Andrew O’Brien KC with Jade-Anne Reeves, appeared (pro bono) on behalf of the appellant, instructed by Gilshenan & Luton Legal Practice. This was an appeal against a conviction of murder. In summary, the appellant alleged that the trial directions to the jury amounted to a miscarriage of justice on three…
3-2-26 / Andrew O'Brien KC, Emily O'Brien — Appellate
Andrew O'Brien KC and Emily O’Brien appeared for the Appellant (pro bono), instructed by Gilshenan & Luton Legal Practice. This case was an appeal from a conviction for unlawful assault causing grievous bodily harm. Ms Hasem contended that self-defence under ss 271 and 272 of the Criminal Code (Qld) was…
Endresz v Queensland Racing Integrity Commission [2026] QCA 2
13-1-26 / Rob Anderson KC — Appellate, Sport
Rob Anderson KC represented the second respondent, instructed by Clayton Utz. In summary, the appellants appeal the decision to dismiss their application, in which they argued that the first respondent lacked jurisdiction to establish a third stewards’ inquiry into whether their horse was under the influence of a prohibited drug…
11-12-25 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Commercial Equity, Corporations
Roger Traves KC (with D T Forbes) appeared for the first and second respondents, instructed by Connie Navarro Legal. This appeal concerned disputes arising between brothers as to who was beneficially entitled to the Durrandella property, as well as alleged breaches of director’s obligations. The Court considered three principle issues…
