Presenters

Hector West, Partner, Hall & Willcox
Hector West is a Partner in the Hall & Wilcox Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Perth, with more than 20 years’ experience in commercial disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy. He acts for large corporates, high net worth individuals, financial institutions, accounting firms and government bodies. His work includes disputes under the Australian Consumer Law, financial services law, corporations and partnership law, equity, overdue Federal tax debts and regulatory investigations. Hector has also represented directors and witnesses in ASIC and other regulatory investigations, and regularly advises insolvency practitioners, directors and financial institutions on claims and actions under security agreements, the Corporations Act and the Bankruptcy Act.

Natasha Leedman, Principal, Natasha Leedman
Natasha Leedman is the Principal of her own consulting practice, specialising in workplace law. She advises and represents both corporate and individual clients on employment law and workplace relations, equal opportunity and discrimination, work health and safety, vocational regulation, privacy, confidentiality, and freedom of information. With more than 20 years of experience across government, private practice, finance sector and senior leadership roles, Natasha is recognised for handling complex workplace matters with practical insight and strategic clarity. She has worked extensively across key sectors including transport, energy and resources, technology, financial and professional services, construction, property, health, education, and retail. Before re-establishing her own practice, Natasha was a Partner in the Workplace group of a leading national firm. She is also actively involved in governance, serving as a board and committee member in the education sector.