Cotterill v Romanes [2023] VSCA 7

This case concerned whether directions given under emergency powers in the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) (PHW Act), to address the threat posed by COVID-19, were compatible with the implied freedom of political communication protected by the Commonwealth...

ASIC v RI Advice Pty Ltd

Acted for first defendant company in proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia; led by Fiona McLeod SC; acted from September 2020 to December 2021) – AFSL holder and financial services licensee – cyber-security incidents – alleged contraventions of s 912A(1)...

PS Marine Pty Ltd v Taras Nominees Pty Ltd

Acted for plaintiff in proceeding in Supreme Court of Victoria – contracts – joint operating agreement for use of railway land – railway easement – whether valid – public policy – the rule in Harris v Flower – implied terms – repudiation – equitable estoppel –...