Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
William Khong, Partner, Holding Redlich
Clause for Concern: Navigating the Unfair Contract Terms Regime
- Operations under the Australian Consumer Law (including relevant definitions of ‘unfair’, ‘standard form contract’ and ‘small business contract)
- Enforcement and penalties
- Unfair contract claims and disputes (including recent case studies)
- Drafting tips (including principles and examples)
Presented by Meghan Warren, Principal, Burke Lawyers & Jack Connor, Associate, Burke Lawyers
Presenters

Jack Connor, Associate, Burke Lawyers
Jack Connor is an Associate in Burke Lawyers’ Commercial, Corporate & Business Law Division. With a background spanning commercial, property and banking & finance, Jack brings a well-rounded perspective to his advice. He advises clients on business law, contract advice, and employment law, with a focus on clear communication and practical outcomes. Jack holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from Victoria University of Wellington and is admitted to practice in both the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of New Zealand.

William Khong, Partner, Holding Redlich
William Khong is a Partner at Holding Redlich. He was admitted as a solicitor in Malaysia where he gained experience in intellectual property (from registration and commercialisation to enforcement) and commercial litigation. He has subsequently, while practising in Australia, gained further experience in commercial and taxation law matters. William has particular experience in advising in relation to business structuring or restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital raisings, corporate affairs including capital reductions, share buy-backs, financial assistance, corporate governance and related party transactions, and matters relating to the law of trusts, personal property securities, stamp duty and carbon tax. William has worked with a wide range of clients including small businesses, substantial private companies and listed companies.

Meghan Warren, Principal, Burke Lawyers
Meghan Warren is a Principal and Director at Burke Lawyers with over 18 years’ experience in commercial law including business advice, contracts, litigation and dispute resolution. She advises professionals and SMEs with a particular focus on the medical, health, and sciences sectors, providing strategic, outcome-focused and plain language legal advice and outcomes. Meghan is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal jurisdictions of Australia and in New York in the US. Meghan also holds a Bachelor of Business with a major in financial planning and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Meghan is also currently appointed as a member of the College of Law’s Victorian Chapter Board, a committee member of the Victorian Legal Admissions Board and a member of Furia Rubel’s International Faculty.