Congratulations Alison Umbers!

Svenson Barristers congratulates Alison Umbers, recognised by the Victorian Bar as an Accredited Advanced Mediator. Alison mediates disputes relating to Bankruptcy, Corporate Insolvency, Contract and Property Law, as well as broader Commercial matters. Alison remains committed to mediating matters referred by the SLEM scheme as well as appropriate pro bono referrals.

Mediation & S131 of the Evidence Act

29 March – Join Barrister Tasman Ash Fleming (he/him) for an examination of the privilege of settlement negotiations pursuant to S131 of the Evidence Act. This presentation will include: Examination of the privilege of mediation settlement negotiations Relevant recent cases and reflections An open Q & A session, which will follow the presentation to clarify

Misleading and Deceptive Conduct Revisited

Commercial Law Practitioners, Join Barrister Calum Henderson for an update on the latest developments in misleading and deceptive conduct. Calum’s presentation will prioritise the following topics: A refresher on the key elements of misleading and deceptive conduct Recent cases Patterns and trends Relationship with unconscionable conduct Future directions An opportunity for questions will immediately follow

Migration Law: Introduction to Judicial Review

Join Barrister Sergio Zanotti Stagliorio for an introduction to judicial review. Sergio’s presentation will touch on: The difference between judicial and merits review; The courts with original or appellate jurisdiction and the source of their jurisidictions; The concept of the materiality of errors and jurisdictional errors; Onus of proof Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/svenson-barristers-march-breakfast-cpd-program-187299

Exceptions to Mandatory Sentencing Under the Sentencing Act

Exclusive to Bendigo Law Association members! Join Luke McPhie as he presents ‘Exceptions to Mandatory Sentencing Under the Sentencing Act’

Congratulations Robert Forrester!

Svenson Barristers congratulates Robert Forrester, recognised by Doyle’s Guide as Leading Environment and Planning Law Junior Counsel in Victoria. Well done Robert!

Criminal Law Update – 2021 in Review

Join Barristers Paul Kounnas and Liam McAuliffe as they review and analyse key Criminal Law cases from 2021. This session focuses on key points of principle from criminal and quasi-criminal appellate cases, tracks certain developments in the common law with respect to conviction and sentencing appeals, and provides insight to practitioners from other key Court

Solicitors Duties in Drafting Wills and Managing Estates – To Whom are they Owed; and Managing Risks

Exclusive to Bendigo Law Association members! Join Carolyn Sparke QC as she presents ‘Solicitors Duties in Drafting Wills and Managing Estates – To Whom are they Owed; and Managing Risks’

Congratulations Andrew Denton!

Svenson Barristers congratulates Andrew Denton, recognised by Doyle’s Guide as one of the leading employment law and industrial relations barristers in Victoria. Well done Andrew! The 2022 listing of Leading Victorian Employment Law Junior Counsel details Junior Counsel practising within the areas of employment and industrial relations in the Victorian legal market who have been identified by the

Insuring a Pandemic: Business Interruption insurance claims for COVID-19

Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/257582796077 Join us for this special conversation style CPD presentation as Darren Ferrari discusses Business Interruption Insurance Claims for COVID-19. The conversation will touch on: An update on Covid-19 business interruption proceedings; The role of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority in business interruption claims; The differences between Australian and International proceedings; The