NEWS 🗞️ Dealing Effectively & Ethically with Experts CPD Sam McCarthy and Bianca Kabel shared insights from case law and their own experiences as commercial law barristers. This was the third in a series of CPDs produced by Level 27 Chambers and Queensland Young Lawyers.

NEWS🗞️Expert Evidence - Optimising Success Last night, Level 27 Chambers and Hall & Wilcox co-produced an event for Australian #Arbitration Week to share insights into how expert evidence can optimise successful #DisputeResolution outcomes.

REMINDER📅Thursday 1730 BNE 'Recent developments in trust law affecting the obligations of trustees of discretionary trusts' An update on 2 decisions which question the exercise of trustee discretions. Mark Robertson KC suggests why they ought not be followed in QLD.

ON DEMAND CPD 🖥️🎧 bit.ly/3rtOTGj 2 recent VIC Court of Appeal decisions question settled law giving trustees flexibility in their discretionary exercise. Mark Robertson KC analyses the competing positions and suggests why the decisions ought not be followed in QLD.

EVENT 📅 Thursday 16 Nov 2023 | Brisbane For those considering legal careers outside of law firms, Queensland Young Lawyers is hosting a panel in the format of the popular 'You Can't Ask That?!' TV program at Level 27 Chambers. Tickets are available on the QYL website.

SEMINAR📅22 Nov BNE & online Curious about the groundbreaking decision that has far-reaching implications for state taxes❓ This seminar will explore: 1. meaning of “duty of excise” 2. decision in Vanderstock 3. implications of Vanderstock.  REGISTER: bit.ly/3MnAMcQ

ANNOUNCEMENT 📰 Level 27 Chambers congratulates the eight individuals who were appointed King's Counsel on 2 November 2023. We especially celebrate the appointment of Matthew Jones KC. Further details about the appointment: bit.ly/3FGe0JJ

📅16 Nov 1730 BNE | In person & online His Honour, who practised from Level 27 Chambers prior to his judicial appointment, will chair a QYL panel looking at careers in law beyond those as a solicitor or barrister. Under Chatham House Rules, one can only benefit by joining live.

RECOGNITION 📖 Doyle's Guide to Leading Tax Barristers QLD 2023 Level 27 Chambers congratulates all those listed in this recently published guide, especially our Chamber colleagues Mark Robertson KC, Michael May and Florence Chen. Details: bit.ly/46nLYxz #TaxLaw #AusLaw

ARTICLE🖊️Taking Stock of Vanderstock: Section 90, Electric Vehicles and the Future of State Taxes on Goods Explanation of the decision Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30 where the High Court held a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of EVs was invalid. bit.ly/3sxtz3f

RECOGNITION📖Doyle's Guide to Leading Professional Indemnity Barristers QLD 2023 Level 27 Chambers congratulates those listed, especially our Chamber colleagues Shane Doyle KC & Kristi Riedel. Details: bit.ly/3uekDAj #AusLaw #ProfessionalIndemnity #InsuranceLaw

ARTICLE 🖊️ The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation In his article Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Read: bit.ly/3uF2MTb #AusLaw

ON DEMAND CPD🖥️Taking Stock of Vanderstock: electric vehicles, duties of excise and the Constitution Explanation of the decision Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30 where the High Court held a tax imposed by VIC on the use of EVs was invalid. Recording: bit.ly/3MnAMcQ

SEMINAR/WEBINAR📅 14 Dec 1730 BNE 'Quincecare duty in Australian law' - a CPD shedding light on a bank's duty of care that has received little attention in Australia. REGISTER: bit.ly/3MZtegM

RECOGNITION - Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2024 Level 27 Chambers congratulates Shane Doyle KC for being listed for the 4th consecutive year in this prestigious global compilation which recognises those with expertise in international disputes. DETAILS: bit.ly/3Rvg9hO

REMINDER - seminar this Thursday.

ANNOUNCEMENT Level 27 Chambers welcomes the announcement that Salwa Marsh will join LawRight's Management Committee and Matthew Jones KC will join the legal centre’s Fundraising & Engagement Subcommittee. Details: bit.ly/3GHgd86

ON DEMAND SEMINAR – The Quincecare Duty in Australian Law The final Level 27 Chambers seminar for 2023 is now available as a video and podcast. RECORDING: bit.ly/3MZtegM #LegalUpdate #AusLaw

ARTICLE: “One Day This Will Be Yours: Estoppel By Encouragement and Acquiescence” Roger Traves KC offers a reasoned approach to disputes where promises, representations or conduct create expectations of future property transfer. #DisputeResolution #AusLaw #Litigation