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This session was recorded on 18 March 2023 as part of the Young Lawyers Property Law: One day intensive – live webinar. As our lives return to normal, the opportunities to develop and grow our networks are back. As young lawyers, it's possible that many of you have had only a few opportunities to network or experience its value. In this very practical and engaging session, we will:
diverse range of people;
connections. This highly practical session is being delivered by Lisa Butler, Managing Director of The Talea Group and author of "Networking exposed: Discover the secrets of business networking" (3rd ed). |
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Recorded on 18 March 2023 | |
Lisa Butler, Managing Director, The Talea Group | |
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Networking exposed! How to network without fear and reap the rewards – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
New South Wales Revenue Law: the Big Picture – Recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 24 February 2023 as part of the NSW revenue law: One day intensive – live webinar. Commissioner Smythe will give the keynote presentation, considering:
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Recorded on 24 February 2023 | |
Cullen Smythe, Commissioner of State Revenue, Revenue NSW | |
Non-Compellable Powers, Compellable Actions and Tennis: Recent Developments in Judicial Review – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 16 March 2022 as part of Great tips for Government Solicitors - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Non-Compellable Powers, Compellable Actions and Tennis: Recent Developments in Judicial Review - This session will provide recent developments in Judicial review. 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. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. |
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Recorded on 16 March 2022 | |
Dr Amanda Sapienza, Forthcoming Reader, Level 22 Chambers and Formerly Senior Solicitor, Crown Solicitor's office |
NSW planning law - fundamental for property lawyers – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 19 March 2022 as part of the Young Lawyers - Property Law - one day intensive - live webinar. Hear from Mark Evans on NSW planning law as he provides helpful tips for lawyers looking to expand their knowledge and build their skills and practice. 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. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. |
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Recorded on 19 March 2022 | |
Mark Evans, Director, Whiteacre Legal |
NSW revenue law update – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 29 November 2022 as part of the NSW revenue law update seminar. The State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2022 (NSW) received assent on 19 May 2022, which included significant amendments to the Duties Act 1997 (NSW). The amendments include:
The amendments have required practitioners to re-think the way they advise on transactions involving NSW dutiable property (most notably land) and drafting documents. While the amendments have been in force for some months now, and clarifying Regulations have since been made, there has been considerable uncertainty about how Revenue NSW seeks to interpret the amendments in everyday transactions. We expect guidance from Revenue NSW to be published shortly. This session will cover the changes, what we have already seen in practice, and subject to their publication, comments on Revenue NSW’s approach. It is intended to focus on the amendments and how they impact legal advice and transactions, which may require additional caution or re-thinking the way certain transactions are documented and implemented. |
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Recorded on 29 November 2022 | |
Steve Paterson, Partner, Australian State Taxes, Deloitte | |
NSW revenue law: One day intensive – Recorded webinar
6 CPD units
6 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 24 February 2023 as part of the NSW revenue law: One day intensive – live webinar. This course will comprise six sessions. Click here to view the full program Topics covered: New South Wales Revenue Law: the Big Picture – Commissioner Cullen Smythe, Commissioner of State Revenue, Revenue NSW Commissioner Smythe will give the keynote presentation, considering:
Ethical scenarios in litigation – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Paul will walk you through ethical considerations relating to your duties and obligations in the following areas:
Beware to declare: NSW duty traps on Acknowledgement of Trust – Lisa To, Partner, Bartier Perry Lawyers This session will cover:
Surcharge purchaser duty and land tax – Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers This session will provide a structured framework for understanding surcharge purchaser duty, land tax compliance obligations and responding to compliance queries, including:
Costs assessment – Joe Rose, Principal solicitor, Rose Legal Costing This session will focus on:
Statutory interpretation for revenue lawyers – Igor Mescher, Barrister and Lecturer, University of New England This session will cover:
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Recorded on 24 February 2023 | |
Cullen Smythe, Commissioner of State Revenue, Revenue NSW Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Lisa To, Partner, Bartier Perry Lawyers Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers Joe Rose, Principal Solicitor, Rose Lawyers Igor Mescher, Barrister and Lecturer, University of New England | |
Panel: A 360 view of medical assessment in the CTP scheme – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 – Personal Injury stream. This panel discussion, featuring expert representative across legal and medical fields, covers the day-to-day operations of lawyers, medico-legal doctors and PIC Medical Assessors in the COVID impacted era. Hear from the panellists on what processes are done well during the medico-legal and medical assessment process, and what can be improved on. The panel also offers tips on how to improve common legal, medico-legal and medical assessment issues in CTP claims associated with the medico-legal and medical assessment process. 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 | |
Moderator: Leigh Davidson, Principal Solicitor & Managing Director, Advantage Legal Panellist: Adam Abboud, Special Counsel, McInness Wilson Lawyers Panellist: Dr James Bodel, Orthopaedic Surgeon, MedAssess Australia Panellist: Associate Professor Michael Robertson, Medico-legal consultant, Medilaw |
Panel: Criminalising coercive control – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. This panel session discusses the proposed criminalisation of coercive control in NSW, in particular; the recently released draft Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022. Panellists from across the legal profession and domestic violence support sector also provide an overview of the reasons why there has been a need to criminalise this form of control, whether the draft bill meets this need, and the challenges involved in drafting appropriate legislation. The panel also covers the consultation and drafting process and examines the next steps for practitioners. 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 | |
Moderator: Avinash Singh, Principal Lawyer, Astor Legal Panellist: Melinda Graczol, Solicitor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Panellist: The Honourable Judge Penny Musgrave, District Court of New South Wales Panellist: Elise Phillips, Interim CEO, Domestic Violence NSW |
Panel: Lawyers, children and the legal system – a guide to best practice – videocast
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units Videocast |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 14 March 2023 as part of the Panel: Lawyers, children and the legal system – a guide to best practice - face-to-face seminar. How does the law impact children and how do children exercise their rights through the legal system? Join 2023 President of the Law Society, Cassandra Banks, who will moderate a diverse and expert panel on how the legal system affects children and how lawyers and the legal profession may best work with children. Children are subject to civil and criminal laws that have been developed to address their welfare needs, community protection and contractual relationships. Children can be held responsible for a crime from the age of ten yet they may not be asked to contribute to care plans or to provide informed consent when entering contracts. Their conduct, their parental orders and their disputes must be negotiated by lawyers through dispute resolution or in court. This session will look at how lawyers may work to better protect children and the positive actions they may take when working with children. The specific needs of indigenous children within our legal system will be discussed, including consequences of the crossover between care and criminalisation. More widely, the need for lawyers and legal systems to intervene earlier to prevent distress, injury and trauma and where NSW sits within an international approach to issues between children and the law. |
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Cassandra Banks, 2023 President, The Law Society of New South Wales Dr Gary K Banks, Principal clinical psychologist and Managing Director, Sydney Counselling Centre Her Honour Judge Nell Skinner, President, Children's Court of New South Wales Dr Paul Gray, Associate Professor, Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research, University of Technology Sydney | |
Children's Law |
Panel: Managing your mental health in the legal profession and best practice for employers – videocast
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units Videocast |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 22 February 2023 as part of the Panel: Managing your mental health in the legal profession and best practice for employers - face-to-face seminar. Wellness, including mental wellbeing, is a critical issue for the legal profession. Lawyers work long hours, and the work is often highly stressful. This Panel brings experts together to discuss learnings on best practice for workplace wellbeing, strategies for coping and tools to assist us all.
The Solicitor Outreach Service (SOS) is an independent and confidential counselling service for NSW solicitors. Call 1800 592 296 to access this service. If you're not a NSW solicitor and you need support, Lifeline provides all Australians access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 to access this service. For information about other nationally available mental health support services, click here |
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Cassandra Banks, 2023 President, The Law Society of New South Wales Renee Mill, Clinical Psychologist, Anxiety Solutions CBT Brett Feltham, Senior Consultant, King & Wood Mallesons Dr Greg de Moore, Psychiatrist and Minds Count board member, NSW Health |
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mental health, stress, burnout, burnt out, mental illness, workplace health and safety, workplace health &safety, workplace, health, safety law, anxiety, depression |
Panel: Opportunities for improving the CTP scheme – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Practice and procedure in Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims have undergone huge changes in recent years. This expert panel will be discussing the current climate in CTP practice from various perspectives, including from those representing plaintiffs and defendants and the view from decision makers. The session will provide an update on the Personal Injury Commission, ideas and tips on case management, and delve into challenges faced by practitioners, potential improvements, and projections of the future landscape. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Ian Jones, Partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers Leigh Davidson, Principal Solicitor, Advantage Legal His Honour Judge Gerard Phillips, President, Personal Injury Commission Sarah Warren, Barrister, 9 Windeyer Chambers | |
Panel: Preparing for Change – Again: The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
The draft Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (Cth) proposes some significant changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), particularly around parenting and considerations for determining the child’s best interests. This expert panel will examine the proposed changes for both practitioners and clients, including from historical, legal, and practical perspectives. The panel will discuss the impact of the expected changes on the way family lawyers conduct matters, including advice around potential outcomes, and consider the areas of conjecture when it comes to interpreting and applying the legislative amendments. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING
CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Jacqueline Dawson, Chair, Specialist Accreditation Board, Law Society of New South Wales and Principal, Sexton Family Law The Honourable Colin Forrest SC, Barrister, Family Law Chambers Dr Henry Kha, Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University Susan Warda, Partner, Mills Oakley | |
Penalties Post-Paciocco: Where are we now? – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
The last decade has seen an influx of discussion of the law relating to penalties in Australia and the United Kingdom. On 27 July 2016, the High Court handed down Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [2016] HCA 28, which provided significant judicial consideration of the law relating to penalties and the rule’s scope. This session aims to canvas the developments in the law relating to penalties post-Paciocco and consider how these established principles have been applied in subsequent decisions. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
The Honourable Justice James Stevenson, Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
People management – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 1 March 2022 as part of the Contract law essentials - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. People management - This session will cover some of the foundational considerations of the people component of practice management. Within professional services, people are at the core of our service, so it is critical to ensure they are engaged and able to competently and professionally deliver these services. As leaders, our day-to-day interactions with our people have a significant impact on this success. Topics covered will include recruitment and interviewing, review and feedback discussion, development and difficult conversations along with managing a diverse workplace with flexible work arrangements. 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 1 March 2022 | |
Elicha Reitsma, Head of People & Capability, Coleman Greig |
Plain language drafting – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 19 March 2022 as part of the Young Lawyers - Property Law - one day intensive - live webinar. Hear from Sharon de Bomford on Plain language drafting as she provides helpful tips for lawyers looking to expand their knowledge and build their skills and practice. 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. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. |
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Recorded on 19 March 2022 | |
Sharon de Bomford, Principal, Write Results |
Practical aspects of ethics for Wills and estates – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This recorded webinar was originally part of the Elder Law, Wills & Estates one day intensive 2021. Topics include:
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Recorded on 09 March 2021 | |
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of New South Wales |
Practice and Procedure in NCAT’s Guardianship Division: Practicing in a protective jurisdiction – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Representing clients in NCAT’s Guardianship Division can be challenging for legal practitioners unfamiliar with the Division’s inquisitorial procedures. The Division is required to exercise its jurisdiction to give paramount consideration to the welfare and interests of people with disabilities in a manner that encourages informality, flexibility and dispatch. The head of the Division, NCAT Deputy President Anne Britton will outline and discuss the procedures employed by the Division designed to achieve those requirements. Ms Britton will also explore how the statutory duty imposed on legal practitioners to cooperate with the Division and the Appeal Panel works in practice. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Anne Britton, Deputy President and Head of Guardianship Division, NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal | |
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Practice Management & Family Law – Recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on Wednesday 1 March 2023 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. This session will cover:
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Recorded on 1 March 2023 | |
Janine Daher, Associate Director, Sexton Family Law Jacqueline Dawson, Principal, Sexton Family Law | |
Practice Management and Business Skills – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 24 February 2022 as part of the Core skills for criminal lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Practice management - This session will be a discussion of trust accounting, billing practices, client management procedures and how to maintain good client relationships. It will also cover staff training, management and when to delegate tasks, as well as professional standards and ethics. There will also be a discussion of common areas of complaint with criminal lawyers and how to prevent this, as well as marketing and regulatory compliance.
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. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. |
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Recorded on 24 February 2022 | |
Avinash Singh, Principal Lawyer, Astor Legal |
Practice management course: May – blended
10 CPD units
Friday 10, 17 & 24 May 2024 | |
10 CPD Units Blended |
Pre-work – Online Three workshop days – The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Self guided learning – Online |
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Note: The Law Society of NSW will be delivering this Practice Management Course in person at The Law Society. Some subjects will include online work to be completed in advance, approximately 5.5 hours. This will be made available via the online portal on 26 April 2024. Are you looking to start your own legal practice? Maybe you plan on joining an already successful practice as its newest principal? There are a few things you need to know first. In NSW, lawyers who want to become the principal of a legal practice must undertake a legal practice management course to have Condition 3 removed from their practising certificate. Our Practice Management Course fulfils this requirement. Register for this course and gain the skills you need to succeed as a principal lawyer running a profitable practice. You will be taught how to run an efficient and cost-effective practice by applying business management and leadership skills and introducing quality systems. Our experienced facilitators will give you the tools you need to provide the highest quality services to clients, engage your employees, and run a successful practice for years to come. Topics covered include:
Online learning portal opens on 26 April 2024. Click here for the course brochure. Proudly sponsored by |
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PMC23 |
Practice management course: May 2024 – online
10 CPD units
Monday 27, Wednesday 29 & Friday 31 May 2024 | |
10 CPD Units Online |
9:00 AM 5:30 PM | |
Note: The Law Society of NSW will be delivering this Practice Management Course entirely online. Some subjects will include online work that either should be completed in advance, which will be made available via the online portal on 1 April 2024. Course brochure - view here. Are you looking to start your own legal practice? Maybe you plan on joining an already successful practice as its newest principal? There are a few things you need to know first. Register for our Practice Management Course and gain the skills you need to succeed as a principal lawyer running a profitable practice. You will be taught how to run an efficient and cost-effective practice by employing business management skills, quality systems, and leadership of your potential employees. Our experienced facilitators will give you the tools you need to provide the highest quality services to clients, to engage your employees and run a successful practice for years to come. In NSW, lawyers who want to become the principal of a legal practice must undertake a legal practice management course to have Condition 3 removed from their practising certificate. This course fulfils this requirement. Topics covered include:
Online learning portal opens 13 May 2024 Proudly sponsored by |
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PMC PMC23 |
Practice Tips for Criminal Law Mentions and Adjournments – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Former Local Court Magistrate David Heilpern delivers an insightful webinar on the art of mentions and the common pitfalls he has observed first-hand. Topics include:
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Recorded on 08 October 2020 | |
David Heilpern LLB LLM, Adjunct and Practice Professor, Southern Cross University, Solicitor, Magistrate (Retired) |
Preparation for hearings and online advocacy: practical tips for interim hearings and first returns – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 26 February 2024 as part of the Course name - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Join us for an insightful one-hour webinar delivered by Senior Judicial Registrar Frances Neilson and Senior Judicial Registrar Alison Osmand of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Their presentation will address practical suggestions and expectations to excel at:
The presentation will have a strong focus on how to enhance the effectiveness of Case Outlines and Tender Bundles (specifically discussing the use of material produced pursuant to s69ZW of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). |
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Recorded on 26 February 2024 | ||||
Senior Judicial Registrar Frances Neilson, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Senior Judicial Registrar Alison Osmand, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia |
Preparing a business for sale: A tax lawyer’s perspective – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. This session covers key tax matters and tax concessions to be aware of when preparing a business for sale. You also will gain an overview on drafting and reviewing sale agreements from a tax perspective, including documenting the sale consideration, tax warranties and tax indemnities. King Tan delivers guidance on how to advise on a restructure before sale and prepare for due diligence, and also provides tips on how to advise on earnouts and non-cash consideration. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
King Tan, Special Counsel, Coleman Greig Lawyers |