Anthony Lo Surdo SC has joined Outer Temple Chambers (London, Abu Dhabi and Dubai), based in Sdney. He complements its advisory, arbitration and mediation offerings to the business and sporting communities in an increasingly complex and connected world. The press…
In 2016, the Court handed down its decision in Attwells v Jackson Lalic Lawyers Pty Limited [2016] HCA 16. In Attwells, the appellants claimed that earlier litigation to enforce a guarantee was settled on unfavourable terms because of negligent advice…
Anthony Lo Surdo SC has been named by Doyles Guide to the Australian Legal Profession 2016 as one of the State's leading insolvency and reconstruction silks. www.12thfloor.com.au www.silkmediator.com.au
The globalisation of law firms continues with the announcement this week that mid-tier firm Gadens has entered merger talks with Dentons, reputed to be the largest law firm in the world, in its quest to secure a footprint in the…
Introduction In PAVLOVIC V UNIVERSAL MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED [2015] NSWCA 313, a judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of NSW on 6 October 2015 (Bathurst CJ, Beazley P and Meagher JA), the Court had…
On 7 August 2015, the Federal Court of Australia delivered judgment in Blairgowrie Trading Ltd v Allco Finance Group Ltd (Receivers & Managers Appointed) (In Liq) [2015] FCA 811. Blairgowrie Trading Ltd and Alan and Chrystine Flitcroft (as trustees of…