Australia Pacific LNG Pty Ltd v Santos Toga Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 49
27-3-25 / Claire Schneider — Contract, Resources & Energy
Claire Schneider (led by AC Stumer KC) appeared for the applicant defendants, instructed by Allens. Australia Pacific LNG Pty Ltd v Santos Toga Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 49 concerned a strike out application by the defendants of the amended statement of claim in whole or in part, pursuant to r…
6-12-24 / Michael Hodge KC, Claire Schneider — Contract, Media & Defamation, Resources & Energy
Michael Hodge KC with Claire Schneider represented the Defendant, instructed by Marque Lawyers. The case involves several tortious claims, including unlawful and lawful means conspiracy, intimidation, and intentional interference with contracts. Adani Mining and Ors alleged that Pennings engaged in unlawful conduct to harm their business, including threatening contractors, causing…
Michael Hodge KC appeared for the defendant (leading Ms SM Derrington), instructed by HWL Ebsworth. Claire Schneider appeared for the plaintiff (led by Mr MT Brady KC, with Mr RD Strong), instructed by Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Compass Marinas Australia Pty Ltd & Anor v State of Queensland [2021] QCA 293
23-12-21 / Claire Schneider — Contract
Appeal proceedings where the Appellant (Compass) was a developer and operator of marina facilities and Mr Harburg was its sole director, company secretary and shareholder. Compass and Mr Harburg entered into a suite of contractual arrangements with the Respondent (Port of Brisbane Corporation) which were ultimately, by legislation, transferred to…
Santos Limited v Fluor Australia Pty Ltd & Anor (No 4) [2021] QSC 296
2-11-21 / Claire Schneider — Contract
Proceedings addressing five interlocutory applications, forming part of a dispute between the plaintiff, Santos, and the defendants, collectively Fluor, regarding a contract to perform certain works for the purpose of coal seam gas extraction. The Court held that Fluor’s application for a revocation of the referral to referees and adjournment…
