Cases to note: High Court decision on the advocate's immunity

30/03/2017

The High Court yesterday handed down its decision in Kendirjian v Lepore [2017] HCA 13, an appeal from the New South Wales Court of Appeal regarding the advocate's immunity from suit in relation to advice given in respect of a settlement offer. The court declined to distinguish or reopen its most recent decision on advocates' immunity,_ Attwells v Jackson Lalic Lawyers Pty Ltd_ (2016) 90 ALJR 572; 331 ALR 1; [2016] HCA 16