Understanding the importance of financial documents is just as crucial as honing the ability to ask pertinent questions. Be guided through the essentials of understanding financial documents to assist you through your career.
Description
Attend the full series and earn 4 CPD units in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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Family Law Essentials Series: View from the Bench: Tips for Young Players on Running an Application
Wednesday, 5 June 2024
In the first part of this four-part series, hear from the FCFCOA as they generously share their insights and discuss tips and traps for young players on how to run a successful Application.
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Professional Skills
4.00pm to 5.15pm Insights from the FCFCOA on Running an Application: Avoiding Common Mistakes
- What not to do when bringing an application
- Key tips and traps for young players
- Understanding the Court’s expectations
Presented by Senior Judicial Registrar Frances Neilson and Senior Judicial Registrar Alison Osmand, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia
Chair
Sarah Yigit, Senior Associate, Pearson Emerson; Family Law Rising Star, Doyle’s Guide 2024
Presenters
Sarah Yigit, Associate, Pearson EmersonSarah Yigit is a Senior Associate at Pearson Emerson Family Lawyers, an Executive Councillor of the Young Lawyers branch of the Law Society of NSW and is the Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers Family Law Sub-Committee in the Law Society of NSW. Sarah was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in March 2021 and commenced practising as a family law solicitor in New South Wales in June 2021. Prior to joining Pearson Emerson in June 2021, Sarah worked as the Associate to the Deputy Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), as it is now known was, for two years, and prior to that as an Associate to two Judges of Division 2. Sarah has also worked and volunteered for over three years' in providing access to justice for victims of gender based violence. Sarah currently volunteers as a Family Law Solicitor for Marrickville Legal Centre. Sarah has a passion for promoting diversity, substantive equality and wellbeing in the profession and actively seeks to promote opportunity, community and support for Young Lawyers.
Senior Judicial Registrar Alison Osmand, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia
Alison commenced her legal career at the Legal Aid Office in the ACT in 1991 and then moved into private practice in 1998. As a practitioner, she conducted many of her own Interim Hearings and represented a wide range of litigants including not only parents but also grandparents, extended family members and the Public Trustee and Guardian as Case Guardian. Alison joined the Court in October 2022, initially as a Sessional Judicial Registrar in the Court’s Dispute Resolution space. She became a Senior Judicial Registrar in November 2023, attached to the Sydney Registry.
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Family Law Essentials Series: Understanding the Financial Documents and Reports: Knowing the Right Questions to Ask
Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Understanding the importance of financial documents is just as crucial as honing the ability to ask pertinent questions. Be guided through the essentials of understanding financial documents to assist you through your career.
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Professional Skills
4.00pm to 5.15pm Understanding the Financial Documents and Reports: Knowing the Right Questions to Ask
- What are company financial statements?
- Are there variations between them?
- How do they differ from the information in company tax returns?
- What are trust financial statements and how are they used?
- Overview of the differing valuation methodologies for businesses
- When to insist upon a single expert valuation report and when to use common sense and negotiate an agreed value for a business: How do tax considerations impact upon this choice?
- What are ‘abnormal’ items in financial accounts and what questions do family lawyers need to ask to identify them?
- How do valuation discounts work in the business valuation process? typical and atypical examples of discounts
Presented by Jacqui Woods, Director, Forensic, KordaMentha and Paul Lewis, Partner, Eakin McCaffery Cox; Accredited Specialist in Family Law; Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution and Mediator (NMAS)
Chair
Sarah Yigit, Senior Associate, Pearson Emerson; Family Law Rising Star, Doyle’s Guide 2024
Presenters
Paul Lewis, Partner, Eakin McCaffery CoxPaul Lewis is a Partner of Eakin McCaffery Cox and a nationally accredited Mediator. He is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and also in Dispute Resolution. Paul has been a practising mediator since 1994. He has been a company director of Interrelate and an Editorial Consultant for the Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal for many years.,
Sarah Yigit, Associate, Pearson Emerson
Sarah Yigit is a Senior Associate at Pearson Emerson Family Lawyers, an Executive Councillor of the Young Lawyers branch of the Law Society of NSW and is the Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers Family Law Sub-Committee in the Law Society of NSW. Sarah was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in March 2021 and commenced practising as a family law solicitor in New South Wales in June 2021. Prior to joining Pearson Emerson in June 2021, Sarah worked as the Associate to the Deputy Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), as it is now known was, for two years, and prior to that as an Associate to two Judges of Division 2. Sarah has also worked and volunteered for over three years' in providing access to justice for victims of gender based violence. Sarah currently volunteers as a Family Law Solicitor for Marrickville Legal Centre. Sarah has a passion for promoting diversity, substantive equality and wellbeing in the profession and actively seeks to promote opportunity, community and support for Young Lawyers.
Jacqui Woods, Director, Forensic, KordaMentha
Jacqueline has over 20 years of experience in forensic accounting, providing services over a wide range of matters as expert witness and as forensic consultant. Jacqueline’s forensic accounting experience includes quantification of losses in commercial disputes, breaches of contract and personal injury, and valuation of shares in, or businesses operated by, private companies, sole traders and partnerships for the purpose of commercial and family law proceedings. As independent expert, Jacqueline has given expert oral evidence in the Family Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of NSW and the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW. Jacqueline has carried out detailed investigations of companies’ affairs for the purpose of proposed acquisitions, quantification of fraud and assisting in negotiations to purchase private company shares or businesses. She has also provided litigation support services including assisting lawyers with the interpretation of financial aspects of legal agreements and preparing critiques of opposing expert reports.
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Family Law Essentials Series: Knowing How to Manage Difficult Clients and When to Ask for Help
Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Gain valuable strategies for effectively managing the difficulties of family law clients and understand the importance of seeking guidance when necessary.
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Sarah Yigit, Senior Associate, Pearson Emerson; Family Law Rising Star, Doyle’s Guide 2024
Professional Skills
4.00pm to 5.15pm Knowing How to Manage Difficult Clients and When to Ask for Help
- Defining ‘difficult’
- Understanding the client and their needs
- How to set boundaries and manage expectations
- When (and how) to terminate the retainer
- Who can help?
Presented by Alicia Elliott, Practice Director, Broun Abrahams Burreket; Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Presenters
Alicia Elliott, Practice Director, Broun Abrahams BurreketAlicia Elliott is a family law specialist accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales. She practises exclusively in family law and provides clear guidance and advice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, property matters, parenting issues, child support, spouse maintenance and de facto relationships. Alicia has successfully represented clients in all areas of family law. She has acted in complex financial cases, including high net worth matters, valuation disputes and those relating to family companies and trusts. Alicia was previously employed at the Serious Fraud Office in London and brings a forensic and investigative approach to all of her matters.
Sarah Yigit, Associate, Pearson Emerson
Sarah Yigit is a Senior Associate at Pearson Emerson Family Lawyers, an Executive Councillor of the Young Lawyers branch of the Law Society of NSW and is the Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers Family Law Sub-Committee in the Law Society of NSW. Sarah was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in March 2021 and commenced practising as a family law solicitor in New South Wales in June 2021. Prior to joining Pearson Emerson in June 2021, Sarah worked as the Associate to the Deputy Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), as it is now known was, for two years, and prior to that as an Associate to two Judges of Division 2. Sarah has also worked and volunteered for over three years' in providing access to justice for victims of gender based violence. Sarah currently volunteers as a Family Law Solicitor for Marrickville Legal Centre. Sarah has a passion for promoting diversity, substantive equality and wellbeing in the profession and actively seeks to promote opportunity, community and support for Young Lawyers.
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Family Law Essentials Series: Dealing with Disclosure: Knowing What Documents to Seek and Knowing the Ramifications if you Fail to Disclose
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
In part four of this series for young lawyers, you'll delve into the significance and detail of disclosure in family law proceedings. You'll gain clarity on the necessary documents to seek and understand the repercussions of failing to disclose them.
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Sarah Yigit, Senior Associate, Pearson Emerson; Family Law Rising Star, Doyle’s Guide 2024
Professional Skills
4.00pm to 5.15pm Dealing with Disclosure: Knowing What Documents to Seek and Knowing the Ramifications if You Fail to Disclose
- Defining the duty of disclosure in Family Law: When does the duty apply?
- What documents need to be disclosed: financial vs parenting matters
- What are the consequences of failing to comply with the duty of disclosure?
Presented by Eleanor Lau, Partner, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers; Accredited Specialist in Family Law; Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2024
Presenters
Eleanor Lau, Partner, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & RogersEleanor is an Accredited Family Law Specialist who practises exclusively in Family & Relationship Law. Eleanor has assisted clients in all areas of family law including property settlement, spousal maintenance, parenting matters, child support, financial agreements and matters involving international issues. Having an accounting background and completed a Master of Laws in Corporation and Commercial law, Eleanor is well-versed in advising clients across the spectrum of family law issues with particular expertise on financial matters involving complex structures such as trusts, companies and partnerships, including where assets are held both within Australia and overseas. Eleanor is also experienced in complex parenting matters, particularly in cases where an overseas element is involved. Eleanor is a member of the Specialist Accreditation Family Law Advisory Committee, which is responsible in overseeing and assessing other family lawyers in gaining their specialist accreditation in Family Law. She has been recognised in the Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyer and Leading Parenting & Children's Matters Lawyer. Eleanor is one of only a small number of Cantonese and Mandarin speaking family lawyers in NSW whom have attained specialist accreditation in Family Law.
Sarah Yigit, Associate, Pearson Emerson
Sarah Yigit is a Senior Associate at Pearson Emerson Family Lawyers, an Executive Councillor of the Young Lawyers branch of the Law Society of NSW and is the Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers Family Law Sub-Committee in the Law Society of NSW. Sarah was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in March 2021 and commenced practising as a family law solicitor in New South Wales in June 2021. Prior to joining Pearson Emerson in June 2021, Sarah worked as the Associate to the Deputy Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), as it is now known was, for two years, and prior to that as an Associate to two Judges of Division 2. Sarah has also worked and volunteered for over three years' in providing access to justice for victims of gender based violence. Sarah currently volunteers as a Family Law Solicitor for Marrickville Legal Centre. Sarah has a passion for promoting diversity, substantive equality and wellbeing in the profession and actively seeks to promote opportunity, community and support for Young Lawyers.
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