ADR Seminar

26 November 2024 | Sydney



Join the Federal Dispute Resolution Section of the Law Council of Australia's, ADR Committee for a half day seminar on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, focusing on Developments in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

This seminar will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements in ADR, presented by leading experts in the field. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to ADR, this seminar is an excellent chance to deepen your understanding of the evolving landscape and connect with professionals shaping the future of dispute resolution.

Her Honour Justice Julie Ward, President of the NSW Court of Appeal will open the seminar and this years’ keynote speaker is The Honourable Tom Bathurst AC KC with his topic “Moving from the Courtroom to the Negotiating Table – A Reprise”.

Other topics include a discussion by prominent academics on “The Vanishing Trial,” and modern legal practice, an Arbitration Update on the recent the High Court decisions of Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 24 and CBI Constructors Pty Ltd & Anor v Chevron Australia Pty Ltd (2024) HCA 28 and an examination of the intersection of Litigation Funding and ADR with an Open Forum presented by the LCA FDRS ADR Committee. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with experts in the field.

The seminar will take place in Sydney on Tuesday, 26 November 2024 and is offered in-person only, so secure your spot now to stay at the forefront of ADR developments.

Registrations are now open and will close Friday, 22 November 2024.


Keynote Speaker 



The Hon Tom Bathurst AC KC
6 Selborne Wentworth Chambers 

Tom Bathurst was called to the bar in 1977 and appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1987.

He was a member of the Australian Government Takeovers, Mergers and Corporate Reconstructions Panel between 2006 and 2011.

He served as President of the Australian Bar Association between 2008 and 2010 and as President of the NSW Bar Association from 2009 to 2011 and served as Chief Justice of New South Wales from 1 June 2011 until his retirement on 5 March 2022.


Event Details 

Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Time: 12.30pm – 5.00pm (AEST) followed by networking drinks and canapes 
Venue: NSW Bar Dispute Centre, Level 1, 174 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000


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