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This session was recorded on 10 March 2022 as part of the Top tips for Immigration lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Professional skills for immigration lawyers - Immigration lawyers in their day-to-day practice work with clients with a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This session will deal with how to best work in this field; look at communication styles with clients and also Departmental officers and Tribunal members, including the use of interpreters and translators; and will cover certain aspects of the Migration Regulations that can affect future applications including Public Interest Criterion 4020. Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. |
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| Recorded on 10 March 2022 | |
| Lillian Ajuria, Partner, Ajuria Lawyers Sarah Kabbara, Senior Associate, Ajuria Lawyers |
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Professional skills for immigration lawyers – on-demand recording
0.5 CPD units
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Proper management of a trust year by year – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 14 March 2024 as part of the Key knowledge for commercial lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Proper management of a trust year by year – David Marks KC, Barrister, Inns of Court & Norman Hanna, Barrister, Inns of Court This session will look at the proper management of a trust - year by year. Quite apart from managing the tax position of a family group or investment structure, the lawyer has a role in ensuring decision-making is in order. The lessons from recent cases like JJ Owies (VSCA), Grand View (UKPC) and Legler (NZCA, NZSC appeal heard) will be addressed. This interactive session will discuss strategies for improving decision-making and ensuring that the intended structuring and tax planning actually works. David Marks KC will also discuss some recent lessons about trust distributions, particularly where there are foreign elements, or unusual types of income and gains. |
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| Recorded on 14 March 2024 | |
| Norman Hanna, Barrister, Inns of Court David Marks KC, Barrister, Inns of Court | |
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Property considerations in commercial transactions – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
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| This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Business Law and Property Law streams.
In this session, Alicia Albury and Ben Harper-Phillips discuss the property issues (freehold and leasehold) that commonly arise in business sale and share sale transactions. They also cover the process of undertaking property due diligence to address these issues. |
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| Recorded on 5 August 2022 | |
| Alicia Albury, Partner, Maddocks Ben Harper-Phillips, Special Counsel, Maddocks |
Property law: One day intensive – live webinar
6 CPD units
| Tuesday 24 February 2026 | |
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Join this full-day intensive program specifically tailored to property law practitioners. Experts specialising in this area will cover many of the issues that you might face in your day-to-day practice. You will gain knowledge of the most current laws and cases and an expanded skill set, and 6 CPD units. This program complies with Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 under the Legal Profession Uniform Law requirements of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Practice Management and Business Skills, Professional Skills, and Substantive Law. Latest cases from the Property Law list – Diane Skapinker, Principal, Skapinker Law Retail and commercial leasing – Gary Newton, Partner, HWLE Lawyers Taking instructions and providing clear contract advice – off-the plan contracts – Mark Smith, Principal, Brander Smith McKnight This session will cover the aspects of these contracts that require the most attention when it comes to advising purchasers. This analysis will also consider recent amendments to the Conveyancing Act that are intended to provide more protection to purchasers, as well as the role of good advice. Changes in strata law – Danielle Francis, Senior Associate, Chambers Russell Lawyers Ethics and professional responsibilities for property lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Navigating AUSTRAC’s starter program for conveyancers – from unboxing to action – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor (AML), Law Society of NSW |
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Property Law: One day intensive – on-demand recording
6 CPD units
| 6 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
| These session was recorded on 27 February 2025 as part of the Property Law: One day intensive - live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live full-day online course specifically tailored to property lawyers that carries 6 CPD units. Experts specialising in this area will cover many of the issues that you might face in your day-to-day practice, and you will gain an expanded skill set and knowledge of the most current laws and cases. Topics include: Current Duties and Foreign Surcharge Issues – Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers Join Andrew Rider for session discussion issues relating to current duties and foreign surcharge, such as:
Managing off-the-plan sales contracts – Vanya Lozzi, Partner, Holding Redlich This session will provide insight into the duties for supporting clients who purchase property via an off-the-plan contract. Getting your practice ready for AML reforms – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW In this anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing session Carol Prasad will discuss matters that a captured property lawyer will need to start thinking about to comply with obligations as part of AML reforms. At the end of this session, you will understand:
Legal ethics for property lawyers – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with specific application to property lawyers. Retail and commercial leasing and recent cases and law reform – Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers This session will provide you with a selection of recent cases, and an overview of law reform over the past year. Strata law: What has changed in the past year? – David Knoll, Barrister, 9 Selborne Chambers This session will cover a selection of significant decisions, and examine the effects of recent legislation:
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| Recorded on 27 February 2025 | |
| Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers Vanya Lozzi, Partner, Holding Redlich Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers David Knoll, Barrister, 9 Selborne Chambers | |
Public liability: A year in review – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session will include a review of notable decisions and developments over the preceding year in public liability decisions. Not only will the key principles and take aways be summarised, participants will also benefit from a discussion about the practicalities of each case. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. | |
| Recorded on 16 August 2024 | |
| Brendan Jones, Barrister, 9 Windeyer Chambers | |
Real Property List case review – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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Over the course of this session, The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden will discuss the latest case law developments in the Real Property List of the Supreme Court of NSW. This will include a consideration of topics such as to caveats, strata law and 88K easements. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. | |
| Recorded on 15 August | |
| The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden, Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Property |
Recent cases in NSW on contested, informal and statutory wills – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This presentation will explore the latest cases in NSW on contested, informal and statutory wills. Through a comprehensive examination of recent decisions, it will offer valuable insights for legal practitioners practising in estate law in 2024. The areas highlighted will include an overview of the current climate, particularly a look into the cases filed in the Supreme Court of NSW in 2024. Other areas will include recent family provision claims and the judiciary’s view on ‘estrangement’, the rise in cases involving informal documents in the digital age, and protection of the incapacitated person and the latest statutory will decisions in NSW. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. | |
| Recorded on 26 June 2024 | |
| Maree Harris, Special Counsel, de Groots Wills & Estates Lawyers | |
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Recent developments and cases in CTP – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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The law and procedure in regard to personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents has been substantially altered with the enactment of the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW). The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of recent important decisions in the CTP field, in the Courts as well as in the Personal Injury Commission. The session will include discussion of decisions on liability, damages, judicial review and medical assessments. The presentation will be of interest to practitioners in the area of Motor Accident Law and the personal injury field more generally. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. | |
| Recorded on 16 August 2024 | |
| Tony Bowen, Barrister, Coram Chambers | |
Recent developments in dust diseases litigation – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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Join us for a session examining recent decisions in the Dust Diseases Tribunal. This will include a review of damages awards, with a specific focus on damages awarded pursuant to s15B of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) for the loss of ability to care for another, as well as on recent trends in litigation and the rise of silicosis claims from stonemasons. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. | |
| Recorded on 16 August 2024 | |
| Tanya Segelov, Principal, Segelov Taylor Lawyers | |
Recent developments: Liability in design and building disputes – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session will posit that a recent New South Wales Court of Appeal decision has fundamentally altered legal liability in New South Wales in almost every design and building case. It will further suggest that in construction cases we have seen the effective death of proportionate liability in New South Wales. This outcome strikes at the very heart of more than two decades of practice and procedure developed under New South Wales legislation and interpretation of it in case law. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. | |
| Recorded on Friday 16 August 2024. | |
| Keith Redenbach, Principal Solicitor, Redenbach Legal | |
Remedies in commercial disputes – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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With reference to recent cases, this session will address complex issues that may arise in the identification and quantification of remedies in commercial disputes. Issues to be addressed include: potential pitfalls for plaintiffs in cases where liability and quantum are determined separately; the several liability of defaulting fiduciaries and third-party assistants or recipients; elections to be made between equitable compensation and an account of profits; and a plaintiff’s ability to make different elections between those two remedies as against a defaulting fiduciary and as against a knowing assistant or knowing recipient. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. | |
| Recorded on Thursday 15 August 2024 | |
| The Honourable Justice Kate Williams, Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
Reviewable powers of attorney: assessing capacity – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 4 March 2025 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive - live webinar. Reviewable powers of attorney: assessing capacity |
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| Recorded on 4 March 2025 | |
| Anne Britton, Deputy President and Division Head, Guardianship Division, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal | |
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Risk management when solicitors are executors – on-demand recording (42956)
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 4 March 2025 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive - live webinar. For solicitors who advise executors and solicitors who take on the role of executor, this session looks at risk management in the administration of estates, including:
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| Recorded on 4 March 2025 | |
| Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover | |
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Risk management: A better approach to contract negotiation – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 21 February 2023 as part of the Handy hints for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. In this session, you will cover the following issues:
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| Recorded on 21 February 2023 | |
| Jamie Prell, General Counsel & Company Secretary, LOD | |
Roadmap to Impact: your early-career guide to pro bono work – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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It is never too early in your career to begin giving back. Join us as we meet those making a difference in their communities and fighting for access to justice for all. In this inspiring session, we will demystify some common misconceptions about pro bono and offer practical tips on how to start getting involved today. This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Careers Lawyers stream at the Annual Conference 2024. | |
| Recorded on 11 October 2024 | |
Gabriela Christian-Hare, CEO, Australian Pro Bono Centre | |
Rome wasn't built in a day: Creating meaningful impact through your brand – on-demand recording
0.75 CPD units
| .75 CPD Units On-demand recording |
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Building a brand may seem like the domain of an online influencer peddling coconut water or activewear. Yet for many sole practitioners and small firms, building a recognised and trusted business is a necessary part of practice. This session will focus on
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| Recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 | |
| James Needham, Co-founder + Brand and Research Director, Untangld Andrew Tiedt, Director and Principal, J Sutton Associates Rachel Zeng, Associate, Johnson Winter Slattery (Moderator) Sarah O'Carroll, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Australia | |
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Setting aside financial agreements – videocast
1 CPD units
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| This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Family Law stream. In their presentation, Greg McNally SC and David Stewart discuss the key legislative requirements for a binding financial agreement and the recent case of Bachman & Donohoe [2021] in Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. This session will provide you with an understanding of the fundamental requirement of independent legal advice, the nature and quality of the legal advice required and the reliance on certificates of independent advice. It also covers issues relating to evidence of legal advisers in contested financial agreement matters. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. |
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| Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
| Greg McNally, Barrister, Nine Wentworth Chambers David Stewart, Barrister, Nine Wentworth Chambers |
Shall we collaborate, mediate, arbitrate, coordinate or litigate for our last tango? – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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Join us online as we consider the latest moves in dispute resolution in the family law arena, including: how to bring the voice of the child safely into the Mediation space; the uptake of the Arbitration of family law property matters, and some leading cases; and the emerging practice of Parenting Co-ordination as an alternative to court proceedings. This session will contemplate ways in which the various dispute resolution options and processes can be utilised to achieve the best outcome for families after a relationship breakdown. Pencil this session into your dance card. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. | |
| Recorded on 16 August 2024 | |
| Maurice Edwards, Special Counsel, Rafton Family Lawyers | |
Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Family |
Skills and tips for managing risks relating to complex parenting issues – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Skills and tips for managing risks relating to complex parenting issues – Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers In this session, Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, shares insights and strategies for working on complex parenting matters that involve significant risk issues. |
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| Recorded on 25 February 2025 | |
| Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers | |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024 - Business Law Stream – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
| 10 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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These sessions were recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. | |
| Recorded on 15 and 16 August 2024 | |
| John Graves, Consultant, Finn Roache Lawyers Commissioner Alana Matheson, Fair Work Commission Jacqueline Downes, Partner and Practice Group Leader, Allens The Honourable Justice Kate Williams, Supreme Court of New South Wales Malcolm Heath, Practice Risk Manager, Lawcover King Tan, Consulting Principal, Keypoint Law Denis Barlin, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers Amy Mourd, Principal, Mourd Evans Lawyers Damien Barnes, Founder and Managing Director, YIMBA Keith Redenbach, Principal Solicitor, Redenbach Legal Michael Williams, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin | |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024 - Family Law Stream – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
| 10 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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These sessions were recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. | |
| Recorded on 15 & 16 August 2024 | |
| The Honourable Justice Peter Campton, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Martha Barnett SC, Barrister, Culwulla Chambers Carolina Soto, Barrister, Black Chambers Cynthia Bluett, Family Law Dispute Resolution Specialist, Separation Solutions Judicial Registrar Julianne Bardetta, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Hayley Foster, Director, Family Violence/Access, Equity and Inclusion, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Dr Maree Livermore, Founder and CEO, Tribe Family Lawyers Dr Monique Phipps, Clinical Psychologist Farid Assaf SC, Barrister, Banco Chambers Clarissa Amato, Barrister, Banco Chambers Bianca Dufty, Solicitor in Charge, Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities, Legal Aid NSW The Honourable Judge Elizabeth Boyle, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Louise Coady, Principal Solicitor, Aboriginal Legal Service Ltd NSW/ACT Rachael Ward, Director, Child Law, DCJ Legal, Law Reform & Legal Services, Communities and Justice Maurice Edwards, Special Counsel, Rafton Family Lawyers Eleanor Lau, Partner, Lander & Rogers Craig Brickwood, Barrister, Waratah Chambers Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers Claire Cantrall, Barrister, Waratah Chambers WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. | |
Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Family |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024 - Personal Injury Stream – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
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WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. |
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| Roshana May, Principal, Roshana May Lawyer Peter Hunt, Principal, McCabes Jessica Cheung, Head of NSW Claims and Partner, Littles Lawyers Naomi Tancred, Partner, Hicksons Lawyers Dr Tanya Ahmed, Consulting Trauma Psychiatrist Bruce McLean, Partner, Bartier Perry Lawyers Krystal Parisis, Special Counsel, Stacks Goudkamp Jnana Gumbert, Barrister, Jack Shand Chambers Maithri Panagoda AM, Partner, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers Leigh Davidson, Principal Solicitor, Advantage Legal Sarah Jamieson, CTP Services Manager, IOH Health Carl Newton, Special Counsel, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Melanie Skinner, Operations Program Manager, NSW CTP, Allianz Australia Insurance Limited Dominic Villa SC, Barrister, New Chambers Tanya Segelov, Principal, Segelov Taylor Lawyers Tony Bowen, Barrister, Coram Chambers Brendan Jones, Barrister, 9 Windeyer Chambers Aleisha Nair, Senior Associate, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers | |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024 - Property Law Stream – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
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| Recorded on 15 and 16 August 2024 | |
| The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden, Supreme Court of New South Wales Michael Osborne, Principal, Osbornes Lawyers Mark Seymour SC, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers Diane Skapinker, Principal, Skapinker Law Tony McAvoy SC, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers Jane Crittenden, Principal, Jane Crittenden Lawyer Michael Allen, Partner, Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers Pty Ltd Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers Richard Cheney SC, Barrister, Greenway Chambers Tony Cahill, Author and Presenter Catherine Hallgath, Partner, Mills Oakley John McDermott, Principal, McDermott & Associates Vikram N Misra, Barrister, Clarence Chambers Michelle Hirschhorn, Barrister, 5 Selborne Chambers Lucinda Morphett, Special Counsel, Holding Redlich | |
Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Property |