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Live Webinar: Solicitor’s Certificates: Getting It Right when the Stakes are High

When clients sign lending documents, guarantees or complex security arrangements, they rely on you to help them understand the fine print — and the professional risk sits squarely with the solicitor who signs the certificate. In this focused webinar, we break down the real-world i
PRESENTED BY Jim Parke Managing Director - Parke Lawyers , Melbourne

Date/Time

Friday 24 July 2026
Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT, Tas: 11am to 12pm
SA & NT: 10.30am to 11.30am
WA: 9am to 10am

About the Webinar

When clients sign lending documents, guarantees or complex security arrangements, they rely on you to help them understand the fine print — and the professional risk sits squarely with the solicitor who signs the certificate. In this focused webinar, we break down the real-world issues that trip practitioners up and show you how to navigate them with confidence. This session covers:

  • What a solicitor’s certificate actually represents — and the limits of your responsibility
  • Common pressure points in guarantees, indemnities and mortgage documents that deserve a second look
  • How to run an efficient but defensible client explanation process (and what to document every single time)
  • Practical risk-management steps that protect both your client and your PI insurance
  • Emerging trends in lender requirements and how they’re shaping practitioner expectations

Presented By

Jim Parke
Managing Director, Parke Lawyers Melbourne, Vic.

Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as one of Australia’s best lawyers, Jim Parke is a barrister and solicitor, qualified to practise law throughout Australia and New Zealand and a Certified Practising Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws (QUT), a Master of Jurisprudence (Bond), a Master of Science (Oxford), a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance (GIA) and a Graduate Diploma in Management (Swinburne). Jim Parke has practised law for over 30 years and has been Managing Director of Parke Lawyers since 1994. He is a life member of the Oxford Union.

Mr Parke is listed by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer and as a Leading Wills, Estates and Succession Planning Lawyer. In addition, he is accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as a Specialist in Commercial Law and has extensive experience and expertise in litigation, corporate governance and employment law.

Mr Parke is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, a fellow of CPA Australia, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, a fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, and a fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.

Jim Parke was elected in 2012, 2016 (unopposed) and again in 2020 to represent Bellevue Ward in the City of Boroondara. He served as Mayor of Boroondara in 2015/2016 and 2017/18. Mr Parke served two terms on the Toowoomba City Council, where he resided when Parke Lawyers was established in 1994. Jim Parke also served as a community member of the Adult Parole Board of Victoria from 2014 to 2017.

Strongly community-minded, Jim Parke was the first Australian ever to hold the office of President of Crime Stoppers International. He has also previously served as Chairman of Crime Stoppers Australia, Chairman of Crime Stoppers Queensland, President of the Victims of Crime Association of Queensland and Deputy Chairman of Volunteering Australia. He is a past President of the Victorian Division of the Institute of Mercantile Agents.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in commercial law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Certificate

Registered live webinar delegates will receive a CPD certificate for attendance at this webinar. Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Jason Hooker on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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