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 - 3 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 - 4 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 - 4 min read
The underlying facts play a large part in any privilege considerations – but practitioners need to clearly appreciate the legal principles. By GREG COUSTON and…
By Greg Couston and Lucy Williams - 4 min read
One of the key considerations is whether the law firm has established an effective ‘information barrier’ to prevent the disclosure or misuse of the former…
By Greg Couston and Laura Acton - 5 min read
Each year a number of costs orders are sought against legal practitioners personally. By PETER MORAN.
By Peter Moran - 4 min read
Settlement advice and discussions should be documented to reduce the prospects of a successful negligence claim. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 5 min read
There are well established and clear protocols for communications with judges and judges’ chambers. However, breaches of protocols are not uncommon. By GREG COUSTON and…
By Greg Couston and Daniel St. George - 3 min read
Advice leading to a settlement agreed between the parties is not generally protected by the immunity from suit. By MALCOLM CAMERON.
By Malcolm Cameron - 9 min read
Where a client wishes to object to a subpoena that ‘catches’ allegedly privileged documents, it is important that the objections be made prior to the…
By Tony Cavanagh - 6 min read
When advising on or drafting an option deed/agreement, ensure that the need for such an arrangement has been adequately considered and there are no ambiguous…
By Alex Haslam - 4 min read
Lawyers should be careful to ensure that their social media usage does not breach their professional obligations. By LUCY WILLIAMS and JULIA CLEMENTE.
By Lucy Williams and Julia Clemente - 3 min read
Solicitors can work with an expert to narrow the issues on which the opinion is provided so that the report is directly relevant to the…
By Matthew Harding and Kaveetha Kumar - 3 min read