Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights

Welcome to the April edition of Clayton Utz Litigation & Dispute Resolution Insights, in which we'll look at the rise of securities class action in Australia. What risks - and opportunities - do they present to Australian business?

We'll also look at a tricky problem for anyone dealing with a regulator which wants to examine a company's documents protected by legal professional privilege. How do you prove your claim of privilege without waiving it? It can be done, as we'll see.

Finally, having directors' and officers' insurance doesn't always mean the policy will respond when you need it to. We'll examine the lessons from recent cases, and how you can ensure you're properly covered.