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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...
On 17 February 2025 Zoe Bush of Banco Chambers will be Panellist on this topic at a CPD event organised by the Monash Business School, which will be conducted online (registration details below). In 2023 Sebastian Hartford-Davis and Zoe Bush authored...
On 9 January 2025 the United Nations Human Rights Committee found Australia responsible under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights for the arbitrary detention of asylum seekers transferred to offshore detention facilities in the Republic...
Today the Full Federal Court published a decision of interest on the enforceability of international arbitral awards against foreign states, and in particular the application of foreign state immunity principles. Republic of India v CCDM Holdings LLC...
Banco Chambers congratulates its 19 members that were featured in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners’ Asia Pacific Guide. Banco was listed as a Band 1 set for Dispute Resolution and was described as having “some of Australia’s...