Jul 14, 2026 – 5.00amDeficiencies in law firm Allens’ initial investigation into misconduct at KPMG’s audit division have raised concerns that lawyers are breaching professional obligations by producing light-touch reviews to clear clients.This follows revelations that a secret December report by Allens used to dismiss whistleblower allegations made by a former KPMG executive was based on minimal evidence and a seemingly compromised scope.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Senators slam law firm Allens’ light touch probe of KPMG misconduct
Senator Deborah O’Neill warned that the parliament would look at the legal tactics used to clear KPMG, as well as misconduct in the company’s audit division.






