Monday, 2 March 2026
3rd Party Country Arrangements: Exploring Recent Statutory Reform and Cases
- Review recent statutory reform and key judicial decisions shaping how government agencies engage with foreign partners
- Gain practical insights for lawyers advising on international agreements and public sector governance
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law and Procedural Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Rory Alexander, Managing Director, Aldermane
Presenters
Rory Alexander, Managing Director, Aldermane
Rory is the founder and managing partner of Aldermane, a full‑service Commonwealth government projects design and delivery business supporting Defence, National Security and Social Services. A specialist in Defence and Government procurement, he has over a decade of experience guiding Commonwealth clients through major capability, service and technology acquisitions. Working across Canberra and Sydney, Rory is known for providing pragmatic, commercially minded advice from initial market approach through to negotiation, contract award and delivery. Rory founded Aldermane to offer a more flexible, collaborative and outcomes‑based service model, built around a trusted team of friendly advisors. With deep experience in both public and private sectors, he balances legal risk with commercial, policy and political realities. His expertise spans project design, contracting models, procurement strategies, tender documentation, evaluation, negotiation of liability and risk frameworks, and ongoing contract management. He holds degrees in Business (Finance) and Law and previously worked as a senior lawyer at Ashurst. He is admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, and is a practising member of the Law Society of the ACT and also holds an interstate practising certificate in NSW.
