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R v LBO [2026] QCA 51

27-3-26 / Andrew O'Brien KC — Appellate

Andrew O’Brien KC (leading Joshua Jones) represented the applicant instructed by Gilshenan and Luton Legal Practice. The proceeding concerned an application for reinstatement of an abandoned appeal, or alternatively, leave to bring a subsequent appeal against conviction of one count of rape on grounds that the trial counsel had failed…

Moreton Bay Regional Council v Genamson Holdings Pty Ltd [no 2] [2026] QCA 37

10-3-26 / Rob Anderson KC — Appellate, Land Law & Property

Rob Anderson KC with Will Macintosh appeared for the respondent instructed by HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. This judgment concerns the costs of an order on 20 February 2026 that dealt with the merits of the appeal and allowed the parties an opportunity to make written submissions as to costs of the…

R v Williams [2026] QCA 24

24-2-26 / Andrew O'Brien KC — Appellate

Andrew O’Brien KC with Jade-Anne Reeves, appeared (pro bono) on behalf of the appellant, instructed by Gilshenan & Luton Legal Practice. This was an appeal against a conviction of murder. In summary, the appellant alleged that the trial directions to the jury amounted to a miscarriage of justice on three…

R v Hasem [2026] QCA 9

3-2-26 / Andrew O'Brien KC, Emily O'Brien — Appellate

Andrew O'Brien KC and Emily O’Brien appeared for the Appellant (pro bono), instructed by Gilshenan & Luton Legal Practice. This case was an appeal from a conviction for unlawful assault causing grievous bodily harm. Ms Hasem contended that self-defence under ss 271 and 272 of the Criminal Code (Qld) was…

Monsour v C & R Darvill Pty Ltd [2026] QCA 3

13-1-26 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC — Appellate, Building & Construction

Matthew Hickey KC (with Evan Mijo of Counsel) appeared for the successful respondent to this application for leave to appeal.