Explore the most recent cases impacting your work, refine your approach to your property matters. Under the guidance of recognised property law experts you will develop your understating of concurrent leases, unpack the latest developments in strata disputes and the emerging duties of strata managers, and work through the income and state tax considerations affecting transactions. With Tranche 2 AML Regulation only months away, you will identify AML red flags you will need to know. Gain practical guidance on planning approvals, land-use considerations and local government requirements that frequently cause delays. Develop a clear strategy for navigating rezoning and valuation issues. Stay up to date with current reforms, reduce uncertainty in your matters, and enhance the quality of your advice across every WA property transaction and development.

Presenters

Lachlan Palmos, Principal, Palmos Legal
Lachlan graduated with honours from the University of Notre Dame Fremantle, and was admitted to practice in Western Australia in 2013. Prior to establishing Palmos Legal in 2018, Lachlan spent three years at a highly regarded boutique commercial practice in West Perth and later at the Perth office of top-tier national law firm. Lachlan appears regularly as counsel in most Western Australian courts and tribunals, and has particular expertise in property law, insolvency and commercial disputes. Lachlan’s clients include many of Western Australia’s largest private schools (both independent and SECWA schools), major insurance companies, residential and commercial construction companies, law firms and accounting practices. Lachlan has an ongoing pro-bono practice, and has been the Chairman of the Western Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association Tribunal since 2019. Lachlan is also a member of several Legal Aid Commission panels, and has held lecturing and tutoring positions in law units at UWA and Central Queensland University.

Shannon Davies, Principal, Stork Davies
Shannon is Principal at Stork Davies Legal Advisors, practising predominantly in commercial real estate transactions. He was previously the property law course director for the Piddington Society’s practical legal training program and an instructor on the property law component of the Leo Cussen articles training program, and a current member of the Property Council of Australia’s Retail and Hotels Committee (having previously served as Deputy Chair of the Retail Management Committee). Shannon has most recently been ranked as a preeiminent and leading lawyer respectively in the 2025 Doyle's Guide listings of Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyers and Leading Leasing Lawyers, having previously been ranked as either a leading or recommended lawyer by Doyle's from 2020 to 2024. He has also achieved recognition in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for Leasing Law, and in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions of Best Lawyers for both Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Previously, Shannon was a Business News 40under40 Winner in the professional services category, and the 2016 winner of the Property Council’s WA Future Leaders Award in the advisory and transactions category.

Tim Houweling, Director, Cornerstone Legal
Tim Houweling is a Director at Cornerstone Legal. Tim has been providing legal services to clients of all levels and local governments for over 20 years and understands the complexities they face. Tim primarily practices law involving Town Planning, Environmental Law, Native Title, Local Government Law and Land Compensation matters. Tim often appears in the District Court, Supreme Court , Administrative Appeals Tribunal and State Administrative Tribunal. His qualifications includes: Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University; Bachelor of Arts from Curtin University; Master of Laws from the University of Western Australia; Admitted to the Supreme Court; Admitted to the High Court; Adjunct Professor at Law.

Nathan White, Principal, Nathan White Lawyers
Nathan completed a Bachelor of Science in Urban Estate Management (Surveying) prior to undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in Law to become a solicitor. Nathan’s specialist knowledge and experience in real estate and property management have assisted him in navigating the complexities of real estate in property law itself, but as it impacts and relates to several other areas of law, such as construction, estate, family and general commercial law. Nathan was admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia in 2009 and to the High Court of Australia in 2010.

Sandra Eckert, Legal Consultant, MinterEllison
Sandra Eckert has worked as a lawyer in a mix of private practice and inhouse Government legal positions, practising in a wide range of property law. Prior to her current role as Legal Consultant at MinterEllison, Sandra was General Counsel of the Crown Lands legal team at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and its predecessor agencies. She has worked for over 18 years in Government and continues to advise various State government agencies in her role at MinterEllison. Earlier on in her career Sandra worked at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, the Australian Securities Commission (now ASIC), DOLA and a number of small boutique law firms. Her current role covers a wide range of private and government clients advising on property developments and native title; as well as broader advice on legislative and public policy reform. Her duties as inhouse Government lawyer covered a broad range of legal, legislative and policy roles including: general legal advice and drafting of agreements, leases and other tenure documents relating to Crown land (which ranged from the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, to major State significant resource related infrastructure projects and land development agreements); providing advice and contributing to the development of policy in relation to native title and compulsory acquisition of interests in land; acted as instructing officer on amendments to a number of Acts under the Department's administration including the Land Administration Act 1997 and provided significant input into the development of other Acts which impacted on the operations of the Department including the Carbon Rights Act 2003, the development of the Planning and Development Act 2005 and the Commonwealth’s Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011; guided the renewal of approximately 500 pastoral leases on 1 July 2015 by the Department; and was lead negotiator on a major indigenous land use agreement for the State with a Pilbara native title group. Sandra was Australian Corporate Lawyer Association Government Lawyer of the Year 2012, Institute of Public Administration Australia Policy Practitioner of the Year 2017 and led her team as winner of the Australian Corporate Lawyer Association Large Legal Team of the Year in 2017.

Karyn Lander, Partner, Forensic Services, BDO
Karyn is a Partner in BDO’s Forensic Services team in Perth. She has over 30 years’ accounting and investigation experience. She helps her clients by providing forensic accounting, internal audit, fraud risk management, investigative, and advisory services, including investigations into allegations of fraud and misconduct. Karyn’s experience includes assisting with dispute matters, quantification of loss and earnings, and litigation support. She can also provide fraud awareness training and develop or review fraud risk assessments. Karyn leads our anti-money laundering (AML)/counter financing of terrorism (CFT) services, including AML/CFT independent reviews, and developing and implementing AML/CFT risk assessments. Karyn also has extensive experience in the area of family law, assisting clients with forensic accounting and expert reports for family law matters.

John Park, Partner, Dentons
John has advised about the establishment of many Strata complexes and on numerous Strata matters including a mix of advice and contentious matters. His practice covers a variety of clients including property development and building companies, strata companies and strata proprietors. His commercial dispute resolution experience ranges from small matters through to complex appellate court matters. He is adept at advising about and conducting all litigious matters through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation in all Courts and Tribunals and has represented clients in various strata title related disputes in the Supreme and District Courts, the State Administrative Tribunal and in many private mediations and negotiations. John has strong experience and skill in relation to advising in all aspects of commercial advice, strata titles, dispute resolution, litigation and building and construction. He is a member of Strata Community Association WA (SCAWA), the Australian College of Strata Lawyers (ACSL) and a Fellow of the Australian Instituted of Management (AIM).

Isabella Mosole, Senior Associate, Lavan
Isabella Mosole is a senior associate in Lavan's Planning & Environment team and brings to it a wealth of experience advising clients across various sectors throughout Western Australia. Isabella’s expertise encompasses town planning, environmental and liquor licensing approvals, land compensation, as well as other matters relating to administrative and public law. Recognized for her strong work ethic, pragmatic approach, and friendly demeanour, Isabella is highly regarded by both colleagues and clients and has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers in Australia ™ as a future leading lawyer in the fields of Planning and Environmental law annually since 2022. In addition to her legal practice, Isabella has served as an elected member of the Property Council of Australia, Planning Committee in Western Australia since 2021 and has been appointed co-chair of the Committee for its 2025/2026 term.

Ben McPherson, Special Counsel, Stork Davies
Ben is admitted in Western Australia and in New Zealand. He advises in the areas of general commercial law and commercial property law. Ben has particular expertise in business acquisitions (buyer and seller), commercial and retail leasing, hospitality and events, franchising, data and privacy and PPSA compliance. Ben was recognised for expertise in retail, commercial and industrial leasing in the 2025 Doyle's Guide Western Australian listing of 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴, as a recommended lawyer. Ben prides himself on delivering clear and practical legal advice to his clients, who range from sole traders and small business owners to large corporates. Outside of law, Ben enjoys a wide range of sports including golf, tennis, squash, and basketball and can otherwise be found enjoying one of WA’s many beaches or other outdoor locations.

Daniel Taborsky, Managing Director, Birchstone
Daniel Taborsky, CTA, is a director of Birchstone Tax law specialising in resolving tax disputes for high net worth individuals and private groups. Daniel advises on complex tax matters (with a particular interest in Division 7A), asset protection and estate/succession planning strategies and philanthropic ventures. Daniel works closely with family lawyers in complex financial matters. Daniel also advises not-for-profit entities, including charities, on structuring and tax issues.