29 May 2013Media and defamation lead partner Nick Stagg will run the stethoscope over the social media body, take its temperature in the theatre of today’s commercial world, measure its pulse and check and probe the organs’ vital signs. Nick will examine the impacts of this ever-growing communication platform in the work place, within the competitive business landscape, and in the day-to-day operations of your business environment. Join Nick for a Lavan Legal webinar special event on Wednesday, 29 May 2013.

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22 May 2013Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Lavan Legal partner Iain Freeman will provide an update on amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) expected to come into effect in March 2014 and the challenges this will bring to information security and management in the cyber age.

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17 April 2013At a little over 12 months since the introduction of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), it is now an excellent time to revisit some key concepts, in particular, purchase money security interests and vesting rules.

Dan Butler will look at both of these issues in the context of a number of case studies and recent decisions.

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11 April 2013

Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

In this seminar partners Rob Shaw and Shane Pentony will examine the ways in which the terms of many construction contracts may, at least on their face, bar contractual claims.  This is despite the claims having real merit.  Whilst compliance with such time bar clauses is preferable, in many cases the time bars can be avoided, notwithstanding non-compliance.

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26 March 2013Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Lavan Legal is proudly hosting the inaugural Western Australian Industry and Export Awards Winners’ and Finalists’ alumni lunch.  Past winners and finalists of the Western Australian Industry and Export Awards will join us for an inspirational presentation on five economic insights which could affect your business in 2013 by Roger Donnelly, Chief Economist of EFIC.

06 March 2013Join us for this informative webinar presented by Lavan Legal property partner Peter Beekink and associate Katie Loughridge.

This is webinar will discuss the amendments to the Retail Shops Act.

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07 February 2013Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

An exclusive briefing breakfast in our boardrooms for participants of the HBF Rottnest Channel Swim Lavan Legal Charity Challenge hosted by Narelda Jacobs from Network Ten.

22 August 2012
Join us for this informative webinar presented by Special Counsel Dr Jim O’Donovan and Associate Daniel Butler.

This is the first webinar in our quarterly series of topics about the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA).

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08 August 2012Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

At this seminar Lavan Legal’s Construction and Contracts Team will discuss the following topics:

• Patch a leaking pipe or replace all pipework in the building? Linklaters v McAlpine
  Presented by partner Rob Shaw

• Classic AS2124 Construction Dispute. Dura (Aust) Constructions v Hue Boutique Living
  Presented by partner Shane Pentony

• How a poorly drafted contract to renovate an electricity generator resulted in a 129 day court hearing. Alstom v Yokogawa
  Presented by construction counsel Don Turley

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21 May 2012Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

This informative and insightful discussion with the Minister will give attendees exposure to the Government’s vision for the liquor industry with a particular focus on small bar issues.

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22 March 2012Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

An update on variation claims, consequential loss clauses and liquidated damages.

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20 January 2012University Club UWA - Hackett Drive

Don't miss your chance to hear Geoff Huegill speak about his experiences representing Australia in some of the world's most competitive sporting arenas, his inspiring comeback and his hopes for the 2012 London Olympics.

Please join us in supporting Autism West by purchasing a table at this event.

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08 November 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Lavan Legal partners Ian Curlewis and Nick Stagg explore the developments and impacts of emerging cyber issues on employee relations, defamation and publication in the business setting. PPB’s national director of IT forensics Phillip Russo provides valuable insights into the significant role being played by IT forensic experts to deal with cyber issues in corporate Australia.

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07 November 2011Informal discussion on the role and attitudes of various local government authorities to the introduction of small bar and other licences.

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04 November 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Start your Friday night in style at the Lavan Lounge. Perth’s premier invitation-only venue for young professionals.

22 September 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

A private boardroom dinner with The Honourable Brendon Grylls MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Parliamentary Leader of The Nationals WA.

07 September 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

The Centro judgment has raised the bar on the obligations of directors. It is likely that insurers will react to the judgment in reviewing D&O insurance and claims for indemnity made under those policies.

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31 August 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Hear the story of Fred’s life in Hollywood and share his vision as director for the Western Australian movie production of The Drowner, based on the novel by Robert Drewe.

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24 August 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

A discussion on new legislation affecting the construction industry and common issues that occur and how they can be dealt with.

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04 August 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

A private boardroom dinner with the Hon. Eric Ripper MLA.  Mr Ripper will talk about his life in politics and his vision for Western Australia.

29 June 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Kick off the 2011 Rugby World Cup with Wallabies Nathan Sharpe and David Pocock and former Wallaby Assistant Coach and current Emirates Western Force Coach Richard Graham

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31 May 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

An update on licensees' current duties and obligations under the new Liquor Control Act and licensing authority policies.

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06 May 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Start your Friday night in style at the Lavan Lounge.  Perth’s premier invitation-only venue for young professionals.

14 April 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

An examination of recent cases that highlight some of the common issues that occur in the industry and how they can be avoided.

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01 April 2011Xintianti Restaurant - 40 Francis Street, Northbridge

Lavan Legal's fifth aniversary celebration had a distinctly Chinese flavour with an afternoon of oriental delicacies in the chaotic atmosphere of traditional Chinese yum cha.

24 March 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

A platform for CEDA members to meet Meredith Sussex AM, a member of the COAG Reform Council’s Cities Expert Advisory Panel, as Australia strives to build sustainable and liveable cities.

24 March 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Lavan Legal partner Iain Freeman's briefing on the interesting tension for In-house Counsel between duties to clients/employers versus the overarching duty to the administration of justice.

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23 March 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

AICD's Director Pipeline Project lunch with special guest speaker Ms Fiona McGauchie, Consultant from Egon Zehnder talking about the representation of women on the boards of Australia’s leading companies and government bodies.

26 February 2011Rottnest Island

The Lavan Legal Charity Challenge is a special category in the Rottnest Channel Swim for corporate teams of four who choose to support the Starlight Children’s Foundation by competing in this category.

20 February 2011Christ Church Grammar School - Queenslea Dr, Claremont

The iiNet Team Sprint Cup is a sprint swimming team event based on a 6 x 50m relay format.  All proceeds go to Autism West Support Inc., which provides support for families with children who are on the Autism Spectrum.  Lavan Legal is the proud sponsor of the corporate challenge category of the event.   A Lavan Legal team competes each year.

17 February 2011McGillivray Oval, Mt Claremont

Each year Lavan Legal enters a team of four into the UWA Corporate Mile to help raise money for the UWA Athletics Club.  Corporate teams from around Perth compete in a 4 x 1 mile relay to try and take out the Wheeler-Foreman Trophy.

10 February 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

An exclusive breakfast briefing in the boardrooms of Lavan Legal for participants in the Lavan Legal Charity Challenge hosted by Narelda Jacobs of Channel 10 News.

03 February 2011Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

A private boardroom lunch with Mr Alan Reid, Managing Director, Intercedent (Beijing) Limited and Former Minister Commercial and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Australian Embassy, Beijing (1992 to 1995).  Between 1996 and 1999, Mr Reid was the Chief Operating Officer of Fosters China Limited, one of the world’s largest brewing companies which had assets in China valued in excess of US$150 million.

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14 December 2010The Vines Country Club and Resort and Lavan Legal, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

At this evening cocktail function Merv Hughes, Ian Chappell and Dean Jones recount their memories of wearing the baggy green for Australia. Play golf with them and many other legends of cricket at The Vines the next morning.

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04 November 2010Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

Caroline Brown will explore the legal and ethical issues arising from the James Hardie case.

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15 September 2010Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

This seminar will look at issues affecting the development or use of land in WA and will provide an overview of the process for obtaining approvals for land use (development and subdivision approvals), the appeal process and other factors commonly affecting land use (environmental constraints, heritage constraints, Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and reservation/land resumption issues).

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25 August 2010Lavan Legal - Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth

An examination of recent cases that highlight some of the common issues that occur in the industry and how they can be avoided.

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