LPP – The Legal Privilege Podcast: EP3 Disclosure and waiver in investigations

By Bryony Adams, Harry Edwards, Hugh Paynter and Patrick Clark As our hypothetical whistleblower investigation draws to a close, we discuss how to maintain privilege in materials created as part of an investigation both during and after the investigation has concluded, including where regulators or other third parties may seek access. We also explore the tricky area of disclosure … Read more

Expansion to Australia’s sanctions regime passed by Parliament

By Leon Chung, Christine Wong and Shannan Casey On 2 December 2021 the Australian Parliament passed the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Bill 2021 (Bill) introducing a new thematic sanctions regime to the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Act) and Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Regulations). Read more