Expertise & Experience
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Commercial Law
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Acted for large media groups in relation to the sale and purchase of mastheads.
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Acted for venue operators in the creation and acquisition of venues in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
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Drafted shareholder agreements for multimillion-dollar partnerships.
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Acted for large developers in relation to property joint ventures.
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Acted for high-net worth individuals regarding the setting up and advisory work in relation to trusts.
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Construction and Real Estate Law
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Acted for multiple builders and developers in Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA) claims.
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Acted for architects and other professionals making claims under the SOPA.
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Advised builders and developers in relation to the interpretation of building contracts, leasing contracts and other agreements.
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Conducted complex conveyancing of multiple commercial and residential properties. ​
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Litigation
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Acted for large insurers in multiple indemnity claims in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the District Court of New South Wales.
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Acted for overseas investors in a multimillion-dollar venue ownership and partnership dispute in Australia and New Zealand.
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Acted for purchasers of a theatre against the Council of the City of Sydney in relation to the refusal to the transfer of the lease.
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Acted for promoters of a theatre show in proceedings against a large accounting firm in relation to the preparation of expert reports of estimates of attendees of that show.
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Acted for media groups in injunction proceedings against the State Government of New South Wales.
Entertainment Law
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Drafted partnership and joint venture agreements (including agreements with promoters) in relation to multiple theatre shows.
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Drafted venue hiring agreements, box office agreements, naming rights agreements and other commercial transaction documents for major entertainment venues in Australia and New Zealand.
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Acted for the buyer in relation to the acquisition of a large entertainment venue in Sydney.
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Acted for one of the largest promoters in the United States regarding its commercial arrangements with performers (including Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Bette Midler, The Three Tenors and many others).
Taxation Law
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Acted for high net-worth individuals regarding tax investigations.
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Acted for high net-worth individuals in relation to allegations by the Australian Taxation Office that management and control of overseas-based corporations was conducted by Australian residents.
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Acted for high-net worth individuals in setting up offshore business structures.
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