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Weststate Private Hospital Limited v CHPF South Bunbury Pty Ltd; Weststate Private Hospital Limited v Lautaret Pty Ltd [2026] QSC 94

25-5-26 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, James Penrose — Corporations

Instructed by Jones Day, Matthew Hickey KC leading James Penrose, represented the defendant/respondent in proceeding 1590 of 2022 and represented the fourth and fifth defendant/respondents in proceeding 2371 of 2024. This case concerned two applications by Weststate Private Hospital Limited to strike out further and better particulars provided by the…

Mining Standards International Pty Ltd v Atlantic Nickel Mineracao Ltda (No 4) [2025] FCA 777

15-7-25 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC — Competition & Consumer, Contract, Corporations, Resources & Energy

In proceedings against Atlantic Nickel Mineracao Ltda (Atlantic Nickel), Mining Standards International Pty Ltd (MSI) alleges that it lost the opportunity to acquire the Santa Rita nickel mine in Brazil when, due to Atlantic Nickel’s conduct and that of associated parties, it was prevented from completing a sale agreement for…

Adani Mining Pty Ltd v Pennings [2025] QSC 157

3-7-25 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Sam McCarthy — Corporations

Matthew Hickey OAM KC appeared (leading Schriiffer of Counsel) for the applicant, instructed by Dowd + Wilson, and Sam McCarthy appeared for the respondent, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Adani Mining is engaged in litigation against Mr. Pennings, alleging that his actions - including an electronic campaign and direct action-persuaded…

Mining Standards International Pty Ltd v Atlantic Nickel Mineracao Ltda (No 3) [2024] FCA 1315

15-11-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Matthew Doyle — Corporations, International, Resources & Energy

Matthew Doyle appeared for the Applicant and the First and Second Cross-Respondents, instructed by Russells. Matthew Hickey OAM represented the Respondent and the Cross-Claimant, instructed by Allens and King & Wood Mallesons.

Palmer v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2024] FCA 1167

8-10-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Salwa Marsh — Corporations, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Judicial Review & Administrative

The Federal Court (Button J) heard an application to stay proceedings brought by Clive Palmer and one of his companies. In the proceedings, the Palmer Parties sought declarations as to the validity of interviews of Mr Palmer, conducted by ASIC under compulsory powers, and the use of transcripts produced in…

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