12-4-24 / Sophie Gibson — Corporations, Competition & Consumer
Sophie Gibson (led by Mr M Wyles KC with Mr A Collins) appeared for the respondent, instructed by O'Shea Lawyers
29-2-24 / Michael Hodge KC, Michael Trim — Competition & Consumer
Michael Trim (led by Dr R Higgins SC with Mr T Rogan) acted for Hutchinson in this successful appeal. In the case below the ACCC commenced civil penalty proceedings against Hutchinson and the CFMEU: alleging a breach of section 45E and 45EA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).…
1-12-23 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer
Michael Hodge KC (with P Williams) appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by GRT Lawyers. The judgment is published here.
30-10-23 / Paul McQuade KC, Shane Monks — Competition & Consumer, Contract
Successfully resisted a claim for misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to the sale of a shopping centre. Acted for one of the respondents that was an asset manager for the vendor. The purchaser (who acquired the property on behalf of a syndicate of investors) alleged that documents provided to…
13-10-23 / Michael Hodge KC, Sarah Spottiswood — Class Actions, Competition & Consumer, Planning & Environment
The applicant brought representative proceedings in the Federal Court. She alleged that the Commonwealth failed to disclose information relating to climate change connected with investment in exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds. The applicant sought a declaration that the Commonwealth engaged in and continues to engage in conduct that is misleading or…
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