Cross-border contracts are evolving, and investment opportunities are growing. Managing the legal challenges in these agreements is paramount. IN a jam-packed afternoon you will delve into foreign contract enforceability and navigate cross-border disputes using contemporary methods for managing conflicts and addressing intellectual property risks. Join an expert panel to master the essentials of cross-border contracts and stay updated on the latest strategies in global business. 

Presenters

Mr. Timothy Herbert, Director, London Law Collective
Tim is a Director at the London Law Collective and its Head of Disputes. Having studied law at Brasenose College, Oxford, Tim attended law school at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. From there, he commenced his career at Herbert Smith in London and Hong Kong, becoming a solicitor qualified in England and Wales, before moving to the litigation department of the London branch of US firm, Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue. After two years there, he moved to Australia where he worked for Freehills and Coudert Brothers in Sydney, becoming a solicitor and barrister qualified in New South Wales. He moved to New Zealand in 2005. After 5 years qualified as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand, practising from LeeSalmonLong in Auckland, he commenced his own practice in 2010. He advised in most aspects of civil and commercial law and appeared at all levels of the New Zealand courts. Whilst a barrister, Tim also remained a solicitor qualified in England and Wales and was a Senior Consultant for two London firms: Ignition Law and London Law Collective. Both are entrepreneurial law firms, in particular providing specialist corporate, commercial and employment advice to start-ups, scale-ups and entrepreneurs. Tim was also an Adjunct Instructor of the College of Law in New Zealand. In 2022, Tim moved back to the United Kingdom, to practise full time as a Director of London Law Collective, advising in England and Wales on corporate and commercial deals and disputes.


Ms. Julia Dreosti, Counsel, Clifford Chance
Julia is an experienced arbitration and litigation practitioner in our L&DR group in Australia, with over 15 years’ experience advising and representing clients on the full spectrum of contentious matters across a wide range of sectors including aerospace and defence, infrastructure, construction, energy, government and corporates. Julia acts as both counsel and arbitrator. She also regularly advises clients on dispute avoidance, contract administration and risk minimisation at all stages of the major project lifecycle. Her experience also includes advising clients on compliance and directors duties, and dealing with regulatory authorities in the context of various types of investigations and court proceedings. In addition to her experience in Australia, Julia has previously worked in Paris and Singapore. Prior to re-joining Clifford Chance, Julia was a principal in a boutique disputes firm for a number of years.


Mr. Richard Chew, Partner, K&L Gates
Richard is an experienced intellectual property and technology lawyer who focuses on commercial transactions and technology, telecommunications and outsourcing matters in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. He assists his clients with commercial transactions, technology and IP commercialisation, outsourcing, IT and commercial telecommunications arrangements, strategic procurement and sourcing, vendor management and negotiated company and business mergers and acquisitions across a range of industries. Richard also works with clients on commercial transactions in the Asia Pacific region, including China, Thailand and India. Richard assisted clients with some of the largest business critical technology and outsourcing transactions in Australia and South East Asia. Working with a diverse range of clients, from small and medium enterprises to the largest ASX-listed companies, his clients operate in the food, liquor, retail, telecommunications and technology services industries. Richard has a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, all from the Australian National University.


Mr. Samuel J. Woff, Partner, Warlows Legal
Samuel Woff Samuel is a leading commercial construction law and construction litigation specialist, advising on complex and high-stakes project and major infrastructure disputes. With expertise in both domestic and international construction disputes and with over 10 years' experience in private practice, Samuel is passionate about delivering litigious solutions for clients that are commercial, strategic, and innovative. This includes leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive best outcomes in a contentious environment. With an established industry presence and a proven track record of delivering when the situation demands it most, Samuel is a leader in the construction law space. He maintains an active media presence in the industry, appearing in interviews, articles and as a guest speaker and expert commentator.


Mr. Joern Schimmelfeder, Principal, Joern Schimmelfeder Legal
Joern Schimmelfeder concentrates on legal issues affecting transport and engineering projects. He deals with a broad spectrum of clients including contractors, owners, manufacturers, builders, subcontractors and industry professional advisers., He frequently advises on the preparation and negotiation of contracts for the provision of transport, defence and aviation infrastructure, provision of outsourced services and long term infrastructure maintenance. He also has extensive experience advising clients on consortium transactions and project finance documents.


Mr. Dirk Feinauer, Director, Feinauer Commercial Lawyers
Dirk Feinauer heads up Feinauer Commercial Lawyers, a law corporation based in Perth, Western Australia and is one of the most experienced German speaking lawyers practicing in Australia. Dirk graduated from the Australian National University, Canberra with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws in 1989 and 1991 respectively. He is admitted to law practice in the Federal Court and High Court of Australia and the Supreme Courts of Western Australia and New South Wales. Dirk regularly speaks on a range of topics in Australia and across the world. He has written various articles and other publications. Dirk practices in complex corporate and commercial matters and conducts litigation in Superior and the Federal Courts including cross border disputes.