CompaniesProfessional ServicesLegal professionPrint articleClass action reform would ‘limit competition, spur competing cases’Hannah WoottonColumnistOct 7, 2021 – 3.26pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginThe sweeping changes to class action funding proposed by the Morrison government last week risk more competing cases, defence lawyers running “scorched earth defences”, and reduced competition between firms and funders, lawyers warn.They could also inadvertently increase the power of large plaintiff law firms by trying to stop “cosy relationships” between legal outfits and litigation funders, they say.Loading...Hannah Wootton is a Rear Window columnist, based in Melbourne. Connect with Hannah on Twitter. Email Hannah at hannah.wootton@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreLegal professionClass actionKing & Wood MallesonsHerbert Smith FreehillsLatest In Professional servicesFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In CompaniesThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewThe US governance model taking over Australian boardroomsSally PattenThis CEO wakes at 5am, but doesn’t get in to work till 10amHow Matt Comyn starts his dayLife & LeisureOne of Australia’s most loved authors reveals her weekend ritualsLucy DeanRoom service for your bedroom and Blue Crush-inspired fashionJewels that cost millions – and the clients who buy themRich ListBillionaires Escalante and Arnaout taking liberties with ASICPrimrose RiordanCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her own
