Stonegate Legal https://stonegatelegal.com.au/ Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Queensland Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:15:13 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Stonegate-logo-only-small-32x32.jpg Stonegate Legal https://stonegatelegal.com.au/ 32 32 Can a Builder Stop Work for Non Payment in Queensland? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/can-a-builder-stop-work-for-non-payment-in-queensland/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:02:17 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22389 When Can a Builder Stop Work for Non-Payment? A builder may stop work for non-payment in Queensland, but only where there is a lawful basis to do so. That lawful basis will typically arise from either the terms of the construction contract or statutory rights under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 […]

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]]> Can a Director Be Personally Liable for Company Debts? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/can-a-director-be-personally-liable-for-company-debts/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:52:43 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22380 Can a Director Be Personally Liable for Company Debts? The analysis of whether a director can be personally liable for company debts in Australia must begin with the foundational principle that a company is a separate legal entity distinct from its directors and shareholders. This principle underpins the entire structure of corporate law and explains […]

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]]> Missed Mortgage Payments in QLD: What Happens Next? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/missed-mortgage-payments-in-qld-what-happens-next/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:43:01 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22370 Missed Mortgage Payments in Queensland Missed mortgage payments in Queensland do not give rise to immediate repossession or loss of property but instead trigger a structured legal and contractual process that unfolds over time. Repossession is governed by a combination of contractual rights, statutory protections, and well-established principles of mortgage law, which together determine when […]

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]]> Subcontractor Payment Rights – Complete Guide https://stonegatelegal.com.au/subcontractor-payment-rights-complete-guide/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:07:12 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22253 Subcontractor Payment Rights in Queensland Regarding subcontractors payment rights, payment disputes remain one of the most persistent and commercially damaging issues in the building and construction industry. Subcontractors often sit at the most vulnerable point in the contractual chain, required to perform work upfront while relying on upstream parties to pass payments down. Recognising this […]

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]]> Can Silence Be Misleading in Australian Law? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/can-silence-be-misleading-in-australian-law/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:20:08 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22241 Can Silence Be Misleading in Australian Law? Can Silence Be Misleading?  In commercial dealings, liability for misleading or deceptive conduct is often associated with what is said rather than with what is left unsaid. However, while Australian law does not impose a general duty to disclose information, silence can, in some circumstances, give rise to […]

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]]> Enforcing Payment of a Debt Without a Contract https://stonegatelegal.com.au/enforcing-payment-of-a-debt-without-a-contract/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:24:36 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22209 Can You Enforce Payment of a Debt Without a Contract? Payment of a debt without a contract is a common misconception in commercial disputes. People tend to think that a payment obligation cannot arise unless the parties have executed a formal written contract. Under Australian law, that proposition is incorrect. The enforceability of an obligation […]

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]]> Shareholder liability Australia: Are Shareholders Liable? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/shareholder-liability-australia-are-shareholders-liable/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:58:56 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22200 Shareholder liability Australia: Are Shareholders Liable? Shareholder liability Australia: Australian company law starts from a clear statutory position: a company is responsible for its own liabilities, and those liabilities do not automatically pass to its shareholders. This is not expressed as a single general rule, but through tightly framed statutory provisions that define when and […]

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]]> Personal Costs Orders Against Solicitors in Australia https://stonegatelegal.com.au/personal-costs-orders-against-solicitors-in-australia/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:13:09 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22181 Personal Costs Orders Against Solicitors In Australian civil litigation, the general rule is that costs follow the event. The unsuccessful party will ordinarily be required to pay the successful party’s legal costs. This principle holds that a litigant who is forced to resort to the courts to vindicate their rights should not be financially disadvantaged […]

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]]> Leave to Amend a Defence Filed Late – Case Note https://stonegatelegal.com.au/leave-to-amend-a-defence-filed-late-case-note/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:17:02 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22074 Leave to Amend a Defence Filed Late – Case Note Stonegate Legal is pleased to announce a successful procedural ruling in the Supreme Court of Queensland in JustKapital Financing Pty Ltd (Receivers & Managers Appointed) (in liquidation) v Compo Legal Pty Ltd [2026] QSC 13. Acting for the defendant, Compo Legal Pty Ltd, Stonegate Legal […]

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]]> Are Builders Personally Liable in Queensland? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/are-builders-personally-liable-in-queensland/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:45:12 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22032 Are Builders Personally Liable in Queensland? When asking “Are Builders Personally Liable“, many Queensland builders operate through proprietary limited companies under the assumption that incorporation provides complete protection from personal liability. While corporate personality remains a fundamental principle of Australian company law, that protection is neither absolute nor impenetrable. In practice, builders may face significant […]

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