Rob Anderson KC appeared for the applicants, instructed by Sparke Helmore. The case concerned an application brought by the applicants who sought a declaration that the respondents (lessors) were bound by the terms of a signed letter of offer for a renegotiated lease of a commercial premises. The primary issue…
Mining Standards International Pty Ltd v Atlantic Nickel Mineracao Ltda (No 4) [2025] FCA 777
15-7-25 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC — Competition & Consumer, Contract, Corporations, Resources & Energy
In proceedings against Atlantic Nickel Mineracao Ltda (Atlantic Nickel), Mining Standards International Pty Ltd (MSI) alleges that it lost the opportunity to acquire the Santa Rita nickel mine in Brazil when, due to Atlantic Nickel’s conduct and that of associated parties, it was prevented from completing a sale agreement for…
Bright Days Herston Pty Ltd v ATG Project & Property Solutions Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 147
25-6-25 / Jason Mitchenson — Contract, Building & Construction
Jason Mitchenson (led by D S Piggott KC) represented the first respondent, instructed by Thomson Geer. This case concerned an application sought by Bright Days (the Applicant), seeking a declaration that an adjudication decision of the second respondent is void due to jurisdictional error, and for this decision to be…
KGLNG E&P Pty Ltd v Santos Toga Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 114
24-6-25 / Stewart Webster KC — Appellate, Contract, Resources & Energy
Stewart Webster KC, represented the respondents, instructed by Allens. This case was an appeal of a decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland. The first instance proceedings commenced after a Texan arbitral award determined that the respondents were liable to pay Tri-Star Petroleum Company additional royalty payments, and the respondents…
Forme Two Pty Ltd v McNab Developments (Qld) [2025] QSC 96
12-5-25 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Contract
Michael Trim appeared for the applicant, instructed by Thomson Geer. The applicant sought to have the initial adjudication decision by one of the respondents declared void. The central issue was whether the adjudication decision was affected by jurisdictional error under the Building Industry Fairness Act 2017. Hindman J held that…
