Many claims by lender clients have involved allegations the practitioner failed to properly deal with the issue of security.
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Client Resources
Parent to child property loans: Things to consider - Client Brochure
Conveyancing, Will Making, Mortgages, Client resources
16 Oct 24
This brochure is provided by LPLC as a template for lawyers to use for client information purposes. The brochure outlines what your clients should consider when they are planning to provide financial assistance to their child for the purpose of buying a home. Firms can use the sample brochure as it is, or use the word version to tailor the wording to suit their needs or create their own branded brochure.
LPLC Articles
Say no to solicitor certificates in institutional liability cases
Professional Responsibility, Solicitors Certificates, Personal Injury
13 Sep 24
In historic institutional child abuse claims, we are continuing to see requests by some defendants for plaintiff’s solicitors to provide an independent solicitor certificate on settlement of the plaintiff’s claim. The certificates typically contain statements to the effect that the solicitor acting for the plaintiff has explained to the plaintiff the purport and effect of the settlement deed, the plaintiff appeared to have understood that advice, and that the deed was signed voluntarily.
Checklists
Personal Property Securities – practice management
Personal Properties Securities, Personal Properties Securities
15 Jul 24
LPLC has created this Key Risk Checklist for practitioners dealing with Personal Property Securities matters.
Latest News & Alerts
News
LPLC welcomes new Committee member
Resources and information
28 Mar 25
The Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee is delighted to welcome Justin Graham KC as a new Committee member commencing in March 2025.
News
LPLC congratulates Adrian Finanzio SC on judicial appointment
28 Feb 25
The Legal Practitioners' Liability Committee and staff congratulate recent committee member, Adrian Finanzio SC, on his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Alert
Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Rule Changes
Tax
12 Dec 24
Legal practitioners acting in property transactions take note that the foreign resident capital gains withholding (FRCGW) rules are changing on 1 January 2025.