24-10-25 / Michael Trim KC — Building & Construction
Michael Trim appeared for the applicants (led by J Hunter KC), instructed by Holding Redlich. In this case, the defendants applied to strike out the whole or parts of the Amended Statement of Claim (ASOC) on the primary basis that the “cost plus” contract at the centre of the applicant’s…
23-9-25 / Michael Trim KC — Arbitration, Building & Construction, Contract
Michael Trim appeared for the Applicant, instructed by McCullough Robertson Lawyers. This case concerned an application brought pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Qld), seeking orders that the Court appoint an Arbitrator (from a panel of three) in respect of the disputes between the Applicant and Respondent. The Respondent ultimately consented to…
Forme Two Pty Ltd v McNab Developments (Qld) [2025] QSC 96
12-5-25 / Michael Trim KC — Building & Construction, Contract
Michael Trim appeared for the applicant, instructed by Thomson Geer. The applicant sought to have the initial adjudication decision by one of the respondents declared void. The central issue was whether the adjudication decision was affected by jurisdictional error under the Building Industry Fairness Act 2017. Hindman J held that…
Devine Constructions Pty Ltd v Stowe Australia Pty Ltd & Ors [2022] QSC 51
11-4-22 / Michael Trim KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, 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…
