Modules:

• Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy
• In-House Advisor

Biography:

Alex is Asia Pacific General Counsel at Unisys, based in Sydney. He leads Unisys’ Asia Pacific Law Department and is responsible for the Law Department’s strategic and operational support of Unisys’ business across the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Greater China. Alex is a member of Unisys’ Asia Pacific Senior Leadership Team and is Company Secretary of Unisys’ Australian subsidiaries. Prior to joining Unisys, Alex was a Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills and an Associate at Baker & McKenzie in Sydney and London.

Alex has extensive experience in relation to data security, innovative technologies and business models, outsourcing, managed services, software as a service, infrastructure as a service, cloud computing, data hosting, systems integration, software development, licensing, support and maintenance, intellectual property, privacy, telecommunications, contracting with clients (Government and private sector), suppliers and business partners, legal risk management and company secretarial responsibilities in countries across the Asia Pacific region and in the United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East, from working in top-tier law firms and in-house.

Publications

• LexisNexis Practical Guidance: Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Privacy – Data Security topic
• Contributing author to Telecommunications Laws in Europe, Law and Regulation of Electronic Communications in Europe, (5th edition), Baker & McKenzie, Tottel Publishing, 2005.
• Co-author of article "Optimising the Utility of Source Code Escrow Agreements", published in the UK Computer & Law Journal, December 2002/January 2003 (Vol. 13 Issue 5).
• Contributing author to Practical Law Company E-Commerce Manual, 2001-2002.
• Freelance legal writer, Butterworths Specialist Practice Group, Immigration Review Tribunal Digest and Legal Dictionary, 1993-1997.

Speaking Engagements

• Panellist at LexisNexis' 8th Annual Contract Law Masterclass, discussing "Trends, challenges and best practice in contract management: what lies ahead in 2010", 16-17 February 2010, Sydney.
• Leader and facilitator of half-day Lexis-Nexis IT contracts workshop, "Developing IT Contract Legal and Management Skills", Melbourne, 13 September 2006.
• Presenter at EIS IT contracts conference, "Software Development Contracts: Avoiding the Pitfalls", Sydney, 3 April 2006.
• Speaker at 5th Annual FinSec Conference, organised by MIS Training, London, 21 September 2005.
• Speaker at Baker & McKenzie's annual outsourcing client seminar, London, 29 July 2005.
• Speaker at "Cyber Security, Wireless Technology, in the Financial Services Sector", on legal and regulatory issues, organised by Information Management Network, London, 30 November - 1 December 2004.
• Speaker at outsourcing seminar in relation to Financial Services Act requirements, organised by Complinet, London, 23 November 2004.
• Speaker and chair of round table discussion session on financial services sector regulatory issues relating to data security - 4th Annual FinSec Conference, organised by MIS Training, London, 16 September 2004.

Professional Organisations & Memberships

• Admitted to practice as a legal practitioner in New South Wales, Australia (unrestricted practising certificate) and as a solicitor in England and Wales, United Kingdom.
• Member of the New South Wales Law Society and the Law Society of England and Wales.
• Member of Alumni Associations of the Australian Graduate School of Management and University of New South Wales.

Modules:

• Mergers & Acquisitions

Biography:

Gavin is a partner in the Corporate Advisory Team in Sydney.

He brings a wealth of experience having previously acted as a partner of a boutique law firm in Sydney and a principal of a corporate legal practice in Perth.

Gavin regularly acts for listed, public and large proprietary companies.

His expertise includes corporate and commercial law with a particular focus on:

• regulated and private treaty acquisitions, divestments and restructurings;
• fundraising via equity capital markets; and
• domestic and foreign investment.

Gavin is a ‘hands-on’ lawyer who enjoys providing high quality strategic, tactical and practical advice.

Recent transactions include:

• advising on the sale of Australian Contract Mining Pty Ltd to Westgold Resources Limited (ASX: WGX)
• advising the independent directors of Universal Coal plc (ASX: UNV) on their successful takeover defence of a hostile bid by IchorCoal N.V.
• advising the independent directors of Universal Coal plc on a recommended takeover offer by Coal of Africa Limited (ASX: CZA)
• advising on the sale of Financial Choice Pty Limited to Spring FG Limited (ASX: SFG)

Biography:

Warren has over 15 years property and commercial experience. He routinely acts for clients in property, business and estate law on a range of matters.

Biography:

Biography:

Ellie is an experienced workplace lawyer who has worked at the Fair Work Commission, before practising in employment law and industrial relations since 2014. She was listed in the Doyle’s Guide as a ‘Leading Employment Lawyer (Employee and Trade Union Representation) Qld’ in 2021 and 2022.

Contact

ellie.bassingthwaighte@lexisnexis.com.au

Modules:

• Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy

Biography:

Raymond specialises in technology, emerging technology (A.I. and Digital Assets), privacy law and intellectual property. As a skilled developer, Raymond regularly assists on matters which require deep understanding of technical systems and processes. With experience in building artificial intelligence and web3 apps, Raymond advises clients on legal and ethical issues in relation to projects involving artificial intelligence, blockchain (including cryptocurrencies, NFTs and DAOs) and data. Raymond also regularly works with a wide range of clients (both small and large) on digital transformation projects, IT & telecommunication contracts, software licences, privacy and online safety regulations, gambling regulations and export controls.

Memberships

Administrator and community organizer at the Data Science and AI Association of Australia

Professional Organisation

Home | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer | Global law firm

Professional Contact

+61 2 9322 4173
Raymond.Sun@hsf.com
LinkedIn

Biography:

Recent transactions include:

• Acting for Blackgold International in relation to its Scheme of Arrangement involving Vibrant Group Limited in Singapore.
• Acting for the share vendors in relation to the sale of JRB Engineering and MRX Technologies to Siemens in Germany.
• Acting for BBX Minerals in relation to its successful defence against a takeover bid launched by Drake Private Investments.

Modules:

• Personal Injury VIC

Biography:

Dimitra Dubrow is a Principal in the medical negligence department of Maurice Blackburn and a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. Dimitra has practiced in the area of medical negligence since 2000 and acts exclusively on behalf of plaintiffs. She has a broad practice including obstetric and birth trauma cases, cases involving emergency department care, delayed diagnosis of cancer and coronial matters. Dimitra is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria's Public Liability and Medical Negligence Committee and the AMA/LIV/VicBar Medico-Legal Standing Committee.

Modules:

• Construction

Biography:

Harriet grew up in Western Australia, where her grandfather was one of the first lawyers for the Aboriginal Legal Service in Western Australia. Graduating with a Law/Arts degree from the University of Western Australia, Harriet initially applied her learning in the challenging legal contexts of Native Title, Refugee and Aboriginal rights before eventually transitioning into a 22-year career in construction law in which she has practiced and acted in five Australian states. 

Harriet is Founder + Principal of an innovative firm with a focus on client service, efficiency through technology and excellence. Warlows Legal is a rapidly growing Melbourne based law firm established on 1 March 2021. In April 2022, Harriet was proud to announce that the law firm was one of the first law firms in Australia to become certified as carbon neutral. In her practice, Harriet combines a significant amount of pro bono work with a thriving legal practice that specialises in construction law, litigation, start-ups and charities. In particular, Harriet has worked on a number of matters that have resulted in reported decisions clarifying the Security of Payments regime. 

Harriet now mentors and leads a team of dedicated lawyers with an increasing emphasis of providing personalised and tailored services to a diverse array of clients ranging from building practitioners, contractors, and homeowners with remarkable results.

Memberships
Harriet is currently a member of the Law Institute of Victoria Building and Construction Committee. Harriet is also the Honorary Secretary of Australian Friends of United Hatzalah. Harriet is a member of the Society of Construction Lawyers Australia, the Building Disputes Practitioners Society, the Charity Lawyers of Australia and New Zealand and the Law Institute of Victoria. Harriet regularly presents on topics of construction law, charity law and start-ups to members of the legal profession and the public. 

Modules:

• Governance

Biography:

A highly experienced financial services lawyer with over a decade of specialised expertise in the superannuation industry, Gary began his career as an SMSF lawyer at DBA Lawyers before moving into in-house counsel roles at TelstraSuper and, currently, UniSuper. His work spans regulatory, governance, and strategic advisory matters, with a strong focus on helping organisations navigate complex legislative and prudential obligations.

Since 2015, Gary has played an active role in the implementation of every major superannuation and financial services reform, including MySuper, the Transfer Balance Cap, Protecting Your Super, Putting Members’ Interests First, Stapling, the Retirement Income Covenant, Payday Superannuation, and Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions.

His experience also extends beyond financial services, encompassing legal roles in criminal and insolvency law, as well as roles within the mining and construction sectors.

Gary has advised boards and senior executives, contributed to and supported board committees, and held secretariat responsibilities. He has been a key contributor to several major organisational projects, including a superannuation successor fund transfer, significant CRM, group insurance, and digital infrastructure procurements, and the launch of digital member tools such as a mobile app, online calculators, and digital advice solutions.

Known for his pragmatic, forward-looking approach, Gary has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercial solutions and shaping best practice across Australia’s superannuation landscape.

Awards & Recognition

• ASFA’s RG 146 Superannuation (2019)
• ACC In-house Counsel Certified (ICC) credential (2021)

Modules:

• Property

Biography:

Andrew is recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading Australian tax barrister specialising in tax litigation and dispute resolution. Andrew also advises on Australia-wide taxes, including stamp duties, land tax and payroll tax.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Andrew was an Associate to Justice Michael Kirby and a Solicitor.

Andrew lectures in taxation law at the University of Sydney Law School, judges mooting competitions for the University of NSW and previously lectured in taxation law at the University of Technology, Sydney. Andrew also edits the leading stamp duty publication “Australian Stamp Duties Law”.

Andrew is a Chartered Tax Adviser and Examiner with The Tax Institute and a member of the Tax Institute/Revenue NSW Liaison Committee and Dispute Resolution Technical Committee. Andrew is also a member of the NCAT Revenue List Consultative Forum.

Professional Organisations

• Level 22 Chambers

Modules:

• Intellectual Property

Biography:

Gillian is a key senior member of Baker McKenzie's IP practice. She specialises in advising clients on brand strategy, trade mark clearances and registration and manages global trade mark portfolios on behalf of her clients. She also represents clients in trade mark opposition proceedings and advises in relation to corporate transactional due diligence projects. Gillian acts for key international clients of the firm including a global FMCG corporation which owns one of the largest brands portfolios in the world, a multinational that owns a number of well-known quick service restaurant brands, a global play and entertainment company with familiar games and entertainment brands and corporations which have portfolios of prestige and renowned cosmetics and beauty care brands.

Speaking Engagements

• IPSANZ National Conference 2021

Awards & Recognition

• Best Lawyers in Australia for Intellectual Property since 2020.

Memberships

• Vice-President, Trans-Tasman National committee of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
• Member of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association NSW committee

Professional Organisations

• Baker McKenzie

Professional Contact

Mobile: +61 2 8922 5486,  +61 466 752 772

Email: gillian.woon@bakermckenzie.com

Modules:

• Personal Injury QLD

Biography:

Jillian is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law and has advocated solely for those for whom access to justice may not otherwise be possible since beginning her legal career over 8 years ago.

She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others by assisting them when they have been wronged. She is a member of the Queensland Law Society, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, Australian Lawyers Alliance and Maurice Blackburn's Women's Law Section.

Modules:

• Construction

Biography:

Tom is a Barrister at Green’s Square Chambers. He has particular experience in dealing with document-heavy litigation with a substantial technical component, and with the cross-examination of technical experts.

Tom is also experienced at representing clients in mediations and has been asked to act as a mediator himself on a number of occasions.

Admitted as a solicitor in UK 1986 

Admitted as a solicitor in NSW 1992.

Practicing as a barrister in NSW since 1998. 

Modules:

• Commercial

Biography:

Jo specialises in M&A, joint ventures and capital raisings and works with clients to get “investor-ready” and “deal-ready”. She regularly helps clients with shareholder arrangements, governance arrangements that allow businesses to scale and grow as well as exits and acquisitions.

Jo is well experienced in working on both sides of the spectrum, working with both founders and private capital, and has a pragmatic and commercial approach in finding solutions for her clients. She also has extensive experience helping boards navigate regulatory environments, corporate governance and disclosure obligations for listed companies.

Jo has experience working with clients undertaking Energy M&A, particularly in renewable energy. Jo has extensive expertise working with clients across a range of other industry sectors including financial services, industrials and healthcare. She has previously worked in Hong Kong, where she enhanced her international capability helping clients implement their acquisition and divestment strategies in the Asian market and advised on listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Biography:

Thomas Abraham is a Special Counsel, Commercial and Tax with Macpherson Kelley. Thomas has extensive public and private sector experience and deep expertise in state taxation advice and litigation. During his time as a solicitor in the Legal Services Branch of the State Revenue Office of Victoria, Thomas conducted litigation on behalf of the Commissioner in various state taxation matters. Thomas practices in all state taxation matters across Australia, including land tax, duties, payroll tax, congestion levy and taxation administration matters (eg, assessments, re-assessments, refunds, private rulings, objections, reviews and appeals).

Professional Contact

Thomas Abraham - Macpherson Kelley

Memberships

Thomas is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria’s State Taxes Committee.

Modules:

• Consumer

Biography:

Eli is a commercial lawyer and adviser to the media, entertainment and tech industries, particularly in relation to production, content and talent; privacy, cybersecurity and data management; IP/IT; AdTech, advertising and publishing laws; and competition and consumer regulation. Eli edits the Communications Law Bulletin, and sits on the Board of the Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA).  Eli completed his masters of laws degree (graduating with excellence) at UNSW, dual-specialising in Media & Technology Law, and Innovation Law, where he was awarded the “best performing postgraduate student across all postgraduate programs at the law school”. In 2024, Australasian Lawyer named Eli as one of Australia’s most influential lawyers.

Modules:

• Commercial
• Corporations

Biography:

James is a corporate practitioner with significant experience in M&A transactions, corporate governance, directors' duties and compliance with the Corporations Act, ASIC requirements and ASX Listing Rules. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, takeovers (both for bidders and targets), IPOs, other capital raisings and corporate structuring and reconstructions.

James also focuses on financial services, including financial services licensing, registered and unregistered managed investment schemes, PDSs and securities industry issues.

James also provides advice on corporate and commercial matters and advises high-net-worth individuals and businesses on appropriate asset protection structures and succession planning issues.

James is a former member of the Takeovers Panel, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel. He is also recognised by The Best Lawyers in Australia for Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Professional Organisations & Memberships

• Piper Alderman