Swaab

03/06/2026

We are delight­ed to announce the appoint­ment of Han­nah Mack­ay as Asso­ciate at Swaab, fur­ther strength­en­ing our exper­tise and depth of ser­vice across key sectors. https://ow.ly/AJtA50Z6Xs4

03/06/2026

We are delight­ed to announce the appoint­ment of Jess Hui as Senior Asso­ciate at Swaab, fur­ther strength­en­ing our exper­tise and depth of ser­vice across key sectors. https://ow.ly/Z6PM50Z6Xrm

02/06/2026

Please find a link below to our third edition of C(l)ause and (D)efect, our quarterly Construction & Strata Newsletter! In this issue:
🏗️ No Appor­tion­ment for Sec­tion 37 DBP Act Claims even where the alleged con­cur­rent wrong­do­er is not a sub­con­trac­tor of the builder
🛠️ SP6534 v Elkhouri; Own­ers Cor­po­ra­tion SP6534 v Per­pet­u­al Cor­po­rate Trust Ltd [2024] NSW­CA 279 (in Eq. Div) (27 Novem­ber 2024)
📜 The Expand­ing Scope of Devel­op­er and Builder Lia­bil­i­ty: Own­ers Stra­ta Plan No 66375 v King [2018] NSW­CA 170
⚖️ When can an own­er com­mence pro­ceed­ings in the 6 months after the expiry of the statu­to­ry war­ran­ty periods
🏗️ Ober­to Pty Ltd v The Own­ers Stra­ta Plan No 2004 No 2 [2026] NSW­CATCD 24 & costs in Stra­ta Dis­putes – Rule 38 of Civ­il and Admin­is­tra­tive Rules 2014

Helen Kowal, Mark Glynn, Jennifer Hold, Joshua Bernie, Daniela Terruso and Julianne Conceicao
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Construction & Strata Newsletter | May 2026

02/06/2026

Emma Nichelsen takes a clos­er look at the deci­sion in Tan­it & Tanit, when Judges return to prac­tice.
https://ow.ly/jfJi50Z6ulj

27/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Swaab has assist­ed RZ Resources in secur­ing a mile­stone approval for its crit­i­cal min­er­als project. Congratulations RZ Resources, we are proud to be working with you to deliver this significant resources project. Matt Cole Stuart Bocking

In a major boost for Australia’s critical mineral supply chain and the energy transition, the Minns Labor Government has approved the $693 million Copi Mineral Sands Project in the State’s Far South West.

26/05/2026

Earlier this year, we welcomed trainee lawyer Charlotte Schnitzenbaumer from Munich based law firm GvW Graf von Westphalen for a three‑month international placement. As part of a global collaboration and talent development initiative with the Meritas Law Firms. Mary Digiglio, James Skelton & Sue-ella Prodonovich

20/05/2026

Michael Byrnes appeared on Money News with James Willis on 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR on 19 May 2026 to discuss a recent Fair Work Commission case in which the presiding member expressed frustration with the influx of unmeritorious claims to the FWC (from 17:30 to 24:08)

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19/05/2026

Helen Kowal & Daniela Terruso review the recent case of SP6534 v Elkhouri; Own­ers Cor­po­ra­tion SP6534 v Per­pet­u­al Cor­po­rate Trust Ltd [2024] NSW­CA 279 (in Eq. Div) (27 Novem­ber 2024)

Clause 30.3 and Critical Obligations Clause 30.3 of By-law 30 stated that exclusive use rights would cease the day after the sunset date if the owner…

18/05/2026

Michael Byrnes discusses a recent FWC decision (Davitkov v Woolworths Group Ltd [2026] FWC 1655) which has drawn attention for its memorable facts, but also serves as a reminder of how workplace conduct issues can escalate into formal legal claims.
https://www.swaab.com.au/publication/a-frustrated-fwc-looking-beyond-the-plumbers-crack

18/05/2026

Marc Baddams, Michael Hayter, Gerald Carides, Nick Dale, and Swaab’s Insolvency team would like to extend their thanks to our clients and friends who joined us for Swaab’s annual Insolvency & Financier Drinks.
https://www.swaab.com.au/news/2026-insolvency-financier-drinks-thank-you-to-our-clients-and-friends