QRAD Ltd v Philips Electronics Australia limited [2025] QSC 317
28-11-25 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Bianca Kabel, Tim Elliss — Contract
Bianca Kabel appeared for the plaintiff, QRAD Pty Ltd (instructed by Rose Litigation Lawyers). Matthew Hickey OAM KC and Tim Elliss appeared for the first defendant, Philips Electronics Australia (instructed by Gilbert & Tobin) in respect of the claim and counterclaim. Phillips’ counterclaim was ultimately successful, and Hindman J awarded…
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Peever (No 3) [2025] FCA 1187
26-9-25 / Rob Anderson KC, Florence Chen, Tim Elliss — Commercial Equity, Tax
Florence Chen appeared for the Applicant (led by Elizabeth Bishop SC), instructed by K&L Gates. Rob Anderson KC and Tim Ellis appeared for the First Respondent, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. The proceeding concerned competing interlocutory applications seeking to vary the provision for reasonable legal expenses identified under previously made…
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Macrolend Pty Ltd (No 3) [2025] FCA 1158
19-9-25 / Stewart Webster KC, Tim Elliss — Corporations
Stewart Webster KC (with P Donovan) and Tim Elliss represented the defendants, instructed by JF Legal. In this case, the Australia Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) sought declarations of contravention, injunctive relief, a disqualification order and publication orders in respect of three separate arrangements against the defendants. The relief sought…
Taringa Property Group Pty Ltd v Kenik Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 222
19-9-25 / Stewart Webster KC, Tim Elliss — Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Stewart Webster KC and Tim Elliss represented the first defendant, instructed by Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers. This case concerned a terminated construction contract, where the plaintiffs sought to recover alleged overpayments and damages. In summary, the Court was asked to grant leave for the plaintiffs to proceed against the defendant…
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Peever [2025] FCA 460
9-5-25 / Florence Chen, Tim Elliss — Tax
Florence Chen (led by Ms E Bishop SC) appeared for the Applicant, instructed by K & L Gates. Tim Elliss represented the first respondent, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. An application was made by the Australian Newspaper for access to selected documents and transcripts relevant to the proceeding on foot.…
