The WA Supreme Court has construed the words “cross-demand” in s 459H Corporations Act broadly (see Qube Logistics v United Equipment), thus allowing a wide category of debts (that could not be pleaded as a set off in debt recovery proceedings) to be classed as “offsetting claims.” Read more
Commercial Litigation
How to simplify costs orders
Simplifying costs orders and avoiding a complex taxation of costs. The January 2015 Court of Appeal (WA) decision in Nelson v Moorcraft provides practical guidance. Read more
Injunction applications
Practical steps for injunction applications: Tips for preparing and structuring an injunction application to maximise efficiency and likelihood of success plus tips to minimise risk in the long term. Read more