R v Jacobs Group (Australia) Pty Ltd formerly known as Sinclair Knight Merz

Jacobs Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, formerly known as Sinclair Knight Merz, sought special leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia. The specific nature of the dispute that led to this application is not detailed in the provided transcript. The decision on special leave was made by Justices Jagot and Gordon.

The primary legal issue before the High Court was whether to grant special leave to appeal. This involves determining if the case raises a question of law that is of general public importance, or if there is a need for the High Court to clarify or develop the law, or if the interests of the administration of justice require it.

Justices Jagot and Gordon granted special leave to appeal. Their reasoning for this decision is not elaborated upon in the transcript, but the granting of special leave indicates that the Court considered the application to meet the threshold for further consideration of the appeal. The parties will be contacted regarding the scheduling and directions for the hearing of the substantive appeal.