A testator left money to a charity which was deregistered soon after his death. The charity had left some of its assets to another charity, who claimed the bequest […]
BARTON v BRIDGEMAN [2020] QDC 16 – Lucky Horse not wanted
The purchaser of a horse sold as a gelding tried to return the horse and get her money back when it turned out the horse still had intact testicles. […]
CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST OVERCOMES NO CONTRACT HURDLE
List Member Jennifer Hewson successfully appeared for a Plaintiff awarded equitable compensation for improvements he had contributed to a property owned by the defendant (his partner at the time). […]
GAMBLERS’ CREDIT NO GOOD IN THE AAT
Hemmant’s List Member Dr Richard Schulte successfully appeared for the Commissioner of Taxation in a complex matter involving significant amounts of unexplained income and whether findings of fraud and […]
David Marks QC recognised in Chambers and Partners
List Member David Marks QC has been recognised as a leading Tax Queen’s Counsel in Chambers and Partners
Gareth Beacham QC recognised in Chambers and Partners
List Member Gareth Beacham QC has been recognised as a leading Construction & Infrastructure Queen’s Council in Chambers and Partners
Tax Department secures $6.5m mortgage over taxpayer’s land
The recent case of Fastbet Investments & Anor v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (No 5) [2019] FCA 2073 concerns a challenge by Fastbet to the validity of a security […]
Erin Longbottom appointed Queen’s Counsel
Hemmant’s List is proud to announce that List Member Erin Longbottom is one of nine New Queens Counsel appointed today. The Hemmant’s List Board congratulates Ms Longbottom on this […]
HOW A TRUSTEE OF A SELF-MANAGED SUPER FUND CAN RECTIFY NON-COMPLIANCE
Dr Richard Schulte is a highly experienced Tax and Superannuation Litigation practitioner. Here he outlines effective strategies for Trustees of Self Managed Superannuation Funds (and their Accountants) when dealing […]
Kathryn McMillan QC recognised in Doyle’s Guide
List Member Kathryn McMillan QC has been recognised for her contributions to the Family Law area by the following rankings in Doyles Guide: Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Barrister […]