Cathy Sherry is a leading Australian expert on strata and community title. She provides advice to government and the private sector on the complexities of collectively-owned property. Cathy has a special interest in urban farming and the challenges of providing growing space in high density cities.
Cathy is an academic member of the Australian College of Community Association Lawyers (ACCAL) and her postgraduate course, Strata and Community Title Law, LAWS8115, is the approved accreditation for membership of ACCAL. Cathy is a General Editor of the international property journal, Property Law Review.
Tony is a member of the Law Society’s Property Law Environmental, Planning and Development Committees. He has been a member of the Re‑Draft Committees for the editions of the Contract for the Sale of Land since 1992, and the editions of the Contract for the Sale of Business since 2000.
He was a co-author with Russell Cocks and Paul Gibney of the first NSW edition of 1001 Conveyancing Answers, and the co-author with Gary Newton of Conveyancing Service New South Wales and Annotated Conveyancing and Real Property Legislation New South Wales, both published by LexisNexis Butterworths.
Tony has been a part-time lecturer at the University of Technology, Sydney, in construction law, property transactions, legal studies, and real estate law, and has lectured at the Sydney and Northern Sydney Institutes of TAFE, the College of Law and the Law Extension Committee in various law subjects.
Warwick La Hood has dedicated his career to property law.
Warwick’s early exposure to property management through family interests kickstarted an affinity with property that has evolved into legal expertise across a range of property areas. In his long career as a property lawyer, he has worked across transactions and disputes across the full spectrum of property issues. Warwick has a particular interest in leasing and has worked on high level leasing matters across Australia.
Warwick is also adept at handling delicate succession issues in relation to property assets, especially in difficult circumstances. He has helped clients create succession plans that incorporate multiple perspectives and desires while fulfilling legal obligations.
Andrew Griffiths is an acclaimed Australian small business author, with 14 books reaching readers in over 65 countries and translated into 12 languages. Having worked with renowned publishers like Allen & Unwin and Simon & Schuster, he now collaborates with Publish Central. Andrew is a dynamic speaker and trainer who works with hundreds of organisations worldwide, sharing his expertise on entrepreneurial best practices, overcoming adversity, and personal growth. His insights are frequently featured in prominent publications such as INC.com and CBS, and he's a popular guest on podcasts focusing on the future of business.
Richard has held senior roles both in-house and in consulting, including as an AML Compliance Officer at a publicly listed company, and as Partner and Associate Partner at leading consulting firms. He has led large-scale AML/CTF risk assessments, independent reviews, remediation programs, and regulator engagement strategies, with delivery spanning wagering, banking, funds management, entertainment, and regtech.
Richard is a seasoned financial crime risk and compliance expert with nearly three decades of experience helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes across banking, gambling, digital finance, and funds management. Known for his pragmatic approach and strategic insight, he partners with organisations to drive enterprise-wide cultural and operational change.
He is a trusted advisor to boards and senior executives, guiding risk appetite, program design, and reporting clarity. Richard maintains strong relationships across the regulatory and financial crime communities and is a regular speaker and contributor in the AML/CTF space.