This session explores the evolving role of In-House Counsel in managing risk within commercial transactions. Gain insights into how AI is reshaping legal practice, the strategic importance of commercial agreements, and how to effectively identify and manage legal and business risk in a changing environment.
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Practice Management & Business Skills
1.00pm to 2.00pm Risk Analysis, AI, Agreements & the Future of the Commercial Lawyer
- What is the essential role of the In-House Counsel?
- The concept of risk & commercial transactions
- The role of commercial agreements
- The role of AI
- Management of Risk
Presented by Simon Owen, Principal, Grantleigh House
Presenters
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Simon Owen, Principal, Grantleigh House
Simon Owen has almost 30 years of experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer and corporate advisor with particular focus upon developing businesses and capital markets. He has acted as a Chairman and Director, both executive and non-executive, for a number of listed and unlisted public companies. He also has considerable executive experience in the establishment and development of businesses in industries including technology and manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, resources, oil & gas and finance. His various roles (both as an advisor and a Chairman/Director) have provided extensive experience in strategic planning, corporate finance, negotiating and structuring acquisitions, establishing and managing joint ventures and regulatory compliance in various jurisdictions.
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This seminar is part of a series
In-House Counsel Lunchtime Series 2025
In-House Counsel are under more pressure than ever with expanding workloads, shrinking budgets and increasing regulatory complexity. Sign up for this lunchtime series of webinars to ensure that you are across the latest developments and gain essential strategies, practical tips plus vital legislative and case law updates - all aimed to assist you to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Plus, by the end of the year be CPD compliant with all 10 CPD points completed including your mandated Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording at any time convenient to you.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 10 CPD Units including:
7 Units in Substantive Law
1 Unit in Professional Skills
1 Unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 Unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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In-House Counsel are under more pressure than ever with expanding workloads, shrinking budgets and increasing regulatory complexity. Sign up for this lunchtime series of webinars to ensure that you are across the latest developments and gain essential strategies, practical tips plus vital legislative and case law updates - all aimed to assist you to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Plus, by the end of the year be CPD compliant with all 10 CPD points completed including your mandated Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording at any time convenient to you.
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This session explores the evolving role of In-House Counsel in managing risk within commercial transactions. Gain insights into how AI is reshaping legal practice, the strategic importance of commercial agreements, and how to effectively identify and manage legal and business risk in a changing environment.
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Practice Management & Business Skills
1.00pm to 2.00pm Risk Analysis, AI, Agreements & the Future of the Commercial Lawyer
- What is the essential role of the In-House Counsel?
- The concept of risk & commercial transactions
- The role of commercial agreements
- The role of AI
- Management of Risk
Presented by Simon Owen, Principal, Grantleigh House
Presenters
![]()
Simon Owen, Principal, Grantleigh House
Simon Owen has almost 30 years of experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer and corporate advisor with particular focus upon developing businesses and capital markets. He has acted as a Chairman and Director, both executive and non-executive, for a number of listed and unlisted public companies. He also has considerable executive experience in the establishment and development of businesses in industries including technology and manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, resources, oil & gas and finance. His various roles (both as an advisor and a Chairman/Director) have provided extensive experience in strategic planning, corporate finance, negotiating and structuring acquisitions, establishing and managing joint ventures and regulatory compliance in various jurisdictions.
[30641988928]
This seminar is part of a series
In-House Counsel Lunchtime Series 2025
In-House Counsel are under more pressure than ever with expanding workloads, shrinking budgets and increasing regulatory complexity. Sign up for this lunchtime series of webinars to ensure that you are across the latest developments and gain essential strategies, practical tips plus vital legislative and case law updates - all aimed to assist you to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Plus, by the end of the year be CPD compliant with all 10 CPD points completed including your mandated Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording at any time convenient to you.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 10 CPD Units including:
7 Units in Substantive Law
1 Unit in Professional Skills
1 Unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 Unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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