Presenters

Shaun Berg, Barrister, Nigel Bowen Chambers
Shaun practises in all areas of intellectual property matters including in the field of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and software development. He also has a strong understanding of issues arising in research funding, research ethics, research integrity, conflicts of interest, privacy, and freedom of information. Admitted to the bar in 2024, Shaun holds a Master of Science, Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and Bachelor of Commerce. He is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Law at University of Technology, Sydney. Shaun has significant experience in intellectual property transactions and dispute resolution. He was the principal negotiator for FDA approved drugs into the US market, specifically for Hunter Disease (non-CNS) and Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome. Shaun has appeared as junior counsel in the High Court, as counsel in the Supreme Court and all higher jurisdictions. Shaun also has a deep interest and understanding in Cultural Knowledge matters. Shaun was also principal negotiator for the Ngarrindjeri Nation for treaty negotiations in South Australia. In over 25 years of legal practice Shaun has been involved in a myriad of commercial disputes. These include relating to property issues, contract disputes, and business conduct. Shaun was the editor of the book titled: Coming to Terms. He has authored numerous papers and other publications and is a recent recipient of the Eric Anderson Award for best article relating to Environmental Management.

Richard Beissel, Director, Cowell Clarke
Richard is a Director of Cowell Clarks’s Financial Services, Corporate and Commercial Transactions teams and leads the Equity Capital Markets teams. Richard is a market leader in corporate and financial services law. Richard has consistently delivered solutions in corporate transactions, equity capital markets and funds management, as well as advising on acquisitions and divestments of strategic assets, businesses and companies. Richard is also a director of the firm’s Commercial Transactions and Corporate teams, and provides guidance and assistance to start-ups and not-for-profit organisations. Richard’s has been recognised in Best Lawyers Australia since 2017 for Banking and Finance Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and in 2026 for Investment Law. He is also ranked by peers in the South Australian 2022 Doyles Guide as a Leading Lawyer in Corporate Law and Commercial Law.