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View AllARITA Qld Division Conference 2024 - Paul McQuade KC speaking
Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
ARITA's 2024 Qld Division Conference and Dinner is taking place on Tuesday 22 October 2024, at the Brisbane Sofitel. This half-day conference will delve into crucial topics related to the Queensland insolvency space and share industry best practices. The exciting program of speakers and topics includes Paul McQuade KC and…
Upcoming Seminars
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Latest Publications
View AllA 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…
Extending The Limitation Period On Bringing Applications For Statutory Compensation
23-4-24 / Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
Paul McQuade KC comments on the judgment of Binqld Finances Pty Ltd (in liq) v Binetter [2024] FCA 361 in relation to the scope of the Corporations Act 2001 and whether the limitation period for commencing a claim can be extended. You can read the article here.
Dealing Effectively & Ethically with Experts
12-10-23 / Sam McCarthy, Bianca Kabel — Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Resources & Energy
Co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers, ‘Dealing Effectively & Ethically With Experts’ was a presentation and Q & A facilitated by Sam McCarthy and Bianca Kabel. This third event in the joint CPD series provided useful insights and strategies for effectively briefing, communicating with and obtaining reports from experts…
Recent Cases
View AllAlumina 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.
Goldsmith & Tippett v AMP Life Ltd; Goldsmith & Tippett v Resolution Life Australasia Limited [2024] QCA 184
1-10-24 / David Chesterman KC, Anthony Messina — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Land Law & Property
David Chesterman KC and Anthony Messina represented the respondent, instructed by Norton Rose Fulbright. The case involved two appeals made by Goldsmith & Tippett against the previous dismissal of their claims against the respondents, AMP Life Ltd and Resolution Life Australasia Limited. The Court of Appeal reviewed the appropriateness and…
Van Eps v Child Support Registrar [2024] FCAFC 127
26-9-24 / Mark Eade — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
In the case of Van Eps v Child Support Registrar [2024] FCAFC 127, Mark Eade represented the respondent, instructed by Mills Oakley Lawyers. The case involved two appeals made by Van Eps against the previous decisions made by the Federal Court of Australia. The previous decisions concerned an application made…
