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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.
Capital Punishment Justice Project event – Wednesday 14 June 2023
Christopher Ward SC speaks on behalf of the Capital Punishment Justice Project.
Dr Christopher Ward SC joins 3 Verulam Buildings Barristers, London as an Associate Member
Dr Christopher Ward SC has accepted an offer to join 3 Verulam Buildings Barristers in Gray’s Inn, London as an Associate Member.
Kingdom of Spain v Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.a.r.l.
Dr Christopher Ward SC honoured to represent the Kingdom of Spain in the High Court.
Maurice Baroni joins 6 St James Hall Chambers
6SJH welcomes Maurice Baroni as a full member of our chambers.
Australian Jessup Moot Competition
6 St James Hall International Law Practice Group was proud to be a major sponsor to the Australian Jessup Moot competition held in Canberra.
DR KATHERINE FALLAH JOINS 6 ST JAMES HALL CHAMBERS
6SJH welcomes Dr Katherine Fallah as a full member of our chambers.
SENIOR COUNSEL APPOINTMENT 2022
David Rayment SC appointed to Senior Counsel.
Issues involving the application of autonomous sanctions to Russia and certain activities in Russia
Dr Christopher Ward SC speaks at an International Law Association speech on autonomous sanctions to Russia and certain activities in Russia.
Control of Government Information in Legal Proceedings
Michael Rennie has updated his 2017 paper on the control of government information in legal proceedings.
Prosecution of Mr Bernard Collaery withdrawn
Prosecution of Mr Collaery was withdrawn by the Attorney-General on 7 July 2022
Judgment Handed Down in COVID-19 Case
Queensland Court of Appeal decision on covid-19 mandatory vaccination policies.
Congratulations Madeleine Bridgett
Congratulations to Madeleine Bridgett on her recent appointment by the Attorney General as Counsel Assisting for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Stories from Australia’s leading human rights advocates
Madeleine Bridgett moderating an Australian Lawyers Human Rights webinar event with three of Australia's leading human rights advocates; The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, Kate Eastman AM SC and Julian Burnside AO QC.
Jabbcorp (NSW) Pty Ltd v Strathfield Golf Club
NSWCA Decision regarding a clause that was required to be read as a whole, harmoniously with other provisions in the contract.
Alexakis v Wan [2021] NSWCA 172
NSWCA found that the purchaser’s payment was to be considered late under the contract and allowed for termination.
DOYLES GUIDE – LEADING MEDIATORS nsw 2021
Robert Angyal SC listed as one of NSW’s leading mediators in the Doyle’s Guide 2021.
Martin Watts joins 6 St James Hall
6 St James Hall Chambers welcomes Martin Watts.
Temporary Travel Ban on Australian Citizens in India
Dr Christopher Ward SC represented Mr Newman before the Federal Court against the Government’s temporary ban on citizens entering Australia from India.
Senior Counsel appointment 2020
6 Floor St James Hall is delighted to announce that Tim Castle has been appointment Senior Counsel.
Berry v CCL Secure Pty Ltd – High Court Judgment
The HCA has upheld the appeal of Dr Benoy Berry in long running litigation against CCL Secure Pty Ltd arising out of the Securency plastic banknote scandal.
DOYLES GUIDE – LEADING MEDIATORS NSW 2020
Doyle’s Guide 2020 has listed Robert Angyal SC as one of New South Wales’ leading mediators.
Bernard Collaery Trial
Dr Christopher Ward SC represents the former ACT attorney-general lawyer Bernard Collaery who is defending charges of conspiring to release national security information.
Queensland Nickel Refinery insolvency dispute
Dr Christopher Ward SC has successfully defended Clive Palmer’s flagship company Mineralogy Pty Ltd in the mammoth Queensland Nickel Refinery insolvency dispute in the Queensland Supreme Court.
BEST LAWYERS IN ENERGY LAW
Jennifer Mee has been selected for inclusion in the 13th Edition on The Best Lawyers in Australia for her work in Energy Law.
Guide to the JobKeeper Scheme
Ian Neil SC, with David Chin SC and Christopher Parkin, have written a 'Guide to the JobKeeper Scheme' and to present a webinar in relation to the scheme.
COURTS IN THE AGE OF COVID-19
Ian Neil SC speaks with Damian Carrick on ABC Radio Nationals’ Law Report about the way in which courts and lawyers have adapted to the new virtual world of Covid-19.
Glenfyne International Holding Limited v Glenfyne Farms International AU Pty Ltd (in liq) [2019] NSWCA 304
NSWCA Decision regarding Insolvency – second meeting of creditors resolves to place company into liquidation – substantial creditors’ motion for appointment of liquidator fails – former administrator as person presiding at meeting exercises casting vote against resolution – proper characterisation of resolution.
Fundraiser to Support Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre
David Rayment to compete in the Head of the Yarra rowing regatta in Melbourne in a coxed eight to raise funds for the Sydney based Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre (WAGEC).
2020 CPD Regional Conference Series
Robert Angyal SC invited by the NSW Bar Association to present at the 2020 CPD Regional Conference Series.
Doyle’s Guide – Leading Mediators NSW 2019
Robert Angyal SC listed as one of New South Wales’ leading mediators on the Doyle's Guide.
A successful result for Yoshe Taylor
Dr Christopher Ward SC has worked for some years for Australian Yoshe Taylor. Ms Taylor was sentenced by a Cambodian Court to 23 years imprisonment on drug trafficking charges arising from a complex scam and has returned to Australia.
Best Lawyers in Energy Law
Jennifer Mee, Barrister of 6 St James Hall Chambers had been selected for inclusion in the 12th Edition on The Best Lawyers in Australia for her work in Energy Law.
Dr Ward SC represents Palmer Leisure Coolum Pty Ltd in the Supreme Court in Brisbane
Dr Christopher Ward SC represents Palmer Leisure Coolum Pty Ltd in a matter about an alleged abuse of process leading to a stay of proceedings.
Second Appearance of Witness K Case before the ACT Magistrates Court
Dr Christopher Ward SC represented lawyer Bernard Collaery for the second appearance of the Witness K case on Wednesday, 7 November before the ACT Magistrates Court.
LegalWise Seminar – Family Law Conference on 22 November 2018
Madeleine Bridgett presented at the Legalwise Seminar - Family Law Conference on 22 Nov 2018.
Inquest of the death of Melissa Standen
The NSW State Coroner delivered findings into the Inquest of the death of Melissa Standen on 25 September 2018. Madeleine Bridgett represented Mr Bruce Standen, Melissa’s father.
Ian Neil SC joins 6 St James Hall
Ian Neil SC has joined the Floor from 1 September 2018. A silk since 2006, Ian has a wide appellate, commercial, inquiries and equity practice, with a particular specialty in employment and industrial law.
Dr Ward SC represents lawyer Bernard Collaery in the Witness K case
Dr Christopher Ward SC is a member of the legal team instructed by Gilbert & Tobin to represent lawyer Bernard Collaery, facing serious charges under national security legislation before the ACT Courts.
the human rights concerns of Real Bodies – The Exhibition
Counsel, Madeleine Bridgett discusses the serious human rights concerns of Real Bodies - The Exhibition and organ trafficking on FBI Radio.
‘Will Peter Dutton Be Disqualified From The Parliament?’
Robert Angyal was requested by ten daily news to write an opinion piece on whether Peter Dutton would be disqualified from Parliament.
Dr Christopher Ward SC elected to global Presidency of ILA
6 St James Hall Chambers is delighted to announce that senior counsel Dr Christopher Ward SC was last week, elected to position of global President of the International Law Association.
$64 million verdict obtained by 6 St James Hall Counsel in fraud trial.
Dr Christopher Ward SC secured for his client Dr Benoy Berry a verdict of $64,800,000 in a long-running commercial fraud case brought against former Reserve Bank company CCL Secure.
2018 Legal Language Breakthrough: The Quadruple Negative
2018 has seen a Legal Language Breakthrough: The Quadruple Negative (as used against Luna Park by a certifier addressing whether construction of a new ride required development consent): “The works cannot be demonstrated as not inconsistent with the development consents as it was unclear whether the development consents authorise the installation of new rides.” Wow! That’s […]
The Qualities of an Effective Mediator
In “So what makes a good mediator?“, Aled Davies identified these qualities as essential in a good mediator: (1) rapport building skills – the ability to create trusting relationships; (2) business acumen/commercial acumen; (3) leadership; and (4) emotional intelligence. I tackled the same question in a series of six posts, each entitled “So you want […]
6 St James Hall counsel in Cambodian human rights case
Dr Christopher Ward SC welcomes the verdict of the Cambodian Supreme Court quashing the conviction of Queensland resident Yoshe Taylor for drug trafficking.
HCCH 125 – Ways Forward: Challenges and Opportunities in an Increasingly Connected World
Dr Christopher Ward SC recently spoke in Hong Kong at a major international conference conducted by the Hague Conference on Private International Law.
Hopkins v Symvania Waterways Limited & Ors
Steven Cominos appeared for the 4th and 5th defendants on a motion to dismiss a claim against them for unconscionable conduct and misleading or deceptive conduct.
Public Inquiry under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 into RSL Lifecare Limited, RSL NSW & Ors
Steven Cominos appeared on behalf of 2 former directors of RSL Lifecare Limited at the public inquiry under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) (CFA).
Baca v Union Standard International Group
Steven Cominos appeared for the Respondent, a margin FX issuer, in an international arbitration involving a claim brought by a former client.
Jennifer Mee on Best Lawyers list for 2019
est Lawyers has recognised Jennifer Mee of 6 St James Hall Chambers in their 2019 list for her well-established work in energy law.
Congratulations to Michael Seck
Michael Seck has been listed in the Australian 2018 Leading Employment & WHS Junior Counsel.
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