Cases

This page highlights representative matters and outcomes our team has managed across a range of practice areas.
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Our Case Experience

This page highlights representative matters and outcomes our team has managed across a range of practice areas. Each case listed reflects the client’s objectives, the legal strategy employed, and the ultimate resolution. Where appropriate, we provide summaries of legal principles, timing considerations, and the practical implications for businesses and individuals on our Blog Page →.

Commercial disputes and contract litigation

  • Lyons v Queensland Building and Construction Commission & Dreamstarter Pty Ltd (in liquidation) [2016] QCAT 218
  • Nessale Pty Ltd v Woodwark Bay Development Corporation Ltd [1991] QSC 161
  • Panthera Finance Pty Ltd v Spotjobs Holdings Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 208
  • QM Properties Pty Ltd v Belscorp Pty Ltd [2018] QSC 158
  • State Mercantile Pty Ltd v Oracle Telecom Pty Ltd [2017] QDC 52
  • State Mercantile Pty Ltd v Oracle Telecom Pty Ltd (No 2) [2017] QDC 60
  • Starborne Holdings Pty Ltd v Radferry Pty Ltd. [1998] FCA 548

Debt collection and recovery matters

  • State Mercantile Pty Ltd v Oracle Telecom Pty Ltd [2017] QDC 52
  • State Mercantile Pty Ltd v Oracle Telecom Pty Ltd (No 2) [2017]
  • QDC 60
    National Auto Glass Pty Ltd v Williams

Australian Consumer Law enforcement and defence

  • Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Panthera Finance Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 340; 143 ACSR 486
  • QM Properties Pty Ltd v Belscorp Pty Ltd [2018] QSC 158

Equity, trusts, and deceased estate litigation

  • Conroy v Unsworth-Smith [2004] QSC 81

Leasing, mortgage and property-related litigation

  • Birkett v Pearn (5672/10)
  • Conias & Conias v Highpoint Pty Ltd & Ors [1998] QDC 39
  • Highpoint Pty Ltd v Quicknet Internet Provider Pty Ltd [2000] QSC 359
  • Metrostar Pty Ltd v Gold Coast City Council [2006] QCA 410
  • Re Eastmoree Pty Ltd [1998] QSC 16

Professional negligence and regulatory proceedings

  • Australian Transport Industries Pty Ltd v Auctioneers and
  • Agents Committee [2002] QDC 143
  • Freier v Jordan and the State of Queensland [2002] QSC 385
  • Robodebt Royal Commission
  • Romano v Chapple [1993] 1 Qd R 461

Appellate advocacy and referrals

  • Metrostar Pty Ltd v Gold Coast City Council [2006] QCA 410
  • QM Properties Pty Ltd v Belscorp Pty Ltd [2019] QCA 138
  • Radferry Pty Ltd v Starborne Holdings Pty Ltd [1998] FCA 1689

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