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Arbitrating with Guerrillas and Gorillas – Ethics & Remedies

19-2-20 / Glenn Newton QC, Shane Monks — Arbitration, International

A presentation at Level Twenty Seven Chambers on 18 February 2020 chaired by Glenn Newton QC and facilitated by Shane Monks. The session covered: What might be classed as "guerrilla tactics" and how one might deal with them Problematic behaviour by arbitrators, especially the disclosure of multiple appointments, as argued…

Ethics of Lawyers in the Media

11-2-20 / Nola Pearce

In a podcast CPD for the Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA)'s 'Ethics Bites' series Nola Pearce explored the topic of 'The Ethics of Lawyers in the Media'. The session encompassed a review of issues concerning both traditional and digital social media. AILA members are able to access the recording via…

Strategies for Persuasive Expert Evidence

10-12-19 / Florence Chen, James Green, Mei Barnes — Building & Construction

As part of a series of informal discussion groups between construction experts, solicitors and barristers, Level Twenty Seven Chambers barristers Florence Chen, James Green and Mei Barnes hosted a session titled 'Strategies for Persuasive Expert Evidence'. Topics covered during the session, using real case examples, included: Overview of Expert Evidence:…

Fiduciary duties: a mystery or not?

28-11-19 / Glenn Newton QC, Matthew Hickey, Bianca Kabel — Corporations, Commercial Equity

Glenn Newton QC, Matthew Hickey and Bianca Kabel covered: How fiduciary duties arise and their scope Why they are important The “go to” cases Ancillary liability under Barnes v Addy and whether the Corporations Act provides a statutory equivalent Relief, including the obligation to account and the “last resort”constructive trust How “reasonable minds” may…

Quantum meruit claims following the High Court’s decision in Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd

27-11-19 / Michael Trim, Sean Russell — Building & Construction

Prior to the High Court's decision in Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32, claims by builders and contractors on a quantum meruit basis could not exceed the agreed contractual price. That practice has now been ruled out in many cases. At an event hosted by the Society…