10 CPD Points in One Day
Issues covered include:family law, wills and estates, capacity, elderly, elder abuse, proofing clients and witnesses, effective presentations, financial reports, Intellectual property, contract disputes, dispute resolution, business sale
Description
For those looking for the one-stop-shop, look no further. Gain all your CPD points in one go, soak up the most important legal updates for the year to come and develop the practical strategies and skills necessary take your practice to the next level.
Attend the full day and earn 10 CPD units including:
7 units in Substantive Law
1 unit in Practical Legal Ethics
1 unit in Practice Management or Business Skills
1 unit in Professional Skills
Session 1
Family, Trusts and Estates Law Roundup
Chair: David Jenkin, Director, Howe Jenkin
7.30am to 8.15am: Family Law: Key Cases and Developments in Property Settlement Matters
- Calculating the matrimonial asset pool: what is included and excluded
- Assessing contributions & future needs: the latest cases
- Developments in de facto case law
- Tips for delivering efficient outcomes for clients
Presented by Jane Miller, Barrister, Elizabeth Evatt Chambers; Leading Family Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
8.15am to 9.00am: Wills and Estates Case Update
Explore important recent cases in wills and estates law that you need to know to provide the best possible advice to your clients.
Presented by David Riggall, Barrister, Anthony Mason Chambers
9.00am to 9.45am: Capacity, Elderly Clients & Elder Abuse
Examine the latest issues and updates impacting this increasingly significant area of law.
Presented by Christopher Brohier, Barrister, Elizabeth Mews
9.45am to 10.30am: Trusts Law: Tips and Traps
- Different types of trust structures: their pros and cons
- Responsibilities in a trust structure
- A lawyer's perspective:
- Drafting
- Varying
- Advising
- Vesting issues and practicalities
Presented by Julie Van der Velde, Principal, VdV Legal; Trust and Estate Practitioner
10.30am to 10.45am Morning Tea
Session 2
CPD Required Units for All Lawyers
Chair: Kristie Molloy, Barrister, Legoe Chambers
Practical Legal Ethics
10.45am to 11.45am: The Ethics of Proofing Clients & Witnesses
- When a client’s instructions poses an ethical dilemma
- Problems with clients or witnesses who might raise mental health issues
- Ethics in proofing your client to give evidence
- Dealing with witnesses
- Case studies of particular ethical dilemmas for legal practitioners
Presented by Claire O’Connor SC, Villeneuve Smith Chambers; Recommended Family Law Senior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2019
Practice Management or Business Skills
11.45am to 12.45pm: Understanding and Interpreting Financial Reports
- Different type of financial reports: how they are prepared, who prepares them and who should rely on them
- Understanding the reliability and information value of reports
- How to analyse financial statements
- Fundamental account principles, standards, concepts and definitions
- Balance sheets and other key areas to understand
Presented by David Fechner, Partner, BDO; Chartered Tax Adviser and Accountant
Professional Skills
12.45pm to 1.45pm: Effective and Engaging Presentations
- How presenting can help you position yourself as a go-to expert
- How to meet the audience's needs and expectations
- How to structure your presentation
- Using visuals effectively
- Differentiate yourself from other speakers - let your personality show
- How to control your nerves
- How to handle Question Time
Presented by Shelley Dunstone, Principal, Legal Circles
1.45pm to 2.15pm Lunch
Session 3
Property and Commercial Law Update
Chair: Ruth Beach, Manager - Mediation Unit, Magistrates Court
2.15pm to 3.15pm: 5 IP Questions Your Commercial Clients Will Ask
- What is IP and why do I need to care about it?
- How do I copyright a patent?
- But I paid for it… don't I own it?
- If I change it by at least 10%, is it still infringement?
- Can I register a worldwide trade mark?
Presented by Luke Dale, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers; Preeminent Intellectual Property Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019
3.15pm to 4.15pm: Property Law Update
Examine recent cases and hear what these developments mean for your clients and how you can prepare your practice.
Presented by Chris Kelly, Partner, Thomson Geer; Recommended Property and Real Estate Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019
4.15pm to 4.30pm Afternoon Tea
4.30pm to 5.30pm: Contract Disputes and Dispute Resolution Clauses
- How to structure the contract to avoid disputes escalating and to manage the process
- How to choose the appropriate dispute resolution method
- Arbitration clauses: the effect and enforceability of these clauses
- Are there limitations on the subject matter of arbitral disputes?
Presented by Andrew Robertson, Partner, Piper Alderman; Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019
5.30pm to 6.30pm: Preparing a Business for Sale: Maximising Value and Avoiding Potential Risks
- Navigating the sale process
- Due diligence: getting your house in order
- Structuring and tax considerations
- Managing the impact of warranties and indemnities
- Private equity: Friend or foe?
Presented by Ben Wilson, Partner, CCK Lawyers; Chartered Tax Adviser
Venue
Stamford Plaza Adelaide Hotel
Level 2, 150 North Terrace
Adelaide 5000
SA
Australia