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Burleigh Connect One Pty Ltd v 6E1 Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 170

17-7-26 / Matthew Jones KC — Contract, Land Law & Property, Commercial Equity

Matthew Jones KC (leading J Dudley) appeared for the defendants, instructed by Cowen Schwarz Marschke Lawyers. The proceedings arose from a dispute over the sale of development land, later developed as a Tesla dealership. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants had agreed to assume liability for significant holding costs and related…

Enyo Lawyers Pty Ltd v Island Resorts (Facilities and Equipment) Pty Ltd [2026] QCA 133

17-7-26 / Andrew O'Brien KC — Appellate, Corporations, Commercial Equity

Andrew O’Brien KC appeared on behalf of the fourth respondent, instructed by RBG Lawyers. The central focus of the appeal was whether the primary judge erred in not making an order granting priority in a receivership for payment in favour of Enyo Lawyers (the appellant), as a result of Enyo…

Stephens & Tozer Solicitors v Lambridis & Anor [2026] QDC 38

27-3-26 / Sean Russell — Commercial Equity, Employment & Industrial

Sean Russell appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by Stephens & Tozer Solicitors. This decision concerns a claim against a defendant employee and her company for breach of contract and fiduciary duties, arising from the alleged solicitation of an existing and prospective client to enter into a retainer agreement. The defendant…

Hinrichsen v Hinrichsen [2025] QCA 252

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…

McMahon v McMahon [2025] QSC 289

7-11-25 / Damian Clothier KC, Jason Mitchenson — Commercial Equity, Succession

Damian Clothier KC and Jason Mitchenson appeared for the applicant, instructed by Piper Alderman. This case involved an application by the Joint Venture Testamentary Trust (JVTT) seeking directions, in the nature of judicial advice and pursuant to s 96(1) of the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld), regarding an issue as to…