1. REW08 Projects Pty Ltd v PNC Lifestyle Investments Pty Ltd (2018) ANZ ConvR 18-076 consideration of illegality on the enforceability of contracts and what constitutes an absence of clean hands that would disentitle a party from equitable relief
  2. Spark Group Pty Ltd v Mammone [2017] NSWSC – a dispute arose over the sale of land. The plaintiff invested time and effort in having plans and development applications prepared for the subdivision of land that it proposed to develop prior to the completion of the purchase of said land. The defendant purported to terminate the contract on the basis that the plaintiff had not complied with a notice to complete.
  3. PNC Lifestyle Investments Pty Ltd v REW08 Projects Pty Ltd [2017] NSWSC 27, (2017) 18 BPR 36,593 – consideration of illegality and contracts that are contrary to public policy – consideration of circumstances in which a court may enforce a contract even if its formation or performance is associated with illegal purposes.
  4. PNC Lifestyle Investments Pty Ltd v REW08 Projects Pty Ltd (No 2) [2017] NSWSC 993 – dispute involving the calculation of damages where a decree of specific performance has been made.
  5. In the matter of Settlers Estate [2017] NSWSC– a dispute involving the purported rescission of contracts for sale of land within a 200-lot subdivision requiring consideration of the reasonable endeavors clause contained in the contract in addition to s66ZL of the Conveyancing Act.
  6. In the matter of Premiere Pty Ltd [2017] NSWSC – a dispute arising from two joint venture agreements involving the merger of two medical practices and the acquisition of land from which to operate said businesses.
  7. Volhan v Nothern Beaches Council [2017] NCAT– a dispute arising from a retail lease relating to a cafeteria located in an aquatic centre and whether pool and carpark closures constituted a derogation from grant.
  8. Praskevas v Dermatis [2017] NCAT– a dispute involving a retail lease where the tenant complained of building defects warranting an abatement of rent.
  9. Cihan v City Tobacconist Pty Ltd [2016] NSWCATCD 26 – retail leases dispute involving damages for loss of rent arising from the lessee’s abandonment of retail premises.
  10. Woodgate v Kisiel [2016] NSWSC- an application for judicial advice in a matter involving a statutory trustee for sale of land pursuant to section 66G of the Conveyancing Act seeking the partition and sale of a parcel of land held by tenants in common.
  11. Trust Company Ltd v Kebab King Australia Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 513 – a dispute involving a retail lease in which the tenant argued that noise emanating from a central ventilation system was an ongoing nuisance and constituted a derogation of grant.
  12. In the matter of Equivest [2015] NSWSC – I acted for a tenant of a commercial space who sought to abate rent by reason of a roof collapse.
  13. Smooth Flight Pty Ltd v Mo [2015] NSWCATCD 71 – a dispute involving a retail lease where the tenant complained of building defects warranting an abatement of rent.
  14. Cihan v City Tobacconist Pty Ltd [2015] NSWCATCD 148 – retail leases dispute involving damages for loss of rent arising from the lessee’s abandonment of retail premises.
  15. Lewisham Estates Pty Ltd v LMW Advisory Group Pty Ltd [2014] NSWCATCD 65 – a dispute between a property developer and a real estate agent in respect of commissions payable on the sale of a parcel of land valued at $50M that was sold to Meriton Group. The case remains the largest monetary award made in NCAT.
  16. Lockrey v Historic Houses Trust (NSW) [2013] NSWSC – This case involves a dispute between a lessor and lessee of a retail premises from which a cafeteria, known as MOS Café is located at the Museum of Sydney. The issue arising was whether the lessor was entitled to treat the Lease as forfeited and if so whether relief against forfeiture ought to be granted.
  17. Groz Investments Pty Ltd v Ronro Pty Ltd [2013] NSWSC 794 – joint venture dispute involving property development in the South Coast of NSW.
  18. Xu v Georges [2013] NSWSC 880 – dispute arising from the preparation of architectural drawings in support of a development application
  19. Mann v Bridge Hill [2013] NSWSC – a dispute involving changes to an off the plan development and the recovery of the deposit as a result of those changes that were to common areas and shared facilities.
  20. Lockrey v Historic Houses Trust (NSW) (2012) 84 NSWLR 114 – appeal from a decision at first instance involving the operation of the Retail Leases Act in a dispute arising from the lessor’s refusal to permit a transfer of the lease from two tenants in common to one of those tenants.
  21. Lockrey v Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales [2012] NSWSC 654 – dispute arising from the lessor’s refusal to permit a transfer of the retail lease from two tenants in common to one tenant.
  22. In the matter of WAN 13 Pty Ltd [2012] NCAT – dispute between a property developer and a real estate agent in respect of commissions payable on the sale of an off the plan development.
  23. Holt v Horley [2012] NSWSC – the dispute arose from a joint venture agreement to run a boarding house. There was a collateral agreement that contained an option to purchase land from which the business was to be run. The claim involved consideration of equitable principles including promissory estoppel together with an exploration of each joint venturer’s rights and entitlements.
  24. The Application of Richard Albarran, Harb v Harb [2010] NSWSC 1251, (2010) 17 BPR 33,295 – an application for judicial advice in a matter involving a statutory trustee for sale of land pursuant to section 66G of the Conveyancing Act seeking the partition and sale of a parcel of land held by tenants in common.
  25. Chronopoulos v Carossel Pty Ltd [2010] NSWADT 191 – claim by lessee that the lessor was estopped from denying that it had a right or entitlement to occupy part of a shopping centre in the absence of an express provision in the Retail Lease
  26. Chronopoulos v. Carossel (No 2) Pty Limited [2010] NSWADT 236 – claim by lessee that the lessor was estopped from denying that it had a right or entitlement to occupy part of a shopping centre in the absence of an express provision in the Retail Lease.
  27. DIC Australia Pty Ltd v Quality Print Group Pty Ltd [2010] NSWSC 636 – asset preservation order arising from the imminent sale of the business undertaking that would have resulted in the creditor’s interest in said undertaking being extinguished.
  28. McHugh Holdings Pty Ltd v Newtown Colonial Hotel Pty Ltd (2008) 73 NSWLR 53 – a restraint of trade case involving the attempted transfer of a liquor license from the licensee to the lessor
  29. Digital Eskimo Pty Ltd v Hanave Pty Ltd [2008] NSWSC 438 – application to restrain the lessor from re-entering demised premises pending the lessee’s removal of its goods from the premises.
  30. Balanced Securities Ltd v Jones [2007] NSWSC 698 – caveat dispute involving the enforceability of caveats purporting to be maintained over a suite of properties.