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…
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…
Catalyst Townsville SPV No 1 Pty Ltd v The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed); Catalyst Corinda SPV No 2 Pty Ltd v The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed); The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed) v Catalyst Carina SPV Pty Ltd & Anor [No 2] [2025] QSC 282
30-10-25 / Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC, Danielle Davison — Commercial Equity, Corporations
Michael Hodge KC and Danielle Davison (with Dan Clarry, Emma Beechy and James Byrnes) appeared for the Catalyst parties, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Stewart Webster KC (led by Adam Pomerenke KC and Andrew Strumer KC, and leading Sam Walpole) appeared for the receivers and managers, instructed by Allens. The…
Catalyst Townsville SPV No 1 Pty Ltd v The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed); Catalyst Corinda SPV No 2 Pty Ltd v The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed); The Presbyterian Church of Queensland (receivers and managers appointed) v Catalyst Carina SPV Pty Ltd & Anor [2025] QSC 255
3-10-25 / Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC, Danielle Davison — Commercial Equity, Corporations
Michael Hodge KC, Dan Clarry, Emma Beechey, James Byrnes and Danielle Davison appeared for the Catalyst parties, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Adam Pomerenke KC, Andrew Stumer KC, Stewart Webster KC and Sam Walpole appeared for the receivers and managers, instructed by Allens. Amelia Wheatley KC and Ben McEniery appeared…
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Peever (No 3) [2025] FCA 1187
26-9-25 / Rob Anderson KC, Florence Chen, Tim Elliss — Commercial Equity, Tax
Florence Chen appeared for the Applicant (led by Elizabeth Bishop SC), instructed by K&L Gates. Rob Anderson KC and Tim Ellis appeared for the First Respondent, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. The proceeding concerned competing interlocutory applications seeking to vary the provision for reasonable legal expenses identified under previously made…
