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Former EY partner sued over tax loss scheme commissions
A client of EY has sued a former partner at the firm, accusing them of collecting $700,000 in secret payments as part of a tax loss scheme.
Hall & Wilcox lures EY partner to grow M&A team
Hall & Wilcox has recruited a mergers and acquisitions lawyer with cross-border expertise from EY to bolster its corporate practice in Sydney. 
In class action defence, Blue Sky says EY has case to answer
Defunct investment firm Blue Sky has denied a class action’s claims that it misled shareholders ahead of its 2019 collapse and has pointed the finger at auditor EY.
EY sued by sacked partner over ‘excessive’ punishment for alleged misconduct
A former lead partner in cybersecurity has sued Ernst & Young for expelling him after he was accused of threatening employees and mistreating female staff, saying the firm "ambushed" him and subjected him to "excessive" punishment. 
Former EY partner can’t keep identity secret, but suppression order remains for now
A former EY partner facing ATO action for allegedly promoting tax exploitation schemes has lost a fight to shield their name from media reports of the case, but a temporary suppression order -- which has been in place for half a year -- will stay in effect for at least two more weeks while the partner contemplates a fresh appeal.
EY seeks to shut down partner’s lawsuit
Accounting firm Ernst & Young is seeking to throw out a tax partner’s lawsuit alleging he remains in the partnership despite an attempt to remove him, arguing the dispute had to be determined through confidential arbitration. 
Solicitors’ CFO question in Blue Sky class action sent to Full Court
Weeks after giving the thumbs up to common fund orders at settlement, the Full Federal Court has been asked to decide whether judges have power to order payment of a commission to class action solicitors -- not just funders.
Judge stays Billabong founder’s lawsuit against Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young has won a temporary stay of a lawsuit by Billabong founder Gordon Merchant alleging the firm gave negligent advice on how to structure the 2015 sale of bio plastics manufacturer Plantic Technologies.
As cybersecurity risks rise, Clayton Utz bolsters data governance team
Warning that board directors need to "up the ante" in their company's cyber preparedness, Clayton Utz has appointed a Big Four partner to lead the firm's strengthened cyber and data governance practice.
EY outs itself as former employer of tax practitioner facing ATO action
The practitioner accused in court of promoting tax exploitation schemes to clients was a former partner at EY who was terminated last year after allegedly disclosing $700,000 in unauthorised benefits, the consulting giant has confirmed.