Join four members of the AACL Queensland Chapter Committee as they break down some of the most significant and engaging Constitutional Law decisions of 2025.

Chaired by Sarah Spottiswood (Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers), this episode features insightful contributions from:

• Kent Blore, Crown Counsel, Crown Law
• Tim Gordon, Partner, Clayton Utz
• Felicity Nagorcka, Barrister, Higgins Chambers
• Gabriel Perry, Barrister, 8 Petrie Chambers

Together, they explore the key principles and practical implications arising from the following High Court cases:

• Ravbar v Commonwealth [2025] HCA 25
• Farmer v Minister for Home Affairs [2025] HCA 38
• G Global 120E T2 Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2025] HCA 39
• Cherry v Queensland [2025] HCA 14

This episode is highly relevant for lawyers, in-house counsel, legal advisors, academics, and students seeking clarity and expert analysis on recent constitutional developments.

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Florence Chen and Oliver Cook of Level Twenty Seven Chambers discuss the art of Evidence in Chief. They share practical insights for lawyers aiming to sharpen their trial advocacy and explore what aspiring barristers should know when considering a career at the Bar. 

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Whilst the introduction of expedited arbitration procedures by institutions aimed to reduce the delay and expense associated with arbitral proceedings, it is not always easy to strike the right balance between procedural efficiency and due process when applying these rules. The panel will discuss their experiences with expedited procedures, sharing insights on their practical use and effectiveness. The audience will leave with a refreshed understanding of the expedited procedures currently available, including the newly introduced SIAC Streamlined Procedure. 

Presenters

Moderators: Lucinda Brabazon (Level Twenty Seven Chambers) & Michael Neumeier (Jones Day)

Panelists: Russel Thirgood (Independent arbitrator), Annie Leeks (Jones Day) & Dan Butler KC (Gerard Brennan Chambers)

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What will the seminar cover?

Claire Schneider, Salwa Marsh and Emily O’Brien (Level Twenty Seven Chambers) will present with the Queensland Young Lawyers on the topic of Thriving at the Bar. This event will present the skills and mindset needed to thrive in advocacy, the pathways to joining the bar and insights into the day-to-day life of a barrister.

Who should listen?

Whether you’re considering a move to the bar or simply curious about the profession, this event is a great opportunity to gain insights from the barristers at Level Twenty Seven Chambers and level up your advocacy skills.

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Florence Chen and Oliver Cook (Level Twenty Seven Chambers) present to The Queensland Young Lawyers on the topic of Cross-Examination at Trial. This seminar breaks down the essential strategies, tips, and techniques to master this critical part for the Cross-Examination of witnesses.

Whether you are a solicitor advocate or regularly brief counsel, this event is a great opportunity to gain insights from the barristers at Level 27 Chambers and level up your advocacy skills.

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In an internal seminar to the members of Level Twenty Seven Chambers, David Chesterman KC, Oliver Cook and Tim Elliss present a discussion on the Ethical Considerations In Dealing With Witnesses. 

The panel covers the topics of direct speech in affidavits, witness preparation (including mock hearings) and engaging expert witnesses. 

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Trustees’ Indemnities and Fiduciary Obligations, presented by Paul McQuade KC and Lauren Gamble. 

The High Court of Australia appeal in Naaman v Jaken Properties Pty Ltd raises the question whether a successor trustee owes a ‘fiduciary obligation’ to a former trustee to preserve the former trustee’s right of indemnity.

Following last years presentation “Succession of Trustees: am I still indemnified?”, this seminar will involve a detached examination of today’s High Court decision, including:

• Overview of the proceedings
• What the High Court determined and why
• The High Court’s description as to a trustee’s right of indemnity
• What is the practical impact of the decision

The session will interest commercial advisory and litigation lawyers, and insolvency practitioners.

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In this session, Glenn Newton KC discusses the uncertainties of all merit-based determinations of legal disputes. Why that is so. And what are the alternatives in the best interests of our clients. 

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The International Law Association, Queensland Chapter welcomes DLA Piper, presenting at Level Twenty Seven Chambers.

As the world inches closer to key climate deadlines of 2030 and 2050, countries likely to be severely impacted by the adverse effects of climate change have sought to clarify States’ obligations under international law in respect of climate change, using advisory opinion proceedings in various international fora.

Join us for a first-hand account from DLA Piper on the critical role of States in advisory opinion proceedings on climate change before international courts and tribunals, including their initiation, litigation, and implementation. This seminar will also consider some of the practical realities of participating in an advisory opinion and representing Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries, and the potential implications of the advisory opinions at both international and domestic levels.

This session will interest: Dispute resolution, planning & environment, energy & resources and government lawyers; NGO’s; in-house counsel; company secretaries and sustainability officers; arbitration and alternative dispute resolution pracitioners, and those interested in public international law.

Presenters:

Stephen Webb – Partner and Head of Energy Sector, Asia-Pacific 

Gitanjali Bajaj – Partner and Co-Head of International Arbitration, Asia-Pacific

Claire Robertson – Solicitor 

Riley Arthur – Solicitor 

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Briefed: Commercial Law Updates

What will the seminar cover?

A lawyer, a forensic accountant and counsel will examine, from the perspective of a claimant and affected third parties, the nature of relief that may be sought, including proprietary relief, the concepts of tracing, and management of claims for civil fraud or misappropriation.

In particular:

• The nature of relief that may be claimed – monetary and proprietary
• Issue to be considered when proprietary relief is sought with respect to real property
• The concepts of tracing and following; tracing through mixtures, tracing into debts and overdrawn accounts; backward tracing
• How does a forensic accountant manage and undertake the exercise of tracing: what instructions and information do they require?
• Managing clients, including seeking asset preservation orders, claims of privilege against self-incrimination and issues that arise in obtaining documents when undertaking the investigation process.

Who should attend?

Advisory and dispute resolution lawyers, in-house counsel, accountants and
insolvency practitioners.

PRESENTERS

Paul McQuade KC (Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers)

Paul handles a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters, including banking and finance, charities, competition and consumer law including claims for misleading and deceptive conduct, contract law, equity, managed investment schemes, partnerships, property and leasing disputes, securities and trusts. He has also acted in a number of civil fraud cases and is a Chartered Accountant.

Lauren Gamble (Barrister, McPherson Chambers)

Lauren practices in a broad range of disputes but predominately in the areas of commercial and insolvency law. Prior to being called to the bar, Lauren practiced as a solicitor in litigation and dispute resolution at several law firms in Brisbane.

Mohammud Jaamae Hafeez-Baig (Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers)

Jaamae has a broad commercial and public law practice, which encompasses equity and trusts, civil fraud and asset recovery claims, contract law, administrative law, constitutional law, corporations law, consumer law, insolvency, and succession law. In addition to advising on Australian law and appearing in Australian proceedings, he practises at the English Bar from Brick Court Chambers in London.

Daniel Hains (Director, Vincents)

Daniel leads Vincents Forensic Technology, a division of Vincents Forensic Services. Daniel is a Chartered Accountant and uses his experience in forensic accounting, data acquisition and analytics to provide expertise in financial matters, fraud investigations and commercial litigation engagements. He also works with our highly qualified computer forensics and eDiscovery experts to deliver solutions in the field of digital evidence.

Caitlin Connole (Principal, McInnes Wilson Lawyers)

Caitlin is a Principal in the McInnes Wilson Lawyers Dispute and Insolvency team and has over 15 yea

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