Nicholas Hopkins QC
Nick practices in commercial law. He has appeared in numerous complex commercial trials, arbitrations and appeals. He is also an accredited Arbitrator.
Nick has appeared throughout Australia in both the Federal Court and in State Superior Courts as well as internationally in commercial arbitrations.
*Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation
Areas of Practice
Cases
- Zantran Pty Ltd v Crown Resorts Ltd (current class action in Federal Court)
- Davaria Pty Ltd v 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd (current class action in Federal Court)
- City West Water Corporation ats Tedra Australia Pty Ltd (current TEC List proceeding)
- Lochard Energy (Iona Operations Holding) Pty Ltd v Energy Australia Investments Pty Ltd (current Commercial List proceeding)
- 601 Developments Pty Ltd v Probuild Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd (current TEC List Proceeding)
- Guy v Crown Melbourne [2018] FCA 36
- ASIC v Godfrey [2017] FCA 1569
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd [2017] FCA 1047
- Rabobank Australia Limited & Ors v Littore & Ors [2016] VSC 673
- Crown Melbourne Limited v Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd [2016] HCA 26
- Orora Ltd v Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd [2015] VSC 749
- Doggett v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2015] VSCA 351, (2015) 47 VR 302
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Lux Distributors Pty Ltd (No 2) [2015] FCA 903, [2013] FCAFC 90
- Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd v Crown Melbourne Ltd (No 2) [2015] VSCA 56, [2014] VSCA 353, [2013] VSC 614
- ICM Investments Pty Ltd v San Miguel Corporation and Berri Ltd [2014] VSCA 246 (appeal) and ICM Investments Pty Ltd v San Miguel Corporation and Anor (No.2) [2013] VSC 528 (trial)
- Wieland v Texxcon Pty Ltd [2014] VSCA 199
- Seeley International Pty Ltd v Jeffrey [2013] VSCA 288, [2012] VCC 1045
- Sunland Waterfront (BVI) Ltd v Prudentia Investments Pty Ltd [2013] VSCA 237, [2012] VSC 399, [2012] VSC 239; [2012] VSC 1, [2011] FCAFC 95, (2011) 195 FCR 213, [2011] FCA 221, [2010] FCA 863, [2010] FCA 1512, [2011] FCA 832
- Texxcon Pty Ltd v Austexx Corporation Pty Ltd [2013] VSC 327, [2013] VSC 343
- Kakavas v Crown Melbourne Ltd [2013] HCA 25, (2013) 298 ALR 35, [2012] VSCA 95
- Sedco Forex International Inc v Nexus Energy WA Pty Ltd [2013] FCA 216
- Basslink Pty Ltd v Hydro-Electric Corporation [2013] VSC 746
QUALIFICATIONS
B.Ec (Honours in Accounting and Finance) - Monash University
LL.B (Honours) - Monash University
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia with reciprocal rights to appear in all other Australian jurisdictions;
Former President of the Commercial Bar Association of Victoria
Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Senior Fellow (Melbourne Law Masters) at the University of Melbourne
Recognised by both Chambers & Partners (2011-2018) and Best Lawyers (2012-2018) as a leading practitioner both prior to and since taking silk. Recognised by Doyles Guide as a Leading Australian Construction & Infrastructure Senior Counsel from 2017.
Nicholas Hopkins QC
Profile
Nick practices in commercial law. He has appeared in numerous complex commercial trials, arbitrations and appeals. He is also an accredited Arbitrator.
Nick has appeared throughout Australia in both the Federal Court and in State Superior Courts as well as internationally in commercial arbitrations.
*Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation
Areas of Practice
Cases
- Zantran Pty Ltd v Crown Resorts Ltd (current class action in Federal Court)
- Davaria Pty Ltd v 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd (current class action in Federal Court)
- City West Water Corporation ats Tedra Australia Pty Ltd (current TEC List proceeding)
- Lochard Energy (Iona Operations Holding) Pty Ltd v Energy Australia Investments Pty Ltd (current Commercial List proceeding)
- 601 Developments Pty Ltd v Probuild Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd (current TEC List Proceeding)
- Guy v Crown Melbourne [2018] FCA 36
- ASIC v Godfrey [2017] FCA 1569
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd [2017] FCA 1047
- Rabobank Australia Limited & Ors v Littore & Ors [2016] VSC 673
- Crown Melbourne Limited v Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd [2016] HCA 26
- Orora Ltd v Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd [2015] VSC 749
- Doggett v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2015] VSCA 351, (2015) 47 VR 302
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Lux Distributors Pty Ltd (No 2) [2015] FCA 903, [2013] FCAFC 90
- Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd v Crown Melbourne Ltd (No 2) [2015] VSCA 56, [2014] VSCA 353, [2013] VSC 614
- ICM Investments Pty Ltd v San Miguel Corporation and Berri Ltd [2014] VSCA 246 (appeal) and ICM Investments Pty Ltd v San Miguel Corporation and Anor (No.2) [2013] VSC 528 (trial)
- Wieland v Texxcon Pty Ltd [2014] VSCA 199
- Seeley International Pty Ltd v Jeffrey [2013] VSCA 288, [2012] VCC 1045
- Sunland Waterfront (BVI) Ltd v Prudentia Investments Pty Ltd [2013] VSCA 237, [2012] VSC 399, [2012] VSC 239; [2012] VSC 1, [2011] FCAFC 95, (2011) 195 FCR 213, [2011] FCA 221, [2010] FCA 863, [2010] FCA 1512, [2011] FCA 832
- Texxcon Pty Ltd v Austexx Corporation Pty Ltd [2013] VSC 327, [2013] VSC 343
- Kakavas v Crown Melbourne Ltd [2013] HCA 25, (2013) 298 ALR 35, [2012] VSCA 95
- Sedco Forex International Inc v Nexus Energy WA Pty Ltd [2013] FCA 216
- Basslink Pty Ltd v Hydro-Electric Corporation [2013] VSC 746
Qualifications & Memberships
QUALIFICATIONS
B.Ec (Honours in Accounting and Finance) - Monash University
LL.B (Honours) - Monash University
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia with reciprocal rights to appear in all other Australian jurisdictions;
Former President of the Commercial Bar Association of Victoria
Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Senior Fellow (Melbourne Law Masters) at the University of Melbourne
Recognised by both Chambers & Partners (2011-2018) and Best Lawyers (2012-2018) as a leading practitioner both prior to and since taking silk. Recognised by Doyles Guide as a Leading Australian Construction & Infrastructure Senior Counsel from 2017.