A facilitated by Sam McCarthy and Bianca Kabel. This third event in the joint CPD series provided useful insights and strategies for effectively briefing, communicating with and obtaining reports from experts…
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.
Recent Cases
View AllHarvey & 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.
Alumina and Bauxite Company Ltd v Queensland Alumina Ltd [2024] FCA 43
1-2-24 / Shane Doyle KC, Sarah Spottiswood — Contract, Corporations, International, Resources & Energy
Shane Doyle KC and Sarah Spottiswood appeared for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Respondents, instructed by Allens. The judgment is published here.
Romanski v Stone; Black v Stone [2024] QMC 2
25-1-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM, Lucinda Brabazon — Appellate, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Resources & Energy
Matthew Hickey OAM and Lucinda Brabazon appeared for the respondent. The full judgment can be read here.