Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Ethics and Professional Responsibility
This program is based on WA legislation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Asserting and Challenging Privilege Claims
Privilege is one of the most important protections in litigation, but it is also one of the most frequently contested. Examine how to assert and defend privilege effectively, as well as how to challenge it when necessary.
- Legal Professional Privilege and Without Prejudice Privilege
- Waiver of Privilege, including through expert evidence
- Recent developments shaping the law of privilege
- Practical strategies for managing privilege disputes in litigation
Presented by Richard Price, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers; Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyers, Doyle’s Guide 2025
Chair
Penny Moore, Partner, Moray & Agnew; Preeminent Compulsory Third Party Insurance Lawyers (Defendant), Doyle’s Guide 2024
Presenters
Penny Moore, Partner, Moray & Agnew
Penny Moore is a specialist in insurance and personal injury litigation with over 30 years’ experience. She acts primarily in motor vehicle personal injury matters, as well as public liability, industrial disease, and property damage claims. Penny has particular expertise in assessing claims for damages for catastrophic injury and dependency claims under the Fatal Accidents Act. Penny is known for her efficient claims management, strong negotiation skills, and pragmatic advice. She regularly appears in the District Court of Western Australia, balancing commercial outcomes with a compassionate approach. Penny was one of the founders of the remote and regional settlement conferences held on country for indigenous victims of road trauma, an alternative claims settlement process that commenced in 2013 and continues. Penny is currently a partner at Moray & Agnew but will join the independent Bar on 1 May 2026. Penny will have chambers at Central Law Chambers.
Richard Price, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Richard Price is a former litigation partner at Freehills, now practising principally in commercial litigation from Francis Burt Chambers. Admitted in 1986 with first-class honours in Law, Richard is recognised for his deep expertise across an extensive range of practice areas, including commercial disputes, banking, consumer protection, corporations law, equity, intellectual property, landlord and tenant, real property, restraint of trade, securities, and trusts. He is valued for his strategic advocacy, depth of knowledge, and practical insights across high-stakes commercial matters.
