Jeffrey Goldberger: Contract Law Masterclass

Join Jeffrey Goldberger, one of our most popular speakers over the last five years, for his latest contract law masterclass.  Jeffrey is a recognised authority on Australian contract law whose ability to articulate the application of contract law in a practical way is widely known and highly regarded nationally. 

The revised topics that Jeffrey will cover in this masterclass are; 

  • The nature of a claim under an indemnity and the impact of equitable intervention : drafting implications
  • Performance bonds and the availability of injunctive relief.
  • Deeds of settlement,releases and covenants not to sue: key principles and drafting tips: Pharmacy Platform Pty Ltd v Millichamp ( 2025) NSWCA 213
  • Restitution and damages: alternative or concurrent remedies on a repudiatory breach of contract : Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd ( 2019) HCA 32
  • The recovery of reliance loss (wasted expenditure)on a breach of contract  after the decision of the High Court in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 (2024) HCA

DETAILS

  • When: Thursday 12 March 2026, 9:00am - 2:00pm (registration from 8:30am)
  • Where: ACT Law Society  I  Level 1, 5 Constitution Ave, Canberra
  • Price: Member $225, Non-Member $315, Student $65
  • CPD points: Members will earn 3.5 CPD units in Core Area 4
  • Refreshments and meals will be provided throughout the half day seminar
  • Registrations close Thursday 5 March

 

JEFFREY GOLDBERGER

Jeffrey Goldberger is a construction and infrastructure lawyer based in Sydney. He is a contract law specialist with over 25 years' experience in the Australian legal sector and is a recognised authority on Australian contract law. In 2012 Jeffrey served on the then Federal Attorney General's Expert Panel on the effectiveness of Australian contract law.

Jeffrey's ability to articulate the application of contract law in a practical and commercial way is widely known and highly regarded nationally. He has presented papers on Australian and English contract law at numerous conference and seminars throughout Australia and the United Kingdom, and he formerly lectured in contract law, commercial law and private international law at the University of Sydney Law School. 

Jeffrey has worked with clients in both the public and private sectors. He is well known to, and highly regarded by, major government, finance, resources and corporate clients. He has extensive experience and expertise in the negotiation and resolution of complex contractual issues.

 

Reduced rates may be available to some of our members to ensure equal training opportunities. Please make contact to discuss your eligibility.

Event registration terms and conditions

ACT Law Society invoices have payment terms of 14 days. Fees are payable upon registration. A 1.2% surcharge may be incurred on payments processed via credit/debit card. The Society reserves the right to cancel or alter events at its discretion, and in such circumstances, attendees will be notified via email. 

Definitions — 'Registration' means any booking given to the Society in writing, on our website, or by phone. 'Member' means any member of the ACT Law Society, including associate members and honorary members. 'New Lawyer' means any member who has held a practising certificate for five years or less. 'CLC' means any member working for a recognised community legal centre, or holding a volunteer practising certificate. 'Student' means any member holding a student membership.

All cancellations must be made in writing, and all cancellations will incur a fee, however, no charge will be incurred for substituting another person. Outside of the cancellation periods given below, a $10 administration fee will be incurred for any cancellation made. If a registered attendee fails to attend without notifying the Society in writing, no credit or refund will be offered and 100% of the total cost will be retained by the Society. 

CPD Events — In the case of CPD events held at an venue other than the Law Society, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event. In the case of CPD events held at the Law Society, for cancellations made up to two working days prior to the event, 50% of the total cost will be retained by the Society as a cancellation fee and the balance may be used as a credit towards other CPD events or be refunded. If you choose to keep a credit it will remain valid for 12 months from the event date, after which time it will expire. For cancellations within two working days of the event, no refunds or credits will be applicable. 

Webinars — In the case of live or on-demand webinars, as connection details are sent when registration is completed, no refund or cancellation is available. 

Social events — In the case of social events, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event.

Attendees of events consent to filming, photography and sound recording as members of the audience. By registering and attending this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes

The ACT Law Society and it's external providers for catering takes all precautionary steps to ensure dietary, religious and allergen requirements are met, however ACT Law Society cannot guarantee that allergens will not be present in selected and/or provided food.

 

 

Registration

In-person registration (members) $225.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
In-person registration (non-members) $315.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
In-person Registration (student member) $65.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live streaming registration (member) $225.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live streaming registration (non-member) $315.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live streaming registration (student member) $65.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
 

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Sponsors & Supporters

March Mastery is proudly supported by Lawcover and Opteon

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