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Lendlease criticises KPMG response to misconduct matter as 'piecemeal and sporadic'

Miranda Brownlee | 2 minute read

KPMG has refused to provide Lendlease with information relating to its investigation into the misuse of Lendlease information, on the basis of professional privilege.

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