Navigate through everything you need to draft contracts to minimise risk, strategise the risk allocation and insolvency clauses, and stay updated on reform and caselaw including the newest amendments to Unfair Contract Terms legislation, all in one day. Learn from experienced litigators interpretation concerns, contract endings and cross-border contract enforceability. Gain both the knowledge and skill needed for your contracts practice. 243V17

Presenters

Ms Teresa Torcasio, Partner,
Teresa is a highly experienced partner in the corporate / commercial group at HWL Ebsworth, with over 20 years’ experience as a commercial law specialist. Teresa advises clients on general commercial law and corporate transactions, including ongoing supply, manufacturing and distribution arrangements, procurement, transport and logistics contracts, acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and strategic alliances. Teresa’s comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Consumer Law has assisted her to advise clients on their risks, rights and obligations as buyers and sellers of goods and services and to negotiate excellent outcomes for her clients. She has written numerous articles on commercial contracting, unfair contract terms, and consumer guarantee protections (including their application to businesses). Teresa has been named The Best Lawyers in Australia for her work in Commercial Law and Sports Law. Prior to joining HWL Ebsworth, Teresa was an executive counsel at Freehills and a partner at Herbert Geer (now Thompson Geer).


Ms. Georgina Costello KC, Senior Counsel,
Georgina Costello KC is regularly briefed in trials and appeals regarding contract law and property rights in the Federal Court and Victorian courts. She has in the past worked at Mallesons Melbourne, a law firm in New York City and at the World Bank in Washington DC.


Mr. Sam Kingston, Partner, Maddocks
Sam specialises in insolvency and restructuring, working with clients in all aspects of external administrations, security enforcement and insolvency dispute resolution. He has acted for clients in a wide range of industries in large scale court proceedings involving complicated insolvency issues and Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) claims. Sam is recognised as a recommended lawyer for Restructuring & Insolvency in Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide, leading Insolvency and Reorganisation lawyer in Best Lawyers Australia, recommended lawyer for Insolvency & Restructuring in Doyle’s Guide and recommended lawyer for Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution in Doyle’s Guide.


Mr. Nick Rimington, Partner,
Nick is a senior commercial lawyer in our consumer markets practice group. Nick advises clients across a wide range of general commercial matters. He specialises in supporting Australian and international brands in the franchising, retail, distribution and FMCG sectors. He has assisted Australian and international franchise systems with all aspects of franchise law, including preparation of franchise documentation, establishing and structuring of franchise networks, transfers and acquisitions, terminations and disputes, Franchising Code of Conduct compliance and international master franchising. Nick is named in Best Lawyers (Franchise Law).


Mr Justin Vaatstra, Partner,
Justin Vaatstra is an experienced commercial litigator and a partner of Arnold Bloch Leibler's litigation and insolvency practices. His practice focus has an emphasis on corporate insolvency and restructuring, shareholder disputes and intellectual property disputes. Justin is recognised as a recommended lawyer for 'Dispute Resolution' and 'Restructuring & Insolvency' in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific. He is described by clients as a "very dedicated advocate" who "builds great working relationships". Justin has been recognised in Doyle's Guide in the category of 'Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers’ and listed by Best Lawyers© International in the area of 'Insolvency & Reorganization Law' and Dispute Resolution.


Ms. Zoe Vise, Associate,
Zoe is experienced in preparing, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and working on other general commercial, corporate and regulatory matters. Zoe has a special interest in the Australian Consumer Law and works closely with Teresa to assist clients in navigating their rights and obligations when buying and selling goods and services, including in connection with the unfair contract terms regime. Zoe has co-authored a number of articles with Teresa, including the recent 'UCT 101' series of articles, aimed at helping businesses to understand their requirements under the regime and to prepare for the upcoming reforms.


Ms. Temple Saville, Barrister,
Temple practices in commercial law, public law and regulatory matters. Temple is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and is on the List of External Mediators published by the Magistrates’ Court. She is available to be briefed as a mediator. Temple accepts briefs to advise and/or appear. Temple has an interest in insolvency and bankruptcy related matters and has completed the ARITA Advanced Certification in Insolvency. Temple advises and appears for clients in respect to personal insolvency and corporate insolvency. She has experience in dealing with winding up application, creditors petitions, voidable transactions, insolvent trading claims and directors’ duties generally. Temple also has experience in building disputes where she represents clients in relation to breach of contract and warranties, defects, delays, and variations. Temple also appears and advises in relation to all aspects of debt recovery, contractual disputes, Australian Consumer Law matters, civil claims and interlocutory applications.


Ms. Margo Harris, Barrister,
Margo Harris is a barrister with more than 20 years’ experience in commercial law. Her career has involved appearing in a wide range of courts and tribunals both Australia-wide and internationally. Before coming to the Bar in 2011, she worked as a solicitor in Australia and London, including in-house counsel at an ASX listed company. Her broad ranging commercial practice straddles diverse industries, including agribusiness, construction and infrastructure, energy and resources, gaming, horse racing, maritime, mining, rail, road transport, sport, telecommunications, and waste management.


Ms Annabelle Ballard, Barrister,
Annabelle Ballard is a member of the Victorian Bar on List S (Svenson Barristers). Annabelle holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts from Monash University. Annabelle accepts briefs to appear and advise in a broad range of civil matters. She has a particular interest in commercial disputes, regulatory litigation, and costs law. Annabelle’s diverse practice gives her a strong understanding of the practical intersection between different areas of the law.


Mr. JK Muckersie, Special Counsel ,
JK is an experienced adviser for clients in complex commercial disputes and regulatory investigations and proceedings. Her broad expertise covers contractual disputes, corporations law (including claims against directors), financial services regulation, competition and consumer law, property and lease disputes. Her commercial focus and pragmatic approach allows her to offer straightforward, actionable advice tailored to client needs. JK works tirelessly during litigation and investigations to ensure as little business disruption as possible when clients face litigation.


Ms. Alicia Hill, Principal, Sladen Legal
Alicia Hill is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation in Victoria and Queensland, a Nationally Accredited Mediator, and a graded arbitrator with the Resolution Institute. Alicia practices as a Principal in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team of Sladen Legal in Melbourne. In addition to advising and appearing for clients in general commercial litigation areas including contract, corporations and property law, she has specialty expertise in Franchising, Insolvency and Regulatory law. Alicia is a Fellow of FINSIA, a committee member of the ACCC Consultative Committee for Small Business and Franchising. a board member of the Law Institute of Victoria’s Accredited Specialists Board and has been recognised by her peers in the Best Lawyers awards for Litigation since 2016.