High Court rules on resolving ambiguities in commercial contracts

The High Court has followed established authority in holding that an ambiguous provision in a commercial contract should be construed by having regard to the…

The latest from the High Court: June 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

The latest from the High Court: May 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

The scope of advocates’ immunity affirmed

The High Court has considered advocates’ immunity in the context of settlement advice once again. By ANTHONY LO SURDO SC and LUCY ROBB VUJCIC.

Latest from the High Court on performance bonds: Simic v NSW Land and Housing Corporation

Performance bonds are regularly employed by parties in a vast range of commercial enterprises including, most notably, in international commerce and in property transactions. By…

The latest from the High Court: April 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

The latest from the High Court: March 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

Chief Justice Kiefel: Swearing-in ceremonies & the importance of firsts

On 30 January 2017, Susan Kiefel was sworn in as the first female Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. By DR HEATHER ROBERTS.

The latest from the High Court: February 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

The latest from the High Court: December 2016

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.