Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
Chair
Monique Cowden, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
Unfair Contract Terms in the Wake of the Ruby Princess Decision
- Can we see any trends
- What lessons can we learn
Presented by Robert O'Neill, Barrister, Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Presenters
Monique Cowden, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
Monique Cowden accepts briefs in all areas of commercial litigation. She regularly appears unled in all jurisdictions, and is often briefed as junior counsel in large and significant matters including class actions and appeals. Before being called to the Bar, Monique worked as an experienced commercial litigator at pre-eminent firms in Sydney. She won the Lawyers’ Weekly ‘Best 30 Lawyers under 30’ national award two years in a row in the categories of Litigation and her service to Pro-Bono work. She holds degrees in Law and Economics & Social Sciences, and graduated from the University of Sydney in 2008 with Honours and various academic prizes. She also holds a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
Robert O'Neill, Barrister, Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Robert O’Neill is a practicing barrister of over 48 years and currently his Chambers are in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers at Parramatta. He has practiced over the years in most jurisdictions but in recent years has mainly practiced in the District and Supreme Courts in both Common Law and Equity. Robert is also a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (FCPA).
