Lander & Rogers

A long-running class action over the construction of the Sydney light rail that was revived by the High Court is heading to mediation, with a judge noting the challenges that lie ahead in determining all the claims of group members if the parties don't settle.

A 27-year old cricketer who will be permanently bound to a wheelchair has won a $15.2 million judgment against a local council over its failure to install pedestrian gates at a convenient location near the cricket grounds, with a judge finding this led to players routinely jumping a fence to exit. 

The law firm that's running a class action against the AFL on behalf of players who allegedly suffered on-field brain injuries has filed a new representative proceeding targeting 10 more clubs.

A judge has said that a series of cases stemming from a $55 million defects claim over the Port Botany Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre need to be "case managed with an iron fist".

Lendlease has lost its bid to expand its case against an engineering consultant in the lead up to a 20-day trial in proceedings by the Australian National University over flood damage.

A judge has allowed an engineer to conduct invasive testing on 16 tennis courts in Western Sydney which a local council claims need to be replaced due to defects.

A court has excused the developer of a warehouse in greater western Sydney from paying a $1.38 million rent guarantee to CapitaLand Ascendas' REIT trustee Perpetual, finding it met its obligation to procure a tenant.

A judge has put Star on the hook for over $1 million in Buildcorp's legal costs after largely losing its suit over alleged defective construction work on its Sydney casino, describing the case as "fairly disastrous".

Lander & Rogers has hired a disputes lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer to join its Brisbane-based commercial disputes practice as a partner. 

A Sydney council will argue its compulsory acquisition of two properties in Rouse Hill was part of a broader urban development public purpose, rather than the narrower purpose provided in its acquisition notice.