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Competition & Consumer Cases

Fulmer v Thompson & Ors [2017] QSC 119

13-6-17 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC — Contract, Corporations, Competition & Consumer

Matthew Hickey appeared for the successful plaintiff (instructed by B&G Law) in a week-long trial in the Supreme Court of Queensland. The case concerned: the proper construction of a commercial agreement between business associates; claims for misleading and deceptive conduct; and breaches of directors duties. Ultimately, the matter turned on submissions…

Makings Custodian Pty Ltd v CBRE (C) Pty Ltd [2017] QSC 80

19-5-17 / James Green — Land Law & Property, Competition & Consumer

Whether the real estate agent or first defendant engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct. James Green acted for the plaintiffs (led by P Roney QC), instructed by Ramsden Lawyers.

Guirguis Pty Ltd v Michel’s Pattiserie System Pty Ltd Ltd [2017] QCA 83

10-5-17 / David Chesterman KC — Appellate, Competition & Consumer, Contract

Misleading or deceptive conduct in the context of a franchise agreement.

Hooks Enterprises Pty Ltd v Sonnenberg Pty Ltd [2017] QSC 69

4-5-17 / Rob Anderson KC — Contract, Competition & Consumer

Application to stay proceedings pending the completion of an expert determination process.

Ennis v Credit Union Australia [2017] FCCA 549

22-3-17 / Matthew Jones KC — Competition & Consumer

Resisting application alleging non-compliance with consumer credit legislation. Matthew Jones appeared (unled) for the respondent.