Complex financial proceedings rarely turn on a single issue. Using an evolving hypothetical financial dispute as the foundation for the day, you will examine the strategic, evidentiary and ethical challenges that shape the outcome of a case. A highlight of the program will be a closing address by the Honourable Deputy Chief Justice McClelland AO of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), offering judicial perspectives on the increasing significance of family violence considerations in financial proceedings following recent reforms. Led by acclaimed family law specialists from leading firms, chambers and practices, this highly practical workshop is designed for practitioners seeking sophisticated guidance on strategy, evidence, advocacy and decision-making in complex financial matters.

Presenters

Irene Morozov, Practice Director, York Law Family Law Specialists
Irene Morozov has 30 years’ experience exclusively in Family Law and her formidable reputation and advocacy marks her out as a leading and pre-eminent lawyer in Australia. She specialises in complex financial matters and is often engaged by high net worth clients across intricate family law litigation involving companies and trusts. Irene has acted in some of the largest property cases heard in the Family Law courts not only in NSW, but across all the States of Australia. Irene is known by her clients and industry peers as a tenacious lawyer who works passionately and meticulously on her cases, leaving no detail uncovered. Since 2016 she has been recognised in the Doyle’s Guide – the definitive listing for law firms and lawyers – as a Leading and Recommended Family Divorce Lawyer (High-Value & Complex Property Matters). She lives in Sydney and away from work, she enjoys travelling for relaxation and spending time with friends.

Rachel Dart, Barrister, Culwulla Chambers
Rachel Dart is a barrister with Culwulla Chambers, she works in family law and related matters in State and Federal Courts, Succession Law and Adoption.

Glenn Thompson OAM, Director, Newnhams Solicitors
Glenn Thompson is an accredited specialist in Family Law who is a Director of the firm Newnhams Solicitors. Glenn has specialised in Family Law for 40 years, is a part time member of the Family Law Council, having been appointed for 3 years commencing 18 February 2025, is the Chair of the Specialist Accreditation Board in Family Law for NSW, is a member of the Family Law Committee of the Law Society of New South Wales and is a fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Glenn is also a member of College of Law Family Law Advisory Committee, and is an Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Laws (Applied Law) at the College of Law. Glenn became a qualified Arbitrator with AIFLAM on 31 October 2020 and a qualified Mediator with AIFLAM and NMAS on 30 May 2022. Glenn was a member of the Australian Law Reform Commission Advisory Committee in respect of the March 2019 report ‘Family Law for the Future – An Inquiry into the Family Law System’. Glenn was also the Chair of the Greater Sydney Family Law Pathways Network for 12 years and a member of the Family Court’s Steering Committee on the Children’s Cases Program, the organising committee for the 14th National Family Law Conference held in Sydney 7-10 October 2014, and of the organising committee for the National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference held in Sydney 18-19 June 2015 as well as being a presenter. In 2010 Glenn was awarded the NSW Law Society President’s Medal in recognition of his significant personal and professional contributions to the betterment of law and justice in NSW and was one of three finalists for the Law Society Member of the Year in 2022. On 12 June 2017 Glenn was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to Family Law and the Community. On 13 November 2023 Glenn was awarded an Honorary degree Master of Laws (Applied Law) and was admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the College of Law Ltd by the College of Law. On 6 November 2016 Glenn completed the New York Marathon.

Monique Robb, Partner, Lander & Rogers
Monique is an accredited specialist in family law. Monique has acted for clients in all areas of family law, including parenting (custody) and property matters, child support, spouse maintenance and financial agreements (including pre-nuptial agreements). Monique is known for providing clients with pragmatic, commercial advice and robust representation in both negotiating and litigating a resolution to their family and relationship law concerns. Monique has worked solely in the area of family law since 2007, including as the associate to a judge in the Federal Circuit Court. As a result, she provides clear, strategic advice and representation in matters which require litigation, and, more importantly, to assist clients to avoid litigation wherever possible. In addition to her work as a solicitor, Monique has taught Family Law at the University of Notre Dame, Australia, since 2014. Monique’s family law experience includes handling disputes where one or both parties live overseas. She also has significant experience in drafting financial agreements, including drafting mirror agreements to foreign pre-nuptial agreements. Monique also acts for third parties, including corporate entities, in family law matters. Monique became an accredited specialist in family law in 2015, and additionally has completed a Master of Laws at the University of Sydney, with a focus on family law and areas of law affecting children. Her strong academic and practical expertise are applied to ensure her clients receive efficient, effective advice, particularly in areas where novel issues arise. Monique has been named as a Rising Star in family law in Doyle's Guide. She is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.

Roger Harper, Barrister, Culwulla Chambers
Roger Harper was admitted to the Bar in 2002. He was formerly employed as a solicitor in a general practice in Western Sydney. Between 1996 and 2002, he worked for the Legal Aid Commission of NSW; predominately in the Family Litigation section specialising in the representation of children. In 1999 I was accredited as a specialist in Family Law. He practices primarily in Family Law including property, private and public law children's and appellate work and over the past ten years my practice has shifted substantially to appearances and advice in complex financial matters. He is the contributing author to the Family Law enforcement chapter [205-7465]-, [205-7635] of Halsbury's Laws of Australia and the contributing headnote author to Family Law Reports (LexisNexis Australia).

Neil Jackson, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
Neil Jackson holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University (both obtained in 1986), and a Master of Law from the University of New South Wales (obtained in 1996, majoring in a family law related subjects). He practised as a solicitor in Sydney from July 1986, largely specialising in personal injury litigation, family law and de facto relationships law, before being called to the New South Wales Bar in February 1997. From 1998 he was the National Editor of the CCH De Facto Relationships Service. As a solicitor, he was a member of the New South Wales Law Society Family Law Committee and the Committee of Family Law through the City of Sydney Regional Law Society. Further, he was part of the Sydney Registry of the Family Court of Australia's Duty Solicitor Scheme. He is also an accredited specialist through the Law Society of New South Wales in both family law and personal injury. Currently he practises as a barrister, exclusively in family law and de facto relationships law, at Frederick Jordan Chambers, Sydney. Neil Jackson is also a member of the Conciliators and Arbitrators Association, the Australian Association of Family Lawyers and Conciliators, and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Further, he is currently on the Legal Aid Committee of the Bar Association of New South Wales. Currently he is a Board Director of 3 Bridges. 3 Bridges is a community based organisation which develops and provides a range of community and welfare services in the St George and Sutherland Districts. Neil Jackson is presently an Arbitrator of the Local Court of New South Wales.

Honourable Deputy Chief Justice McClelland AO, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
Justice Robert McClelland has a BA LLB from the UNSW and an LLM from the University of Sydney and he is a Visiting Fellow at the University of New South Wales. After being admitted to practice in 1982, Robert commenced working as an associate to Evatt J in the Federal court of Australia. He has practised as a solicitor and barrister. He was elected to Federal Parliament in 1996 and served as Commonwealth Attorney General between 2007 and 2011. He was appointed a judge of the Family Court of Australia in June 2015.

Georgia Burke, Special Counsel, Broun Abrahams Burreket
Georgia has practised in family law for over 10 years. She advises across all parenting and financial matters. Her particular interest and depth of experience lies in complex parenting proceedings — including those involving mental health profiles, family violence, drug and alcohol issues, and allegations of emotional, psychological or physical harm. She understands that parenting and financial issues rarely exist in isolation and brings the same precision to both. Her financial practice spans high-value property settlements, de facto matters, spouse maintenance and child support, including those requiring close collaboration with commercial, taxation and accounting professionals. Georgia is known for her ability to see the subtext as well as the headlines — keeping individual decisions anchored to long-term strategy without losing sight of the detail. Clients describe her as frank and compassionate in equal measure. She is an experienced litigator as well as a skilled negotiator, representing clients across the full spectrum of dispute resolution. Her background in criminal law and family violence matters informs her approach to clients with cross-jurisdictional concerns.