Presenters

Greg Martin, Principal, Martin Bullock Lawyers
Greg Martin is the principal of the firm Martin Bullock Lawyers, a small boutique city law firm. Greg has extensive experience in litigation including Commercial, Family Law, and Wills and Estates. Greg was formerly an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society and also lectured in law for many years in Contracts, Advanced Torts, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Criminal Law. Greg is passionate about the rule of law and legal education, mentoring and coaching younger lawyers and law students, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, particularly with 2 adorable new grandchildren. Greg loves art, poetry, satire and sport generally and eagerly awaits the next Sydney Swans premiership before retiring, deity-of-choice willing.

Selwyn Black, Partner, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers
Selwyn Black is one of Australia’s most experienced commercial law partners. He has significant business acumen, enabling him to work together with clients to achieve practical solutions. Selwyn listens carefully to clients to get the best understanding of their business, industry and goals. This enables him to help clients succeed. Selwyn has particular expertise in the establishment, sale and/or purchase and restructuring of companies, trusts and businesses. He has worked in the pharmaceutical, food, media, IT, engineering and transport industries. Selwyn is also a determined advocate and strategist in any dispute including business, compliance and estate disputes. He has also provided legal advice to a range of property developers and investors and has undertaken an extensive range of projects involving hotels, shopping centres and offices. Selwyn closely understands the needs of not-for-profit organisations. He acts for 2 industry associations, and has carried out innovative restructures, managed acquisitions and other commercial complex arrangements. He also assists with fiduciary, disciplinary, compliance and outsourcing issues. Selwyn is on the board of St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, and carries out significant pro bono work for charities.