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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…
Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2026 - Level Twenty Seven Chambers Recognised
Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim KC, Michael May, Florence Chen, Claire Schneider — Arbitration, Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Insurance, International, Professional Negligence, Tax
Following its recognition in the 2026 Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide, Level Twenty Seven Chambers has now been ranked in the 2026 Chambers & Partners Global Guide (Australia), receiving a Band 2 Ranking in Dispute Resolution – The Bar – Global. Nine barristers practising from Level Twenty Seven Chambers were…
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Latest Publications
View AllVanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism (2024) 35(1) Federal Law Review 13–23 wins 2025 Saunders Prize for Excellence in Constitutional Law
21-8-25 / Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
Level Twenty Seven Chambers is delighted to announce that the article “Vanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism” by Sarah Spottiswood and Felicity Nagorcka has been awarded the 2025 Saunders Prize for Excellence in Constitutional Law. This prestigious award, presented by the Australian Association of Constitutional Law (AACL), recognises exceptional…
Vanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism (2024) 35 (1) Federal Law Review Law Review 13-23
1-5-24 / Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
In Vanderstock v Victoria (2023) 98 ALJR 208, a 4-3 majority of the High Court held that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electric and hybrid vehicles was invalid. The majority held that the tax was a "duty of excise" which, under section 90 of the 'Constitution',…
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 Cases
View AllDeputy Commissioner of Taxation v D’Arro [2026] QSC 109
8-6-26 / Rob Anderson KC — Tax
Rob Anderson KC leading C Matthews represented the respondent, instructed by Robinson Locke Litigation Lawyers. This case concerned an application brought by the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation seeking summary judgment against the respondent pursuant to r 292 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld). The Deputy Commissioner argued that…
Commissioner of Taxation v Cheung [2026] FCAFC 75
28-5-26 / Mark Robertson KC — Appellate, Tax
Mark Robertson KC (leading Mr J Byrne) represented the respondent, instructed by Macpherson Kelley Lawyers. This case concerned an appeal by the Commissioner of Taxation from a decision allowing the Respondent’s objection to amended income tax assessments. The primary judge had found that deposits exceeding $30 million received by the…
Kim Investments GC Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue (No 2) [2026] QSC 25
4-3-26 / Mark Robertson KC, Florence Chen — Tax
Mark Robertson KC with Florence Chen appeared for the appellant instructed by Small Myer Hughes Lawyers. The judgment concerned a previous judgment in which a determination was made to separate questions pursuant to r 483 of the Uniform Civil Proceedings Rules 1999 (Qld (UCPR). The appellant submitted that the outcome…
