17-5-23 / Stewart Webster KC, Jason Mitchenson, Rachel De Luchi, Bianca Kabel, Hannah Lilley — Building & Construction
Stewart Webster (with P O'Shea KC) appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by Allens. Jason Mitchenson (with G Beacham KC) appeared for the defendants, instructed by MinterEllison. Bianca Kabel appeared for the second third party, instructed by CDI Lawyers. Hannah Lilley (with C Jennings KC) appeared for the fourth third party/fifth…
The State of Queensland Acting through the Department of Transport and Main Roads v Black Cat Civil Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] QSC 5
7-2-23 / Michael Hodge KC, Jason Mitchenson — Judicial Review & Administrative, Building & Construction
Michael Hodge KC and Jason Mitchenson appeared for the applicant, instructed by McCullough Robertson. The applicant sought a declaration that the decision of the third respondent, made pursuant to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld), is void. The applicant contends that the decision is void for…
Built Qld Pty Ltd v Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (ST) Pty Ltd (No 2) [2021] QSC 301
19-11-21 / Jason Mitchenson — Building & Construction, Contract
Jason Mitchenson (with T P Sullivan QC) appeared for the defendant, instructed by Thomson Geer. Further proceedings relating to the calculation of interest arising from her Honour’s decision in Built QLD Pty Ltd v Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (ST) Pty Ltd [2021] QSC 244. The primary question before the Court…
Ausipile Pty Ltd v Bothar Boring and Tunnelling (Australia) Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 223
15-10-21 / Jason Mitchenson — Building & Construction, Contract
This matter was an appeal concerning the validity of a payment claim made under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act). The primary question before the Court of Appeal was whether the payment claim in question (which purported to be made under a one contract)…
Built Qld Pty Ltd v Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (ST) Pty Ltd [2021] QSC 224
3-9-21 / Jason Mitchenson — Building & Construction, Contract
This proceeding concerned the construction of a hotel in Brisbane. The Plaintiff (contractor) brought proceedings against the Defendant (principal) seeking AUD 6,567,108.09, primarily in relation to a single alleged variation which was said to have arisen by reason of defective work notices issued by the Defendant. The alleged variation was…
