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The recent case of Malone v La Playa Nominees Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 271 shows that some courts are more likely to consider reports privileged
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The recent case of Malone v La Playa Nominees Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 271 shows that some courts are more likely to consider reports privileged

Whilst courts are empowered to exclude prejudiced expert reports, parties may nonetheless advise experts on proper reporting practices and case theories. We examine comments by Justice Riordan

In ASIC v Big Star Energy Limited (No 3) [2020] FCA 1442, Justice Banks-Smith’s clarified key issues surrounding requisite expertise in materiality matters and highlighted what

Jason Feng is an Associate at Pinsent Masons where he specialises in Projects and Infrastructure projects and legal matters. He has worked closely with contractors

David Talintyre is a barrister at Level 22 Chambers. He has over 20 years of experience at the bar taking on diverse commercial, construction, engineering,

Lawyers commonly ask experts to critique other experts’ reports, a move which recently received criticism in the Federal Court. We review Justice Yates’ comments on