Key knowledge for commercial lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand recording




This session was recorded on 14 March 2024 as part of the Key knowledge for commercial 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 commercial lawyers legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units.

Topics include:

It’s non-negotiable: navigating unfair terms in small business and consumer agreements – Jennifer Dean, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery

Recent legislative reforms have created an increased focus on ensuring fairness in standard form contracts used in dealings with small businesses and consumers. This practical session provides an overview of the recent reforms, identifying unfair terms, compliance strategies and key takeaways from regulatory enforcement and case law.

Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW

In this session Paul Monaghan will consider ethical issues and scenarios relevant to commercial lawyers.

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.

Wellbeing and commercial practice – Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW

This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including: 

  • Mental Agility – Growth Mindset
  • Evidence based best practice habits for mental wellbeing
  • Mental Fitness with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 
Recorded on 14 March 2024
Jennifer Dean, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW
Norman Hanna, Barrister, Inns of Court
David Marks KC, Barrister, Inns of Court
Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW


4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00
Member $365.00