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A “unicorn” silk affectionately nicknamed the Ted Lasso of the Victorian Bar has been appointed to the Supreme Court at the age of 46, capping a rapid rise from commercial practice and class action work.
Macquarie’s car loan class action settlement wins court OK
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A judge has signed off on Macquarie Leasing’s settlement in one of three class actions against lenders over flexible commissions paid to car dealers.
Corrs Chambers nabs corporate partner from Gilbert + Tobin
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth has lured a corporate lawyer who spent 14 years working at Gilbert + Tobin, its latest hire from the rival firm.
High Court’s PepsiCo ruling means Christmas came early for many multinationals
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While multinational companies will welcome a recent High Court decision that let PepsiCo off the hook for royalty withholding tax and diverted profits tax, experts agree the decision won’t provide a carte blanche to skirt taxes.
JB Hi-Fi can’t get separate hearing on novel question in warranties class action
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JB Hi-Fi has lost its bid for a hearing on a separate question in a class action over allegedly worthless warranties, with a judge saying the novel question has not been considered by the High Court and could lead to appeals.
Mills Oakley solicitor used by client in attempt to mislead court, judge finds
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A director at property developer Villawood can’t shield instructions given to his Mills Oakley solicitor after a judge found he sought to use his lawyer to mislead the court.
Climate change not mandatory consideration for Mount Pleasant extension, Mach tells High Court
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Mach Energy has filed an application with the High Court seeking to overturn an activist group’s win in a case over the extension of the Mount Pleasant coal mine, arguing climate impacts were not a mandatory consideration for the approval.
Elanor recommends shareholders reject Lederer’s ‘opportunistic’ $284M takeover bid
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Elanor Funds Management has recommended shareholders reject a $284 million unsolicited takeover bid by the Lederer Group, saying the price is “opportunistic” and materially undervalues the commercial property fund.
Offsetting case tossed in contract dispute over Hazelwood power plant
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A court has rejected a bid by a Hazelwood power plant contractor to pursue an offsetting claim for an alleged breach of confidentiality in response to a $1.7 million demand from a subcontractor.
Former Wallaby snaps up Riverina pub for $50M
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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Former Wallabies player Bill Young has bought the Gem Hotel in Griffith for a reported purchase price of $50 million, in a deal which broker HTL Property said set a new record for pub sales. HTL Property announced on Wednesday that…