Understanding Client Legal Privilege in Litigation

Client legal privilege, also known as legal professional privilege, is a fundamental legal principle recognised under both common law and legislation in Australia. This privilege protects the confidentiality of communications (both oral and written) between a client...

Wehbe v Giotopoulos

Shad Partners recently acted for a Defendant in NSW Supreme Court proceedings challenging the validity of a Will. In summary, the facts of the case were that: The late Wadad Wehbe (“the Deceased”) passed away on 10 February 2021. The Deceased was survived by her 5...

Awarding Costs in Litigation

Litigation can be both a time consuming and costly exercise. In some legal disputes, you might end up being liable for not only your own legal costs but also the costs of the opposing party. As such, it is important to understand the possible cost consequences of...

Alternative Dispute Resolution Explained

Litigation can be a costly and time consuming process and parties are increasingly seeking alternative forms of resolving disputes. This article provides an overview of the main types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and their respective benefits and...

The Power of a Statutory Demand – business debt collection

If you are in business, whether it’s in the capacity of a company director, in management or if you represent a company as its accountant, you must know of the power of a Statutory Demand. This article sets out the huge benefits in using this as a method of very...