Law Society of New South Wales v Konstantinidis

The Law Society of New South Wales sought an injunction against Konstantinidis, a legal practitioner, on the grounds of professional misconduct. The matter was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The primary issue before the court was whether the Law Society's application for an injunction against Konstantinidis should be granted. The court had to determine if the allegations of professional misconduct were serious enough to warrant such an injunction and whether there was a risk of irreparable harm if the injunction was not issued.

The court found that the allegations of professional misconduct against Konstantinidis were indeed serious but did not reach the threshold necessary to justify an injunction at that stage of the proceedings. The court emphasised the importance of ensuring that any decision to grant an injunction was balanced with the principles of natural justice, particularly the right to a fair hearing. The court concluded that the Law Society had not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate the immediate necessity of an injunction. The application was dismissed, and the question of costs was reserved for further consideration.