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View AllDavid Russell AM KC joins Level Twenty Seven Chambers
David Russell AM RFD KC — Appellate, Arbitration, Commercial Equity, Corporations, International, Succession, Tax
Level Twenty Seven Chambers is pleased to announce the addition of David Russell AM RFD KC to the set as an Associate Member. Internationally recognised as a leading taxation specialist, David is admitted to practise in Australia, England and Wales, the Courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre, New York (as…
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View All“One Day This Will Be Yours”: Estoppel By Encouragement And Acquiescence
10-1-24 / Roger Traves KC — Contract, Succession
Promises, representations or conduct which leave a party with an expectation that they will receive property in the future not infrequently lead to dispute and litigation. A reasonable approach to cases such as these is to assess whether the conduct amounts to a contractual promise (for example, a contract to…
The 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…
Recent Developments in Trust Law Affecting the Obligations of Trustees of Discretionary Trusts
19-10-23 / Mark Robertson KC — Succession, Tax
Discretionary trusts in Australia are drafted to give trustees maximum flexibility in the exercise of their discretions, which are variously described as “uncontrolled”, “absolute” and even “irresponsible”. Since the 19th century the Courts have declined to examine the exercise (or non exercise) of these discretions, except in very special circumstances. The…
Recent Cases
View AllMcMahon v McMahon [2025] QSC 289
7-11-25 / Damian Clothier KC, Jason Mitchenson — Commercial Equity, Succession
Damian Clothier KC and Jason Mitchenson appeared for the applicant, instructed by Piper Alderman. This case involved an application by the Joint Venture Testamentary Trust (JVTT) seeking directions, in the nature of judicial advice and pursuant to s 96(1) of the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld), regarding an issue as to…
Williams v Robba [2025] QSC 203
26-8-25 / Shane Monks — Commercial Equity, Succession
Shane Monks appeared for the applicant, instructed by Muir Legal. The applicants in this proceeding sought a review and directions by the Court pursuant to sections 8(1) and 94(1) of the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld) in respect of a determination made by the trustees of a superannuation fund. That determination…
Palmer v Palmer [2023] QCA 165
21-8-23 / Andrew O'Brien KC — Appellate, Succession
Andrew O’Brien KC appeared for the applicant, instructed by Rouse Lawyers. The judgment concerned an appeal concerning disputes arising out of a will or out of the administration of will trusts. The appellant filed a notice of appeal, however the Court noted that the notice was misconceived as it did…
