Essential for property and litigation lawyers advising on owners corporation disputes. Don’t miss this short, sharp examination of insurance, liability and Section 23A(3)(a) so that you can respond effectively to these claims.
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on VIC legislation
1.00pm to 2.00pm Owners Corporations and Risk: Insurance, Liability and Section 23A(3)(a)
Section 23A(3)(a) of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic) enables an owners corporation to recover insurance costs from a lot owner where the loss or damage arises from that owner’s act or omission.
Examine how these claims are being handled in practice and how solicitors acting for lot owners can respond effectively.
- Understanding the scope and limits of liability under s 23A(3)(a)
- What owners corporations must prove to recover costs
- Evidence and documentation required to defend or settle claims
- Strategies for advising and protecting lot owner clients early in the process
- Practical insights from recent matters
Presented by Julia Moroz, Special Counsel, Bugden Allen I Major, Complex Litigation Specialist
Presenters
Julia Moroz, Special Counsel, Bugden AllenJulia Moroz is a highly accomplished Special Counsel with extensive experience in commercial litigation. She has a strong track record of advising on complex, high-value disputes across a range of sectors, including construction, real property, and insurance. Julia has previously worked for a top-tier international law firm, where she gained deep expertise in handling technically and commercially challenging matters. She has acted in significant litigation across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania, representing corporate clients, government bodies, and both local and international insurers, reinsurers, and brokers. Her expertise spans contractual disputes, professional negligence, property damage, regulatory disputes, and subrogated recovery actions. She is particularly experienced in advising on large-scale litigation involving technical liability and multi-party proceedings. Julia is known for her strategic thinking, precision in handling complex legal issues, and ability to navigate commercial risk with clarity and confidence. Her litigation practice covers the full lifecycle of disputes—from pre-action advice and negotiation through to trial and resolution—and she works closely with expert witnesses, counsel, and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive, outcome-driven approach. Clients trust Julia for her responsiveness, commercial acumen, and ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice in high-pressure environments.
This seminar is part of a series
Property Transactions Guide in Victoria: Risky Ready Lunch Series
Be risk ready for your property transactions. Property lawyers are facing an increasingly complex landscape, with climate risk obligations redesigning disclosure, insurance and development approvals, owners corporation disputes escalating, and growing pressure from tax and GST changes. This focused lunchtime series, CREATED for busy practitioners, explores the most pressing property law issues shaping Victorian practice and gives you the practical strategies to manage escalating legal and tax risks effectively, provide stronger client advice, and protect your practice against hidden dangers.
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD units in Substantive Law
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