Modules:

• Competition

Biography:

Biography:

Carrie specialises in litigation and dispute resolution in: Advocacy; Mediation; Contract disputes; Judicial review; Consumer protection and Equity. Carrie has briefed and appeared with some of the most specialised Queen's Counsel and Senior Counsel in Australia. She has appeared as an advocate in most New South Wales jurisdictions and has run a matter before the Full Bench of the High Court of Australia.

Modules:

• Corporations

Biography:

Jen has experience in providing advice to large corporate clients, partnerships, directors and high net worth individuals and drafting relevant documents in respect of corporate and commercial issues including corporate governance, compliance with the Corporations Act and ASIC requirements, risk management, corporate restructure, board restructure, directors' duties and ongoing day-today advice on strategic commercial board level decisions.

Jen also has experience in running complex legal disputes arising from commercial developments, dissolution of companies and partnerships, directors' duties, consumer protection, allegations relating to breaches of contracts, technology and intellectual property, joint venture mining, property law, building and construction and general debt recovery.

Biography:

Michelle obtained a Bachelor of Laws from the Australian National University in 1996 and has been practising exclusively in Family Law since this time. Michelle has practised Family Law in Canberra, Sydney, Darwin and London before relocating to Griffith in 2011. Michelle is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law with the New South Wales Law Society.

Michelle is an experienced advocate who regularly appears in Family Court, Federal Magistrates Court and Children's Court.

Biography:

Trish Hyde is the current CEO of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association, having joined the association in 2010.

Trish has over 15 years corporate leadership, communications and marketing experience across FMCG, telcos, aviation, retail, infrastructure, financial services, education and health.

She has worked in some of the most issues rich and stakeholder diverse environments and ACLA is her second CEO not-for-profit role.

Trish has held three Directorships, has a Masters in Corporate Leadership, and is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute.

Biography:

Danetta advises on personal injury claims, liability claims, compulsory third party claims, aviation and general insurance. She also regularly advises on compliance, indemnity, contribution, liability quantum and evidence, and appears at conferences, mediation and court applications.

In 2011, Danetta went on secondments with insurers to assist with the South East Queensland flood and Cyclone Yasi claims. She has also represented clients in aviation claims, both in the Australian and US jurisdictions.

Biography:

Tracy brings with him over 35 years of experience as a workplace lawyer. He has worked at a number of national firms including Mallesons Stephen Jacques, Blake Dawson Waldron (as consultant counsel), and Corrs Chambers Westgarth (as in-house counsel). He was a partner at Parker & Parker (which subsequently merged with Freehill Hollingdale & Page), and has also practised as a barrister at Francis Burt Chambers, and as a sole practitioner. He has particular interest in statutory construction and the contract of employment.

Contact

tracy.caspersz@lexisnexis.com.au

Modules:

• Immigration

Biography:

Robert was formerly the Regional Managing Partner of the firm's extensive Asia Pacific practice, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and the operations of all Fragomen offices in the Asia Pacific region including offices in Auckland, Bangalore, Beijing, Brisbane, Guanhzhou, Hong Kong, Kochi, Melbourne, North Ryde, Perth, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Wellington.

As an experienced commercial lawyer, Robert has significant experience in providing immigration and other legal advice and visa services to companies in sectors such as financial services, mining and resources (including off-shore oil and gas), information technology and telecommunications, retail, science and engineering, and health. Robert's clients include Australian and multi-national companies in the sectors listed above and he is responsible for the firm's compliance and litigation practices.

Modules:

• Property

Biography:

After being admitted to practice in 2018, I joined Tierney Law, where I am now a Director and Leader of our Property Law Practice Area. I also practice in Commercial Law.

I am a current member of the Property & Commercial Law Committee for the Law Society of Tasmania and an author of legal texts and precedent material for the leading international legal publisher, Lexis Nexis.

In 2021 I obtained my Graduate Certificate in Legal Business from the College of Law.

I have a keen interest in finding practical solutions for my clients to assist them to grow their lives and businesses.

Memberships

Member of the Property & Commercial Committee for the Law Society of Tasmania

Professional Organisation

Tierney Law

Professional Contact

03 6220 2777
sebastian@tlaw.com.au

Modules:

• Intellectual Property

Biography:

Angela practises in all aspects of Intellectual Property including patents, trade marks, copyright, designs and consumer protection. Angela has been featured in Doyle’s Intellectual Property list since 2021. Angela regularly appears in the Federal Court of Australia, including the Full Court, various state Supreme Courts, the Patent Office and the Trade Mark Office.

Prior to coming to bar, Angela was a solicitor in two specialist IP firms. Angela was also the Associate to Justice Nicholas of the Federal Court of Australia where she gained extensive experience in intellectual property disputes and large commercial matters.

Angela graduated with first class honours in law from the University of New South Wales. Angela is also on the Editorial Panel for the Australian Intellectual Property Law Bulletin, is a co-author of the LexisNexis Australia Copyright & Designs chapter on International Copyright and has also authored a number of publications in intellectual property law.

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

Modules:

• Intellectual Property

Biography:

Matthew Swinn is a partner of King & Wood Mallesons and a recognised IP litigation specialist with a wealth of experience in the manufacturing, life sciences and consumer sectors, among others. Matthew is also the Managing Partner for KWM's Dispute Resolution & Tax teams.

Matthew is well known for his patent litigation expertise, having acted in patent disputes for some of the world's largest companies. His expertise also spans the entire range of intellectual property issues including contentious trade mark, copyright, trade secrets and consumer protection/passing-off matters.

He is a member and former Chair of the Law Council of Australia’s IP Committee, a member of the Federal Court of Australia’s IP User Group and President of the Australian chapter of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).

Professional Organisations & Memberships

• King & Wood Mallesons
• https://www.kwm.com/en/au
• https://www.kwm.com/en/au/people/matthew-swinn
• Law Institute of Victoria
• Law Council of Australia, IP Committee
• International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property – President of AIPPI Australia
• Federal Court of Australia, IP Users Group

Awards & Recognition

• Intellectual Property: Patents in Australia, Band 1 –Chambers Global 2019, 2020 and 2021
• Intellectual Property, Band 1 – Chambers and Partners 2021 (Asia Pacific)
• 2022 Lawyer of the Year – Intellectual Property Law in Melbourne, Best Lawyers
• Patent Litigation Star and Trade Mark Litigation Star, Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars 2020/21
• Gold Band - Litigation and Global Thought Leader, IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2021
• Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific – Dispute Resolution Star (Intellectual Property) 2020

Professional Contact

Email: matthew.swinn@au.kwm.com

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)

Biography:

Tom Pils specialises in drone law and the regulations surrounding this growing area of aviation.

He has a deep commitment to educating the public and the drone industry on the changing regulatory landscape. Tom has presented on drone regulation on numerous occasions across various platforms, including conferences, podcasts, and at seminars for Continuing Professional Development credits for law, and other disciplines. Tom has written in excess of 55 drone law specific articles.

Tom has been invited to take part in various Government drone related working groups including the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Strategic Regulatory Roadmap Working Group, including leading one of its sub-working groups; the CASA Part 101 Post-Implementation Review Technical Working Group; as well as the The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, Unmanned Traffic Management Working Group.

When actually working, Tom advises drone pilots, operators, hardware manufacturers, software providers and just about every other party relevant to drone operations. The advice has ranged from advising on complex drone operations, and liability issues, through to representing operators in CASA investigations.

Membership

• Former President of Australian Certified UAV Operators Association
• Member of Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems

Speaking Engagements

• University of New England (UNE) guest lecturer, ‘Technology and the Law’ – drone law lecture.
• Speaker at Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems annual RPAS in Australian Skies conference.

Biography:

Melisa spent four years with a general practice gaining considerable experience in a range of fields including employment law, workers compensation, civil litigation, trade practices, personal injury, medical negligence, defamation and criminal law.

Since joining Finlaysons she has been involved in a variety of industrial and employment issues facing employers as well as work in the area of workers compensation and occupational health, safety and welfare.

Modules:

• Dispute Resolution

Biography:

Joseph has advised and acted for private insurers, and Australian Government and ACT Government clients, predominantly in relation to liability claims. Joseph has considerable experience with matters involving issues of insurance and administrative law, including claims under workers’ compensation legislation and discretionary compensations schemes. He has also advised on a range of litigated matters before the ACT Courts, Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Court.

Memberships

• Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory

Modules:

• Construction

Biography:

Ashleigh is a Counsel in White & Case’s Global Commercial Litigation Practice. 

Ashleigh advises on substantial construction disputes, with particular expertise in the infrastructure, energy and resources sectors. 

Ashleigh has over 10 years’ experience in top-tier construction practices in Melbourne and London. Her broad practice includes assisting with contract administration and claims development, mediation, adjudication, litigation and domestic and international arbitration.

Ashleigh has extensive in-house experience, including secondments with INPEX, Built and the National Broadband Network. 

Speaking Engagements
Ashleigh lectures in ‘Avoid and Manage Construction Disputes’ in the Master of Construction at the University of Melbourne. 

Modules:

• Succession

Biography:

Richard Neal is an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law with over 50 years of experience advising clients on complex estate and succession matters. A partner at Teece Hodgson & Ward in Sydney, he has extensive expertise in equity litigation, contested estates, will construction, family provision claims, and trust administration. He also provides estate planning guidance, particularly in matters involving foreign assets and cross-border succession issues.

Richard is named in the Doyle’s Guide from 2015 to 2024 as a Preeminent Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer – New South Wales and Preeminent Wills, Estates Planning and Succession Planning Lawyer – New South Wales.

Beyond his legal practice, Richard is a respected educator and thought leader in succession law. Since 1986, he has conducted workshops and seminars for solicitors’ continuing legal education and frequently acts as an expert witness in estate litigation.

Publications

• Co-author, Mason and Handler's Succession Law and Practice NSW (LexisNexis)
• Co-author, Hutley's Australian Wills Precedents, 9th Edition
• Advisor, Practical Guidance Succession (LexisNexis)
• Regular contributor of seminar papers and case reviews on wills, family provision, estate disputes, and elder law

Awards & Recognition

• Fellow, Australian Academy of Law
• Member, STEP NSW Committee (since 2012)
• STEP Australia Education Officer (since 2013)
• Member, Advisory Committee on Succession Law Reform, NSW Attorney General’s Office
• Former Chair, Advisory Committee for Specialist Accreditation in Wills and Estates Law, NSW (1999–2007)

Speaking Engagements
Richard has been a keynote speaker at numerous legal education events, focusing on estate planning, succession law reform, and probate litigation.

Professional Organisations & Memberships

• Member, International Academy of Estate and Trust Law
• Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
• Affiliate Member, The Taxation Institute
• Member, Supreme Court of NSW Probate Users’ Committee
• Member, Elder Law, Capacity & Succession Committee, Law Society of NSW

Professional Contact
Teece Hodgson & Ward
Level 10, 1 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61 2 9232 3733