GCA Lawyers acted for a farming business in a complex High Court claim involving alleged disease transmission from a key supplier. The matter resolved satisfactorily after a detailed factual investigation led by GCA established the evidential basis for liability, including through discovery applications, input from leading UK veterinary scientists, and information obtained from government agencies and third parties.

GCA Lawyers acted for the owner of a commercial building in an arbitration concerning end-of-lease reinstatement obligations. The owner obtained an award requiring the former tenant to pay six-figure reinstatement costs for fit-out works it had failed to complete under the lease.

GCA Lawyers successfully represented a Class 4 gaming society in a declaratory judgment regarding venue licence transfers under the Gambling Act 2003. The High Court ruled that corporate societies cannot withhold venue licence surrenders to impose a four-week stand-down period, reinforcing industry practice and ensuring fair competition. This decision clarified the obligations of corporate societies and upheld the rights of venues seeking to transfer gaming licences.

GCA Lawyers acted for a commercial property owner in a complex High Court insurance dispute involving multi-event earthquake damage, competing forensic engineering assessments and a seven-figure claim, achieving a negotiated settlement.

GCA Lawyers successfully defended Van Leeuwen Group’s right to seek court clarification on biosecurity compensation under the Biosecurity Act 1993. The Attorney-General sought to strike out the case, arguing disputes must go to arbitration, but the High Court ruled that legal interpretation remained within the Court’s jurisdiction. This decision clarified key compensation rights under the Act, providing strategic clarity for our client.

Mr Carr sought and obtained, the setting aside of an arbitration agreement and decision, on the basis of mutual mistake.

GCA Lawyers acted for an art dealer facing criminal proceedings concerning a representation agreement and competing allegations between the dealer and a represented artist about artworks and sale proceeds. All matters were successfully resolved out of court.

An intellectual property case about patents valued at US$32M. The action was brought on behalf of the inventor of a novel reusable label system and was directed against a former business partner who had commenced a pirate manufacturing operation in Holland. GCA was able to force the Dutch company out of existence and the overall dispute was resolved completely in GCA's client's favour.