Litigation holds and limitation defences

Hannah Shaw introduces this short seven part audio series which aims to remind you of the various tools in a defendant's toolkit that can be used to help achieve the satisfactory resolution of claims. Hannah discusses the first item in this toolkit series - litigation holds and limitation defences.

 

Calderbank / open offers

Gillian Cantrell explores the potential tactic and use of Calderbank letters and open settlement offers issued to a Plaintiff during the course of legal proceedings.

 

Overview of lodgements

Rebecca Martin covers the topic of lodgements, a tool that can be used to reduce the burden associated with the defence of litigation.

 

Security for costs I

Gillian Cantrell explores an important and effective tool in dealing with vexatious litigants being an application by a Defendant for security against a plaintiff company.

 

Security for costs II

Hannah Shaw continues the discussion on security for costs and in particular in what circumstances security should be sought.

 

Tips for document management and discovery

Conor O'Donnell outlines the practical tips to consider for document management and discovery.

 

Legal professional privilege

Brendan McGrath discusses legal professional privilege and practical tips on how to maintain and preserve a claim of legal privilege when working through a discovery process or regulatory investigation.