6 December 2024
Court considers termination of a DOCA on public interest groundsRead morePravin AathreyaSaara Stenburg
Edwin is a litigation lawyer specialising in complex commercial disputes, with an emphasis on insolvency, and building and construction litigation.
Edwin has acted for large and medium sized businesses in superior Courts in each Australian State and the Federal Court. He has also conducted appeals in the High Court.
Accordingly, Edwin is adept at managing each stage of a dispute, from commencement through to final judgment and (if necessary) appeal.
However, although Edwin is usually engaged once a dispute has arisen, he frequently advises clients on how to resolve matters prior to formal litigation occurring.
Edwin is a strategic lawyer and is always focused on achieving commercial outcomes for his clients.
Work highlights
In the matter of Babcock & Brown Limited (In Liquidation)
Whether “market-based causation” is acceptable in Australian law to essentially infer that shareholders have suffered loss in the event that material price-sensitive information is not disclosed to the market in a timely manner.
Foot & Thai Massage Pty Ltd (In Liquidation)
Concerning the factors that need to be considered by Voluntary Administrators in recommending whether a company be wound up, be returned to the control of its directors, or whether a deed of company arrangement should be preferred.
Pirina and Naidenov, as liquidators of Fund Options Pty Ltd (In Liquidation)
Proper method of distributing the proceeds of a ponzi scheme where those funds were trust funds, were intermingled, and were subject to frequent withdrawals and deposits.
Donnelly and Anderson, as Administrators of NT Port and Marine Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed)
Relating to the regulatory requirements of operating a security-regulated port on the Tiwi Islands. Obtained an order from the Court extending the convening period in relation to that company, and obtained a release from liability for the Administrators in relation to the repayment of funding obtained to operate the port.
Merkon Constructions Pty Ltd
Proceedings involving the completion of a mixed use development involving defects and liquidated damages claims.