Claim against building surveyor
Acting for a home owner in a claim brought against a private building surveyor concerning alleged negligent advice in relation to a luxury home renovation valued in excess of $12million.
Successful appeal to Building Appeals Board
Successfully acted for a family in relation to an appeal lodged by them to the Building Appeals Board concerning a lift they sought to have installed in their property to accommodate mother’s health condition which was objected to by the Council, but overturned after hearing on appeal to the Building Appeals Board.
Mooney v The Age Company Ltd & Anor [2009] VSC 473
Acted on behalf of the plaintiff in defamation proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria regarding article entitled, “Death in Branhomle Death Mystery, “Death by Poison”.
County Court Defamation Division
Acted on behalf of plaintiff company directors, medical professional and accountants in the County Court Defamation Division.
Acted for Parliamentary officials
Acted for Commonwealth Government Ministers and state and local Government officials in defamation matters.
Acted for insurers in defence of defamation proceedings
Acted on instructions from insurers in defence of defamation proceedings brought against insured business issued in the District Court of Queensland which involved consideration of issues concerning causation and serious harm, jurisdictional issues and security for costs application. Successfully resolved matter prior to court appointed mediation.