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Acting for the defendants. Led by S G Finch SC, instructed by Gilbert + Tobin. Following re; Arada Australia Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 1292.
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Acting for the plaintiff in a matter concerning a proposed scheme of arrangement. Unled, instructed by Holding Redlich. Following Clemenger Group Limited, in the matter of Clemenger Group Limited [2025] FCA 1161.
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Acting for the first and second defendants in a matter concerning claims of oppressive conduct. This case involved an application for interlocutory injunction. Led by D J Batt KC, instructed by King & Collins.
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For the respondent in a proceeding involving several interlocutory applications. Council Philip Bender, with Tim Farhall and Gary Zhang.
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Acting for the defendants in a migration matter. This case concerned whether a section of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) “unjustifiably burdens the implied freedom of political communication,” and other procedural considerations. Led by S P Donaghue KC, Solicitor-General of the Commonwealth, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor.
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Acting for the appellants in proceedings concerning the constitutional validity and efficacy of Commonwealth and State provisions in respect of foreign land tax surcharge. F I Gordon KC with T M Wood; instructed by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Acting for the state of Victoria in proceedings concerning the constitutional validity and efficacy of Commonwealth and State provisions in respect of foreign land tax surcharge. A D Pound SC, Solicitor-General for the State of Victoria, with C P Young KC, A C Roe and L L Chircop; instructed by…
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Acting for the Commonwealth in proceedings concerning the constitutional validity and efficacy of Commonwealth and State provisions in respect of foreign land tax surcharge; led by the Solicitor-General of the Commonwealth, with Anna Lord and Glyn Ayres.
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Acting for the defendants. Led by S G Finch SC, instructed by Gilbert + Tobin. Followed by re; Arada Australia Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 1293.
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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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For the Australian Electoral Commission in a matter where the applicants had sought to jointly hold or occupy one office of Senator for Victoria in a “job-share” arrangement. This proceeding involved an application for an order specifying maximum costs. Led by J Watson with M Jackson, instructed by the Australian…
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Acting for the plaintiff in a matter concerning a proposed scheme of arrangement. Unled, instructed by Holding Redlich. Followed by Clemenger Group Limited, in the matter of Clemenger Group Limited (No 2) [2025] FCA 1289.
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For the plaintiff in a matter concerning breach of implied term of good faith, unconscionable conduct — this proceeding involved an application for leave to amend statement of claim. Led by P Crutchfield KC, instructed by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.
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Acting for the respondent in a consumer law matter involving misleading conduct. Led by M Borsky KC, instructed by Baker McKenzie.
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Final hearing of application for orders under s 1101B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) following findings of contravention; acting for ASIC, led by Michael Borsky KC, Chris Tran and Dan Fuller, with Nic Congram, instructed by MinterEllison.
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Application for orders under s 1323(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for the appointment of receivers and asset preservation orders; acting for ASIC, led by Edward Goodwin KC, instructed by MinterEllison.
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Acting for the first respondent in a class actions matter. Led by D Thomas SC, instructed by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. Following Bain v International Capital Markets Pty Ltd (No 3) [2025] FCA 599.
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For appellant in an attempt to induce suppliers of flat steel products to reach price fixing understandings. Led by M Borsky KC, instructed by Gilbert + Tobin.
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For the Commonwealth respondents in a matter concerning environmental law; statutory construction. Instructed by Australian Government Solicitor.
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For respondent in a matter concerning the potential environmental impact of planned offshore petroleum activity. Led by D Clothier KC, instructed by Allens.
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Judicial review proceeding concerning a decision to accept an environment plan for the development of the Scarborough gas field; acting for the Authority, led by Craig Lenehan SC.
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For a respondent in a matter concerning an alleged violation of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) by a franchisor. Unled, instructed by Arnold Bloch Leibler.
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Acting for the Commonwealth in a case concerning the constitutionality of a section of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth). Led by S P Donaghue KC, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor.
