Join us for a comprehensive Property Law Intensive, hosted by our Property Law Committee, featuring four insightful sessions on key topics in the field. This conference will provide an opportunity to explore the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in property law. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts and colleagues in the property law community.
SESSIONS
ETHICS IN PROPERTY
Presented by Katie Binstock (Thomson Geer)
1 point in core area 1
This session will discuss the ethical challenges that can arise in the management and distribution of estates. This session will provide a broad overview of the key principles and best practices for ensuring fairness and integrity in estate planning and administration.
PRACTICAL CONSEQUENCES OF ELECTRONIC EXECUTION
Presented by Edward Campbell (Clayton Utz)
1 point in core area 2
CONVEYANCING TRAPS: LESSONS FROM RECENT CASES
Presented by Mike Devitt (Lawcover)
1 point in core area 4
Lawcover consistently receives more notifications related to the practice area of property law than any other practice area. This session looks at recent cases to shine a spotlight on some of the problem areas in conveyancing practice, and suggest practice tips to avoid the most common pitfalls.
CAVEATS - PROTECTION OR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE?
Presented by David Robens (Territory Chambers)
1 point in core area 4
David Robens will provide insight about how caveats are treated by the courts, how they can be used, and tips and traps to look out for as a solicitor. Gain practical insights by exploring the ability to lodge caveats, whether you can prohibit their imposition, practical issues in land developments, and the detriment from lodging inappropriately.
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DETAILS
- When: Wednesday 12 March 2025, 11:00am - 5:00pm (registration from 10:30am)
- Where: ACT Law Society Training Room, live streaming option available
- Cost: $300 Members, $420 Non-member, $85 Student member
- CPD: Members will earn 4 CPD points
- RSVP by Tuesday 4 March
- For further information please contact events@actlawsociety.asn.au
More details will be provided shortly.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
KATIE BINSTOCK
PARTNER
THOMSON GEER
Katie specialises in succession, elder, regulatory, and administrative law. In succession law, she excels in estate planning, administration, and litigation, crafting comprehensive estate plans and guiding clients through disputes. She navigates elder law matters such as guardianship applications and elder abuse suspicions. In regulatory and administrative law, Katie advises on complaint management, investigations, and appeals, representing clients in Tribunals and Courts. With a commercial and solutions-driven approach, she resolves disputes effectively.
MIKE DEVITT
HONORARY SENIOR FELLOW
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Mike Devitt is a Law Society of NSW Accredited Specialist in Property Law and an Honorary Senior Fellow in the School of Law at the University of Wollongong. He is a regular presenter for Lawcover on topics related to conveyancing, mortgages and leases and the sale and purchase of businesses.
DAVID ROBENS
BARRISTER
TERRITORY CHAMBERS
David Robens is a barrister based in Canberra focusing on commercial disputes. The result is significant experience with building contracts, construction disputes, contests over corporate assets, insolvency, banking, securities and finance, and planning and development.
From approximately 20 years’ experience with litigation in Canberra, David can give valuable insight on commercial agreements, advising clients, proceeding to court and, when it is necessary to run matters, how to work as part of the judicial system to run a matter efficiently while also protecting clients’ interests.
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
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General
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.
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Cancellation policy
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.
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Notice of Filming and Photography
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
Registration
| In-person registration (members) | $300.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| In-person registration (non-members) | $420.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| In-person registration (student member) | $85.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Live streaming registration (member) | $400.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Live streaming registration (non-member) | $420.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Live streaming registration (student member) | $85.00(GST incl.) | Register |
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