17-9-24 / Damian Clothier KC, Michael May — Contract, Land Law & Property, Tax
Nerang Subdivision Pty Ltd v Hutson [2024] QCA 174 involved a dispute between a property developer and the owner of land regarding the application of a GST gross-up clause in a development deed. The issue concerned whether the amount to be paid to the owner on the sale of lots…
17-9-24 / Rob Anderson KC — Building & Construction, Contract
Airphysio Pty Ltd v Harbour Capital Asset Management Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 173, the proper interpretation to be given to a commercial contract concerning the intellectual property rights of the appellant in a handheld physiotherapy device. The question concerned the proper application of the term “sale, transfer and assignment” to…
9-9-24 / Christopher Johnstone — Contract
Christopher Johnstone (leading N Derrington) appeared for the defendant, instructed by Russells Lawyers.
29-8-24 / Stewart Webster — Contract, Banking, Corporations, Insurance, Media & Defamation
Stewart Webster appeared for the Applicant, instructed by Synkronos Legal. The case involves a claim made by Russell, that the Respondents including, S3@Raw Pty Limited, the operator of a Pilates studio, made defamatory statements about her causing serious harm to her reputation. The Respondent sought to dismiss the defamation proceedings…
23-8-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM — Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
The Queensland Supreme Court addressed a dispute concerning the enforcement of a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA). The court found that PCA (Qld) Pty Ltd had not complied with the DOCA's terms. It was concluded that the plaintiff, Destination Brisbane Consortium, was entitled to remedies due to this non-compliance. The…
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