Lav Chhabra – Estate Planning for Complex Families
In this session, Lav Chhabra (Principal, Perpetuity Legal, Lonsdale Street) guides us through the best practices for navigating estate planning discussions with complex family situations. This includes frameworks for the use of testamentary trusts and a focus on the importance of correct nominations within a super fund (both retail & SMSF).
James Ryan – Keeping it Commercial: Commercial leasing issues that can cost you
For this Clarence Professional Development Session, we were joined by James Ryan, the founding partner of Speirs Ryan, for a discussion on commercial leasing issues. There is nothing worse than when a lawyer responds to a negotiation issue telling you a clause is ‘standard’ – as if that somehow addresses the concern raised. This discussion […]
Meldon D’Cruz – Buying or selling a business – steps involved from a legal perspective
For this Clarence Professional Development Session, we were joined by Meldon D’Cruz, Principal at Cruz Legal. Meldon provided a comprehensive overview of the key steps for practitioners to be aware of when advising clients on acquiring or disposing of a business. Using a case study, the following was discussed: Identifying commercial risks and managing commercial […]
Jennifer Grey – Confiscation Tips for Criminal Solicitors
Grey Legal is one of only a few Victorian Firms that specialises solely in Proceeds of Crime and Confiscation Law. Property confiscation is a unique area of law, requiring a combined knowledge of criminal law, property law, and civil litigation. In this session, Jennifer discusses: Insight and general knowledge into the Confiscation Act 1997; Understanding […]
Nick Mann and Megan Caines – An Introductory Guide to Personal Injury Claims
Nick Mann and Megan Caines of Polaris Lawyers join us for an introductory session on personal injury claims and compensation that can help you better guide and advise your clients. Find out the answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Topics of discussion include real and practical scenarios of personal injury claims and their […]
George Spiliotis – Employment Law Essentials
For this Clarence Professional Development Session, we are joined by George Spiliotis, Director at Spiliotis Legal. In this session, George discusses a number of employment law issues from an employer’s perspective including: Hiring and Firing (and what’s in between) Non-Competes and Confidential Information Dealing with the Fair Work Ombudsman Unfair Dismissals and General Protections Claims […]
Blair Pleash – Insolvency Framework, Insolvency Reforms, and Key Decisions
In this Clarence Professional Development Session, we are joined by Blair Pleash, Partner at Hall Chadwick. Blair has extensive experience in corporate insolvency including voluntary administration and court liquidation as well as in personal insolvency work under the Bankruptcy Act. Blair has also worked extensively for secured creditor clients in receivership, pre lending review and […]
Claire Styles – Testamentary Trust Wills
Not all wills are created equally… C Legal & Co is a legal firm focusing on asset protection, estate disputes and real estate. They work with entrepreneurs, business owners, high net worth individuals, professionals and families of all shapes and sizes. Principal Claire is not just a great lawyer, she’s a great communicator and trusted […]
Sam Giorgatzis – Cyber Insurance
Sam is an experienced and well-regarded insurance broker and adviser, with over 20 years’ experience in insurance broking and consulting, claims management and in-house insurance management. He is regularly engaged to assist law firms and other professional services firms to understand their critical cyber risk exposures and to tailor comprehensive cyber insurance policies to their […]
Louise Mathias – Resolving Pre-Programmed Habits Holding You Back To Transform Your Mediations
Louise is a multidisciplinary barrister | mediator (Harvard), FDRP | Leadership Coach and founder of The Confident Leader Blueprint, where people get so excited about raising their ambition to confidently ‘crush’ their mediations, leadership, and lives, they go from unsure to unstoppable confidence and results. Do you want to be the kind of leader, lawyer, […]