Recorded Interactive Webinar: Contracting with GST in Mind: Drafting and Risk Management Skills for Property Lawyers

Getting GST wrong in property transactions is rarely just a tax problem — it’s a drafting, advisory, and risk management issue. Property lawyers need the professional skills to structure contracts clearly, allocate risks fairly, and guide clients through complex GST scenarios. This session shifts the focus from tax theory to practical lawyering, equipping practitioners with the tools to identify risks early and manage them effectively in contracts and negotiations. It covers:

• Identifying GST risk in the deal – how to frame the right questions for clients, counterparties, and advisers.
• Drafting GST clauses with clarity – inclusive vs exclusive pricing, risk allocation, and avoiding ambiguity.
• Managing the margin scheme and going concern concessions – ensuring eligibility and documenting elections to protect clients.
• Mixed-use property and apportionment – practical approaches to structuring and recording agreements.
• Settlement compliance and ATO scrutiny – what lawyers need to build into contracts to withstand regulator attention.
• Learning from common drafting errors – real-world examples and strategies to avoid repeating them.
• Communication skills with clients and counterparties – explaining GST implications in plain language and negotiating outcomes.