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Corrs Chambers Westgarth has recruited an arbitration and commercial partner from Norton Rose Fulbright to be the law firm’s new head of trade.
Law firm gave negligent advice to victim of historical abuse, court finds
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A judge has found that a Melbourne law firm gave negligent advice to the plaintiff in a historical sexual abuse case, which meant his “viable” claim for economic loss was never pursued.
Judge says after-hours payment claim served on Roberts Co valid
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Roberts Co will have to pay a $3.2 million payment claim served by subcontractor Sharvain Facades at 7:18pm on a Friday, after a judge found the claim was validly issued that day.
Kaloriziko $2M debt for Ryde development not offset by property deal, court finds
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A judge has rejected developer Kaloriziko’s claim that a property deal involving related parties extinguished a $2.12 million liability to a builder in relation to the construction of the ‘Sky Gardens’ residential development in Ryde, NSW.
Court dismisses ‘exaggerated’ height concerns on 5Point’s Gold Coast development
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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me A judge has confirmed that 5Point, the developer of a beach-front apartment complex in Palm Beach, can add an additional two storeys to the tower, finding that the region is becoming a medium density area which can visually accommodate high rise…
Ashurst nabs Baker McKenzie partner for projects & energy transition team
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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Ashurst has lured a Baker McKenzie partner to join its projects and energy transition practice in Melbourne. Aylin Cunsolo joins the firm after 17 years at Baker McKenzie, including five years as a partner. Cunsolo — who has expertise in revenue…
Full Court to weigh in on misfeasance in public office in Clive Palmer appeal
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A judge has found Clive Palmer’s appeal of a judgment striking out his lawsuits against former ASIC chair James Shipton raises important questions about what’s required to advance a claim of misfeasance in public office and should be heard by the Full Court.
Applicant’s claim flops in postgrads class action against University of Sydney
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A judge has dismissed a class action applicant’s claim that he was underpaid as a University of Sydney postgraduate student, but left for another day the question of whether the court should also make orders binding group members.
MinterEllison advises Johns Lyng on Pacific Equity Partners’ buyout offer
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Johns Lyng Group confirmed Wednesday it had received a takeover offer from Pacific Equity Partners for an undisclosed sum and has granted the private equity firm an exclusivity period to undergo due diligence.
High Court sides with Valuer-General over St Kilda Rd heritage property
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The Valuer-General of Victoria has won a High Court appeal against developer WSTI Properties over a $2.9 million valuation for a heritage property in Melbourne, which centred on the meaning of an “improvement” to the land.