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Judge expresses strong desire to bring Delaney hearings to conclusion
Summary
In a High Court hearing on whether documents seized from the former FAI CEO John Delaney are protected by legal professional privilege, Justice Leonie Reynolds expressed a strong desire to conclude the matter. The judge adjourned the case to late March, hoping to set a hearing date when all outstanding privilege claims could be presented. She noted uncertainty about whether the court would have enough time within the current legal term ending April 8. Delaney is now represented by Clark Hill, following a merger with his former counsel, and the judge directed that the new representation be formally recorded. The dispute centers on 1,100 documents seized in February 2020; the ODCE seeks to use them in a criminal probe, while Delaney argues they contain privileged legal advice. The court has yet to decide whether these documents are covered by privilege, and the ODCE has applied to review the court's recommendations.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge expresses strong desire to bring Delaney hearings to conclusion. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 2020 Adjournment
- April 8th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-01-11 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
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