Welcome to the 11th edition of our quarterly Digital Governance, Cyber and Privacy newsletter.
Colin Biggers & Paisley continues to recognise top talent across it's areas of focus, including the elevation of one Brisbane based lawyer to partner in the Planning Government Infrastructure and Environment group and three Sydney based Insurance lawyers to Senior Associate.
In a 4:3 split decision, the High Court has dismissed the appeal of Pafburn (The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 301), with the majority finding that those who delegate or entrust work to others cannot seek to exclude or limit their liability via the apportionment regime.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions (NZ Royal Commission) was established by the New Zealand Government on 1 February 2018 following widespread community and political calls.
The NSW Court of Appeal has overturned the Goldmate decision in a significant course correction for landowners affected by compulsory acquisitions in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
Colin Biggers & Paisley's Property and Insurance teams continue to grow, welcoming six new lawyers.