DGR Global Ltd v P.T. Limited as trustee of the Armour Energy Security Trust [2025] QSC 216
2-9-25 / Andrew O'Brien KC, Sam McCarthy — Corporations
Andrew O'Brien appeared for the first and second defendants, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Sam McCarthy (led by D O'Sullivan) represented the sixth defendant, instructed by Hall and Wilcox. The primary issues considered were whether the plaintiff should bear the costs of two interlocutory applications, namely a leave to amend…
1-7-25 / Andrew O'Brien KC, Sam McCarthy — Professional Negligence
Andrew O'Brien (with A M Campbell) represented the first and second respondents, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Sam McCarthy (led by D O'Sullivan KC) represented the sixth respondent, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. This case concerned an appeal from an order for security of costs, with the appellant challenging the…
Andrew O'Brien KC represented to the respondent, instructed by Gilshenan and Luton Legal Practice. This case concerned an appeal against the primary Judge’s refusal to grant leave to present an indictment charging the respondent with the offence of conspiracy to murder. In concluding that the appellant’s evidence was inadequate and…
DGR Global Ltd v P.T. Limited as trustee of the Armour Energy Security Trust [2025] QSC 8
30-1-25 / Michael Hodge KC, Andrew O'Brien KC, Sam McCarthy, Sophie Gibson — Competition & Consumer, Corporations, Professional Negligence
Michael Hodge KC and Andrew O'Brien represented the first and second defendants, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Sam McCarthy and Sophie Gibson (led by D O’Sullivan KC) represented the sixth defendant, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. This case concerned DGR’s application for leave to amend its further amended claim and…
Marel Australia Pty Ltd v Buckmaster [2024] QSC 218
19-9-24 / Andrew O'Brien KC — Contract, Corporations
Andrew O'Brien appeared for the applicant, instructed by Franklin Athanasellis Cullen Lawyers. This case concerned an application to require the respondent to provide an affidavit setting out his dealings with the applicant’s confidential information, after claims that the respondent had transferred confidential information to a competitor of which he is…
