31-1-25 / Michael May — Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
Michael May appeared for the applicant, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. This proceeding was a merits review of a decision concerning the anti-avoidance provisions of the COVID-19 cash flow boost legislation. The Commissioner of Taxation decided that the applicant was not entitled to COVID-19 cash flow boost payments on the…
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Peever [2024] FCA 1470
17-12-24 / Florence Chen — Tax
Florence Chen appeared for the Applicant, instructed by K & L Gates. This case concerns an urgent ex parte application for freezing orders under rr 7.32 and 7.35 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth). Freezing and ancillary orders were made against the Respondents. The proceeding was listed for further hearing on 20 December 2024.
Mark Robertson KC (with Mr JS Byrne) appeared for the Applicant, instructed by Macpherson Kelley Lawyers. The court considered whether $33 million received by Cheung from his family’s supermarket business in Vanuatu constituted gifts from the family or transfers of income from the business. The appeal was allowed, the Court…
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…
