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View AllKing's Counsel appointments 2024
Christopher Johnstone KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Stewart Webster KC
Level Twenty Seven Chambers congratulates the eight individuals who were appointed King's Counsel on 21 November 2024. We especially celebrate the appointments of Christopher Johnstone, Matthew Hickey OAM and Stewart Webster. Their appointments bring the total number of silks at Level Twenty Seven Chambers to 14. The Bar Association of Queensland's…
Doyle's Guide to Professional Indemnity Qld 2024
Shane Doyle KC, Kristi Riedel — Insurance, Professional Negligence
In a recent recognition by Doyle's Guide, Shane Doyle KC and Kristi Riedel have been ranked as Leading Professional Indemnity Counsel in Queensland for 2023. Shane Doyle KC - recommended leading Senior Counsel Kristi Riedel - recommended leading Junior Counsel This ranking highlights those Senior and King's Counsel who are…
Doyle's guide to Leading Competition Law Australia 2024
Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer
Michael Hodge KC has been recognised in the 2024 Edition of the Doyle's Guide to Leading Competition Law Barristers in Australia. This ranking highlights the Senior and Kings Counsel who are identified by clients and peers as experts in the areas of competition, consumer protection and antitrust matters across all…
Upcoming Seminars
View AllUnpacking the Climate Change Advisory Opinions
25-11-24 @ 5:00 pm — Arbitration, International, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
The International Law Association, Queensland Chapter is pleased to welcome DLA Piper, presenting at Level Twenty Seven Chambers. What will the seminar cover? As the world inches closer to key climate deadlines of 2030 and 2050, countries likely to be severely impacted by the adverse effects of climate change have…
Latest Publications
View AllAustralian Insurance Law Annotated
1-9-24 / Kristi Riedel — Insurance
Australian Insurance Law (Annotated) provides a quick reference guide to key insurance legislation. It provides concise and accessible annotations to Commonwealth insurance legislation for insurers, insureds, their legal and professional advisors and insurance intermediaries. It is also a “go-to” publication which points the reader in the right direction for further…
Does a Refusal of Treatment need to be Informed? (2024) 1 McGill Journal of Law and Health 1
21-8-24 / Chris Stackpoole — Human Rights & Discrimination
Chris Stackpoole, along with Katrine Del Villa, Ben P. White, Lind Willmott, and Jocelyn Downie, contributed to the 2024 article "Does a Refusal of Treatment Need to Be Informed?". The article explores the relationship between patient autonomy and legal standards across English, Canadian, and Australian jurisdictions. It highlights the discrepancies…
A Question of Duty
21-6-24 / Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
In the June 2024 Edition of the ARITA Journal, Paul McQuade KC, Dr David Goldman and Jason Bettles consider a recent case brought by a practitioner which raises the question of who IPs owe duties to. The article also highlights the importance of maintaining accurate records. You can read the…
Recent Cases
View AllMining Standards International Pty Ltd v Atlantic Nickel Mineracao Ltda (No 3) [2024] FCA 1315
15-11-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Matthew Doyle — Corporations, International, Resources & Energy
Matthew Doyle appeared for the Applicant and the First and Second Cross-Respondents, instructed by Russells. Matthew Hickey OAM represented the Respondent and the Cross-Claimant, instructed by Allens and King & Wood Mallesons.
Alumina and Bauxite Company Ltd v Queensland Alumina Ltd [2024] FCAFC 142
8-11-24 / Shane Doyle KC, Sarah Spottiswood — Banking, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Insurance, International
Shane Doyle KC, with Mr A Stumer KC, Sarah Spottiswood and Ms E Hoiberg, appeared for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Respondents. Instructed by Allens.
Sentinel Industrial Pty Ltd v Yamba Shipping Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 261
1-11-24 / Christopher Johnstone KC, Sean Russell — Land Law & Property
Christopher Johnstone with Sean Russell, appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by Russells.
