Speakers

Oliver practices in Commonwealth and State taxation law, Aboriginal land claims, succession law and consumer and competition disputes. He represents both private clients and State authorities in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Appeals Tribunal and the Supreme Court of NSW (including Land and Environment Court).

Prior to coming to the bar, he held a number of senior leadership and technical roles at Revenue NSW (formerly known as the Office of State Revenue) and has over 18 years of experience in State tax law.

In addition to being skilled in the litigation and the appeals process, he has extensive experience in private rulings, objections and the payroll tax audit process with revenue offices, particularly in the field of payroll tax, transfer duty, land tax and surcharge (transfer duty and land tax) provisions.

He is a committee member of the Taxation Institute of Australia / Revenue NSW Liaison Committee and is a lecturer at Macquarie University teaching law and conveyancing students revenue and taxation law.

Angela Penklis is a highly respected figure in the Australian environmental and planning law landscape. With over 30 years of experience, Angela is able to navigate clients through intricate regulatory frameworks, providing a wealth of advice and tailored solutions across a broad range of matters—from major land development projects right through to intricate environmental compliance issues.

Angela has overseen multi-million-dollar land acquisitions for major infrastructure, assisted clients in securing approvals for significant residential and commercial developments and, as a seasoned litigator and negotiator, she has represented clients in landmark cases that have shaped precedents for sustainable development in Australia.

Recognised by her peers through numerous industry accolades, Angela is known for her pragmatic approach to compliance and her commitment to helping clients achieve commercial goals within increasingly strict legal requirements.

Gerard Doyle is a Partner with Bugden Allen Lawyers.

Gerard is an experienced lawyer who has specialised in strata and community title law for over 20 years. He has worked with, and been a partner of, leading law firms in this area.

Gerard has provided advice to private clients, community schemes, owners corporations and developers on various strata and community title matters, including strata renewal. Gerard has also acted in various litigious matters including a leading case on the development of community title schemes.

Gerard is a graduate of the University of NSW, is a Fellow of the Australia College of Strata Lawyers, and sits on the Council of this College, a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and has completed accredited mediator training.

Gerard has presented at strata sector and legal conferences. Gerard has participated in research projects, including with City Futures, University of New South Wales, and participates in relevant stakeholder groups in the strata sector. 

Alan Connor is a highly experienced Director in Risk Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia. With over 15 years of experience gained in the UK, USA, and Australia, Alan specializes in helping businesses navigate complex prudential and legislative standards, with a particular focus on risk management, internal audit, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

 Alan has a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, having worked with clients across various industries including financial services (banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, virtual currency exchanges, credit rating agencies, REITs, and casinos). His recent AML/CTF experience includes identifying and remediating control deficiencies, program consulting, and conducting AML transaction lookbacks, often in conjunction with regulatory bodies like AUSTRAC.

 His insights into the evolving risk and regulatory landscape, particularly concerning financial crime and compliance, make him a valuable speaker for licensed conveyancers grappling with new obligations. Alan's ability to simplify complex regulatory requirements and provide practical guidance will be highly beneficial for understanding the intricacies of property transactions and their broader legal implications.

Alan is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). He began his career as an accountant before moving into risk consulting.

With a career spanning nearly three decades, Garth Brown is a recognised conveyancer and mento. Since qualifying from Macquarie University in 1997, Garth has built a reputation for excellence, receiving multiple industry accolades for best practice and being appointed a Fellow of the AIC National in 2012.

Garth is a mainstay of the CPD circuit, having presented webinars and keynote sessions since 2016 for organisations like TEN, AICNT and other platforms . As the author of texts on risk management and practice operations, he provides mentorship to legal professionals and has served as an Expert Witness in complex conveyancing matters. 

Garth’s unique background—combining an Accountancy degree with specialist legal qualifications—allows him to offer a sophisticated, commercially-minded perspective on the property industry.