Dispute Resolution & Litigation

11 September 2025 - Knowledge

What retailers can learn from Webjet’s $9 million penalty for misleading airfare pricing

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Corporate & Commercial Law

The Federal Court has ordered Webjet to pay $9 million in penalties for making false or misleading statements about the prices at which airfares were available for purchase and the status of flight bookings.

27 July 2025 - Knowledge

Navigating voluntary administration: Key considerations for landlords of insolvent tenants

#Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

When a retail tenant enters voluntary administration, it creates a complex situation for landlords because the landlord’s usual rights are restricted. We highlight the key considerations for landlords when dealing with tenants in administration.

27 April 2025 - Knowledge

Oppressive conduct claims in the Supreme Court of Victoria: A guide for company leaders

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation

A step-by-step guide for CEOs, company secretaries and directories looking to file an oppressive conduct claim in the Supreme Court of Victoria.

30 March 2025 - Knowledge

The High Court of Australia and arbitration in 2024: Key insights from Carmichael, Tesseract and Chevron

#Arbitration, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

We reflect on the key decisions in Carmichael, Tesseract and Chevron and shed light on the relationship between courts and arbitration, particularly the extent and limits of judicial intervention.

03 March 2025 - Knowledge

The ‘magic words’ work: Federal Court upholds claim for $18.6 million contractual lien clause

#Transport, Shipping & Logistics, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

A recent case highlights the risks of disruption to international supply chains that can arise from payment issues and the power of lien clauses.

25 February 2025 - Knowledge

What qualifies as a retail lease under the Retail Leases Act (Vic)?

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Property, Planning & Development

We analyse a recent case involving an equestrian centre operating both on and off a leased premises, which raises the question of what defines a lease of retail premises under the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic).

12 February 2025 - Knowledge

ASIC quick to utilise Federal Court’s expanded jurisdiction to hear criminal matters

#White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The expansion of the Federal Court’s jurisdiction to hear white collar criminal matters will help reduce delays and increase the Court’s capacity to manage these cases.

27 November 2024 - Knowledge

Federal Court finds director reasonably relied on external advice amid potential insolvency

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

A recent case we acted on highlights the importance of a company director acting in good faith and reasonably relying on and assessing external advice when making decisions while faced with a potential insolvency for one company within a corporate group.

27 November 2024 - Knowledge

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

A recent case we acted on highlights the importance of a company director acting in good faith and reasonably relying on and assessing external advice when making decisions when faced with a potential insolvency for one company within a corporate group.

13 October 2024 - Knowledge

Administrative Review Tribunal: A change that merits discussion

#Government, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

With the Administrative Review Tribunal commencing operation on 14 October, we discuss the key changes introduced by the new reform and what government practitioners need to know.

02 October 2024 - Knowledge

Do personal guarantees apply after lease termination and the creation of a monthly tenancy?

#Property, Planning & Development, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

A recent case involving a dispute between a tenant and landlord addresses the issue of whether personal guarantees continue to apply after the termination of a lease and creation of a monthly tenancy.

01 October 2024 - Knowledge

Not so Good Guys: ACCC cracks down on misleading store credit and ‘StoreCash’ promotions

#Competition & Consumer Law, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated proceedings against The Good Guys, alleging that the retailer engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct concerning its Store Credit and ‘StoreCash’ promotions.