In ASIC v Somerville [2009] NSWSC 934; [2009] NSWSC 998, ASIC successfully sought to have a legal practitioner of an incorporated legal practice which employed 49 people banned from managing companies. The solicitor is an accredited business law specialist, a member of the Committee which awards such specialisation, the founding director of what he describes [...]
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ASIC sics solicitor
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Accountants and auditors
Accountants’ advice is not protected by client legal privilege
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments
Tax advice is given by lawyers and accountants alike. Lawyers’ advice is privileged by legal professional privilege (also known as client legal privilege), but accountants’ advice is not, at least not under the advice limb. If you ever need authority for that proposition, it is Regina (Prudential plc and Another) v Special Commissioner of Income [...]
