27-5-20 / Matthew Jones KC — Corporations, Contract
Loss of opportunity cases can present significant challenges, as a party seeks to establish the likelihood of one or more hypothetical scenarios, and the value of an opportunity lost. This presentation detailed a proper approach to a loss of opportunity case, including what must be pleaded and proved to establish…
30-4-20 / Rob Anderson KC, Christopher Doyle — Contract
Whilst it is far too soon to fully appreciate the impact COVID-19 is likely to have, we can already see the legal issues developing as a result: many thousands have been stood down or are now unemployed; contracts for forward work on hold; travel halted: and sporting and cultural events…
23-4-20 / Angus O'Brien — Building & Construction, Contract
The Covid-19 virus has had a profound impact on social and economic life. Measures adopted by the Commonwealth and State governments to halt the virus’s spread have suspended many aspects of civil society. Large sectors of the economy have been deliberately shut down. Those businesses still operating are experiencing significant…
20-9-19 / Matthew Jones KC — Contract, Commercial Equity, Corporations
Mediation is an undervalued dispute resolution tool which is most successful when properly prepared and planned. At a CLE event hosted by Downs & South Western Qld Law Association on Thursday 5 September, Matthew Jones explored the theory and practice behind successful mediation, including concrete recommendations as to planning offers,…
7-8-19 / Claire Schneider, Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Contract
Hosted by the Society of Construction Law, Michael Trim and Claire Schneider addressed an audience of lawyers and construction industry experts with the question "Can my contract be varied by what happens on site or how claims are treated?" The presentation looked at effective agreement clauses in contracts in light…
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