The recent Federal Court decision in Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd v Pacific Equity Partners Pty Limited (No 4) [2014] FCA 796 highlights the limited extent to which privilege subsists in emails and draft transaction documents created by or disseminated to non-legal advisers during commercial transactions. Our briefing sets out practical steps that non-legal advisers and clients can take to minimise the likelihood of sensitive information having to be disclosed.
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