Presenters

David Hume, Barrister, Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers
David is an experienced junior, specialising in all aspects of commercial and public law. He appears led and unled in appeals and trials, particularly in courts and tribunals in NSW, but also throughout Australia and in arbitrations. He has appeared in more than 30 High Court matters, and many intermediate appellate court matters. David commenced practice at the Bar in 2013. Prior to commencing at the Bar, David worked at Freehills and Australian Government Solicitor, and as an Associate to Chief Justice Gleeson. David has co-authored two books on Australian constitutional law, People Power: The History and Future of the Referendum and Human Rights under the Australian Constitution, as well as publishing journal articles in a number of fields.


Frank Hicks SC, Greenway Chambers
Frank Hicks SC was called to the Bar in 2003 and appointed Senior Counsel in 2017. He is generally briefed in commercial matters, and primarily engaged in technology and construction disputes concerning commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, and large-scale residential developments. Since 2014, Doyles Guide has ranked Frank as a leading junior counsel in construction law, in both NSW and Australia. Since 2015, he has been identified in the Chambers and Partners Guide, Asia-Pacific as a Band 1 barrister in Australia for construction and infrastructure disputes, described as "a 'go to' barrister for construction and engineering disputes", having "a clear analytical approach to construction issues", and "a popular choice for construction and technology disputes and offers experience in a range of forums.