Presenters

Debrah Mercurio, Partner, Dentons
Debrah Mercurio is a Partner in Dentons’ Adelaide office, with extensive experience, practising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, and immigration law. Debrah’s practice in the area of commercial dispute resolution includes experience in risk management, contract, negligence, construction, property, trusts, contested estates, competition and consumer law, regulatory issues and administrative law. Debrah’s immigration practice includes advice on Australian migration law and procedures, preparing visa applications and acting in review proceedings. The unique combination of litigation and migration practices enables Debrah to approach the immigration practice with a keen eye to the key evidentiary requirements and to be able to offer full migration services from applications to Court appeals. Debrah has advised and represented a wide range of clients, from large public companies to family businesses, individuals and government. Debrah's experience includes large and complex litigation and disputes, as well as advisory work, in various industries including construction, wine, energy, manufacturing, mining, professional services and international development.


Shaun Berg, Barrister, Nigel Bowen Chambers
Shaun practises in all areas of intellectual property matters including in the field of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and software development. He also has a strong understanding of issues arising in research funding, research ethics, research integrity, conflicts of interest, privacy, and freedom of information. Admitted to the bar in 2024, Shaun holds a Master of Science, Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and Bachelor of Commerce. He is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Law at University of Technology, Sydney. Shaun has significant experience in intellectual property transactions and dispute resolution. He was the principal negotiator for FDA approved drugs into the US market, specifically for Hunter Disease (non-CNS) and Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome. Shaun has appeared as junior counsel in the High Court, as counsel in the Supreme Court and all higher jurisdictions. Shaun also has a deep interest and understanding in Cultural Knowledge matters. Shaun was also principal negotiator for the Ngarrindjeri Nation for treaty negotiations in South Australia. In over 25 years of legal practice Shaun has been involved in a myriad of commercial disputes. These include relating to property issues, contract disputes, and business conduct. Shaun was the editor of the book titled: Coming to Terms. He has authored numerous papers and other publications and is a recent recipient of the Eric Anderson Award for best article relating to Environmental Management.