30-6-23 / Scott McLeod KC — Intellectual Property, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
In the original dispute, the appellant claimed to have invented a therapeutic product and set up several companies, of which she was the majority shareholder. Venika Biotech Pty Ltd was to be associated with the research, development and marketing of the product in relation to cancer. The appellant says that…
11-5-22 / Scott McLeod KC, Matthew Wilkinson — Intellectual Property, Professional Negligence, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
The plaintiff claimed over AUD12 million in damages against several defendants (including the ATO and Commonwealth prosecutors) for the alleged torts of malicious prosecution and misconduct in public office and various other relief. The defendants applied for summary judgment, to permanently set aside parts of the plaintiff’s claim, and to…
9-3-18 / Scott McLeod KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Contract
A liquidation and compensation matter addressing the Fisheries Act 1994 (Qld), the effect of s 15 of the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld), whether s 15 of the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld) was “subject to the provisions” of the Fisheries Act 1994 (Qld) and whether third party interests were required to be taken…
7-12-07 / Scott McLeod KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Judicial Review & Administrative
The appeal concerned whether a costs order was a debt or liability which arose from an obligation before bankruptcy. This case is the leading Australian authority on this point. Scott McLeod (with Mr Dunning SC and S J Williams) appeared for the appellant, instructed by Conroy & Associates. The judgment can…
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