Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Simone Rees, Co-Founder and Principal, Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers
Navigating Insolvency Issues in Your Contracts: Key Considerations When Another Party Faces Insolvency Risks
- Understanding the key risks to clients contracting with parties who face solvency challenges
- Early warning indicators of insolvency
- Strategies to mitigate risk for clients: immediate & future risks
Presented by Ben Dibden, Partner, Bridges Lawyers, Recommended Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2024
Presenters
Simone Rees, Co-Founder and Principal, Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers
Simone Rees has a proven track record in guiding corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals through complex commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution (including arbitration and mediation). Before founding Buchanan Rees, Simone accumulated valuable experience in the commercial litigation team of a national top-tier law firm, advising blue-chip corporate and government clients. Her consistent recognition in "The Best Lawyers in Australia" for Litigation (2021 - 2025) underscores her commitment to delivering a high standard of legal service. 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.
Ben Dibden, Partner, Bridges Lawyers
Ben is a Partner at Bridges Lawyers, practicing in their Dispute Resolution and Insolvency group. Recognised in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide of leading New South Wales Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers, Ben acts for a variety of clients involved in commercial transactions and as well as acting in addressing any disputes or litigation that can arise from commercial transactions. His clients include insolvency practitioners, directors and corporations of all sizes.
