The John Lehane Memorial Lecture
20 August 2004
Lord Robert Walker discusses dishonesty and unconscionable conduct in commercial life - some reflections on accessory liability and knowing receipt.
Presented in Sydney on 18 August 2004 at the second John Lehane Memorial Lecture
This lecture discusses the way in which the principles of knowing receipt and dishonest assistance have developed and are applied today in commercial cases, both in England and Australia.
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John Lehane passed away in 2001 after making a significant contribution to the study and practice of law in Australia. He commenced his legal career at Allen Allen & Hemsley in 1966, where he was a well-liked and respected partner from 1971 to 1995.
In 1995 he was appointed to the Federal Court of Australia and he served the community with distinction in that role until 2001.
John Lehane was highly regarded for his contribution to legal education and debate. He lectured at the University of Sydney for many years, published numerous papers and co-authored Australia's leading equity text.
