Commercial Litigation

Gain your annual commercial litigation insights in a variety of areas from leading Senior Counsel, counsel, accredited specialists, and other experts on insolvency, defamation, ESG, and breach of contract. Tailored for practicing litigators, earn all your CPD points mastering the ethics of briefing expert witness briefing, examining why litigation funding might be a costing option & learn how to plead & prove loss of opportunity damages. WEB243Q06Z

Litigation is about skill. Join an exceptional panel of experienced litigators and walk away with practical insights on key skills for litigators. Jam-packed with real worked examples on drafting statement of claims, defences and replies. Gain a practical understanding of the use conversation evidence in your affidavits and learn how and when it can be used. Plus get a valuable guide to using expert evidence and be across your ethical obligations in the preparation and participation of mediations.243N40

Master the art of drafting compelling pleadings, and affidavits through an advanced tutorial, enriched with practical examples. Acquire a checklist to guarantee effectiveness. Enhance your affidavit drafting and witness statement skills for trial preparation with tips and examples. Gain strategic insights on working with experts to advance your client's case. WEB246N14

Work step by step through what you need to do to successfully prepare for trial, from planning your witness statements and pre-trial vs trial evidence, to preparing evidence and making opening submissions. Walk away with valuable strategies concerning settlement offers and drafting enforceable settlement agreements. Gain insights into how to emerge successful in mediation, by getting the tips on how to deal with the Mediator. WEB248N02

Now in its 12th year, the Parramatta 10 Points in One Day Conference is developed and curated to keep you abreast of new laws, trends and practical guidance from subject matter experts. With a broad range of topics included, you won’t have to travel to the CBD to gain in-person updates in the practice areas of your choosing, plus achieve your compulsory Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management requirements. Attend for the full 10 hours or only the sessions most relevant to your practice. 242P01

Discover the latest emerging trends in Climate Litigation. Explore the use of corporate and consumer law, directors' duties, class actions, and human rights-linked causes of action. Gain insights into recent climate change cases, greenwashing regulation, and carbon offsets. Enhance your understanding of climate litigation with our expert panel and join us for this essential event. WEB242N17Z

Hear from 12 of the best, including the Honourable Justices Weinstein and Kunc, Senior Counsel, and other experienced litigators. Learn how to prepare expert evidence for complex commercial litigation, the practice of ‘conversation evidence’, the ethics of privilege & inadvertent disclosure. Get tips on managing evidence collection, preparation, and admissibility. Gain instruction on advocacy in interlocutory & urgent applications, and guidance on written advocacy & advocacy in mediations. 243N03

Delve into three fundamental litigation skills all over lunch: briefing counsel, case preparation for trial, and optimising litigation practice through key project management skills. Learn when and how to brief counsel, how you can prepare your case for trial and finally, takeaway how to streamline your litigation practice with essential project management skills. A must attend series for all aspiring litigators. WEB242N61Z

A comprehensive guide on briefing legal counsel, addressing the timing for briefing, the preparation of the brief, and ways to aid your counsel in getting ready for court. WEB242N61AZ

Acquire essential practical project management skills to enhance your litigation practice, elevating it to the next level and surpassing your clients' expectations. WEB243N61CZ

A practical introduction in preparing a case and managing a civil case at trial, including steps to take and aspects of conducting a trial, including opening & closing addresses and presentation of documentary evidence. WEB243N61BZ

Timely seminar for lawyers on mortgage disputes, responsible lending, hardship applications, enforcement actions and collections in the current environment. Understand what defences are available against mortgage enforcements, including different methods for avoid liability and remedies under the Contracts Review Act, National Consumer Credit Code, and Australian Consumer Law. Essential viewing for lawyers assisting clients. WEB2311N05Z

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“Better to settle” ... but make sure your settlement is watertight and tax effective. Solving litigation disputes starts from the initial settlement offers and without prejudice communications through to crafting of watertight agreements. Obtain a best practice guide to ensure that your settlement accurately reflects the agreement, plus a roundup of tax implications from its terms. Investigate when it’s possible to reopen a settlement and best steps to enforce an agreement. 243W03

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