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Funded class actions under scrutiny – Australia ushers in tougher oversight
Australia's government is forcing external litigation funders to hold a financial services licence. How will that play out?Under these regulations, …
The end of common fund orders as we know them?
Since 2016, common fund orders have been made in a number of Australian class actions under a particular statutory provision of the Federal Court of …
2019 Global Bank Review
The 2019 edition of our Global Bank Review: The Data Game, explores the rapid growth of data as one of the most significant developments in the banking …
Policyholder successfully appeals refusal to apply one deductible to multiple claims in Class Action
In good news for policyholders defending class actions, the NSW Court of Appeal has ruled that multiple claims in a class action against Bank of …
25 Years of Class Actions in Australia
Herbert Smith Freehills has launched 25 Years of Class Actions in Australia, a definitive review of the development of the law and practice of class …
Commercial litigation: 10 significant developments in Australia in 2016
As 2016 winds down and we look towards the New Year, we have reflected on the key takeaways of ten significant commercial litigation developments from …
Australia's law of penalties revisited
In a decision highly-anticipated by bank consumers and corporates alike, last month Australia’s High Court clarified the current state of Australia’s law …
Australian class actions rise
New report revealing trend towards shareholder claims.As the class action mechanism in Australia approaches its 25th anniversary, a recent study presents …
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