Presenters

Ben Kelly, Barrister, List A Barristers
Ben practises in all areas of commercial and public law. In commercial law, he has particular experience in real property, equity and trusts, and corporations law. Ben is also building his practice in construction, insurance, and class actions. In public law, Ben has a focus on administrative law and native title. Ben was a solicitor for seven years, at Clayton Utz and then at the Northern Land Council. At Clayton Utz, Ben practised broadly in commercial litigation and public law. At the Northern Land Council, he acted in native title litigation in the Federal Court of Australia and negotiated mining agreements and commercial leases. Ben was an associate to Justice Claire Harris of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Justice Darryl Rangiah of the Federal Court of Australia. Ben also lectures in the Corporations Law and Torts subjects at the University of Melbourne. Ben holds a Master of Law (with First Class Honours) from the University of Cambridge. He attended Cambridge on a 3VB Chambers Scholarship. Ben also holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (with First Class Honours) from the Australian National University. Ben is reading with Timothy Goodwin and his senior mentor is Gabi Crafti SC.

Chloe Rattray, Partner, Lander & Rogers
Chloe is a partner in Lander & Rogers' family and relationship law team. She is widely recognised for her dedication and personalised approach to family law and her clients. Chloe believes in the uniqueness of each client's circumstances, offering a high level of care and empathy to navigate through challenging times. Chloe's commitment to providing direct, thoughtful and commercially savvy advice in a clear and accessible manner ensures that clients are well-informed and feel supported throughout the process. She focuses on strategic early settlements to resolve matters efficiently, minimising the need for litigation and the stress it can entail. Chloe has been recognised as "One to Watch in Australia" by Best Lawyers for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024). She was also a finalist and the overall winner of the 2017 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards for Family Law.

Grace Hurley, Senior Associate, Lander & Rogers
Grace is a Senior Associate in Lander & Rogers' Family and Relationship Law team, having practised exclusively in family law since her admission in 2020. Grace is well regarded for her dedication to clients, high level of care, technical expertise and attention to detail. In 2024, Grace was named a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for Family Law. Grace is committed to providing direct, empathetic and commercially focused family law advice. She is a trusted advisor whose clients feel supported, well-informed and confident in her guidance. Calm and assured, Grace is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. Grace is passionate about helping clients navigate their family law journey as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Grace is known for achieving successful outcomes for clients both outside of court and through litigation. Grace prioritises out-of-court resolution and has extensive experience negotiating outcomes through mediation. When litigation is necessary, Grace is a skilled and strategic advocate who ensures her clients feel informed and supported throughout each stage of the court process.