Celebrating its 15th year, Parramatta 10 Points in One Day is back with another jam-packed program designed to keep you current, sharpen your skills and secure all 10 CPD points in just one day. Bringing together leading subject matter experts, the program delivers the latest trends and practical guidance across the areas that matter most to your practice. Attend the full day or simply choose the sessions you need, connect with your peers and get the essential updates you need for the year ahead, all without having to travel to the CBD.

Presenters

Stephen Mullette, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers
Stephen Mullette is a Principal at Matthews Folbigg Lawyers. He is a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA) and is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation (Insolvency). He is also a member of the Law Council of Australia, Business Law Section, Insolvency and Restructuring Law Committee. Since 1996, he has been advising and appearing for clients in relation to insolvency related issues and proceedings. Stephen regularly advises both corporations, individuals and insolvency practitioners in relation to all forms of personal and corporate insolvency administrations, including as they relate to family law. He is a regular presenter on asset protection and insolvency related issues, and has written a number of papers and articles on insolvency and commercial litigation topics which have been published in journals and bulletins such as the Insolvency Law Journal, ARITA Australian Insolvency Journal, LexisNexis Insolvency Law Bulletin, and Wolters Kluwer Corporate News. He updates the CCH Australian Family Law Master Guide chapter on Bankruptcy and Third Parties.

Dr Stephen Pallavicini, Special Counsel, Thomsons
Stephen is an experienced commercial property lawyer with experience both in private practice and as a Senior Legal Counsel in-house in an ASX 200 listed company. Stephen works collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders providing practical legal outcomes, both in structuring transactions and in delivery. He is fully engaged and accountable for his work, with an eye for detail and assessing risk, providing well-crafted advice and documents to his clients. His focus is on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, property development and commercial / industrial / retail leasing. Stephen is an accredited specialist in property law, has been actively involved in New South Wales Law Society property law committee for many years, is joint editor of the Australian Property Law Bulletin and authored specialist property law publications.


Hamilton Zhao, Barrister-at-Law, Frederick Jordan Chambers
Hamilton practised as a litigation solicitor for 5 years before coming to the Bar in May 2020. During his time as a solicitor, he worked on contractual and real property disputes, trust claims, personal and corporate insolvency cases (including bankruptcy applications, winding up applications and voidable transactions), partnership and corporations disputes, debt recovery, intellectual property and building and construction matters. He practises and accepts briefs in those areas. Hamilton has recently been recognised as a leading commercial disputes junior counsel in the 2025 Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide.

Greg Vale, Legal Practitioner – Director Principal, Vale Legal
Greg Vale is an accredited specialist in Business and Personal Tax as accredited by the Specialist Accreditation Board of the Law Society of New South Wales. Greg provides advice to clients, particularly professional firms and their clients, in respect of: business restructuring, federal taxes (including income tax, capital gains tax and goods and , services tax), state taxes (including stamp duties, pay roll tax and land tax), tax disputes including Project Wickenby matters, superannuation, asset protection planning, estate planning; and Corporations Act matters.


Andrew Grima, Partner, Bartier Perry
Andrew Grima is a Partner at Bartier Perry. Andrew has significant experience and expertise in all facets of retail and commercial leasing, including: assisting and advising both landlords and tenants in their negotiations; drafting leases and other related transactions; assignments, surrenders and enforcement of obligations. Andrew also has extensive experience in major leasing and construction projects. Andrew approaches his legal matters in a practical way -getting to the real issues at hand by bringing clients together to communicate with each other about their concerns. By getting the parties to the table quickly, Andrew finds that they are able to move past the legal fog to identify the real issues.