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Nicholas Allan
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nallan@qsc.com.au
02 8915 2418
Areas of Practice
Commercial Litigation and Advice
Bankruptcy and Insolvency
Crime
Building, Engineering and Construction
Contract Law
Corporate Insolvency
Corporations Law
Partnership Disputes
Real Property
Strata and Community Title
Fraud
Property Offences
Equity (Including Probate and Family Provision)
Equity (including Real property, Trusts and Wills)
Family Law-Property & Children
Official Web Page: http://www.njallan.com.au
Mr. Nicholas Allan – Cases, Publications & News
- Lowe v Pascoe (No 9) [[2021] NSWSC 163](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/177f050adf0e157b4fac0f81) – Real estate – Accounting for partnership profits
- Ferderer v Cunninghame [[2021] NSWLEC 1097](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/177d1249001669b86e28eb92) – Real estate – Dispute over 19 trees – Alleged encroachment and damage
- Pauperis v Pauperis [[2020] NSWSC 1470](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/1754eb21f61f5c1949b6da16) – Real estate – Contest over possession of land – possessory title and ‘adverse’ possession – Duties of executor – Sydney Morning Herald, 28 October 2020
- Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions & Excavation Pty Ltd (No 2) [[2020] NSWSC 1307](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/174c2cce6284355e2861094d) – Company law – Suit against company subject to deed of company arrangement – Pleadings dispute over claim for restitution
- Kirkbride v Kostadinovski [[2020] NSWCATCD](http://njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Kirkbride.pdf) – Building law – Coastal construction and corrosion – Defects not identified for years – Missing contract – Compensation versus order for builder to rectify defect
- Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions & Excavation Pty Ltd [[2020] NSWSC 343](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5e852946e4b0a854e03ea0be) – Company law – Security for costs – Claim of unjust enrichment
- R v Rush [[2019] NSWDC 773](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5e13c15de4b0ab0bf607500b) – Criminal law – Historical crimes by a young adult – Effect of delayed investigation – Modern community service options
- In the matter of Crowe Consulting Pty Ltd [[2019] NSWSC 1414](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5da7ca9ae4b0c3247d7126fd) – Company law – Setting aside statutory demand – Contract law –Dispute over contractual nature of parties’ conduct – Calculation of time period for setting aside demand – use of Australia Post
- In the matter of Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd (administrator appointed) [[2019] NSWSC 1243](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5d82cf4be4b0ab0bf60722be) – Company law – Adjournment of winding up of company – Benefits of administration versus liquidation
- Doran v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [[2019] NSWSC 1191](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5d76fcdbe4b0ab0bf6071dfd) – Criminal law – Intoxicated self-defence – Appeal on a question of law
- Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd [[2019] NSWCA 60](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5c9c092fe4b0196eea4057f7) – Company law – Statutory demand – Nature and genuineness of offsetting claims
- Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd (No 2) [[2018] NSWCA 341](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5c1c566be4b0851fd68d08e5) – Practice & Procedure – Reversal of earlier orders – Contested payment into court
- Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd [[2018] NSWCA 336](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5c1871a1e4b0851fd68d074a) – Appeals – Company law – Statutory demand – Extension of time for compliance
- Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd (No 2) [[2018] NSWSC 1713](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5be8b8cde4b0b9ab40210fe9) – Company law – Statutory demand – Extension of time for compliance
- Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd [[2018] NSWSC 1647](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5bd8f45ce4b0b9ab40210b84) – Company law – Statutory demand – Dispute over existence of offsetting claims – Unpaid construction debts
- Lu v Commissioner for Fair Trading (No 2) [[2018] NSWCATAD 221 ](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5ba08b0ae4b0b9ab4020fb21)– Tattooist licensing – Review of decision to refuse licence – Meaning of ‘fit and proper person’
- Textile Clothing Footwear Union of Australia v Icon Print Innovations Pty Ltd [[2018] FCCA 1135](http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FCCA/2018/1135.html) – Contract law – Indemnity clause – Misleading conduct – Australian Consumer Law
- Croydon Park Apartments Pty Ltd v Wei [[2018] NSWSC 20](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5a6fb67fe4b058596cbadc69) – Landlord and tenant – Appeal to Supreme Court – Week-to-week lease – Operation of Retirement Villages Act
- Lu v Commissioner for Fair Trading [[2018] NSWCATAD 24](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5a66e2aee4b058596cbadb47) – Tattoo parlour operator – Review of decision to refuse licence – Meaning of the ‘public interest’
- Hanna v Semaan [[2018] NSWCATAP 21](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5a5d78ace4b074a7c6e1bb10) – Interpretation and construction of orders – Appeal – Status of NSW Trustee & Guardian in litigation
- Re: an Adjudicator* (a pseudonym) (2017) – Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act – Unpaid concreting in regional council’s drainage works
- Essey v Rafic Pty Ltd [[2017] FWC 3880](https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2017fwc3880.htm) – Claim of unfair dismissal – manager engaging in misconduct – employee’s attitude – immediate dismissal
- In the matter of Likehart Pty Ltd (deregistered) (No 2) [[2017] NSWSC 906](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/595ec854e4b074a7c6e16f30) – company reinstatement to wind up company – unfunded liquidator
- In the matter of Likehart Pty Ltd (deregistered) [[2017] NSWSC 884](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5959acede4b074a7c6e16ce8) – company reinstatement opposed – standing of applicant – derivative action
- Jia v GJKR Pty Ltd [[2017] NSWSC 629](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/592236f5e4b058596cba6ae7) – Retail leases – Appeal to Supreme Court – Losses claimed by landlord – Error of law
- Kang v Goldsmith [[2017] FCCA 845](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCCA/2017/845.html) – Bankruptcy law – Application to set aside bankruptcy notice – Service of notice by email
- Kursun v Garreffa [[2017] NCATCD N/K](http://njallan.com.au/judgments/Judgment_Costs_Garreffa.pdf) – Costs law – Mixed, complex result in case – Relevance of offers of compromise – Calderbank letters
- Planet Red Pty Ltd v Commissioner of A.C.T. Revenue [[2017] ACAT 18](http://acat.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1044383/PLANET-RED-PTY-LTD-v-COMMISSIONER-OF-ACT-REVENUE-Administrative-Review-2017-ACAT-18.pdf) – Land tax challenge – Historic, heritage building on land – Valuation methods
- Kursun v Garreffa – [[2017] NSWCATCD 4](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/58a677e2e4b058596cba425f) – Building law – Contractual scope of works – Identity of contracting party
- Mielczarek v Commissioner of Fair Trading [[2017] NSWCATAD 5](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5865f496e4b058596cba3254) – Business licensing – the ‘public interest’ – tattoo parlours
- Pozetu Pty Ltd v Alexander James Pty Ltd [[2016] NSWCA 208](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/57ac106ae4b058596cb9e54b) – Agreement to lease – Uncertainty about rent – Appeal – Option to lease
- Le v Tran [[2016] NSWSC 632](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/573a45cde4b05f2c4f04e189) – Landlord and tenant – Misleading and deceptive conduct – Ownership of the land
- Alexander James Pty Ltd v Pozetu Pty Ltd (No. 2) [[2016] NSWCATAP 75](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5705f0f3e4b05f2c4f04ca6c) – Costs in a tribunal – Meaning of ‘special circumstances’ – Legally complex matters
- Re Jenkins* (a pseudonym) & Ors [2016] NSWSC – Law of settlements – summary dismissal – contracts
- In the Matter of Structural Projects [[2015] NSWSC 1859](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5665ed04e4b05f2c4f0497d1) – Company law – Winding up – Strike out – Defence seeking court’s discretion
- Alexander James Pty Ltd v Pozetu Pty Ltd [[2015] NSWCATAP 228](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/56272907e4b003c5681f9f6b) – Retail leases and equitable leases – Appeal – Right to specific performance
- Kursun v Garreffa [2015] NSWCATCD N/K – Contract law – Building law – Identifying the contracting parties
- Concourt Pty Ltd v Kerr [[2015] NSWCATAP 106](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/55761f89e4b06e6e9f0f64d0) – Building law – Appeal – Meaning of ‘practical completion’ – Extensions of time
- Hanna v Semaan [[2015] NSWCATCD N/K](http://www.njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Hanna.pdf) – Building law – collapsing concrete roof – No written contract
- Stuart v Short [[2015] NSWLC N/K](http://www.njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Stuart.pdf) – Negligence – Independent witnesses
- Cornwall v Stylemaster Patios Kellyville Pty Ltd [[2014] NSWCAT N/K](http://njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Cornwall.pdf) – Contract construction – Building law – Estoppel
- Penshurst Street Holdings Pty Ltd v Barker & Others [[2014] NSWCAT N/K](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/54d2e78ce4b0268efc6f125e) – Retirement village residents – Eviction – Statutory construction
- Concourt Pty Ltd v Kerr [[2014] NSWCATCD N/K](http://www.njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Concourt.pdf) – Building law – Agreed damages for delay – Contract construction
- Mendiratta v Clarendon Homes NSW P/L [[2014] NSWCATCD 82](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=173181) – Costs – Calderbank offer – Solicitor of related company
- Saneja v Dynabuild Pty Ltd [[2014] NSWCATCD 84](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=173594) – Building law – agreed damages for delay – contract construction
- Madden’s Stable Bedding Pty Ltd v Reid [[2014] NSWSC 554](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=171292) – Motor vehicle negligence – Appeal – Local Court to Supreme Court
- Fowler Homes Pty Ltd v Roberts [[2014] NSWDC 4](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/pjudg?jgmtid=169851) – Costs law – Building law – Appeal
- Re Higgins* (a pseudonym) (No 2) [2013] NSWSC – Costs law – Trust law
- Mendiratta v Clarendon Homes NSW P/L [[2013] NSWCTTT 660](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nsw/NSWCTTT/2013/660.html) – Building law
- Roberts v Fowler Homes P/L [[2013] NSWCTTT 404](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nsw/NSWCTTT/2013/404.html) – Costs law – Building law
- Ghali v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue (2013) 85 NSWLR 378; [[2013] NSWCA 340](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=167673) – Appeal – Taxation law
- Charalambous v Yeung [[2013] NSWADTAP 44](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/pjudg?jgmtid=167407) – Appeal – Commercial Leases – Negligence – Contract law
- Re Jenkins* (a pseudonym) [2013] NSWSC – Trusts & International Law – Pacific islands
- Webb v Pursell [[2013] QCA 199](http://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2013/QCA13-199.pdf) – Contract law – Appeals
- BM & JA Holdings P/L v Clarence Street Developments P/L[[2012] NSWSC 1236](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/pjudg?s=1000,jgmtid=161278) – Commercial Leases
- Chief Commissioner of State Revenue v Ghali [[2012] NSWADTAP 20](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/pjudg?s=1000,jgmtid=158997) – Taxation Law
- Sayed v Deng [[2012] NSWSC 851](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?s=1000,jgmtid=159905) – Contract Law – Settlement – Appeals
- Roberts v Fowler Homes [[2012] NSWCTTT 274](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nsw/NSWCTTT/2012/274.html) – Building Law
- Chilvers v Snowdon (2012) 14 DCLR(NSW) 147; [[2012] NSWDC 64](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?s=1000,jgmtid=158298) – Costs Recovery
- Gwenian Pty Ltd v Webb [[2011] FMCA 903 ](http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/FMCA/2011/903.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=gwenian%20and%20webb&nocontext=1)– Bankruptcy Law
- Roberts v Fowler Homes (Unreported, CTTT, 30 Sep 2011) – Building Law
- Ghali v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [[2011] NSWADT 261 ](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=155580)– Taxation Law
- Rookharp Pty Ltd v Webb [[2011] FMCA 801 ](http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/FMCA/2011/801.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=rookharp%20and%20webb)– Bankruptcy Law
- Loiero v Adel Sportswear Pty Ltd [[2010] NSWSC 1133 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2010nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/25f1b17901cbc310ca2577af001867b3?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Real Estate
- Brice v Biruski [[2010] NSWDC 267 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/dcjudgments/2010nswdc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/4a9554afed19ecc5ca2577e60020fc36?OpenDocument)– Building Law
- Kalamen v Al Aubodi [[2010] NSWSC 544 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2010nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/b6be6d1177706c0cca25772f001acce6?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Real Estate
- In the Matter of Liverpool Hotels Pty Ltd (In Liq) [[2010] NSWSC 72 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2010nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/8bcbd5065e6fd72dca2576cb00755cfe?OpenDocument)– Corporations Law
- Lissa v Browne [[2009] NSWSC 1050 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2009nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/05e3664ff019d692ca2576420006f355?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Lawyer’s Costs
- Sims v Palasty – [[2009] NSWSC 885 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2009nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/082072ff408db6cfca25761f001709c3?OpenDocument)– Corporations Law
- Blazai Pty Ltd v Gateway Development (St Marys) Pty Ltd [[2009] NSWSC 800 ](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/549ff4003004262463c5c866)– Corporations – Company reinstatement
- Tohme v Q and A Properties Pty Ltd [[2009] NSWSC 176 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2009nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/b02c07875ff8540fca25757e000216c9?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Real Estate
- Blazai Pty Ltd v John Palasty [[2009] NSWSC 50 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2009nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/f72fa1b7bd725d83ca25755e00780313?OpenDocument)– Security for Costs
- Baulkham Hills Shire Council v Yates [[2008] NSWLEC 244 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lecjudgments/2008nswlec.nsf/c45212a2bef99be4ca256736001f37bd/5ef4a4eb791b4cbaca2574b00016c882?OpenDocument)– Stay Application
- Berem Interiors Pty Ltd v Shaya Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd [[2007] NSWSC 1340 ](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/549fd65f3004262463bf522b)– Building Law
- Tomko v Palasty [[2007] NSWCA 258 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2007nswca.nsf/32a6f466fc42eb68ca256739000a724d/7cd5bcbad0d2b9b7ca25735b007cb5b0?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Appeal
- Iaconis v Lazar [[2007] NSWSC 1103 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2007nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/a62c1539f8f53522ca25736b0005aef1?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Mortgages
- Aymban Pty Ltd v Grove Park Pty Ltd [[2007] NSWSC 1089 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2007nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/77deaa7d926a9685ca257368000c78c3?OpenDocument)– Asset Freezing