Celebrating Our Inclusion in the 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia
The 2027 edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia has been announced today, and DW Fox Tucker Lawyers is thrilled to once again be recognised in 12 categories. Best Law Firms™ - Australia, established…
When Forecasts Go Wrong: United Petroleum’s Win Against Perth Airport Over the Qantas Relocation Promise
The Federal Court has entered judgment for United Petroleum Pty Ltd (United) against Perth Airport Pty Ltd (PAPL) in United Petroleum Pty Ltd v Perth Airport Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] FCA 620 over…
Commercial Litigation in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
As the legal landscape continues to evolve, recent developments have emerged as pivotal influences on commercial litigation practices within Australia. A particularly noteworthy change is the…
ACCC Investigations in Australia 2026: a Practical Playbook for Businesses
An ACCC investigation in Australia can arrive without warning, a phone call from the regulator, a section 155 notice demanding documents, or a dawn raid, and the decisions made in the first hours…
Livable Housing Design Standard changes postponed in South Australia
Previous history The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 replaced the NCC 2019 in South Australia effective 1 October 2024, and mandates the ABCB Silver Level Standard for Livable Housing Design,…
Commercial Litigation Australia 2026: Interlocutory Injunctions & Urgent Relief
A spate of early-2026 Federal Court interlocutory decisions, most notably in pharmaceutical patent disputes, has sharpened the focus on urgent injunctive relief as a critical tool in commercial…
Insolvency Litigation in Australia: Statutory Demands, Winding-Up Threats, and Director/Shareholder Dispute Risks Explained
Insolvency processes are intended to address genuine financial distress, but in practice they are sometimes used as leverage in wider commercial disputes. Statutory demands, winding up threats, and…
Providing Housing Under the NDIS – Dangers of a Combined Service and Tenancy Agreement
As an NDIS service provider providing accommodation, if you only execute a service contract with a participant, and not also a separate tenancy agreement, you may find that you have fallen into an…
2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™: Continued Recognition and Emerging Talent
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers is delighted to announce that several of our firm’s leaders, along with two rising stars, have been recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™, released…
Penalties increased to $100 million dollars for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (up from $50 million)
Reports were circulating about a proposal of the Commonwealth Government to increase penalties for corporations for misleading and deceptive conduct from $50 million to $100 million. After some…
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