Date: Thursday, 5 March 2020

Location: Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors, Suite 402, Level 4, Watt Street Commercial Centre, 45 Watt Street, Newcastle NSW 2300

Time/Duration: 9.00am – 1:30pm

Suited for: Senior Executives, Directors, Managers, Business Owners and anyone responsible for managing business contracts.

Presenter: Suzie Leask, Associate Director, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

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Course Overview

Preparing and negotiating contracts is vital for achieving business success. If not executed carefully, contractual mistakes can be extremely costly to the business when things go wrong. With most businesses operating in a global environment, the complexities of cross-border legislation can be overwhelming. One missed point could be the downfall of a business, particularly with increasing regulatory intervention, and the added challenge of applying laws in an online marketplace.

If you are a business owner or the person responsible for managing, reviewing or entering into any business contract, this half-day training course is essential.

Prepared and presented by our leading commercial lawyers, this course will provide valuable insights on:

- Contracts 101 – Key elements of an enforceable Contract
With a focus on key contract terms, tips and tricks, enforceability and case studies of unfair business contracts, learn the essentials of best practice contracting for business.

- How to limit and exclude your business’ risk – A guide to Warranties and Indemnities
Break down the most technical and most important aspect of contracts, with a practical guide to limitation of liability, warranties and indemnities, including negotiation tips, and an overview of how to comply with consumer warranties and guarantees.

- E-contracting and other digital trends
Explore how to best engage with your customers to ensure you have enforceable, binding contracts, with an overview of trends in the digital and e-commerce marketplace, click-wrap and browse-wrap online agreements, and other website terms and conditions and policies

- International contracting plus Contract Negotiation Tips
With an increasingly global, online marketplace, whether you are an international based business or may have international customers, suppliers, manufacturers, group companies, or do business online through your website, learn our expert tips for international contracting

- Contracts gone bad: Breach, Termination and Disputes
Learn how to avoid breach of contract and what to do if the other party is in breach, with our litigation expert’s best practice guide and case studies to show you how to avoid and manage contract disputes, and how to lawfully terminate contracts.

The small group setting ensures participants have the time to discuss and review the course content, answering questions about real case studies or issues in your business. Start the year knowing the best way to enter into a business contract.

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8:45 am - Registration
9:00 am - Training commences
1:30 pm - Training concludes

Morning tea and a light lunch included. Please notify the organiser of any dietary requirements before the day.

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About the trainer

Suzie Leask,
Associate Director
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

A senior member of the corporate and commercial team, Suzie has acted for clients across a broad range of sectors, including IT, hotels, tourism, gaming, horse racing, mining, property development, construction, stevedoring, manufacturing, food and beverage, property funds, financial services, receivers and managers, and not-for profit organisations.

Her in-house Legal Counsel experience has given her an insight into the extensive range of risks and legal issues facing organisations, and the importance of maximising revenue while minimising risk to the business. She sits on a number of not for profit boards and committees and is passionate about assisting companies and their boards, directors, company secretaries and key business stakeholders comply with their corporate governance and compliance obligations, as well as taking care of the legal details to get deals done in a commercial and cost effective manner.

Suzie was awarded Private Practice Lawyer of the Year 2019 at the NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards and Finalist at the 2018 Australian Law Awards Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year, 2014 Hunter Business Chamber Young Business Executive Award; the 2013 Law and Justice Foundation of NSW, Community Legal Centres NSW Award; and 2014 and 2015 Pro bono Partnership Award; and the 2015 Governance Institute Award for Dux in Corporate Governance - Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance.

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FAQs

What's included in the price?

All training course material, refreshments and light lunch are included.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact Tori Smith: 02 9458 7384 or tori.smith@ablawyers.com.au

What's the refund policy?

Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled event. However, if participants cancel less than seven (7) business days before the event, no refund will be made. The place can be transfered to another member of the paid organisation. No-shows or cancellations after 7 days will receive the course training material and supporting documents. If there are insufficient participants, we reserve the right to cancel the event and participants will be transferred to another module of equal value or receive a full refund at their election. We will give three business days’ notice of any such cancellation.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, you will also be required to provide your proof of Identification.

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