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This session was recorded on 21 February 2022 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Family Violence Essentials - This session will provide practical and expert guidance for lawyers who act in family law matters featuring domestic and family violence. Led by an expert panel comprising a judge and specialist family lawyers from family violence services and private practice, by the end of this session you will have a deeper understanding of how to identify family violence, access to resources and tools to assist client representation, better knowledge of new developments in both the law and courts, and practical tips on ways to ensure the safety of clients and achieve the best outcomes for them. 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 21 February 2022 | |
Judge Beckhouse, Judge, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Philippa Davis, Principal Solicitor, Women's Legal Service NSW Chris Dunn, Senior Consultant, Watts McCray Anna Baltins, Solicitor in Charge, Domestic Violence Unit, Legal Aid NSW |
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Family violence essentials - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Influencing skills – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 24 February 2022 as part of the Essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Influencing skills - In this session participants will learn seven key principles of influence and how they can be practically applied in the workplace. 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 24 March 2022 | |
Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting |
Put and call options – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 23 February 2022 as part of the Property law - one day intensive - live webinar. Put and call options - risks to parties and practitioners This session will cover:
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 23 February 2022 | |
Mark Swan, Special Counsel, Mills Oakley |
Electronic execution of documents - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This session was recorded on 23 February 2022 as part of the Property law - one day intensive - live webinar. Electronic execution of documents This session will cover:
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 23 February 2022 | |
Diane Skapinker, Consultant, Ashurst |
Top tips for personal injury lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - pre-recorded webinar
4 CPD units
4 CPD Units Recorded webinar |
Pre-recorded webinar | |
This session was recorded on 2 March 2022 as part of the Top tips for personal injury lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by personal injury legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include:
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. If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim four (4) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. |
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Recorded on 2 March 2022 | |
Lydia Shelly, Principal Solicitor, Shelly Legal Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW David Mallon, Barrister, Ten St James Andrew Morrison RFD SC, Barrister, Wardell Chambers |
Professional skills for immigration lawyers – on-demand recording
0.5 CPD units
0.5 CPD Units On-demand recording |
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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 |
People management – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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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 |
Legal project management – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 9 March 2022 as part of the Key skills for planning and environment lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Legal project management - This session will be both practical and interactive, and will include foundational legal project management concepts to ensure the broad frameworks are understood, what good delegation looks like, effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement for complex cross-functional teams, project leadership skills, and team self-awareness. 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 9 March 2022 | |
Linda-Rose Daya, Head of Legal Project Management and Design, Gilbert + Tobin |
Tips for the occasional litigator - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This session was recorded on 2 March 2022 as part of the Tips for the occasional litigator - live webinar. This interactive session is for practitioners operating in civil and commercial litigation in the state and federal Courts. This session will cover:
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 2 March 2022 | |
Caroline Hutchinson, Principal/Director - Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation, Coleman Greig Lawyers Kezia David, Special Counsel, Hicksons Lawyers |
'We’re Not Gonna Take It': Parody, satire and damages in copyright law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 9 March 2022 as part of the 'We’re Not Gonna Take It: Parody, satire and damages in copyright law - live webinar. Do you want to further develop your understanding of copyright law? This session will delve into the parody and satire defence in light of the recent Universal Music v Palmer decision. Come and listen to the lawyers from the firm that represented Universal Music in this matter and led this publishing giant to winning the case in court. Clive Palmer’s unlicensed use of Twisted Sister’s song We’re Not Gonna Take It in election advertising resulted in one of the highest awards of damages in a copyright case in Australia, and some further clarification about the parody or satire defence. Hear from the lawyers who successfully represented Universal Music in the case, including their insights on:
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Recorded on 9 March 2022 | |
Clare Young, Special Counsel, Simpsons Solicitors Sebastian Tonkin, Senior Associate, Simpsons Solicitors |
Can artificial intelligence systems be 'inventors'? – on-demand recording
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 17 March 2022 as part of the Can artificial intelligence systems be 'inventors'? - live webinar. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work and interact with each other. Innovation is at the core of the advances being made in AI technology and systems. But can these innovations be patented? In this session, we will cover the following topics which are key to answering this question:
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Recorded on 17 March 2022 | |
Helen Macpherson, Partner, Baker Mackenzie |
Immediate actions to generate revenue & cash in your practice – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 18 March 2022 as part of the Essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Immediate actions to generate revenue and cash in your practice – This session will cover proven, simple and effective marketing and business development ideas to drive profitability. 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 18 March 2022 | |
Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development |
Tips for managing an efficient legal practice - recorded webinar (42524)
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This session was recorded on 17 March 2022 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate - one day intensive - live webinar. Tips for implementing continuous improvement in your legal practice This session will examine continuous improvement (CI) and address the following questions:
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 17 March 2022 | |
Yvette Gasic, Practice Manager, Clayton Utz |
Lessons from will construction cases – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 17 March 2022 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate - one day intensive - live webinar. Lessons from will construction cases This session reviews recent cases and claims involving the construction of wills. As well as practice tips for the better drafting of wills, the session examines risk management measures for executors and the solicitors advising them. |
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Recorded on 17 March 2022 | |
Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover |
Great tips for Government solicitors - mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
4 CPD Units On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 16 March 2022 as part of the Great tips for Government solicitors - mandatory rule 6.1- live webinar. Hear from legal experts discuss some of the current issues faced by legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include:
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. If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim three (3) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills. |
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Recorded on 16 March 2022 | |
Commissioner John McKenzie, Legal Services Commissioner of NSW Frances Moffitt, Regulatory Compliance Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Dr Rosemary Howell, Chairman, Strategic Action Pty ltd Dr Amanda Sapienza, Forthcoming Reader, Level 22 Chambers and Formerly Senior Solicitor, Crown Solicitor's Office |
Traps and tips for rural conveyancing - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This session was recorded on 19 March 2022 as part of the Young Lawyers - Property Law - one day intensive - live webinar. Hear from Georgiena Ryan on traps and tips for rural conveyancing 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 | |
Georgiena Ryan, Principal, Regional Business Lawyers |
Plain language drafting – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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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 |
Retail leasing – cases and legislation update - On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 19 March 2022 as part of the Young Lawyers - Property Law - one day intensive - live webinar. Hear from Gary Newton on cases and legislation update for retail leasing 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 | |
Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth |
Construction of contracts – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. In this session, The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden discusses tips and tools that can be used to construe difficult clauses and also explores the issue of whether different rules apply with different types of contracts. This session also covers the best approach when a contract is drafted in a foreign language. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden, Supreme Court of NSW |
Structuring mergers and acquisitions transactions – videocast
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Videocast |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. This session covers the key considerations for parties in determining how to structure an acquisition transaction. Hal Lloyd focuses his presentation on how to translate commercial objectives to transaction structures and terms, and uses practical examples to illustrate these issues. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Hal Lloyd, Deputy Managing Partner, Hamilton Locke |
Employment set-offs: Clauses and claims – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. In this session, Adrian Barwick considers some of the complex legal issues surrounding employment set-off clauses. The presentation also covers the obligations under industrial instruments. Furthermore, Adrian Barwick delves into examples of employment disputes involving set-off arguments, provides drafting tips, and discusses modern award wage mechanisms. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Adrian Barwick, Solicitor Director, WilliamsonBarwick |
Preparing a business for sale: A tax lawyer’s perspective – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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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 |
Private equity transactions – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. In this session, Lee Horan covers pre-deal exclusivity in public transactions and also explores regulatory conditions in schemes of arrangement. Moreover, this presentation investigates the increasing complexity in structures used by private equity sponsors in public transactions, and provides guidance on warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance in private equity transactions. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Lee Horan, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons |
Key developments in Australian equity capital markets – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. This session covers the state of the Australian equity capital market with observations of market trends and recent capital raising activity. Adam D’Andreti delves into the recent developments relating to ASIC and ASX that are relevant to capital raising transactions and ASX listed entities. Moreover, this presentation also includes the key issues to consider for initial public offerings and secondary capital raising transactions. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Adam D'Andreti, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin |