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Alice Skalski
LLB, BBus, GradDipLegPrac, LLMLegal Practice Director
Alice is a highly experienced and practical commercial and property lawyer, having practised in the area for many years, and most recently as a real estate lawyer at one of Australia’s leading top-tier law firms.
Alice’s experience is broad and diversified, having acted for publicly listed companies, government authorities and small businesses on various types of commercial and property transactions, including large-scale developments, put and call options, land acquisitions, business purchases/sales and commercial and retail shop leasing.
Alice has also recently graduated with a Master of Laws from the University of Queensland. Alice’s unique experience allows her to understand her clients true needs, and devise legal solutions best suited to achieve her clients’ objectives.
Admissions & Memberships
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland
Admitted to the High Court of Australia
Member of Queensland Law Society
Formal Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Business
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Master of Laws
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Latest Articles
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Interim, interlocutory and final injunctions in defamation law
How do interim, interlocutory and final injunctions generally apply in defamation cases?
At times, an award of monetary damages may simply not be enough to console, repair and vindicate the reputation of the plaintiff. As the saying goes, the “slur remains“, or the “mud sticks“,
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The art of calculating damages in defamation cases
How are damages calculated in defamation cases?
Section 34 of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) states that:
“In determining the amount of damages to be awarded in any defamation proceedings, the court is to ensure that there is an appropriate and rational relationship between the harm sustained by
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The overarching objects of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld)
What are the objectives of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld)?
Objective 1: Provide effective and fair remedies for persons whose reputations are harmed by the publication of a defamatory matter. Objective 2: Ensure that the law of defamation does not place unreasonable limits on freedom of expression. more …
