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SP6534 v Elkhouri; Owners Corporation SP6534 v Perpetual Corporate Trust Ltd [2024] NSWCA 279 (in Eq. Div) (27 November 2024)
Background and PartiesMr. Elkhouri (Elkhouri) owned Lot 11, a penthouse apartment in an 11 lot residential strata scheme at Point Piper, Sydney. The lot occupied the top two levels of the building and included balconies and rooftop areas that were common property. When Elkhouri purchased Lot 11 in 2007, he had no exclusive rights…
Michael Byrnes appeared on Money News with James Willis on 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR on 19 May 2026 to discuss a recent Fair Work Commission case in which the presiding member expressed frustration with the influx of unmeritorious claims to the FWC (17:30)
Michael Byrnes appeared on Money News with James Willis on 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR on 19 May 2026 to discuss a recent Fair Work Commission case in which the presiding member expressed frustration with the influx of unmeritorious claims to the FWC (from 17:30 to 24:08)To listen to the full…
Lawyers Weekly — Sydney firm hosts German trainee in believed first-of-its-kind placement
Earlier this year we welcomed trainee lawyer Charlotte Schnitzenbaumer from Munich-based law firm GvW Graf von Westphalen for a three‑month international placement. The initiative underscores our commitment to global collaboration, talent development and the practical value of its long‑standing membership in the Meritas global alliance of independent law firms. Charlotte, who is…
Press Release | Swaab assists RZ Resources to obtain milestone critical minerals project approval
Located approximately 180km south-west of Broken Hill, the project is expected to process up to 27 million tonnes of material and produce up to 400,000 tonnes of critical mineral ore per year over an 18-year mine life.Congratulations to RZ Resources on this significant achievement, we are proud to support projects that…
RZ Resources obtains project approval
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Construction & Strata Law Newsletter | May 2026
This edition of C(l)ause & (D)efect includes: Partner Perspective | Mark Glynn, No Apportionment for Section 37 DBP Act Claims even where the alleged concurrent wrongdoer is not a subcontractor of the builder. SP6534 v Elkhouri; Owners Corporation SP6534 v Perpetual Corporate Trust Ltd [2024] NSWCA 279 (in Eq. Div) (27 November 2024)…
When Judges return to practice: a closer look at the decision in Tanit & Tanit
In the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, being a Federal Court, the compulsory retirement age of Judges is 70 years of age. If Judges don’t retire before they turn 70 (which many Judges do), they are forced to leave the role at 70 pursuant to Section 72 of the Constitution. According…
Press Release | New Senior Lawyer Appointments: Jess Hui — Senior Associate & Hannah Mackay — Associate
Jess Hui takes on the role of Senior Associate in our Corporate and Commercial team. Jess brings extensive experience advising clients on corporate structuring and restructuring, commercial contract drafting, reviews, and negotiations, as well as business sales and acquisitions. Her expertise also spans franchising, IT and cybersecurity advisory, and intellectual…
Disclosure: When is enough enough?
Disclosure, the family law equivalent of discovery in other kinds of civil proceedings, is a foundational part of family law matters. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Cth) (“the Rules”) and the various predecessors of those Rules have long included a requirement that:… each party to a proceeding has a duty…
Strata Plan 92183 v Samdora Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 406 | 'Substantive Control' over Works & s37 of the DB&P Act
In this case, the plaintiff (Strata Plan 92183) brought proceedings alleging defective residential building work in relation to 9 town houses located in Mangerton, NSW.Relevantly SP92183 claimed that both the builder’s director (Mr Nassif) and the developer’s director (Mr Chahwan) had both breached their duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid economic…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “The impacts of Woolworths’ offshoring proposal”, published in HR Leader on 15 June 2026
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “The impacts of Woolworths’ offshoring proposal”, published in HR Leader on 15 June 2026To read the full article click here…
Congratulations to Michael Byrnes for being awarded a Mondaq Thought Leadership Award for Spring 2026 in Employment and HR
Mondaq’s Thought Leadership Awards, released twice a year in Autumn and Spring, celebrate authors whose insights have attracted the highest readership over the past six months. The awards highlight standout contributors across multiple jurisdictions and topic areas, showcasing those who consistently deliver valuable, practical guidance to readers worldwide.Congratulations to Michael Byrnes for…
Michael Byrnes quoted in the article, “ ‘Commercial deal and settlement’: Top lawyer breaks down Sandilands v ARN case”, published in Mediaweek on 17 June 2026
Michael Byrnes quoted in the article, “ ‘Commercial deal and settlement’: Top lawyer breaks down Sandilands v ARN case”, published in Mediaweek on 17 June 2026To read more click here …
Michael Byrnes quoted in the article, “The boys’ club of NSW Police: Systemic bullying revealed”, published in HR Leader on 17 June 2026
Michael Byrnes quoted in the article, “The boys’ club of NSW Police: Systemic bullying revealed”, published in HR Leader on 17 June 2026.To read more click here …
Michael Byrnes appeared on the Game Changers Radio podcast hosted by Craig Bruce and Irene Hulme on 17 June 2026 to discuss the settlement in the legal proceedings commenced by Kyle Sandilands against ARN
Michael Byrnes appeared on the Game Changers Radio podcast hosted by Craig Bruce and Irene Hulme on 17 June 2026 to discuss the settlement in the legal proceedings commenced by Kyle Sandilands against ARNTo listen to the full podcast click here…