Overview

This comprehensive masterclass provides directors, executives, and corporate leaders with essential knowledge and practical skills related to their duties and liabilities under Australian law. As the landscape of corporate governance evolves, understanding the legal responsibilities and potential pitfalls is crucial for effective leadership and risk management.

Participants will delve into the core elements of the Corporations Act 2001, exploring fiduciary duties, statutory obligations, and the nuances of the business judgment rule. Through real-world case studies, attendees will gain insight into the personal and corporate consequences of breaches, equipping them to navigate the complexities of their roles confidently.

The masterclass emphasizes practical applications, offering tools and strategies to mitigate risks, enhance compliance, and foster robust governance frameworks. Interactive discussions and workshops will challenge participants to think critically about decision-making processes and the implications of their actions.

The Directors and Officers Duties and Liabilities Masterclass, brings together the leading corporate lawyers in Australia for a 1 day intensive Masterclass designed to ensure the leaders of corporate Australia are well versed in the volatile and every-changing environment. This event presents the latest court findings and legislative changes in a way designed to ensure those who attend are ahead of the curve, taking back easily transferable best practice to the boardroom to protect their companies against litigation. By the end of the session, attendees will be well-prepared to fulfill their responsibilities as directors and officers, ensuring they can lead with integrity and awareness in today’s dynamic corporate environment. Join us for this essential opportunity to strengthen your governance knowledge and safeguard your organization’s future.

Claim up to 3 CPD points for full day attendance!

Learning Objectives

• Learn how the Australian courts view cases relating to corporate governance non-compliance Ensure effective due diligence at the board level
• Gain best practice insights to aide meeting your continuous disclosure obligations
• Understand how the courts are defining what constitutes an “officer” and a “director”
• Analyse the true impact of directors liability reform for corporate tax debts
• Mitigate the risk associated to director’s personal liability under the new Workplace Health and Safety Act

Who should attend?

• Board Members
• Directors
• Officers
• CEO
• CFO
• Managing Directors
• Company Secretary
• General Counsel
• Non-Executive Directors

Topics Covered

• Examining Directors Personal Liability For Corporate Tax Debts
• Examining How The Courts Are Defining Who Is An Officer
• Your Duties as a Director – Simplified
• Examining Directors Liability Under The Workplace Health And Safety Act
• Ensuring Effective Due Diligence at The Board Level
• Clarifying The Definition Of Who Is A Director
• Dispute Resolution in Australian Standard Contracts
• People and Cuture – How does that now become part of corporate risk and what are the responsibilities of the board and how do they get managed?
• Highlighting the consequences of misleading the Australian Stock Exchange
• Legal Duties and Fiduciary Responsibilities