Emma offers a unique combination of working first-hand in the investment funds industry as legal counsel for a corporate and government bonds specialist together with over 10 years' experience advising clients in the funds management and financial services industries.

Emma's areas of practice include the establishment and ongoing operation of MISs (listed and unlisted), banking and finance transactions, and AFS licensing. She has particular expertise in debt funds, from establishment through to structuring and documenting debt facilities. Our clients describe Emma as clear thinking, resourceful, and results focused.

Emma has a Master of Laws focused on financial services and previously worked in the Banking & Finance team of a national law firm. Emma is recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia for Banking & Finance Law and is a member of the Property Funds Association Issues and Regulatory Committee.

Topic: The Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) review—what it might mean for you

Elliott has deep industry knowledge and specialist expertise in the regulation of fund and investment management businesses. Elliott assists clients in establishing and growing their business, including structuring new products and broadening service offerings. In a significant industry milestone, Elliott recently assisted a client in becoming the first person in Australia authorised to operate a corporate collective investment vehicle (CCIV) as corporate director.

Elliott focuses on all facets of funds management and financial services compliance and works closely with clients to achieve their commercial objectives by transforming complex legal issues into practical solutions. He advises national and international financial services groups, as well as both new entrants and established industry participants.

Topic: Navigating the path to a ‘new normal’ – the old, the new and the unknown factors at play across the real estate market

Joanne heads the Colliers research team in Australia. She has over 15 years of experience working within property research and specialising in property data and analytics.

With a research background covering mainly the office, retail and industrial sectors, Joanne is experienced in delivering strategic advice, consultancy services and data and forecast product to clients.

Joanne maintains client relationships and presents regularly to the majority of domestic and international property investors, in the Australian institutional property market, as well as developers, major domestic banks and Government entities providing support and insights surrounding data and research on the major Australian Real Estate markets.

Topic: Managing Risk through Digitisation of Data in the Construction sector.

Max focuses on developing solutions for clients across public and private sector in the Asia Pacific region for KPMG Origins.

Max has extensive experience in helping organisations transform their business models using technological innovation, digitisation and emerging tech. Max focuses on product development and product-led growth across a variety of industries such as construction, agriculture, financial services and government.

Max has a PhD in Business Information Systems from the University of Sydney as well as Commerce degrees in Finance and Management.