NSW’s property legal framework is transforming - will your expertise keep pace with the demands? With stage 2 strata reforms set to shake up how schemes are governed and managed, Revenue NSW adjusting processes on registrations and increasing FIRB obligations; acquire practical direction on keeping compliant, adjusting timelines and mitigating delays. Break down barriers to restrictive covenants and obtain top tips for harnessing AI in your property law practice as you square away your mandatory CPD units.
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Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Description
Attend and earn 7 CPD units including:
4 units in Substantive Law
1 unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 unit in Practice Management & Business Skills
1 unit in Professional Skills
This program is based on NSW legislation
9.00am to 10.00am Key Planning and Environment Law Developments Over the Last 12 Months
- Changes to development applications: certification and servicing
- Compulsory acquisition update: key takeaways from the last year
Presented by Lauren Sims, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers and Jeremy Farrell, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
12.15pm to 1.15pm NSW Stamp Duty Changes and Enduring Issues
- Summary of key recent changes for property lawyers in NSW property taxes and Revenue NSW’s practice
- Change of beneficial ownership reforms: 3 years in and what it means for property transactions
- Structuring effectively: options, nominations and leases
Presented by Mark Peters, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills; Member, Tax Institutes’ NSW State Taxes Committee; Winner, Tax Institutes’ Emerging Star of the Year Award
Professional Skills
Modifying or Extinguishing a Covenant or Easement
Recording available Tuesday 12 March 2025
Breakdown how to modify or extinguish covenants, easements, restrictions and understand your obligations as you benefit from:
- A practice and procedure walk through: applications, notice and orders
- Examples, cases and the practical takeaways
Presented by Vikram Misra, Barrister, Clarence Chambers
Session 1: Navigating Key Property Law Reforms & Transaction Concerns
Chair: The Honourable Stephen Robb KC, 7 Wentworth Chambers
10.00am to 11.00am The Right to Support from Adjoining Land
- The steps that should be taken to obtain interim relief to protect the property from anticipated or further damage due to loss of support
- The issues that will typically arise in relation to obtaining final relief
Presented by Faheem Anwar, Barrister, Greenway Chambers; Recommended Construction & Infrastructure Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2024
11.15am to 12.15pm Navigating Property Transactions in Australia for Foreign Investors and Foreign Owned Entities
- Overview of FIRB as it relates to property transactions
- Registration of property transactions on the Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets administered by the ATO
- Best practice when contracting with foreign counterparties
Presented by Marcus Clark, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery – Canberra; Co-author, ‘Foreign Investment in Australia’ (Thomson Reuters); Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Investment Committee of the Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
Session 2: Ethics, Professional Skills & Practice Management for Property Lawyers
Chair: Robert Schneider, Consultant, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Practice Management & Business Skills
2.00pm to 3.00pm Leveraging AI in Your Property Law Practice
- Overview of AI applications in the legal sector
- Streamlining contract review processes
- Enhancing efficiency with automated documentation
- Risk assessment and management
- AI tools for identifying and mitigating legal risks
- Case examples of successful AI risk management
- Utilising AI for comprehensive legal research
- Practical steps for AI adoption in your property law firm
- IBA Report on AI in Legal Practice: key findings, recommendations and implications
Presented by Anthony Autore, Director and CEO, A.I Revolution 4 Technologies Pty Ltd
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
3.30pm to 4.30pm Gain a Rundown on Recent Professional Discipline Decisions Significant to Property Law
Stay up to date with the latest professional discipline decisions that impact property law. Benefit from a detailed review of key rulings, ethical challenges and lessons from recent cases involving property lawyers. Learn how to navigate complex ethical dilemmas, uphold professional standards and avoid common pitfalls in your practice.
Presented by Katie Binstock, Partner, Thomson Geer; Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2024
3.15pm to 3.30pm Afternoon Tea
Presenters
Jeremy Farrell, Barrister, Martin Place ChambersJeremy Farrell is an accredited specialist in Planning and Environmental Law. Jeremy has had a broad range of experience in planning law, environmental protection legislation, pollution and contamination law, mining law, and environmental due diligence. He has particular experience with urban development. Whilst Jeremy aims to keep his clients out of Court, he has also has significant litigation experience in Class 1 (planning merit appeals), Class 4 (civil enforcement and judicial review) proceedings in the NSW Land and Environment Court, and easement/restrictive covenant proceedings in the Supreme Court.
Marcus Clark, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery – Canberra
Marcus Clark is a partner of Johnson Winter Slattery, based in Canberra. He has previously practised law in Bangkok, Gold Coast, Hong Kong, New York, Singapore and Sydney. Marcus is an author of Foreign Investment in Australia, published by Thomson Reuters, and serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Investment Committee of the Law Council of Australia
Lauren Sims, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers
Lauren Sims was called to the Bar in 2020. Prior to coming to the bar, Lauren worked as a solicitor in private practice, government and in-house roles. She commenced her legal career as a tipstaff and associate to a judge of the Land and Environment Court. Lauren has experience in a broad range of areas of law including environmental law, planning, mining law, energy and resources, work health and safety, native title, and property. She has conducted litigation in civil, administrative and criminal proceedings and resolved disputes through alternative dispute resolution including mediation, conciliation and negotiated settlements.
Faheem Anwar, Barrister, Greenway Chambers
Faheem Anwar is a barrister with a commercial practice specialising in building and construction law and employment and industrial law. He has particular expertise in complex construction and infrastructure disputes involving delay and disruption. As an advocate, Faheem always prepares meticulously to ensure that his client’s case can be presented in the most persuasive manner. He is known for ‘rolling up his sleeves’ and working collaboratively with senior counsel, instructing solicitors, clients and experts to ensure each matter is thoroughly prepared. Before coming to the bar, Faheem worked as a solicitor at Allens and a senior associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and at HWL Ebsworth.
Anthony Autore, Director and CEO, A.I Revolution 4 Technologies Pty Ltd
With an extensive background in both law and technology, Anthony holds a Bachelor of Computing Science & Information Technology (Cybersecurity & AI) from the University of Wollongong , a Diploma of Information Technology , and an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology . These qualifications have provided him with expertise in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity frameworks, data science, and software engineering. In addition to his technical qualifications, He is also a qualified legal professional with a Bachelor of Laws from Sydney University (1984), and I have been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW (1985) and the High Court of Australia (1988). His combined technical and legal expertise enables me to address AI risk management, compliance, and ethical AI governance. Chaired by Micheal Kirby High Court Judge and Justice Dennis Mahoney of the NSW Supreme Court, Anthony was part of the first Corporate Law Database created at University of Wollongong in 1983; see publication https://www.sclqld.org.au/catalogue/records/5689 Student Organiser of Computers and the Law at University of Sydney 1983. Moreover, as CEO of AI Revolution 4 Technologies Pty Ltd, he has been at the forefront of Agentic AI system development, pioneering autonomous AI-driven decision-making and task orchestration. His expertise includes designing multi-agent orchestration frameworks, integrating LLMs into intelligent, adaptive workflows, and leveraging AI-powered automation for enterprise solutions. Through advanced self-learning AI agents, he has contributed to innovations in AI governance, intelligent automation, and AI security protocols, ensuring robust and trustworthy AI implementations. His professional qualifications, coupled with extensive industry experience, make him well-suited for AI-driven roles that require leadership, strategic planning, and deep expertise in cybersecurity, AI, and data engineering.
The Honourable Stephen Robb KC, 7 Wentworth Chambers
The Hon. Stephen Robb KC practices as a mediator and arbitrator and will make expert determinations in matters within his expertise. Formerly, he was a trial judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales between June 2013 and February 2024. He was appointed to the Equity Division and sat principally in General Equity, dealing with commercial and contract cases, real property, trusts and succession as well as corporations law matters. He was admitted to the NSW Bar in 1978 and appointed a Queens Counsel in 1992. He enjoyed an extensive commercial practice at the Bar, principally in the Supreme and Federal Courts, at trial and on appeal, and appeared in appeals to the High Court of Australia. He practised in commercial and equity matters, trade practices and consumer law, regulation, corporations, insolvency, trusts, insurance, professional negligence and some building and construction matters. Mr Robb is an associate member of Seven Wentworth Selborne Chambers.
Mark Peters, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills
Mark is a senior associate in the National State Taxes practice at Herbert Smith Freehills. Mark advises on the duty and land tax implications (including foreign owner surcharges) of a broad range of commercial transactions and provides specialist resettlement and trust law advice to trustees. He also assists clients to implement transactions and attend to compliance with duty lodgement obligations. Mark has extensive experience working on a wide variety of matters across all Australian States and Territories. Mark is a past winner of the Tax Institutes’ emerging star of the year award and is a member of the Tax Institutes’ NSW State Taxes Committee which meets regularly with Revenue NSW to discuss law reform and revenue practice.
Robert Schneider, Consultant, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Robert has extensive experience acting and advising in commercial disputes and has specialised in retail and commercial lease disputes and other property related litigation. Robert has assisted a broad range of clients in the property industry, including owners of shopping centres, owners of other retail properties, owners of commercial properties, large retail and commercial tenants and property developers and investors. Robert regularly chairs and has previously presented at external seminars on commercial and retail leases and other property related seminars. Robert has been listed in Best LawyersTM Australia for Alternative Dispute Resolution in the 2020 and 2021 editions as well as the 2022 and 2023 editions.
Vikram Misra, Barrister, Clarence Chambers
Vikram Misra was admitted as a solicitor in 2012 and called to the NSW Bar in 2015. He maintains a broad commercial practice and is regularly briefed in matters relating to taxation law, property law, construction law and equity. Vikram has completed a Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law at the University of Sydney in 2015 and a Master of Laws majoring in construction law and contract law at the University of Melbourne in 2016. Vikram is also a contributing author to the Domestic Arbitration, International Arbitration, Security of Payment (NSW) and Security of Payment (SA) sections of the looseleaf “Commercial Arbitration Law and Practice Service” for Thomson Reuters. Vikram is currently a casual academic at Western Sydney University in the subject "Building Law".
Katie Binstock, Partner, Thomson Geer
Katie has a unique practice comprising succession law, elder law, and regulatory and administrative law. In the succession law space, Katie is a specialist in estate planning, administration and litigation. She works with her clients and their other trusted advisors to identify her clients’ objectives and to put in place clear and comprehensive estate plans including Wills, testamentary trusts, special disability trusts, Power of Attorney documents and death benefit nominations. Katie also provides practical advice to assist executors, administrators and beneficiaries with the administration of estates. Katie acts for beneficiaries and estates in relation to all types of estate disputes including claims for provision from estates, claims in relation to the validity of wills and equitable claims. She brings a commercial, solutions-driven approach to dispute resolution. Katie also advises clients in relation to elder law disputes more generally, including on applications for guardianship and financial management orders and suspected elder abuse. In the regulatory and administrative law space, Katie frequently provides advice and representation in relation to the management, investigation and prosecution of complaints. She also advocates for clients on applications for review of administrative decisions and appeals of decisions including in Tribunals and Courts.
This seminar is part of a series
Ethics, Professional Skills & Practice Management for Property Lawyers
Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Gain practical insights into modifying or extinguishing covenants and easements, including procedures, notices, and case studies. Explore how AI is transforming property law practice by streamlining contract reviews, automating documentation, assessing risks, and improving legal research, with guidance from the IBA Report on AI in Legal Practice. Additionally, review recent professional discipline decisions to address ethical challenges, uphold professional standards, and avoid common pitfalls.
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD units including:
1 unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 unit in Practice Management & Business Skills
1 unit in Professional Skills
This program is based on NSW legislation
Chair
Robert Schneider, Consultant, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Professional Skills
2.00pm to 3.00pm Modifying or Extinguishing a Covenant or Easement
Breakdown how to modify or extinguish covenants, easements, restrictions and understand your obligations as you benefit from:
- A practice and procedure walk through: applications, notice and orders
- Examples, cases and the practical takeaways
Presented by Vikram Misra, Barrister, Clarence Chambers
Practice Management & Business Skills
3.00pm to 4.00pm Leveraging AI in Your Property Law Practice
- Overview of AI applications in the legal sector
- Streamlining contract review processes
- Enhancing efficiency with automated documentation
- Risk assessment and management
- AI tools for identifying and mitigating legal risks
- Case examples of successful AI risk management
- Utilising AI for comprehensive legal research
- Practical steps for AI adoption in your property law firm
- IBA Report on AI in Legal Practice: key findings, recommendations and implications
Presented by Anthony Autore, Director and CEO, A.I Revolution 4 Technologies Pty Ltd
4.00pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Tea
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
4.15pm to 5.15pm Gain a Rundown on Recent Professional Discipline Decisions Significant to Property Law
Stay up to date with the latest professional discipline decisions that impact property law. Benefit from a detailed review of key rulings, ethical challenges and lessons from recent cases involving property lawyers. Learn how to navigate complex ethical dilemmas, uphold professional standards and avoid common pitfalls in your practice.
Presented by Katie Binstock, Partner, Thomson Geer; Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2024
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