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Banco Chambers congratulates its 21 barristers who were listed in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers. Of note, Robert Yezerski SC was recognised as Competition Lawyer of the year, and Kristen Deards SC was recognised as Tax Lawyer of the year. Junior members...
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has published its decision in Australian News Channel Pty Ltd v Isentia Pty Limited [2025] FCAFC 49 (Cheeseman, Jackman and Owens JJ), dismissing an appeal concerning the scope of s 183(1) of the Copyright...
This week the Full Federal Court delivered judgment in CEG Direct Securities Pty Ltd v Cooper as liquidator of Runtong Investment and Development Pty Ltd (in liq) [2025] FCAFC 47—a decision of national significance for insolvency practitioners, financiers,...
Last week the NSW Court of Appeal delivered judgment in Pirrottina v Pirrottina [2025] NSWCA 55. The decision determined property of partnership issues, equitable estoppel and equitable interests in land, and the validity of buyout relief over the appointment...
Yesterday the High Court delivered its judgment in ACCC v Hutchinson; ACCC v CFMEU [2025] HCA 10. J Hutchinson Pty Ltd (“Hutchinson”) was the head contractor on a construction project in Queensland. In March 2016 Hutchinson entered a subcontract with...
In a decision of interest for Corporations Law practitioners, the Supreme Court of NSW (Nixon J) held that three directors of Keybridge Capital were validly removed and replaced at a general meeting: [2025] NSWSC 240. WAM Active is a major shareholder...
Banco Chambers is pleased to welcome Jessica Hudson to our set. She was admitted to the Bar in 2024. Jessica accepts briefs in all areas of law, but has a particular focus on commercial disputes. Jessica has expertise in equity and trusts, and is widely...
The High Court has determined whether a Group Costs Order (GCO) made in the Victorian Supreme Court is relevant to an application to transfer proceedings to another jurisdiction (NSW). s33ZDA of the Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic) empowers the Victorian...
Banco Chambers welcomes Nic Derrington to our Chambers. Nichola (Nic) is an experienced commercial counsel with a decade of experience at the Bar. Initially admitted to the Bar in Queensland, Nichola practices full time from Sydney at Banco Chambers and...
