Most Recent
Lander & Rogers hires new disputes partner from Holding Redlich
Lander & Rogers has welcomed an administrative law pro as a partner in its Sydney-based commercial disputes team.
Court slashes law firm’s contingency fee in Hino class action
A judge has hacked Maurice Blackburn’s promised cut of an $87 million settlement in a class action against Hino Motors, saying the 24.66 per cent group costs order previously approved by the court would result in a “disproportionate return” to the firm.
Meta loses second strike-out bid in ACCC crypto ads case
Meta has lost its latest bid to strike out the consumer regulator’s case alleging it failed to put up “reasonable safeguards” to prevent scam cryptocurrency ads on its Facebook platform.
‘This should not be done again’: Judge slams complex Coles, Woolworths trial
A judge has criticised the “unacceptably complex” trial of two regulatory cases and two underpayments class actions against Coles and Woolworths, delivering a ruling whose significance for the workers is not yet clear.
Construction PRO
Fight over IGA challenge to Shepparton supermarket decision goes to High Court
The High Court has been asked to clarify the jurisdictional reach of the Victoria Supreme Court to hear planning disputes, in a spat between the state and supermarket operator IGA.
Construction PRO
Mitsui sues Kipper gas field partners Esso, Woodside over $300M tax bill
Japan-based Mitsui has sued Esso Australia and Woodside Energy, its partners in the Kipper gas field in the Bass Strait, disputing their claims that it owes $298 million in taxes and alleging it overpaid fees to the tune of $20.3 million. 
Construction PRO
Lander & Rogers moving to new harbourside digs in Circular Quay
Lander & Rogers is relocating its Sydney office from Pitt Street to a reimagined 33 Alfred Street in Circular Quay, reflecting the law firm's growth in the city's legal market.
Construction PRO
ConnectEast can’t have restitutionary interest against CityLink after $51M judgment
Eastlink operator ConnectEast has lost its bid for restitutionary interest after a judge found CityLink's operator overcharged tens of millions of dollars in toll roaming fees.
Construction PRO
Charter Hall pays $145M for Chullora Marketplace
Charter Hall has expanded its convenience retail portfolio, acquiring the Chullora Marketplace 14 kilometers southwest of Sydney's CBD for $145 million.
Construction PRO
Johnson Winter Slattery poaches real estate partner from Mills Oakley
Johnson Winter Slattery has lured a real estate partner with 15 years of experience from Mills Oakley.