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View AllDoyle's Guide to Leading QLD Litigation & Dispute Resolution Counsel 2023 - 12 Listed
Shane Doyle KC, Damian Clothier KC, Christopher Johnstone KC, Michael Trim, Matthew Jones KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Michael May, Stewart Webster KC, Matthew Doyle, Claire Schneider, Bianca Kabel — Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Insurance, Land Law & Property, Resources & Energy
Doyle's Guide published lists of Leading Queensland Litigation & Dispute Resolution Senior and Junior Counsel 2023 on 9 June. These lists detail barristers "practising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in…
Queensland Young Lawyers x Level Twenty Seven CPD: Disclosure
Sarah Spottiswood, Oliver Cook — Building & Construction, Class Actions, Contract, Corporations, Human Rights & Discrimination, Land Law & Property, Resources & Energy
Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and the barristers at Level Twenty Seven Chambers curated a series of four CPDs spanning 2022 to provide young lawyers with knowledge essential to their role. The final installment 'Disclosure' will be facilitated by Sarah Spottiswood and Oliver Cook on Thursday 10 November. Sarah and Oliver…
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Latest Publications
View AllThe Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation
27-11-23 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax
In his article The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation, Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Who should read? Advisory and litigation lawyers across all practice areas. What does the…
Disclosure & Discovery in Australian Courts
2-12-22 / Sarah Spottiswood, Oliver Cook — Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Land Law & Property
Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and the barristers at Level Twenty Seven Chambers curated a series of four CPDs spanning 2022 to provide young lawyers with knowledge essential to their role. The final installment ‘Disclosure’ was facilitated by Sarah Spottiswood and Oliver Cook. Sarah and Oliver are barristers practising from Level Twenty Seven Chambers (Brisbane,…
Court Forms, Precedents and Pleadings Queensland
8-11-22 / Oliver Cook — Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Media & Defamation, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy
Oliver Cook is a contribution author to the LexisNexis publication Court Forms, Precedents and Pleadings Queensland.
Recent Cases
View AllSentinel 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.
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…
Nerang Subdivision Pty Ltd v Hutson [2024] QCA 174
17-9-24 / Damian Clothier KC, Michael May — Contract, Land Law & Property, Tax
Nerang Subdivision Pty Ltd v Hutson [2024] QCA 174 involved a dispute between a property developer and the owner of land regarding the application of a GST gross-up clause in a development deed. The issue concerned whether the amount to be paid to the owner on the sale of lots…
