Mind the gap: unavailable witnesses, missing documents and inferential fact finding at trial
CLA Queensland 28 October, 2026
Claire Schneider, Level Twenty Seven Chambers, Brisbane
Level Twenty Seven Chambers, L27, 239 George Street, Brisbane
01:00PM to 02:00PM
So much grief is caused by the application of various case-law as to what can be inferred by the court in any story lawyers seek to put forward that has missing evidential links. How do cases such as Jones v Dunkel, Blanch v Archer and Ferrcom inferences work in the preparation and presentation of evidence for your clients? This presentation will give attendees some essential answers.
Claire Schneider is a barrister at Level Twenty Seven Chambers, Brisbane, with particular expertise in complex commercial litigation, competition and consumer law, and construction and infrastructure disputes. Called to the Bar in 2015, she has appeared led and unled in state and federal trial and appellate courts and is consistently recognised as a leading junior barrister by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and Doyle's Guide.