BCR Advisory and Harris Freidman Lawyers in association with GM Advisory
And Now for Something
Completely Different ...
A joint conference for the accounting and legal professions
Keynote Speaker:
The Honourable Justice
Michael Lee
Judge of the Federal Court of Australia
Additional Judge of the Supreme Court
of the Australian Capital Territory
Program Topics
The Hon Justice Michael Lee
His Honour will dive into some of the more interesting judgments he's seen or observed that are relevant to a commercial litigation and business advisory.
Here comes the Judge! Morning Tea with Justice Lee
Ask the judge anything. Submit your questions prior to the conference for the judge to answer.
Chatham House rules will apply.
Emerging issues in class actions internationally and within Australia
This panel will analyse how class actions are being properly investigated and whether there is effective accountability for consumers and investors by regulators and companies.
As creditors move from passive acceptance to active challenge, and when properly funded, rigorous litigation is delivering the outcomes that previous settlements never could.
Unlocking the Capital behind the claim
This session will address the world of structuring litigation finance for mid to high-value claims from early application processes through to executing the funding agreement.
Tanya Lansky will provide a candid view on how litigation funders evaluate commercial and group action disputes.
More Effective Mediation
In this session, Michael Joseph, will use his extensive experience both as a
participant in Mediations and as a leading Mediator, will share his insights and learnings to help participants prepare for and get the most out of the Mediations they attend.
Expert Forensic Reports
In this session our speaker will address:
- Expert reports and AI. Where to from here?
- Pros and Cons of single expert forensic report appointments.
- Why is it that competing experts arrive at different views on an issue?
Stakeholder Disputes when dealing with viable businesses
This interactive session will explore how we manage business relationship meltdowns involving family and non-family stakeholders.
Why do they occur and what happens when trust runs out?
SPEAKER UPDATE
Peter Switzer is founder of the Switzer Financial Group and one of Australia's best-known commentors on the economy, financial markets and small business.
Better know as the Money Man on Sydney's No. 1 breakfast show on 2GB with Ben Fordham and finance commentor on Sky News.
Peter's session - Looking into the Economic and Business Crystal Ball, enhances the already amazing line up of speakers at the conference.
AFTER DINNER JUST GOT A LOT MORE ENTERTAINING
Maureen Jordan, is chief executive of Switzer Media & Publishing will share with us the insights of publishing Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Bazaar Website.
Maureen's knowledge of small business and the economy, combined with her legal skills as a solicitor, has enabled her to not only put a firm footing under her own long-established business, but has also given her the credibility to assist others.
After dinner, the Malaysian Petroleum Club, Maureen will share some of her more interesting adventures.
Why "KL"
Pricing and Registration
Conference price includes 1.5 days of conference sessions, Welcome Function and Conference Dinner.
You can claim 8.5 CPD points for attendance at all sessions.
Prices quoted are in AUD. As the conference is being held in Kuala Lumpur, no GST is payable on the registration and accommodation prices.
Registration $2,899
AIIP Members
(Association of Independent
Insolvency Practitioners)
$2,500
This price closes 23 August 2026
LawAustralasia
Members
$2,500
This price closes 23 August 2026
Venue and Accommodation
The Conference will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
Accommodation at special rates have been negotiated for delegates when booking with your conference registration.
Shangri-La Hotel
Garden Room
Premier Room
Horizon Club Room
Lounge Foyer
Executive Room
Conference Convenors
We’re pleased to welcome NR Funding Solutions as a sponsor of the Kuala Lumpur Conference 2026.
We look forward to having David Block, Ryan Block and Ivana Jasenec join us at the Shangri La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, and to learning more about NR Funding Solutions throughout the conference.
For all conference enquiries please contact Jenny Watson | david&GOLIATH Event Management
Email: kl@dgem.com.au | Mobile: +61 414 618 629