- CPD Points: 1 [PS] [SL]
- Price: $89.00
- Area: Commercial Law; Companies / Corporations Law; Litigation
- Delivered: October 2025
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Description
This session is delivered for the Southern Early Career Lawyers (SECL) Committee by James Groom, Director, Groom Kennedy Lawyers. Consideration will be given to: recent updates in legislation and practice in corporate and commercial law; recent cases to know; and insights into likely trends and developments in the next 12 months in this area of practice.
The following and more will be covered in this session:
- Key changes and developments: An overview of recent updates in legislation and practice, including: New ACCC merger reforms; The growing impact of AI on contract drafting and enforcement; and Updates to corporate governance and reporting obligations.
- Recent cases to know: A quick look at several significant decisions from the past year that have shaped corporate and commercial law, highlighting key takeaways for early career practitioners.
- What’s next? Looking ahead: Insights into likely trends and developments in the next 12 months, such as: Further regulatory focus areas; Technology-driven changes in commercial practice; and Anticipated legal reforms.
- CPD Points: 1 [PS] [SL]
- Price: $89.00
- Area: Commercial Law; Companies / Corporations Law; Litigation
- Delivered: October 2025
Digital Content
- Recording
- PDF of slides
To purchase login below
Description
This session is delivered for the Southern Early Career Lawyers (SECL) Committee by James Groom, Director, Groom Kennedy Lawyers. Consideration will be given to: recent updates in legislation and practice in corporate and commercial law; recent cases to know; and insights into likely trends and developments in the next 12 months in this area of practice.
The following and more will be covered in this session:
- Key changes and developments: An overview of recent updates in legislation and practice, including: New ACCC merger reforms; The growing impact of AI on contract drafting and enforcement; and Updates to corporate governance and reporting obligations.
- Recent cases to know: A quick look at several significant decisions from the past year that have shaped corporate and commercial law, highlighting key takeaways for early career practitioners.
- What’s next? Looking ahead: Insights into likely trends and developments in the next 12 months, such as: Further regulatory focus areas; Technology-driven changes in commercial practice; and Anticipated legal reforms.
James Groom, Director, Groom Kennedy
About the Presenter:
James Groom, Director, Groom Kennedy Lawyers, is a highly regarded corporate lawyer with extensive national and international experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. Prior to founding Groom Kennedy in 2001, he practised corporate and securities law at major firms in Australia, the US, and the UK, and served as senior corporate counsel and company secretary for GE Capital’s Australasian operations. Known for his calm, practical advice and strong client relationships, James works with a broad range of clients, from entrepreneurs and start-ups to listed public companies. Beyond his legal practice, he is a seasoned director of both public and private companies and currently serves as Deputy Chancellor of the University of Tasmania.
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