Australian Securities and Investments Commission v FIIG Securities Limited [2026] FCA 92
13-2-26 / Mei Barnes — Corporations, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Mei Barnes (led by Ms S Maiden KC and Mr A O'Brien) appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by MinterEllison. This case concerned an application brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against the defendant, FIIG Securities Limited (FIIG), for orders relating to alleged contraventions of obligations under the…
Kristi Riedel appeared for the respondent, instructed by Litigation, Investigations and Enforcement Branch, Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This case involved an appeal of a decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal, which affirmed a decision of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to refuse to issue the applicant a medical certificate. The…
Elks, in the matter of Moreton Resources Limited (Receivers Appointed) [2025] FCA 1695
6-2-26 / Anthony Messina — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Anthony Messina represented the respondent, instructed by Sasha Legal. The plaintiffs sought leave to issue a subpoena to produce documents to the proper officer of the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board. The respondent resisted the subpoena, arguing that the documents were subject to the Harman undertaking. Wheatley J was satisfied that…
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…
QRAD Pty Ltd v Philips Electronics Australia Limited [2026] QSC 5
29-1-26 / Bianca Kabel — Contract
Bianca Kabel appeared for the plaintiff, QRAD Pty Ltd (instructed by Rose Litigation Lawyers). QRAD’s claim was dismissed, and Hindman J ordered QRAD to the pay the first defendant’s costs of the proceeding on the standard basis up to and including 8 November 2024 and on the indemnity basis thereafter.…
