Forme Two Pty Ltd v McNab Developments (Qld) [2025] QSC 96
12-5-25 / Michael Trim — 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…
ThoughtWare Australia Pty Limited v IonMy Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 906
4-8-23 / Michael Trim — Contract
The applicant and respondent entered a Business Sale Agreement (“BSA”) whereby the respondent agreed to pay for a Business and certain associated assets in instalments. The parties agreed to a potential pro-rata reduction of the instalments depending on the average annual gross profit of the Business. There was a disagreement…
Mount Cathay Pty Ltd & Anor v The Trust Company Ltd & Anor [2023] QSC 102
17-5-23 / Michael Trim, Matthew Doyle — Contract
Michael Trim appeared for the first defendant, instructed by Herbert Smith Freehills. Matthew Doyle appeared for the second defendant, instructed by Russells. The judgment is published here.
GCB Constructions Pty Ltd was the head contractor for the construction of two residential towers on the Gold Coast. SEQ Formwork Pty Ltd performed work on site and supplied materials in connection with that work in 2021. How that came about gave rise to a dispute. SEQ had provided a…
