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In light of the High Court of Australia’s recent decision in Naaman v Jaken [2025] HCA 1, we have summarised the key findings regarding a former trustee’s right to indemnity after the appointment of a successor trustee. This case note breaks down the High Court’s view on the implications of trust administration, together with discussing trustees’ rights more generally.

For homeowners afflicted by water leaks attributed to the Iplex ”Pro-Fit” pipes, the legal landscape surrounding these defects is as complex as it can get.

As we kickstart 2025, here is a timely reminder to ensure your payment claims comply with the provisions of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) (SOPA) in order to preserve your right to adjudicate a claim, should a dispute arise down the track.

As the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (“SOPA”) continues in its infancy alongside the Constructions Contracts Act 2004, there remains questions as to how effective SOPA is in resolving payment disputes in a quick manner.

While the vast majority of cases settle before trial, even the most well-prepared cases can face an intransigent opponent. This blog post explores a recent Supreme Court of Western Australia case where Solomon Brothers successfully navigated a complex insurance dispute. The case highlights the importance of strategic litigation and expert representation in achieving a successful outcome.

We are pleased to share that our Doug Solomon has once again been recognised by Best Lawyers and, together with the firm Solomon Brothers, included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for Real Property Law, with a specific focus on Property Development. We are extremely proud of Doug, who is known for his passion and dedication towards supporting his clients on an international, national, governmental, and local level. The peer-reviewed accolade also stands as a testament to Doug’s continued recognition throughout the legal industry, and we are grateful to have him on our team.

As the dust slowly settles post the August 2022 introduction of WA’s new SOP Act, we’ve taken a bit of a dive into one of the most significant changes introduced by that Act – the ability of decision-makers to override notice based time bar provisions.

If you're involved in drawing up contracts but not an expert in Contract Law, our article below will assist you. We briefly set out the reasons why it’s important for you and anyone you contract with to have a clear understanding of exactly what are the terms of your agreement, and in fact, whose terms apply, so that you: get the terms you wanted get paid – or get what you paid for, and...

Unfortunately, building and defects go hand in hand. Whether you are the owner of the building built or a subsequent purchaser – you will face defects. So how do you deal with them, what are your options and what are the barriers to recovery?

In this article, we explain what a statutory demand is, the legal consequences of receiving one, and how you can respond to one to receive the best outcome for your company.