Advanced Workshops: Business Law, Personal Injuries Law, Criminal Law

Date and times:

Advanced Business Law Workshop | Tuesday 23 April | 9am-12.30pm | Online - CLOSED

Advanced Personal Injuries Law Workshop | Tuesday 23 April | 2-5.30pm | Online - CLOSED

Advance Criminal Law Workshop | Tuesday 30 April 2023 | 9am-12.30pm | Online

Advanced Business Law Workshop:

This workshop delves into the technical and compelling aspects of business law practice, areas often fraught with risk for legal professionals. The workshop will be led by a team of seasoned experts spanning diverse areas, using real-world case analyses and interactive exercises to foster understanding. This ensures that your practice remains vigilant against risks while striving for ideal outcomes for your clients.

Case scenarios will range from handling distressed assets and restructuring to navigating financial services law and the expansive jurisdiction of ASIC. We will also cover risk identification for tax issues.

Presenters:
Harrison Dell, Director, Cadena Legal
Matthew Hudson, Associate Director, SV Partners
Yvonne Obryne, Special Counsel, Clyde & Co
Celine Xia, Associate, Clyde & Co

Advanced Personal Injuries Law Workshop:

In this workshop you will work through a mix of crafted scenarios that focus on legal principles and recent case law before progressing to a higher-level exploration of the assessment of damages for personal injuries claims, and examination of the emerging issue of the recovery of NDIS expenses in complex personal injuries claims

• Legal principles and recent case law:  Reflect on legal issues and principles that have arisen in more recent judicial decisions. These scenarios will be at the heart of rigorous discussions lead by our expert accredited specialist.

Presenter: Travis Schultz, Managing Partner, Travis Schultz & Partners; Accredited Specialist (Personal Injuries Law) – Qld; Queensland Law Society Senior Counsellor

• Assessment of damages for personal injuries claims – tricks and traps: Engage in a higher-level consideration of issues impacting on the assessment of damages for personal injuries. The session will aim to address the tricks and traps that experienced personal injuries practitioners need to know and understand to take their skillset to the next level.

Presenter: Kristi Riedel, Barrister, Queensland Bar

• The recovery of NDIS expenses in complex NDIS claims: Recent case law highlights the need for careful consideration to be given to evidentiary issues if expenses are to be recovered for the past or the future. This session considers legal issues and principles, an overview of the NDIS Scheme and the philosophy behind it, and a suggested approach to deal with the evidentiary difficulties that practitioners will face with these more complex NDIS claims.

Presenters:
Emily Howard, Director & Consultant Occupational Therapist, Insight Medicolegal; Occupational Therapist, Buderim Private Hospital
Travis Schultz, Managing Partner, Travis Schultz & Partners; Accredited Specialist (Personal Injuries Law) – Qld; Queensland Law Society Senior Counsellor

Advanced Criminal Law Workshop:

In this workshop our accredited specialists in Criminal Law will delve deep into the nuances of forensic decision-making during the Committal. Through a blend of theoretical discourse and practical case studies, you will explore:

• Evidentiary challenges: Understand the intricacies of evidentiary issues that often dictate tactical decisions during the Committal process. Gain insights into effectively navigating evidential challenges to strengthen your case.
• Strategic examination of witnesses: Learn strategic approaches to examining witnesses, enhancing your ability to extract crucial information and leverage it in favour of your client's defence.
• Crafting persuasive no case submissions: Master the art of crafting compelling no case submissions by dissecting case precedents and identifying pivotal legal arguments.

Presenters:
Nathan Bouchier, Director, Bouchier Khan Lawyers; Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law) – Qld
Sam Jackson, Director, Bamberry Lawyers; Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law) – Qld 
Julia Jasper, Partner, Jasper Fogerty Lawyers; Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law) – Qld 

Materials will be provided to attendees for their consideration one week prior to the workshop.

Why Attend?

• Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of leading specialists, renowned for their profound understanding and practical experience in the field.
• Interactive Learning: Engage in thought-provoking discussions, interactive exercises, and real-world case analyses
• Direct Engagement: Workshop places are limited, allowing for a more enriched learning experience

Who Should Attend?

Advanced Workshops are open to all practitioners but are recommended for practitioners at 4 years PAE or above. 

Format: Online

CPD Points: 3 points

Recorded: Yes - available to attendees only post-event

Cost:

$440 Member earlybird

$489 Member standard

Special registration rates: 

Earlybird discount

Available to QLS members who register prior to the earlybird dates listed below.

Business Law and Personal Injuries Law earlybird registrations close 5pm, Friday 5 April.

Criminal Law earlybird registrations close 5pm, Friday 12 April.

Personal Injuries Law standard registrations close 5pm, Friday 19 April. 

Business Law standard registrations close 9am, Monday 22 April. 

Criminal Law standard registrations close 5pm, Friday 26 April. 

Contact Events Management on 07 3842 5806 or events@qls.com.au with any queries.