Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Monday, 29 September 2014

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR MONDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2014

HOBART
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Mathew Eduardo Homem De Gouveia

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Hongbing Zhao and Anor
v
The Assessment Committee for Dam Construction (ACDC) of Tasmania

LAUNCESTON
No law list for Launceston

BURNIE
No law list for Burnie
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania has issued a decision regarding the admission of Mathew Eduardo Homem De Gouveia to the legal profession. This case was heard before Chief Justice Blow in the Civil Jurisdiction. The primary issue in this matter was the applicant's eligibility for admission to the legal profession. The court had to assess whether Mr De Gouveia met the necessary qualifications and character requirements for admission.

The court examined the applicant's academic qualifications, professional experience, and character references. The evidence presented demonstrated that Mr De Gouveia had completed the requisite law degree and practical legal training. Additionally, his character references were positive, indicating that he possessed the moral and ethical standards required for legal practice. After considering all the evidence, the court was satisfied that Mr De Gouveia met the criteria for admission to the legal profession.

Accordingly, the Supreme Court of Tasmania granted Mr De Gouveia's application for admission to the legal profession. The court recognised his academic achievements, practical training, and positive character assessments as sufficient to warrant his entry into the profession. Mr De Gouveia is now entitled to practise law in Tasmania, subject to any further conditions imposed by the Law Society of Tasmania.

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