CORPORATIONS ACT MATTERS:
In the matter of Cullen Group Australia Pty Ltd (in liquidation) (Federal Court of Australia proceeding QUD 262/ 2020) – public examination into the affairs of Cullen Group Australia Pty Ltd (in liquidation)

CORPORATIONS ACT MATTERS:
El-Saafin & Anor v Franek & Ors (No 3) [2019] VSC 155 – regarding the conduct of a second meeting of creditors under the Insolvency Practice Rules (Corporations) 2016

 CORPORATIONS ACT MATTERS:
Horne & Ors v Retirement Guide Management Pty Ltd [2015] VSC 327 – an application to set aside an order extending time for service of an originating process; with Ted Woodward SC

CORPORATIONS ACT MATTERS:
Burdett-Baker - in the matter of AFS Group Limited (in liquidation) v National Australia Bank Limited [2013] FCA 799 – an application for directions by administrators under sections 447A and 447D

APPLICATIONS TO SET ASIDE STATUTORY DEMANDS:
Glenhawk Pty Ltd v Forty Second Maylux Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 270

WINDING UP APPLICATIONS:
In the matter of American Gemstone Pty Ltd (in liquidation); Lemmen v Porcu [2013] FCA 1056

WINDING UP APPLICATIONS:
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v S.J. Bambra Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 1245

BANKRUPTCY:
BKA Practice Co Pty Ltd v Nida [2021] FCCA 334 – application for review of Registrar’s order for sequestration of bankrupt’s estate

BANKRUPTCY MATTERS:
Jacks v Jakimowicz [2011] VCC 1409 – an application concerning the property of a bankrupt divisible amongst creditors; also see Jacks v Jakimowicz [2011] VSCA 312 - where leave to appeal was granted

BANKRUPTCY MATTERS:
Winn v Blueprint Instant Printing Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 1513 – an application to stay a sequestration order

EQUITY AND TRUSTS:
Bornyan v Bornyan [2019] VCC 482 – various claims including unconscionable conduct and undue influence

EQUITY AND TRUSTS:
Ryan v Ryan [2017] VSC 490 – regarding the duties of an attorney - administrator under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 and executor of a deceased estate

APPEALS:
Broughton v B & B Group Investments Pty Ltd [2017] VSCA 227 – with Jim Peters QC

APPEALS:
P’Auer AG v Polybuild Technologies International Pty Ltd [2015] VSCA 42 – with Michael Shand QC

APPEALS:
Alabakis v Boyd [2010] VSC 472 – an appeal from a VCAT order

PROPERTY:
BCA Asset Management Group Pty Ltd v Sand Solutions (Vic) Pty Ltd & Ors [2021] VSC 177 – caveat removal application

PROPERTY:
Lowery v Cousins [2021] VCAT 1462 – co-ownership dispute

PROPERTY:
Kay Hadaway Pty Ltd v Stathopoulos - 26 July 2011 – an application for summary judgment for possession of real property

AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW:
Alabakis v Boyd No 2 [2011] VCAT 1090 – a claim under section 9 of the Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic)

OTHER MATTERS:
Liu v Resi Ventures Leakes Pty Ltd (No 2) [2019] VSC 638 – application for security for costs

OTHER MATTERS:
Braewoodland Pty Ltd v Gallop & Ors [2018] VCC 2050 – claim under a guarantee given in relation to a commercial lease

OTHER MATTERS:
Pizza Fellas Pty Ltd v Eat Now Pty Ltd [2017] VSC 226; [2017] VCAT 589 – application for summary dismissal of a VCAT proceeding before Croft J as an acting member of the VCAT; with Edward Heerey QC

OTHER MATTERS:
Polybuild Technologies International Pty Ltd v P’Auer AG [2014] VCC 1868 – enforcement of an agent’s claim for commission

CORPORATIONS ACT MATTERS:
Re Queensland One Homes Pty Ltd (in liquidation) (Federal Court of Australia proceeding QUD262/ 2019) – public examination into the affairs of Queensland One Homes Pty Ltd (in liquidation)

CORPORATIONS ACT MATTERS:
Viking Group Holdings Pty Ltd (in liquidation) v BKA Practice Co Pty Ltd [2015] VSC 485 – an application for leave to amend an originating process outside of the limitation period set out in section 588FF(3); with Ted Woodward SC

CORPORATIONS ACT MATTERS:
Hanks v Admiralty Resources NL [2011] FCA 891 – an application for inspection of company books by a member; with Michael Wyles QC

 APPLICATIONS TO SET ASIDE STATUTORY DEMANDS:
Eventcepts Pty Ltd v Creative Talent Management Pty Ltd [2017] VSC 457 – regarding the date of service of a creditor’s statutory demand and its impact on the 21 day period referred to in section 459G(2)

APPLICATIONS TO SET ASIDE STATUTORY DEMANDS:
Konig Constructions Pty Ltd v Moracom Furniture and Fit Out Pty Ltd [2010] VSC 659

WINDING UP APPLICATIONS:
Look Property Group Pty Ltd v Gateway Developments (Vic) Pty Ltd [2011] VSC 237 – an application under section 440A to adjourn the hearing of an application for winding up

WINDING UP APPLICATIONS:
Latham Moore & Associates (Vic) Pty Ltd v Funktion Enterprises Pty Ltd [2010] VSC 656

BANKRUPTCY MATTERS:
Jacks v Jakimowicz [2015] VCC 1067 – enforcement of a bankrupt’s claim for breach of a declaration of trust

BANKRUPTCY MATTERS:
Winn v Blueprint Instant Printing Pty Ltd (No 2) [2011] FCA 723 – an appeal from the making of a sequestration order

EQUITY AND TRUSTS:
Nieduziak v Nieduziak [2019] VCC 1277 – a claim under a resulting trust

EQUITY AND TRUSTS:
Australia’s Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) v Wiederstein [2018] VSC 37 and Re Australia’s Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liquidation) [2019] VSC 115 – regarding a claim for equitable tracing; with Ian Upjohn CSC QC

EQUITY AND TRUSTS:
Porter v Bonarrigo [2009] VSC 500 – regarding equitable charges and alleged equitable lien

APPEALS: Jakimowicz v Jacks [2016] VSCA 42 – with Michael Galvin QC

APPEALS:
Jacks v Jakimowicz [2014] VSCA 120 – determined on the papers; with Michael Galvin

APPEALS:
Wakefield v Ribbera [2008] VSC 124 – an appeal from a Master’s decision to grant summary judgment for the possession of real property

PROPERTY:
Betts v Harman [2021] VCC 1349 – regarding s 137B(2) of the Building Act 1993 and a purchaser’s right to rescind a contract of sale

PROPERTY:
Kuipers v Harrington (No 2) [2019] VSC 190 – caveat removal application

 AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW:
Keogh v Higgins [2014] VCAT 1256 – claim of misleading and deceptive conduct brought against vendors of a family home not in trade or commerce

OTHER MATTERS:
Badge v Smithdene Pty Ltd [2021] FCCA 1195 – lump sum costs assessment

OTHER MATTERS:
ACME Properties Pty Ltd v Perpetual Corporate Trust Limited as Trustee for Braeside Trust [2019] FCA 1189 – intention to create legal relations regarding a commercial lease; with Michael Wyles QC

OTHER MATTERS:
Christopoulos v Krishna [2017] VSC 154 – contract voided for illegality; with Ian Upjohn CSC QC

OTHER MATTERS:
Donaldson v Natural Springs Australia Limited (No 2) [2015] FCA 1157 – successfully resisted an application for costs against a non-party

OTHER MATTERS:
Winn v Garland Hawthorn Brahe (a firm) [2007] VSC 360 – Kaye J held that a barrister representing herself is not entitled to claim costs incurred in the capacity of solicitor nor counsel’s fees