A state parliament inquiry is underway into the supply of homes in regional Victoria amid a critical housing shortage.
A judge has recused himself on the eve of trial from hearing a dispute between United Petroleum and Perth Airport over a lease and construction agreement, after revealing he had a relationship with one of the petrol chain’s witnesses.
Law firm Maddocks has advised Simonds Group on its $10 million pick-up of Dennis Family Homes, an acquisition expected to generate $200 million in additional revenue for the homebuilder next year.
Dentons has welcomed a partner from Baker McKenzie to join its infrastructure, major projects, and energy team in the firm’s Melbourne office.
An appeal by publican Feros Group against the Shoalhaven City Council’s rejection of its plan to expand a Victorian-era pub has been dismissed by the NSW Land and Environment Court.
A shareholder class action has slammed as “nonsensical” Fletcher Building’s claim that a judge’s public comments in his previous role at Maurice Blackburn created an appearance of bias against corporate defendants.
Lendlease has finalised the $235 million sale of infrastructure investor Capella Capital to Japanese trading company Sojitz Corporation.
The plaintiffs in a shareholder class action against Lendlease have lost their bid for further discovery from the builder, with a judge taking a swipe for their “flagrant” failure to meet deadlines.
A judge who was previously the head of class actions at Maurice Blackburn has questioned a bid by Fletcher Building that he recuse himself from presiding over a shareholder case against the construction company.
Group members will receive no less than 50 per cent of a $42.25 million settlement reached in a shareholder class action against engineering firm CIMIC.