CPD: 1 point (PS, SL)
Format: In-person and livestreamed 
Recorded: Yes, subject to presenters' consent

Thursday 1 October 4-5pm, in-person and livestreamed

The following and more will likely be covered in this session:

• Understanding the Transaction Lifecycle - gain a practical overview of business sale and purchase transactions that may or may not include land, from initial instructions and due diligence through to contract negotiation, settlement, and post-completion obligations.
• Identifying Risks and Managing Clients - learn to identify common legal, commercial and procedural risks, manage client expectations, and recognise issues requiring specialist advice throughout a transaction.
• Drafting, Negotiation and Settlement Essentials - explore the key documents, critical contract provisions, and practical settlement considerations that underpin successful business sale and purchase transactions, whether land is involved or not.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the key stages of a business sale or purchase and the lawyer's role in guiding clients from initial negotiations through to settlement and completion.
• Recognise common transaction risks, including regulatory, employment, taxation, leasing and property issues, and know when to seek specialist input.
• Develop confidence in reviewing contracts, conducting due diligence, managing critical dates, and supporting successful outcomes for clients in business transactions.

Presenter

Alicia Pelham, is a Special Counsel in the Corporate and Commercial team at HWLE. She advises government bodies, lenders, agribusiness operators, private individuals and corporate clients on a broad range of commercial and property transactions, from routine matters to complex, large-scale projects. With extensive experience in transactional work, Alicia specialises in mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting, real estate, real estate finance, agribusiness, banking and financial services, aged care and retirement living, consumer law, and wills and estates. She is known for her practical, solutions-focused approach and her ability to guide clients through transactions with confidence and clarity. Alicia has been recognised in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyer in Tasmania and in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Corporate, Commercial & Business Lawyer in Tasmania. She is also a Notary Public and an active member of the Society’s Pro Bono Committee.

Venue Access: Please note that as the Society's building at 28 Murray Street, Hobart was built in 1876 there is no lift or disability access to the downstairs training area. The Society's building at 56 Charles Street, Launceston was built in 1860 and there is no lift or disability access to the upstairs rooms.

CPD Points: Any CPD points listed are provided as a guide and registrants should satisfy themselves about the nature and quantity of CPD points they can claim for the activity. Please refer to Practice Guideline no.4 HERE for details.

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Non-Member Registrations: Conditions apply at the discretion of the Society. The Society will be in touch if you are not eligible to register and a refund will be issued.

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Thursday 1 October 2026 4-5pm, in-person and livesreamed

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