Partners Lyn Harris (Digital Legal Delivery) and Ajay Malhotra (Disputes) move beyond the hype to examine a live English High Court litigation matter, where Relativity aiR for Review was used to support first-level document review.

They explore how the technology was applied in practice, the governance and human oversight underpinning defensibility, and the key lessons from deploying GenAI at scale in a high-stakes dispute.

In this episode of Inside IR, Rohan Doyle and Mitchell Brennan use the recent Full Federal Court decision in AMWU v Opal Packaging Australia (May 2026) to explore the real-world implications of complexity in enterprise agreements. With four decision-makers across three forums arriving at four different interpretations of a relatively common status quo clause, the case is a stark illustration of enterprise agreement complexity, and how status quo clauses can be a source of competitive advantage for employers, potentially stalling workplace change for lengthy periods. Rohan and Mitchell unpack the practical risks of broadly drafted dispute resolution and status quo provisions and offer guidance for employers on simplifying these clauses and using the bargaining table - not the courtroom - to achieve clarity.

A must-listen for employers, HR and IR professionals grappling with complex legacy enterprise agreement drafting in an environment that demands greater clarity and agility.

In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions. This episode is hosted by John Corrie, a partner in our banking litigation team, who is joined by Ceri Morgan and special guest Elina Kyselchuk.

Speakers: John Corrie (Partner), Ceri Morgan (Knowledge Counsel), Elina Kyselchuk (Associate).

This podcast can be listened to on SoundCloud, Apple and Spotify and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes.

You can find out more about the cases covered in this podcast on our blog at the following links:

High Court dismisses injunction application to prevent current account closure on grounds of financial crime concerns

https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-04/high-court-dismisses-injunction-application-to-prevent-current-account-closure-on-grounds-of-financial-crime-concerns

High Court refuses to grant injunction against bank preventing payout under performance bond

https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-04/high-court-refuses-to-grant-injunction-against-bank-preventing-payout-under-performance-bond

Law Commission to consider introduction of opt-out consumer class actions regime

https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-04/law-commission-to-consider-introduction-of-opt-out-consumer-class-actions-regime

HM Treasury pitches base camp at the mountain of consumer credit reforms

https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-04/hm-treasury-pitches-base-camp-at-the-mountain-of-consumer-credit-reform

FCA to Review Claims Management Practices

https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-04/high-court-dismisses-injunction-application-to-prevent-current-account-closure-on-grounds-of-financial-crime-concerns0

Creation of new Business and Property Division of the High Court announced

https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2026-06/creation-of-new-business-and-property-division-of-the-high-court-announced

Handy client guide to privilege – newly updated

https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2026-05/handy-client-guide-to-privilege-newly-updated

Biannual Banking Litigation Update (Spring 2026)

https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-04/bi-annual-banking-litigation-update-spring-2026

Unfair dismissal from January 2027 – what employers need to do now

In this fourth episode of the Employment Espresso Pods mini-series on the Employment Rights Act 2025, Jenny Andrews and Sian McKinley, both Of Counsel, together with Knowledge Counsel Anna Henderson, turn to one of the most significant changes - certainly the most controversial in terms of its progress through parliament - the Unfair Dismissal changes landing on 1 January 2027.

In this episode of On Just Terms, Jason Betts and Harry Edwards are joined by Lucinda McCann, Group Executive, ASX Supervision, for a candid conversation on the organisation’s approach to its supervisory and enforcement responsibilities.

Lucinda discusses ASX's shift to risk-based supervision, effective engagement during its inquiries, continuous disclosure obligations, trading halts, and its referrals of matters to ASIC. She also explores the impact of the securities class actions market on its work and how AI may support the ASX’s work.

A practical discussion for those advising or working in Australia’s listed markets.

This is the 37th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, which is a special edition focusing on force majeure. As well as outlining the legal landscape for force majeure under English law, it gives practical guidance on both drafting force majeure clauses and dealing with force majeure scenarios. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a knowledge counsel in our commercial litigation team, who is joined by Julian Copeman, a disputes partner, and Richard Mendoza, an of counsel in our disputes team. They are also two of the editors of a recently published book on Force Majeure: Force Majeure - An International Comparative Analysis.

Below you can find links to our blog posts on some of the developments and cases covered in this podcast, and previous materials published on force majeure.

• Force majeure: general assertions as to impact of Covid-19 and Brexit not sufficient to defeat summary judgment application https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2023-05/force-majeure-general-assertions-as-to-impact-of-covid-19-and-brexit-not-sufficient-to-defeat-summary-judgment-application

• High Court decision considers force majeure and sanctions issues https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2024-01/high-court-decision-considers-force-majeure-and-sanctions-issues

• Force majeure: Supreme Court finds no obligation on party seeking to rely on force majeure clause to accept counterparty's offer of non-contractual performance https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2024-05/force-majeure-supreme-court-finds-no-obligation-on-party-seeking-to-rely-on-force-majeure-clause-to-accept-counterpartys-offer-of-non-contractual-performance

• Global trade tariffs: Impact on contractual arrangements https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2025-04/global-trade-tariffs-impact-on-contractual-arrangements

• When events intervene: Force majeure, frustration and material adverse change https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2020-10/when-events-intervene-force-majeure-frustration-and-material-adverse-change

• 'A board-level issue': the resurgence of force majeure - The Global Legal Post https://www.globallegalpost.com/news/a-board-level-issue-the-resurgence-of-force-majeure-132016115

See podcast episode transcript here: https://marketing.hsfkramer.com/20/36058/landing-pages/commercial-litigation-podcast-ep37-transcript.pdf

In this episode of Deal Talk, partners Kam Jamshidi and Andrew Bradley explore the opportunities for M&A in the Australian financial services sector.

Sharing insights from their recent experience advising on the sale of Insignia Financial, Andrew and Kam work through the key issues facing dealmakers in this sector, including:

- The themes driving financial services M&A and private equity interest

- How the sector has changed in the years since the Royal Commission

- ASIC's enforcement focus and why regulatory pressure is an opportunity, not just a threat

- The Shield and First Guardian situation and what it means for the broader ecosystem

- Legacy technology stacks and the opportunity for international buyers to add value; and

- The differences in working with APRA and FIRB to get a deal over the line.

Important listening for private equity sponsors and strategic acquirers considering the Australian financial services sector.

In this follow-up episode to Part 1: The Star Decision - Lessons for Directors, HSF Kramer Chair and Senior Partner Rebecca Maslen-Stannage and Head Office Advisory Partner Carolyn Pugsley, turn to the broader governance lessons from the Star decision — including Justice Lee's pointed observations on AI in the boardroom, the growing impracticality of modern board papers, and the role of general counsel and company secretaries.

A must-listen for boards and governance professionals navigating the evolving duties landscape in Australia.

HSF Kramer Chair and Senior Partner Rebecca Maslen-Stannage and Head Office Advisory Partner Carolyn Pugsley, unpack the Federal Court's landmark decision and draw out practical takeaways for NEDs in this two-part podcast series.

In this episode, they discuss the facts and basis of ASIC's allegations, as well as the key outcomes and contributing management and board dynamics (drawing contrasts to other seminal directors' duties cases such as the Centro decision).

In episode two, the discussion turns to the broader governance lessons from the Star decision — including Justice Lee's pointed observations on AI in the boardroom, the growing impracticality of modern board papers, and the role of general counsel and company secretaries.

This is a must-listen for NEDS navigating the evolving duties landscape in Australia.

In Episode 2 of Deal Talk, partners Kam Jamshidi and Nicole Pedler explore what the 2025 NBIO market reveals for bidders and targets in Australian public M&A.

HSF Kramer has deeply analysed non binding indicative offers in public deals to extract the key lessons for bidders and targets when formulating their M&A strategy. Drawing on this proprietary data, the episode examines when NBIOs most commonly emerge and what that means for listed companies facing major announcements, leadership changes and other market moving events.

Kam and Nicole work through the 2025 NBIO landscape, covering:

• success rates

• disclosure practices and timing

• engagement periods

• private equity dynamics

• pre bid stakes

• recent Takeovers Panel developments

A practical discussion for boards, management teams and advisers preparing for, advising on or responding to a potential public M&A approach.