Crispian Lynch

We summarise the case of Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v International Litigation Funding Partners Pte Ltd (2009) 180 FCR 11.

We summarise the case of ASIC v La Trobe Financial Asset Management Ltd [2021] FCA 1417 & highlight the background, decision and key takeaways.

A simple guide to dispute resolution in Australia for foreign investors, outlining the key sources of law, Australia's court system, costs, documents & more.

We discuss the background, decision and key takeaways in Wigmans v AMP Limited and why the case is a big win for class actions claimants.

We outline why the Court refused to decide whether it has the power to make a Common Fund Order (CFO): Davaria v 7-Eleven [2020] & Brewster v BMW Australia [2020]

Read G+T's Disputes and Investigations experts outline the Federal Courts highlights in determining Civil Penalties & David Yates J's decision in ASIC v MLC Nominees

This Gilbert + Tobin insight outlines the NSW Court of Appeal confirmation that settlements of class actions remain difficult, Takata airbags class actions as an example.

Gilbert + Tobin insight: Courts directors duties findings in s 180 Corporations Act - Cassimatis v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2020] FCAFC 52

Read as the ASIC has succeeds in proceedings against Michael King, former group CEO & executive director of MFS Ltd ruling he breached his duties as an officer.

The High Court of Australia has handed down decisions in two proceedings (BMW Australia Ltd v Brewster and Westpac Banking Corporation v Lenthall [2019] HCA 45) involving common fund orders.

Yesterday’s Federal Court decision by Justice Beach in the Myer Holdings Ltd securities class action confirmed that shareholders affected by continuous disclosure breaches don’t need to establish individual reliance.

This Gilbert + Tobin insight covers how APRA was unsuccessful in first post-Banking Royal Commission test case against IOOF and its officers.

This G+T insight addresses key points in a decision handed down today concerning an attempt to restrain the use of privileged documents which had been leaked

This G+T insight explores draft legitlation released by the Federal Government extending unfair contract terms regime to insurance contracts. Read more.

This insight covers the NSW Supreme Court handing down its decision on which of the five shareholder class actions filed against AMP will be allowed to proceed

The High Court’s decision in the high-profile Rinehart/Hancock dispute highlights the importance of drafting clear arbitration clauses if they are to be effective in keeping disputes between the parties out of the public eye.

This G+T insight explores the ALRC review being announced into Australia's corporate criminal liability and the impact on directors and executives as a result.

This Gilbert + Tobin insight addresses the legality and constitutionality of common fund orders in third-party funded class actions. Read more.

This Gilbert + Tobin insight explores further significant increases to penalties for corporate and financial sector misconduct. Read more.

Draft legislation intended to strengthen penalties for corporate and financial sector misconduct has passed the Senate and is poised to pass the House of Representatives imminently.  The legislation will triple maximum prison terms for…

This G+T insight provides 5 things to know about the proposed whistleblower reforms which the has been recommended to be passed but with amendment