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Australian Property Law Summit

30 October 2024 | Sydney

Navigating Legal Landscapes for Investment and Development

The Australian Property Law Summit offers an essential platform for stakeholders to navigate the complexities of property, real estate, and construction law within Australia's dynamic market. As the nation experiences rapid expansion and faces the challenges of a growing population, the summit emerges as a critical convergence point for understanding the multifaceted legal and compliance frameworks at both state and federal levels.

This summit promises comprehensive coverage of the legal landscapes that define the property sector, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities within this evolving field.

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Secure your place at this defining event for property and legal professionals in the Australian market.


What to expect?

Delve into a full day of curated content that addresses the pressing issues in Australian property law and development. From keynote sessions on major legislative changes to focused breakout discussions on Build to Rent schemes and foreign investment regulations, the summit provides an invaluable macro view of the sector.

Tailored for a diverse audience of professionals, including local and international investors, developers, and legal experts, the Australian Property Law Summit is committed to demystifying legal intricacies and equipping attendees with actionable knowledge.

Who should attend?

The Australian Property Law Summit is specifically designed for a diverse audience of professionals who are directly or indirectly impacted by property law, real estate regulations, and changing legislation. This summit serves as a critical platform for demystifying complex legal frameworks and highlighting potential opportunities, roadblocks, and risks that may arise from evolving legal requirements. Attendees will engage with expert insights and strategic guidance tailored to navigating the legal aspects of the property industry effectively

Why you should attend?

Property Developers, Builders, and Urban Planners: Gain clarity on the latest legal changes affecting building codes, zoning laws, and development permissions. Recieve updates on National Construction Codes & Livable Housing Design Standards.

Institutional and Retail Investors, Analysts, Asset and Portfolio Managers: Understand the legal considerations that impact property investments, including changes in property rights, tenant laws, and tax obligations. Explore opportunities in Build to Rent schemes and emerging asset classes like data centers and life sciences facilities.

Legal Professionals: Specialising in residential and commercial real estate, land use and zoning, property development, taxation, conveyancing, and environmental law. Stay updated on legislative shifts.

Audit, Risk, and Compliance Professionals: Essential for those ensuring organizational adherence to new and existing legal standards in property transactions and management. Gain insights into risk management strategies and updates on seller disclosure obligations.

Financial Officers and Auditors: Key for professionals who need to understand the financial implications of legal changes within the real estate sector, including recent property tax updates and stamp duty reforms.

Corporate Leaders: Including business owners, executives, principals, and company directors who must oversee corporate governance and strategic compliance in light of legal updates, particularly in sustainable development and climate-related disclosures.

Academics, Policymakers, and Regulators: For those involved in shaping, teaching, or enforcing property law, offering a deep dive into legislative developments and their practical implications, including Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title considerations.

Government Officials and Council Members: Public sector attendees who play a role in the regulation, planning, or facilitation of property development and need to align with updated laws and regulations, particularly in sustainable and affordable housing initiatives.

Key conference features

This program is crafted to provide a strategic overview of the sector's direction, with expert-led sessions backed by data and practical insights. Join us at the Australian Property Law Summit to connect with industry leaders, foster collaborative discussions, and gain the strategic foresight necessary to succeed in Australia's dynamic property landscape. Whether you're interested in residential, commercial, or emerging asset classes like data centers and life sciences facilities, this summit offers valuable insights for all property professionals.

Topics of focus:

By attending the summit, you will gain insights into:
  • Sustainable and affordable housing initiatives, including Build to Rent schemes
  • Strategies to Limit liability and risk in property, building and construction.
  • Emerging Asset Classes like Data Centres, and unpack their unique ESG and, security risks
  • How to navigate tax laws, and foreign investment regulations in the Australian market
  • Planning and zoning complexities for developers, including updates on National Construction Codes
  • Key litigation trends in the courts, and how to avoid disputes
  • Emerging trends and predictions for the future of Australian property development

Featured speakers

Alexander Rowe
Principal, Construction & Infrastructure Law
Rowe Legal 

Suzie Leask
Partner
Hall & Wilcox

Sydney Jacobs
Barrister
Thirteen Wentworth Chambers

 

 

Neil Jeans
Partner
Risk Consulting, Grant Thornton
 

 

 

calendar Date

Wednesday
30 October 2024

Location Location

Sydney

Location Time

8:30AM - 4:30PM
Registration opens at 8AM

calendar Cost

Hurry! Take advantage of our special pre-agenda release offer.
Secure your spot now and save! Do not miss out - register today to guarantee your spot at this exciting event!

In person:
[ Early Bird* ]  $895 *Ends Oct 6
[ Full price ]  $995

Livestream:
[ Full price ]    $800

^Four tickets and get the 5th free will be applied at checkout

Attending as a group? Register any four tickets and get the fifth free^

Contact information

Attendees:
If you have any questions about the event or your registration, please contact us at eventsanz@thomsonreuters.com

Sponsorship and Delegate Sales:
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have inquiries on delegate sales for this event, please contact Regina Portelli at regina.portelli@thomsonreuters.com

Sponsors and speakers:
If you are interested in partnering with us or speaking at this event, please contact Katie Ardzejewski at katie.ardzejewski@thomsonreuters.com