Areas of Practice

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Administrative and Public Law

Regarding claims by and against Governments concerning the proper exercise of their legislative and administrative authority. Such claims may arise in the Territory and Federal Courts, the High Court and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

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Anti-discrimination

Regarding claims in relation to all kinds of discrimination including those arising under the Commonwealth and Territory Anti-Discrimination legislation

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Appeals

Regards appeals to the High Court of Australia, the Full Federal Court or the Territory Courts of Appeal

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Arbitration

Regards proceedings before domestic and international arbitrators including under the Commercial Arbitration Act (NT)

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Commercial Law

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Company Law

Regards disputes and issues in relation to companies and other incorporated bodies including those arising under the Corporations Act

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Constitutional law

Regards issues concerning the interplay between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, especially concerning the validity and construction of Commonwealth and Territory legislation given the provisions of the Australian Constitution and the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978

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Criminal Law

Regards the prosecution and defence of criminal charges under Commonwealth and Territory legislation

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Defamation, Media and Internet Law

Regards issues arising from the publication of matters in the press and other media and in relation to the internet including complaints of defamation and breach of confidence, the publication of misleading statements and in relation to domain names and websites

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De Facto Relationships Disputes

Regards issues in relation to children and finance and property arising out of relationships outside of marriage

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Employment Law

Regards disputes arising out of employment agreements including employee complaints

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Engineering and Construction Law

Regards claims relating to the construction of all types of structures involving owners, builders, suppliers or advisors, including under the
Construction Contracts (Security of Payments) Act (NT)

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Equity, Partnerships and Trusts

Regards claims or issues arising out of trusts, partnerships, fiduciary relationships and other equitable principles

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Family Law

Regards all issues or matters arising under or relating to the Family Law Act, including in relation to children (e.g., access, custody, paternity, support) and in relation to property

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Health Law

Regards matters arising out of the provision of health services including complaints, sports and mental health

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Human Rights

Regards matters involving the recognition and enforcement of human rights

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Injunctions

Regards claims for urgent injunctive relief to preserve or protect legal rights

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Inquiries

Regards commissions of inquiry, coronial inquires and other proceedings of an inquisitive kind for the purpose of investigating and reporting into a matter

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Insolvency

Regards issues arising out of the insolvency of companies (including receiverships, administrations, schemes of arrangement and liquidations) and the bankruptcy of individuals

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Insurance

Regards issues arising under policies of insurance, including in relation to the meaning of terms in an insurance contract, claims for indemnity and grounds for denial

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Intellectual Property

Regards issues concerning passing off, confidential information, copyright, trade marks, design rights and other intellectual property rights

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International Law

Regards matters concerning public and private international law, including those arising under international conventions (including the Law of the Sea) and the enforcement of judgments and arbitrations

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Land Rights and Native Title

Regards all issues arising under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 or in relation to native title

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Licensing

Regards issues relating to liquor and other licence applications, including appeals and proceedings to suspend or cancel licences

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Mediations

The following members of Chambers are trained and experienced mediators

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Medical Negligence

Regards complaints in relation to advice from or treatment by medical practitioners, hospitals and related institutions

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Mining, Resources and the Environment

Regards issues concerning mining licences and tenements, the exploration for and exploitation of resources (on and off-shore), water and the environment generally

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Motor Accidents

Regards claims arising from the use of motor vehicles including claims under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act

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Personal Injury

Regards claims arising out of injuries including those suffered in motor vehicle accidents or at work

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Professional Services

Regards claims concerning professional services provided by accountants, architects, engineers, lawyers, surveyors and other professionals

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Real Property

Regards issues relating to interests in land, including those arising from conveyances, easements, mortgages and leases

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Trade Practices

Regards claims under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar consumer legislation including in relation to anti-competitive conduct

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Town Planning

Regards applications for planning permission and appeals

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Wills and Probate

Regards issues arising from deceased estates

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Workers’ Compensation

Regards claims for compensation for injuries suffered at work

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