The Federal Court clarifies dominant purpose, joint privilege and evidentiary standard, providing critical insights for in-house counsel managing discovery risks.
By Elissa Baxter and Alex Haslam - 1 min read
Not your client, not your problem? Think again. How third parties can hold solicitors accountable for what they say and do.
By Malcolm Cameron and Gina Tasoulis - 2 min read
The Full Federal Court’s ruling raises critical questions about legal advice on complex financial product definitions and cryptocurrency regulation.
By Matthew Lo and Sophie Barbour - 2 min read
Recent Supreme Court decision confirms solicitors have an obligation to advise clients on obvious practical implications of transactions which are the subject of advice.
By Paul Kozub and Natalie Sullivan - 1 min read
Courts have held that a solicitor’s role can extend to advising on and severing joint tenancies where applicable.
By Sophie Duffy and Charu Stevenson - 1 min read
A recent decision has confirmed the general principle that solicitor’s duty is owed solely to their client and the Court.
By Charu Stevenson and Gina Tasoulis - 1 min read
Recent High Court decision found the mere passage of time does not provide a sufficient basis to permanently stay certain child abuse claims.
By Christien Corns, Sam Rappensberg and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read
Delay and a failure to communicate can give rise not only to disciplinary issues but also professional indemnity claims.
By Glenda Carry and Candice Perriman - 1 min read
Recent ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal decision considers the extent of a solicitor’s duty of care when providing advice in conveyancing transactions.
By Glenda Carry - 1 min read
An increase in ransomware attacks has forced law practices to consider whether to pay the ransom however there may be criminal law implications.
By Katherine Jones, Keith Bethlehem and Nicola Mostert - 2 min read
The Court has jurisdiction to order costs against a practitioner but such orders should not be sought gratuitously and without sufficient basis.
By Daniela Faggionato and Lucy Williams - 2 min read
It is good practice to document any advice given to a client. Where a client’s instructions seem unreasonable, there are ways to navigate the situation.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Lawyers owe clients a duty of care to advise on a range of risks and this duty may extend to climate risks.
By Elizabeth Wild and Sarah Mansfield - 2 min read