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Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Qld) Inc v Klein [2026] HCADisp 99 B7/2026
On 9 April 2026, the High Court of Australia refused the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Qld) Inc application for special leave to appeal from the whole judgment of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (Stewart, Meagher and Longbottom JJ). The Full Court of Australia allowed an appeal from a judgment of the […]
Bella Gooch
6 St James Hall welcomes Bella Gooch to Chambers. Bella accepts briefs in all areas of all law and has expertise in the areas of employment law, industrial relations and anti-discrimination law. Bella advices and appears led and unled across all jurisdictions and in various tribunals, including the Fair Work Commission and Industrial Relations Commission of NSW. Enquiries about availability and urgency can be sent to Bella’s clerk, Nora Faulua.
Perpetual Corporate Trust Ltd atf the Ascendas Longbeach Trust No. 10 v Larapinta Project Pty Ltd atf the Kiora Trust [2026] NSWSC 204
Perpetual Corporate Trust Ltd atf the Ascendas Longbeach Trust No. 10 v Larapinta Project Pty Ltd atf the Kiora Trust [2026] NSWSC 204 concerned the proper construction of a development management agreement. The plaintiff asserted that the defendant was liable to pay the amount of $1,380,000 exclusive of GST, described in the agreement as a “Rent […]
FZP v Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network [2026] NSWCATAP 55
Dr Katherine Fallah appeared in front of the NCAT Appeal Panel for an appeal in FZP v Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network [2026] NSWCATAP 55, a privacy rights case raising ‘questions of public importance, with potential ramifications for the organisation and management of multi-center medical research.’
Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd v Murra Warra Asset Co Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 48
Dr Christopher Ward SC leading Callista Harris of 7 Wentworth Selborne (instructed by Eliza Danby of Pinsent Masons), appeared for Murra Warra Asset Co Pty Ltd in novel proceedings before the Victorian Supreme Court in relation to the construction of a hybrid arbitration clause which involved competing arbitrations commenced with the ICC and the Resolution Institute.
GKX18 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (No 5) [2026] FedCFamC2G 204
Madeleine Bridgett represented the applicant led by Quintin Rares, in the recent decision of GKX18 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (No 5) [2026] FedCFamC2G 204.
2026 Doyle’s Guide Leading Employment Law, Workplace Health and Safety Law Counsel
6 St James Hall Senior Counsel Ian Neil SC and Junior Counsel Michael Seck, Bronwyn Byrnes, Ken Brotherson, Maurice Baroni, Martin Watts, Liam Meagher and Peter Willink have been recognised in the 2026 Doyles Guide listing of leading Employment Law and Workplace Health and Safety Law, Senior Counsel and Junior Counsel in NSW.
Althuis & Paz (No 3) [2025] FedCFamC1F 653
Sandrine Alexandre-Hughes appeared for the applicant's husband in Althuis & Paz (No 3) [2025] FedCFamC1F 653 the FCFCOA (Division 1), which considered whether Australian property proceedings should be permanently stayed where the parties entered a “pre-marital contract” and a “divorce agreement” in a foreign jurisdiction.
Legal 500 Rankings 2026
Dr Christopher Ward SC, Tim Castle SC and Alexander Flecknoe-Brown have been individually recognised in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 in one of their areas of expertise, Commercial Disputes.
Yufeng v Guo [2026] NSWCA 3
Tim Castle SC appeared for the respondent in the appeal of Yufeng v Guo [2026] NSWCA 3, where the Court of Appeal delivered an important judgment about admissions, and the requirements applicable to withdrawing admissions. This clarifies the position under UCPR 12.6, which had been the subject of differing trial court rulings.
ACAT Presidential Member
Congratulations to associate member, Marcus Hassall on his appointment as an ACAT Presidential Member.
Bushell v George [2025] NSWSC 1347
David Rayment SC appeared with Andrew Smorchevsky for the defendants in Bushell v George [2025] NSWSC 1347, which concerned a valuable farm that had been transferred to the youngest of three adult children.
Inadvertent Failure to Register a PMSI
Tim Castle SC of 6 St James Hall and Ingrid King of 10 St James Hall appeared in the matter of Dartbrook Commercial Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 1075 to extend the time to register two PMSIs, over $10m worth of mining machines. Additional counsel assistance was provided by Stephanie Erian of 6 St James Hall and Dana Levi of Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers.
International Court of Justice issues Advisory Opinion on aid in Gaza
Dr Christopher Ward SC represented the Plurinational State of Bolivia and was assisted by 6 St James Hall members, Madeleine Bridgett and Lucy Geddes, in the ICJ's Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Premier Legal Financial GP Limited (NZ Limited Company 6101998) v Lexus Trustees 29 Limited (2025, Supreme Court of NSW)
NSWSC Decision regarding freezing orders sought by the plaintiff under the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 (Cth), in support of proceedings on foot in the High Court of New Zealand.
ACT Bar President
Congratulations to Associate Member Prue Bindon who has been elected as President of the ACT Bar Council. Prue was called to the ACT Bar in 2016 and has been a valued Associate Member of 6 St James Hall since 2018.
In support of Sculpture by the Sea
6 St James Hall Chambers were delighted to host an event in support of Sculpture by the Sea, a not-for-profit organisation who have held annual exhibitions in Bondi since 1997 and in Cottesloe since 2005 entirely free to the public. We thank all our professional colleagues and judicial members who attended our function in support of the arts, with particular thanks to the Honourable A.S. Bell Chief Justice of New South Wales for speaking at our event.
GKX18 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (No 4) [2025] FedCFamC2G 1051
Madeleine Bridgett represented the applicant led by Quintin Rares, in the recent decision of GKX18 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (No 2) [2025] FedCFamC2G 718.
2025 Doyle’s Guide Leading Arbitration Senior Counsel in Australia
Dr Christopher Ward SC has again been ranked as a Leading Arbitration Senior Counsel by Doyles Guide 2025 in Australia.
Minister and Secretary for Home Affairs Ordered to Pay Indemnity Costs in Habeas Corpus Case
FedCFamC2G Decision regarding costs, where Madeleine Bridgette represented the applicant.
Leading Mediators of NSW 2025
Congratulations to Robert Angyal SC for being recognised in the recent publication of Doyle’s Guide of Leading Mediators, New South Wales, 2025. Robert has been listed as a leading NSW mediator every year since Doyles started its listing in 2018.
2025 Doyle’s Listing of Insolvency Law Barristers
Congratulations to David Edney for being recognised in the Doyles Guide published list of Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Junior Counsel, New South Wales, 2025.
NSW BAR ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES 2025/2026
6 St James Hall Chambers acknowledges and commends the barristers who have been appointed to serve on the NSW Bar Association committees for 2025/2026, including our floor members.
GKX18 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (No 2) [2025] FedCFamC2G 718
Madeleine Bridgett represented the applicant led by Quintin Rares, in the recent decision of GKX18 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (No 2) [2025] FedCFamC2G 718. The FedCFamC2G held that the Court had jurisdiction to determine a claim for damages for unlawful imprisonment.
Welcome Carmel Lee
Welcome Carmel Lee to 6 St James Hall Chambers.
Dr Christopher Ward SC elected to Vice Chair of the International Law Association
Congratulations to Dr Christopher Ward SC who has been elected Vice-Chair of the International Law Association (ILA) Headquartered in London.
6 St James Hall Counsel represent Bolivia before the International Court of Justice
Christopher Ward SC, assisted by 6 St James Hall Counsel Madeleine Bridget and Lucy Geddes, represented the Plurinational State of Bolivia before the International Court of Justice.
Welcome Chris Honnery
Welcome Chris Honnery to 6 St James Hall Chambers.
The importance of complying with statutory notices issued by the NSW EPA
Stephanie Erian appeared for the EPA in a matter that demonstrates the importance of complying with statutory notices issued by the EPA as well as other regulatory authorities.
Confidentiality of government information in legal proceedings
Michael Rennie will be presenting at the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar, hosted by LawInform of the Law Society of NSW.
WELCOME STEPHANIE ERIAN
6 St James Hall welcomes Stephanie Erian.
United States of America v Williamson & Ors [2024] NTCA 6
Dr Christopher Ward SC, appearing with Phillip Santucci, has successfully represented the United States of America in an appeal before the Northern Territory Court of Appeal.
Chambers and Partners 2025 Rankings
6 St James Hall Chambers as a set has been ranked by Chambers and Partners under their Dispute Resolution: The Bar 2025 and members Ian Neil SC and Michael Seck have each been ranked individually in their expert areas of law, Employment: The Bar.
Discrimination Law and Practice
Federation Press has just published the sixth edition of Discrimination Law and Practice, authored by Chris Ronalds SC of Frederick Jordan Chambers and 6 St James Hall Chambers barrister Bronwyn Byrnes.
Appointment to the Federal Court of Australia
Professor James Stellios FAAL FASSA of 6 St James Hall Chambers has been appointed as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia, New South Wales Registry, commencing on 19 December 2024.
Appointment to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Lisa Doust of 6 St James Hall Chambers has been appointed as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, (Division 2) at the Sydney Registry, commencing on 14 October 2024.
Appointment to the Mental Health Review Tribunal
Congratulations to Madeleine Bridgett on her appointment as a part-time Lawyer member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal commencing in September 2024.
LEADING ARBITRATION BARRISTERS – AUSTRALIA 2024
Doyles Guide has recognised Dr Christopher Ward SC in their 2024 listing of leading Australian Arbitration Barristers.
Welcome Tim Maybury
6 St James Hall welcomes Tim Maybury.
First Climate Change Judgements Handed Down By The European Court of Human Rights
ECHR Decision on an application brought by an association of older Swiss women, where the Grand Chamber of the Court found that the European Convention on Human Rights encompasses a right for individuals to effective protection by State authorities from the serious adverse effects of climate change.
The South Africa ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel
Dr Katherine Fallah joins a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Australian National University College of Arts and Social Science’s Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies.
CPD Seminar: Insights for Government Lawyers
The CPD seminar chaired by Michael Rennie and hosted by Legalwise Seminars.
COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES FOR QUEENSLAND HEALTH WORKERS RULED ‘UNLAWFUL’
The Queensland Supreme Court delivered judgment in the matter of Witthahn v Wakefield in which the Direction mandating health workers in Queensland to receive the Covid-19 vaccine was challenged.
New Editorial Consultant Appointed to the Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal
Robert Angyal SC has recently been appointed as one of the four new editorial consultants to the Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal.
50 Human Rights Cases That Changed Australia
Lucy Geddes with Hamish McLachlan authored 50 Human Rights Cases that Changed Australia.
KATRINA DAWSON AWARD 2023
Congratulations to Lucy Geddes who is the recipient of the Katrina Dawson Award for 2023.
ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF THE US FEDERAL COURT
6SJH congratulates Senior Counsel, Tim Castle SC for his admission to the bar of the US Federal Court for the Eastern District of New York at Brooklyn.
Capital Punishment Justice Project Fundraiser
6 St James Hall Chambers hosts a fundraising event for the Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) to challenge the death penalty across Asia.
The Modern Contract of Employment – Third Edition
The Modern Contract of Employment Third Edition by 6 St James Hall Chambers, Senior Counsel, Ian Neil SC together with David Chin SC and Christopher Parkin of 5 Wentworth has recently been published. The third edition is revised to consider in detail the recent landmark High Court cases like WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato; Construction, Forestry, Maritime, […]
Employment Law Advocacy
Bronwyn Byrnes of counsel is to teach the intensive course "Employment Law Advocacy" in the LLM program at the University of Sydney.
DOYLES GUIDE LISTING OF LEADING MEDIATORS 2023
Congratulations to Robert Angyal SC who has been listed by Doyles Guide as one of the leading Mediators in NSW for 2023.