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For the applicant in the AMP ‘BOLR’ Class Action. Led by R G Craig KC, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Following Equity Financial Planners v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited [2023] FCA 741.
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For the applicant in the AMP ‘BOLR’ Class Action relating to changes to Buyer of Last Resort Policy. Led by R G Craig KC, K Loxley and R Rozenberg, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Followed by Equity Financial Planners Pty Ltd v AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023]…
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For the respondent in the AMP ‘BOLR’ Class Action. Led by D Batt KC and T Spencer-Bruce, instructed by King & Wood Mallesons. Following Equity Financial Planners v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited [2023] FCA 741.
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For the defendant in the AMP ‘BOLR’ Class Action relating to changes to Buyer of Last Resort Policy. Led by D Batt KC and T Spencer-Bruce, instructed by King & Wood Mallesons. Followed by Equity Financial Planners Pty Ltd v AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] FCA 1033….
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Whether misleading or deceptive conduct about the financial performance of liquor business sold to applicants, and associated insurance issues. Settled prior to trial.
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Application for settlement approval under s 33V(1) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth); acting for the applicant, led by Robert Craig KC and Roman Rozenberg, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Counsel
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Entities in the Preston Motors Group claimed that two directors had entered into several transactions on their behalf that were not in the companies’ interests or were otherwise in breach of the directors’ fiduciary or equitable duties. The transactions occurred over a 20-year period, the earliest of which was three…
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Kobelt, a shopkeeper in a remote community in South Australia, provided a form of credit to some of his customers. Almost all those customers were indigenous people from the APY lands with limited literacy and numeracy. As part of his system Kobelt withdrew each customer’s money, a total of almost…
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For the defendant in a corporations matter. The case involved the question of whether a former non-executive director was entitled to equity-based instruments under the terms of a shareholder resolution – proper construction of shareholders’ resolution – privity of statutory contract. Instructed by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.
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Equity and trusts matter.
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CORPORATIONS – where court made order appointing first and second plaintiffs receivers (Receivers) over certain grain held by the third plaintiff, a grain growers’ Co-operative – where prior to their appointment Receivers appointed as voluntary administrators of the Co-operative – where Receivers in their capacity as voluntary administrators took steps…
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Acting for the plaintiff / defendant in related equity, trusts and misuse of confidential information proceedings (led by Peter Collinson QC)
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(Supreme Court of Victoria – Court of Appeal) – Airspace trespass / commercial building cladding encroaching into airspace / planning restrictions / heritage land and buildings / injunctions / Shelfer discretion / equity.
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For the plaintiffs in a constitutional law matter concerning duties of excise. Led by R Merkel KC and C L Lenehan SC with F I Gordon SC, instructed by Equity Generation Lawyers.
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(Federal Court) – Corporations / trade practices / negligence / valuation of land / equity / torts / damages / insurance.
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For the plaintiffs in a constitutional law matter. This case addressed if Victoria charging for electric vehicle road use was permitted under s90 of the Constitution. R Merkel KC and C L Lenehan SC with F I Gordon SC and T M Wood, instructed by Equity Generation Lawyers.
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) launched proceedings against Australia and New Zealand Banking Ltd (ANZ) for statutory unconscionability and provision of financial products otherwise than efficiently, honestly and fairly. In commencing proceedings, ASIC filed a concise statement pursuant to the Commercial and Corporations Practice Note. Following the filing…
Injunctions and Equity (Western Australia, Court of Appeal)
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This Supreme Court – Court of Appeal matter involved airspace trespass / commercial building cladding encroaching into airspace / planning restrictions / heritage land and buildings / injunctions / Shelfer discretion / equity
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This matter involved equity; misleading or deceptive conduct; and practice and procedure.
