Recorded Webinar: Unfair Contracts and the Banking & Finance Sector: The state of the law and contracting post Bendigo Bank
Recorded Webinar: Unfair Contracts and the Banking & Finance Sector: The state of the law and contracting post Bendigo Bank
Recorded: Monday 11th April 2022
Duration: Approximately 1 Hour
ABOUT THE WEBINAR
Recent case law has highlighted the operation and effect of unfair contract regulation on the banking and finance sector. This session looks at some of the key issues, including:
Unfair contract terms under s12BG (1) ASIC Act 2001 (Cth)
Factors relevant in determining why something is seen an unfair
When might contract terms be considered unfair
Key clauses to consider:
Indemnity clauses
Event of default clauses
Unilateral variation or termination clauses
Conclusive evidence clauses
Remedies for a finding of unfair term
Implications on banking practice – checking standard form contracts
Case update, including ASIC v Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd [2020] FCA 716
PRESENTER
Toby Blyth, Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley, Sydney
Toby Blyth is a partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley and regularly advises clients on compliance, regulator interaction, and insurance.
He works closely with the Risk and Compliance Committee of an APRA regulated institution and for many years was a member of the disputes panel of a large private organisation.
He is known in the market for fast, no-nonsense, cost-effective advice and tactical skill.
Toby was admitted as a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance in 2000, and is admitted to the Supreme Courts of New South Wales and England and Wales, and the Federal and High Courts of Australia.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This webinar is suitable for banking and finance lawyers – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD
Lawyers can claimup to1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour.
WA lawyers – From 1/4/2021, due to changes to your CPD requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.
ENQUIRIES/ASSISTANCE
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