1-12-23 / Shane Doyle KC, Michael May, Felicity Wood — Tax
A large portion of land on the Gold Coast formed part of the estate of the late Nancy Loeskow, which is administrated by the first respondent. The first respondent and first and second applicants were parties to a development deed and development leases which governed the development of the land.…
24-11-23 / Damian Clothier KC, Michael May — Tax
Damian Clothier KC (with S Eggins) appeared for the defendants, instructed by Jones Day. Michael May (with B O'Donnell KC) appeared for the plaintiffs, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. The judgment is published here.
29-3-23 / Michael May, Sean Russell — Tax
This was an application for leave to take a step in a proceeding after more than two years. The underlying claim was by an employee against a superannuation fund and an employer. The employee claimed to have suffered a total and permanent disability injury. The employee was not covered by…
30-3-21 / Michael May — Tax, Appellate
This was an appeal to the Federal Court from an Administrative Appeals Tribunal review regarding tax assessments that were issued on the basis of an ‘asset betterment’ analysis. At the Tribunal, the taxpayers’ case was largely rejected on the basis of adverse credit findings, although the Tribunal made some adjustments…
28-7-20 / Shane Doyle KC, Michael May — Tax, Land Law & Property
A dispute about whether the Court should grant declaratory relief about the impact of GST on the distribution of sale proceeds between a developer and owner under a waterfall distribution clause in a property development deed. Shane Doyle QC and Michael May appeared successfully for the respondent, instructed by Cooper…
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