Mark Robertson KC appeared for the applicant, instructed by Small Myers Hughes. Florence Chen (led by Ms M Brennan KC) represented the respondent, instructed by McInnes Wilson Lawyers. Hyder v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 337 concerned applications for an extension of time to appeal and leave to appeal from…
Claire Schneider (led by Mr D Roche SC) represented the second respondent, instructed by Herbert Smith Freehills. Stillwater Pastoral Company Pty Ltd v Stanwell Corporation Ltd (No 2) concerned an interlocutory application filed by the applicant to stay the costs orders of the Initial Trial pending the determination of an…
Jason Mitchenson (with Ms L Leonard) appeared for the successful respondent, the Register of Trade Marks, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v J Hutchinson Pty Ltd Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union [2025] HCA 10
2-4-25 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer, Contract
Michael Hodge KC (with R Nicholas and S J Chordia) appeared for the appellant in both matters, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor. These cases concerned appeals from a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia to allow an appeal concerning an issue as to the nature…
Michael Trim represented the responsent, instructed by Carter Newell Lawyers. HealthX Group Pty Ltd v Palling [2025] FCA 298 concerned the applicant’s interlocutory application to amend its originating application and statement of claim to add a new equitable claim for relief, distinct from its existing contractual claim. The Court dismissed the…
