Case History

In the landmark reported case of Cook v Couacaud [2016] VSC 791 barrister Peter Billings appeared with Patten Robins' Principal Anthony Murdoch in the Supreme Court of Victoria.  The proceeding … [Read more...] about Drink drivers must be tested properly

Jane Litsos (a pseudonym) was driving her car on busy inner city road one afternoon in Melbourne.  She needed to refuel her car and spotted a service station on the opposite side of the road.  As she … [Read more...] about U-Turn or You Turn?

Anthony Murdoch, while previously on contract at the Roads Corporation (VicRoads), now Principal at Patten Robins, appeared to prosecute a large trucking company which resulted in the company having … [Read more...] about Corporate prosecution with $74,500 fine

When the Glen Eira City Council were represented by Norton Rose for a hearing which was conducted over three days, they claimed costs of $110,00.  The initial matter arose from a Roads Corporation … [Read more...] about An Example of Costs

While previously on contract at the Roads Corporation, now Principal at Patten Robins lawyer, on a matter of Legislative Interpretation: Summary Legislation can be complicated and take years to … [Read more...] about Legislative Interpretation