Presenters

Nick Chadwick, Principal, Chadwick Workplace Law
Nick Chadwick has practised in employment law and industrial relations for 35 years. Nick's entrée into the world of industrial relations in 1989 was at a time when disputation and strikes were frequent.  He spent most of his time at the NSW Industrial Relations Commission or the Australian Industrial Relations Commission or in meetings with Unions.   Nick has run a small employment law practice for the last 16 years, predominantly representing small to medium sized business in all facets of industrial relations and employment law.  Nick’s practice covers all matters in connection with industrial and employment law - unfair dismissal; general protections claims; workplace investigations; strategic employment advice; dispute resolution and mediation; work health and safety; discrimination, bullying, harassment and Respect@Work; drafting policies and procedures and advocacy and representation in all tribunals and courts.


Max Bonnell, Partner, Henry Williams Lawyers
Max Bonnell is a highly experienced, commercially-focussed litigator, with expertise in all forms of dispute resolution. He acts in a wide range of commercial disputes, including matters arising in the banking, corporate, mining, resources and construction sectors. He has consistently been ranked among the leading international arbitration lawyers in Australia, and has appeared as counsel in arbitrations in Europe, Asia and Australia. He teaches international law at the University of Sydney as an Adjunct Professor.