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Maija is a Best Lawyer - in the area of Franchising Law, and her experience in franchising law has also been recognized following her accreditation as a FRANdata Accredited Franchise Lawyer. Maija regularly presents in relation to legal issues affecting franchisors and organisations operating in consumer markets, including at the national conference of the Franchise Council of Australia. Maija works with clients across a broad range of industries , assisting them with broad range of strategic and day to day legal issues, including in relation to business sales and acquisitions, compliance, IP, competition & consumer law, contractual enforcement and how to expand businesses internationally. 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He is also an experienced franchising and commercial mediator, who is familiar with the Mandatory Codes of Conduct prescribed by the Competition & Consumer Act. As a trusted adviser, Paul is known for his responsiveness to client needs, clarity and commerciality of advice, and strong advocacy. Clients, ranging from multinational corporations to SMEs to high-net-worth individuals, rely on Paul for counsel. They turn to him when making difficult decisions, requiring help in stressful situations, or seeking to navigate legal complexities to achieve high value outcomes for their business. His approach to providing practical context to legal problems and achieving exceptional outcomes for clients has earned him high praise from his clients. Paul also has substantial experience in contract disputes, negligence cases, corporate law disputes, and shareholder disputes. In addition to his litigation expertise, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge in commercial and corporate law. 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Much of Olga’s work involves implementing new technologies and addressing privacy requirements in an increasingly complex co-regulatory and sometimes contentious environment. Most recently this has included work on implementations of GDPR and the reforms to Security of Critical Infrastructure Act and related regimes, artificial intelligence, CPS 234, Covid-19 related matters, the Consumer Data Right and addressing cross border issues considering the Schrems II Decision of the European Court of Justice and the newly updated Standard Contractual Clause as approved by the Commission., id=19771588615}, {hs_object_id=19771588633, name=Linda Martin, General Counsel, REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd, bio=Linda is the General Counsel of REMONDIS Australia Pty Limited, a leading international and Australian waste, recycling, water and environmental services company. 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Beyond national recognition, she's made her mark as GLE's Dispute Resolution Law Representative in Australia, showcasing her dedication to advancing legal practices on an international scale. Together with Luke Buchanan, Simone founded Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers in order to provide a boutique commercial litigation offering, with a focus on technical excellence and outstanding client service., id=19771588636}, {hs_object_id=22919225230, name=Meshal Althobaiti, Senior Associate, Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers, bio=Meshal is a dispute resolution lawyer with over seven years of experience in complex commercial and corporate litigation. His practice spans regulatory investigations, prosecutions, and a wide range of commercial disputes, including contract, insurance, directors’ duties, shareholder, property, and trust disputes. 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Before moving in-house, Jess spent nearly five years in private practice, developing expertise in copyright, trademarks, consumer law and disputes. At Canva, Jess provides strategic legal advice across various facets of IP and commercial law, negotiating complex content licensing agreements, advising on marketing and brand-related legal risks, and navigating emerging challenges at the intersection of AI and intellectual property. As an in-house counsel, Jess plays a key role in balancing legal risk with commercial strategy, providing pragmatic, solutions-focused advice that enables business growth while safeguarding legal interests., id=23546913391}, {hs_object_id=23805854353, name=Kevin Frohbus, Partner, BDO, bio=Kevin is an Advisory Partner with over 25 years’ experience in accounting advisory, corporate reporting consulting, and more recently in Sustainability (ESG) Reporting.  Kevin works with CFOs and finance teams across a range of industries. 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