common fund order

Solicitors can take cut of class action settlement, Full Court rules

The use of a solicitor’s common fund order in class action matters has been approved by the Full Court, allowing...

05 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Common fund orders for solicitors may jeopardise class actions, court told

Lawyers may be incentivised to run class actions so they can “share in the winnings” if the Federal Court allows...

29 May 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Will common fund orders be ‘revived’?

Over recent years, courts have been divided over the ability to grant common fund orders (CFOs). Now, the Full Court is...

06 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

‘Divergent’ decisions on CFOs contributing to ‘ongoing uncertainty’ for class actions

A recent judgment handed down in the Federal Court has furthered the division in view over whether the court has power...

16 February 2023

By Jess Feyder