Reflections – Mohammud Jaamae Hafeez-Baig I write this update on a cold winter’s evening from my accommodation at Magdalen College, Oxford. Since September last year, I have had the privilege – in large part due to the generous support of the BFSLA – of studying the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) at the University of…
The Sheraton Grand Mirage on the sunny Gold Coast was the venue for the 36th Banking & Financial Services Law Association conference, held from 29 to 31 August 2019. Again our conference attracted more than 200 delegates. Following a period of intense scrutiny for the banking and finance sector, the theme of the 2019 conference…
Kathryn Smith, BFLSA Scholarship recipient reflects on her final semester at Columbia University in the City of New York. Spring Courses at Columbia University – Overview I am delighted to have graduated from the Columbia University Law School Master of Laws degree with first class honours, as a James Kent scholar. In my Spring semester…
About the Banking & Financial Services Law Association The BFSLA connects members with ideas. We were established in 1983 to share information on banking law and practice and since then, have expanded to encompass financial services and insolvency law. Our aim is to provide thought leadership on issues relevant to our members through connecting with…
The BFSLA has two main categories of membership: Membership for individuals @ $60; and Membership for organisations @ $295. The membership year runs from 1 July to the following 30 June. Existing members will receive a reminder to renew their membership, before the end of the membership year. If you would like to apply to…
40th Annual Conference The 40th Annual Conference will be held on the Gold Coast at the Sheraton Mirage from 5th to 7th of September 2024. Virtual links will be available for attendees unable to attend in person. This is a key conference for banking and financial services and insolvency lawyers, academics, regulators and other industry…
The 2023-2024 Board of Directors The BFSLA’s constitution requires it to have 10 directors. The board is now made up as follows: Matthew Cunningham, MinterEllison – President (view Firm profile and LinkedIn profile) Dr Nuncio D’Angelo, Norton Rose Fulbright – Vice President Katrina Gardiner, ANZ – Vice President Josh Cairns, Simpson Grierson – Treasurer (view Firm profile…
