CPD Programs

Recent cases show that uncertainties or ignorance of the impact and requirements of the Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic) (‘the Act’) can result in strong criticism, costs penalties and even referrals to the Legal Services Commissioner. This ever-evolving area and ongoing interpretation of the Act requires that practitioners be up to date with the requirements and risks associated with non-compliance.

This one hour CPD seminar is designed to help you identify and guide you through the essential issues to focus on and how to manage your clients and risks.

In a year of disruption it can be hard to keep track of developments affecting your practice. Matthew Harvey QC and John Heard of the Victorian Bar have condensed the most pressing and relevant changes in corporations law in 2020 (including insolvency and banking law) into this annual review seminar. Secure your spot today to get a comprehensive update on the legislative reforms and cases that will shape your practice this year and into the future.

This session will provide practitioners with a review of the most recent significant cases, legislative updates and trends in insolvency law until February 2021.

Trying to negotiate and settle your client’s property settlements has become more complicated during this time of economic uncertainty.

In this session, Michael Gavan, MinterEllison research librarian, shares tips about free legal current awareness, alerting services.

Practitioners are often instructed to make or consider, offers of settlement, enter into settlement negotiations, and draw settlement agreements and / or enforce their terms. It is imperative that practitioners have excellent drafting skills in order to accurately record settlement and minimise client risk.

This workshop covers the essentials of retail leasing and is ideal for both private practice and in-house lawyers.

This seminar will cover the common problems that can occur if not properly addressed, in even the simplest of business sale transactions.

Have you relied on naming a communication Without Prejudice and then found out its not? Do you know the essential advice you should give your client to reduce risking LPP? How is social media affecting these fundamental legal concepts?