Corporations Law Podcast Joshua Abulafia Identify the legal issues which the facts raise (there may be more than one). What principles or equitable doctrines are involved? What are the elements of the particular doctrine(s) you think arise which are required to be established? What cases are authorities for the relevant test or elements to be established? Apply the law to the facts: do the facts satisfy the relevant tests? Is there more evidence required or is the evidence lacking? Form a tentative conclusion is there a strong case or a possible case depending upon the evidence? Would you need further evidence? Are there any relevant defences which might be raised? What action would you recommend what cause of action or defence may be open and what relief would you seek