Environmental Law

Chink in the Armour: Ambiguity leads to dispute

By: James Plumb, Partner and Duncan Lomas, Solicitor

The Supreme Court of Queensland’s recent decision in Armour Energy Limited v AEGP Australia Pty Ltd [2016] QSC 153 considered the appropriate construction of a condition precedent in an exploration farmout agreement. The decision reinforces the need for clear and unambiguous drafting, properly reflecting the parties’ intentions, to avoid disputes.

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