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Stepping-Stone Claims: The Next Wave of Director Liability in Australia

Australian directors and officers face a rapidly evolving landscape of personal liability. One development that demands particular attention is the emergence of so-called “stepping-stone” claims, a theory of liability that has the potential to create a second front of exposure for directors long after the regulator has completed its work.

Authors:

Mark Williamson, Partner mwilliamson@piperalderman.com.au

McKenzie Moore, Deputy Managing Partner mmoore@piperalderman.com.au