Mr Huw R. Watkins

Sort Order (Highest First)	CaseTitle	CaseLinkTitle	CaseDescription	CaseLinkURLOriginal
19	AGD15 v Minister for Home Affairs [2019] FCA 896
19	Lau v D. Katcher Pty Ltd (Civil Claims) [2019] VCAT 1124
19	AGD15 v Minister for Home Affairs [2019] FCA 896		Led by Angel Aleksov
20	Leota v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2020] FCA 1120
20	Anees v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (No 2) [2020] FCAFC 67		Led by Julian Burnside QC
20	Anees v Minister for Immigration [2020] FCAFC 28	Anees v Minister for Immigration [2020] FCAFC 28	Led by Julian Burnside QC	https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/full/2020/2020fcafc0028
21	Satchell v 70 Esplanade Pty Ltd [2021] VCC 1946		Unled 8-day hearing in relation to an unincorporated joint venture dispute.
21	Han v SAL National Pty Ltd (Human Rights) [2021] VCAT 395		Successful defence of discrimination claim brought against lighting manufacturer.
21	Brighton Automotive Holdings Pty Ltd v Honda Australia Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 757		Counsel for Honda Motors in relation to challenge to an application for preliminary discovery. Led by Tom Clarke.
21	Brighton Automotive Holdings Pty Ltd v Honda Australia Pty Ltd (2021) 65 VR 146		Appeared together with Tom Clarke for Honda Motors Corporation in opposition to application for preliminary discovery against Honda Motors Corporation and service out
21	DFU16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2021] FCA 222
22	Aquasure Pty Ltd v Thiess Pty Ltd S ECI 2018 02258		Acting for parties to the Thiess Degremont Joint Venture in relation to document disclosure dispute and privilege claims. Led by Phil Solomon QC.
22	ICC Arbitration (2019-2022)		Acting as respondent counsel for the contractor in a major international arbitration relating to an EPC sub-contract dispute (2019-2022). Led by Andrew White QC, Adam Constable QC, Joseph Garas SC and Charles Scerri QC.
22	ACICA Arbitration (2021-2022)		Acting as counsel for the Respondent in an frustration case relating to licensing arrangements between a Spanish and Australian company during COVID-19. Seated in NSW, Australia. Unled.
23	Walker Trusco Pty Ltd v Aspen Medical Pty Ltd S ECI 2020 04405		Acted for the former owner of Aspen Medical in respect of proceedings for loss of opportunity, misrepresentation and breach of trustee duties. Including acting in respect of defence to claims for infringement of copyright and breach of confidential information. Led by Michael Wise KC together with Natalie Hickey.
23	Bertrams Trading & Ors v Giken Ltd: NSD 705/2022		Acting for Giken Ltd (a listed Japanese manufacturer) in defending against shareholder claims and an application for leave to commence a derivative action. Led by Terry Mehigan SC. Action included applications for just and equitable winding up and perfection of PPSR security interests.
24	Sec New Line Pty Ltd v Muffin Break Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 728	Sec New Line Pty Ltd v Muffin Break Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 728	Successful dismissal of appeal from first instance judgment.	https://jade.io/article/1109039?at.hl=Muffin+Break
24	Horgan v Equi Ventures Pty Ltd and Anor (Ruling) [2024] VCC 1965		Dispute relating to application of Retail Tenancies Act to an equine business.	https://jade.io/article/1110849
25	SEC New Line Pty Ltd v Muffin Break Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 183		Successfully acted for Muffin Break in defending appeal under s 109 of the Magistrates Court Act. Appeared unled.	https://jade.io/article/1128033
26	Nokshee Pty Ltd v MATC Property Group Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 181		Successfully represented the Plaintiffs in regard to claims pursuant to various loan agreements. Case involved arguments relating to Shariah Law and Contractual Interpretation. Unled.	https://jade.io/article/1213924

PublicationsTitle	PublicationLinkTitle	PublicationLinkURLOriginal
Product Differentiation and the JCAA’s 2019 sets of Arbitration Rules	https://www.asiandr.com/journal-detail.php?issue=201907	https://www.asiandr.com/journal-detail.php?issue=201907
Fowl Play: The proper scope of bespoke Arbitration Clauses	https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=51758f72-e97d-4edf-891b-8283150da…	https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=51758f72-e97d-4edf-891b-8283150da93b
Freezing orders and corporate groups: Viterra BV v Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Co Ltd [2022] FCA 215	Commbar Blog	https://commbarmatters.com.au/2022/06/07/freezing-orders-and-corporate-groups-recent-decision/
Kompetenz-kompetenz should the arbitral tribunal exclusively determine whether a right to arbitrate has been waived	https://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2023/04/05/kompetenz-kompetenz-sho…	https://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2023/04/05/kompetenz-kompetenz-should-the-arbitral-tribunal-exclusively-determine-whether-a-right-to-arbitrate-has-been-waived/
Functus – the risks of bifurcation: CBI Constructors Pty Ltd v Chevron Australia Pty Ltd [2023] WASCA 1	https://commbarmatters.com.au/2023/06/01/functus-the-risks-of-bifurcation/	https://commbarmatters.com.au/2023/06/01/functus-the-risks-of-bifurcation/

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