CPD Compulsory Units for All Lawyers on 10 March
Issues covered include: conflicts of intrest, dispute resolution, litigation project management
Description
Whether you’re a seasoned litigator or rarely find yourself in court, everyone needs to know the essentials of handling a dispute. From dealing with conflicts of interest, to mastering mediation to understanding strategic project management, this is the session you need to prevent disputes from ever rising or to effectively deal with them when they do arise.
Attend and earn 3 CPD units including:
1 unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 unit in Practice Management & Business Skills
1 unit in Professional Skills
Chair: Paul Blackburn-Hart SC, 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
2.00pm to 3.00pm: Conflicts of Interest: The Legal and Commercial Considerations
- Legal and commercial conflicts: What is a conflict?
- Can I ever act against a former client?
- Lessons from key cases featuring conflicts
- Information barriers: Are they effective?
Presented by David Fairlie, General Counsel, Competitive Foods Australia
Professional Skills
3.00pm to 4.00pm: Dispute Resolution: Strategies to Keep Your Matter Out of Court
Whether you’re a litigation or transactional lawyer, this practical session will examine the best strategies you can implement to prevent disputes from arising in the first place along with providing guidance on how to use ADR techniques for dispute resolution.
Presented by David Ash, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
4.00pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Tea
Practice Management & Business Skills
4.15pm to 5.15pm: Strategic Litigation Project Management
Drawing from the presenter’s experience in managing complex disputes and in litigation funding, examine:
- The importance of strategic project management prior to commencing litigation
- Preparation of litigation budgets
- Litigation project management designed to minimise cost and maximise outcomes
Presented by Susanna Khouri, Head of Investment Operations (Diligence & Monitoring), Augusta Ventures
Venue
Cliftons Sydney
Level 3, 10 Spring Street
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:
Train Stations - Wynyard 400m OR Martin Place 500m
Bus Interchange - Clarence Street 450m
Ferry - Circular Quay 1.2km
Parking Information
Parking not included in your registration. Here are some options below.
Secure Park 20 Bond Street - click here for rates
Wilson Park 1 O'Connell Street - click here for rates
Wilson Park 31 Bond Street - click here for rates