Pakuza t/as Yarn on Blokes v Facebook Australia Pty Ltd [2026] QCATA 1
8-1-26 / Oliver Cook — Contract
Oliver Cook represented the respondent, instructed by Gadens Lawyers. The applicant sought to appeal a decision which dismissed his claim against Facebook Australia for damages for breach of contract. The claim was dismissed because Facebook Australia did not provide the services used by the applicant. The Appeal Tribunal refused leave…
Gowdie Management Group Pty Ltd v Iris-PW No. 1 2017 Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 297
14-11-25 / Oliver Cook — Building & Construction, Contract
Oliver Cook (led by G J Handran KC) appeared for the applicant, instructed by McBride Legal. This case concerned a written construction contract in relation to a mixed-use development in Western Australia. The Court considered whether the Superintendent was contractually prohibited from revisiting certain items which had previously been certified…
An interlocutory application by the applicant for discovery of several categories of documents from the first, second and fourth respondents, where the proceeding commenced by way of Concise Statement. Oliver Cook appeared for the applicant, instructed by Auslaw Partners. The judgment is published here.
An application for summary judgment brought by the first and second defendants against the plaintiff. The application was based on the survival and effect of a non-assignment clause in a contract. Homes by CMA (CMA) provided plans to the first and second defendants for the construction of a residence. The…
