8-3-24 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Contract
Michael Trim (led by M D Ambrose KC) appeared for the first respondent, instructed by Herbert Smith Freehills.
11-4-22 / Michael Trim, Matthew Hickey OAM, Rachel De Luchi — Building & Construction, Contract, Professional Negligence
In a proceeding concerning alleged breaches of contract and negligence in the construction of a high-rise apartment building at Hamilton, three separate defendants sought to strike out aspects of the plaintiff's claims against them. In this application, Matthew Hickey OAM (instructed by DLA Piper) appeared for the successful second defendant. In…
26-2-21 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Contract
The parties to a design and construct contract were in dispute about whether an adjudication decision was valid. That included disputes on a number of matters including what constituted the relevant payment schedule under s 69 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (a superintendent’s determination or…
5-3-20 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Contract
Application for security for costs. The proceedings involved claims for delay costs and retention monies paid under two subcontracts - with money allegedly due for work done for the provision of rigging and related services for two projects concerning military maintenance work. The defendant denied it was liable for any…
3-11-17 / Michael Trim — Appellate, Building & Construction, Contract
An appeal from the decision of the Supreme Court dismissing an application to strike out various paragraphs of an amended statement of claim. Michael Trim (with S Couper QC) appeared for the appellants in 12902/16 and for the second and third respondents in 12910/16. John Baartz (with D Savage QC) appeared for the…
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