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We hope you can join us at an exclusive lunch for senior in-house lawyers in Perth. This roundtable event will feature guest speakers Caitlin Westgarth, Associate General Counsel, Integrated Gas, Renewables & Energy Solutions Australia / VP Legal of Shell, and Linda Grace, Head of Ashurst Advance Reach.
Attracting and retaining staff is challenging at the best of times, and particularly during the ‘draft season’ we are in now. At this roundtable lunch, we’re going hear Caitlin's experiences at Shell and share stories of effective approaches to retaining and attracting the right in-house talent. Linda will also offer insights into ‘keeping the team together’, based on Ashurst Advance Reach's recent survey of over 100 legal consultants.
Seats at this event are limited. Please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your place.
In collaboration with The Piddington Society, join the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia for Meet the GCs: a panel discussion with some of Western Australia’s leading in-house lawyers.
We are delighted to be joined by:
* Louise Seery, Acting General Counsel, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
*Jason Ricketts, General Counsel, Minderoo Foundation/Tattarang
*Dr Roberto Musotto, Director of Cyber Security, Office of Digital Government in Western Australia
*Caitlin Westgarth, Associate General Counsel, Integrated Gas, Renewables & Energy Solutions Australia / VP Legal of Shell
Join these senior lawyers in conversation with Felicity McLeish (ACC Australia WA Division President) where they will discuss their careers, what inspired them to move in-house, what they wish they knew earlier in their careers and will share war stories with the audience.
The roles and responsibilities of in house counsel teams continues to diversify, with many common themes keeping us up at night. Join Piper Alderman experts and guest in-house counsel panellists as they discuss issues facing in-house legal professionals and provide practical solutions to your questions. Participate in this round table discussion whilst you enjoy a wine and cheese tasting.
Take the opportunity to celebrate the end of the financial year and connect with your in-house friends and colleagues at ACC’s end of financial year celebration.
Shake off the winter doldrums and enjoy an evening in a warm and cosy underground bar with drinks, canapes and excellent company.
Book early because ACC Australia social events tend to sell out and you don’t want to miss this one.
ACC Australia & our Legal Technology and Innovation Community’s (LTIC) popular Canine Coffee Connect is back at City Beach this autumn! Come grab a free coffee and connect with fellow ACC and LTIC members who are based in Perth! Bring your family, loved ones, and pooches to enjoy Perth’s sunshine, and ignite some wellness and inclusion into our in-house community.
This event is open to everyone, your immediate family members, and pooches (if you borrow your neighbour’s dog, we won’t know 😉).
The Beach Bar is both children and dog friendly venue as is located next to a playground. Feel free to BYO picnic rug or chair for you and your family if you wish to stay longer or head to South City Beach Dog beach area afterwards.
Please note:
Clancy’s Fish pub Beach Bar requires all patrons to wear a mask when indoors and show proof of vaccination:
please have your dog(s) on a leash at all times throughout this event;
The Construction Contracts Act, which governs the way security for payment disputes have been conducted in WA, has been in effect since 2004. The new Security for Payments Act will shortly come into effect and change the way security for payment claims are made in contracts entered into after 1 August 2022. Among other things, this new legislation will bring WA more into line with the approach taken to these claims on the East Coast and, significantly for the WA mining industry, refine the “mining exclusion” which has limited the applicability of the Construction Contract Act to many projects in WA.
The session will provide:
an overview of the new WA security for payment legislation;
an outline of the key changes from the Construction Contracts Act; and
some insights from similar legislation across the country.
2021 will be remembered for the staggering speed at which global momentum shifted towards the clean energy and decarbonisation transition, as public and private sectors pivoted to align with a transformation akin to an industrial revolution. The hype and intensity surrounding the United Nations’ COP26 conference, in Glasgow, in late 2021, only served to reinforce this trend. It is clear that immediate, effective and meaningful action is occurring across governments, industry and society, but that much also remains to be done.
The breadth of the challenge means that all industries, including the legal industry, are working fast to understand the range of issues and become familiar with the unique needs of the clean energy and decarbonisation transition and the risk of not having a clearly articulated and fact-based transition strategy.
This session, hosted by Gilbert + Tobin’s market leading Energy + Resources team, will cover:
the driving forces behind clean energy and decarbonisation;
practical considerations and challenges in integrating decarbonisation actions and goals into strategic and operational decision making; and
the opportunities and risks arising from clean energy and decarbonisation, including the currently mooted land tenure reforms in WA.
Canine Coffee Connect is back at City Beach this summer! Come grab a free (iced?) coffee and connect with fellow ACC and LTIC members who are based in Perth! Bring your family and pooches to enjoy Perth’s sunshine, and ignite some wellness and inclusion into our in-house community.
This event is open to everyone, your immediate family members, and pooches (if you borrow your neighbour’s dog, we won’t know 😉).
The Beach Bar is both children and dog friendly venue as it’s located next to a playground. Feel free to BYO picnic rug for you and your family if you wish to stay longer or head to South City Beach Dog beach area afterwards.
Join Rohan Jewellers, ACC Australia WA Division and your in-house colleagues to celebrate the end of 2021!
In our fast-paced world, few traditions remain. But the tradition of handcrafted jewellery is one that lives on with passion at Rohan Jewellers.
Recognised for their quality and integrity of the craftsmanship, Master Jeweller, Rohan Milne and his skilled team of jewellers are privileged with exclusive access to view and acquire some of the world’s most desired gemstones – including the coveted Argyle pink diamonds.
Discover the history of Argyle pink diamonds, WA pearls and bespoke jewellery design all in one night!
Come grab a free coffee and connect with ACC and Legal Technology and Innovation Community (LTIC) members who are based in Perth! We have also arranged a short walk along the South Perth Foreshore for both humans and pooches to enjoy Perth’s lovely spring weather, and ignite some wellness and inclusion into our membership.
This Invite is open to ACC Members, their immediate family members, and pooches (if you borrow your neighbour’s dog, we won’t know 😉).
Note: please have your dog(s) on a leash at all times throughout this event.