Legal insights
We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
Development Agreements, the devil may be in the detail
The New South Wales Supreme Court decision of Crown Sydney Property v Barangaroo Delivery Authority; Lendlease (Millers Point)
Government response to Digital Platforms Inquiry released
Just in time for Christmas, the Government has publicly released its much anticipated response to the recommendations made
New development controls to protect koalas in South East Queensland
The koala is an Australian icon and was once commonly found in South East Queensland. However, as Brisbane
Victoria to introduce offence of Industrial Manslaughter: What does it mean for employers?
The Victorian Parliament recently passed the Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and Other Matters) Bill 2019 (Bill),
Insolvent Corporate Trustees – a way forward to realising trust assets
The recent decision of Cremin, in the matter of Brimson Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2019] FCA 1023 (Cremin)
Queensland Supreme Court considers “unconventional” forms of security for costs and whether expert reports are privileged and not required to be disclosed
The case of Murphy v Gladstone Ports Corporation Ltd [2019] QSC 12 (Murphy v Gladstone Ports) examines whether:
Concurrent appointments and priority creditors – who may distribute pursuant to section 561 of the Corporations Act?
In Kirman v RWE Robinson & Sons Pty Ltd (in liq), in the matter of RWE Robinson and
Red card for borrower claiming application fee as penalty
With the recent lending slowdown in the Australian banking sector, lead by the Banking Royal Commission, tougher lending
Culture-related Regulatory Enforcement: Where might the Australian ‘BEAR’ go hunting?
This two-part briefing has been prepared for in-house legal, risk and compliance professionals in financial services firms, including
ASIC appeals Westpac’s success in the responsible consumer lending test case
In Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Westpac Banking Corporation (Liability Trial) [2019] FCA 1244, the Australian Securities and Investments
Lender’s minor omissions have major impact in summary judgment application
In Secure Funding v West [2017] QDC 169, the District Court of Queensland provides a helpful reminder of the importance
Marshalling – what is it and how can it help a second registered mortgagee?
Marshalling is an equitable doctrine designed to protect second registered mortgagees from not being paid because of the
