With legislation imminent, our panel of experts will discuss the key changes and what this means in reality for all stakeholders including how to navigate the upcoming changes. If you are a committee member or building manager, this topic is essential to your role so you can get up to speed with the correct information to make informed decisions. This week we are eager to announce our first expert Lawyer panellist who will speak at our upcoming education seminars we are hosting across Queensland. Future legal requirements for bodies corporate to implement legislation, compliance requirements, operational adjustments and navigating the changes, are key areas to be discussed. Introducing Mario Esera, Partner – HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Mario acts almost exclusively for bodies corporate and is a Partner of the Litigation Team for HWL Lawyers specialising in Body Corporate disputes. He has a wide range of experience in all areas of commercial litigation, having worked and practiced not only in Queensland, but also New Zealand and the United Kingdom. HWL Ebsworth represents many of Australia’s largest and most complex buildings, greenfield developments, gated communities, retirement villages, shopping centres, golf courses and resorts. They act for Bodies Corporate, managers, developers, banks, insurers, and builders in relation to the whole range of strata law matters. HWL Ebsworth are the leading advisors on Bodies Corporate governance, management and administration, financial & asset management and insurance and they enjoy industry pre-eminence in dispute resolution and litigation. Mario has made it his mission to provide exceptional expertise when it comes to Strata communities and the legal industry. With an abundance of knowledge, an unwavering dedication, and a passion for the law, he is a powerful presence in the professional world of strata and frequently appears in all Queensland Courts and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, including as a solicitor advocate, as well as before the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management. Want to hear Mario talk about how Bodies Corporate can best prepare themselves legally for the upcoming legislation changes? Mario will be speaking across our Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns seminar regions which you can register for now: Airlie Beach – Wednesday 1^st May,  4.30pm for 5.00pm start, Coral Sea Resort – Register Here Sunshine Coast– Thursday 9^th May, 4.30pm for 5.00pm start, Maroochy RSL – Register Here Gold Coast– Wednesday 15^th May, 4.00pm for 4.30pm start, Heritage Bank Stadium – Register Here Townsville– Wednesday 22^nd May, 5.00pm for 5.30pm start, Mercure Townsville – Register Here Cairns– Thursday 23^rd May, 5.30pm for 6.00pm start, Crystalbrook Riley – Register Here  Brisbane– Wednesday 29^th May 6.00pm for 6.30pm start, Pat Rafter Tennis Arena – Register Here If you’re wondering who else will be joining Mario from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers  all will be unveiled over the coming weeks! Smart Strata and foundation partners, Archers the Strata Professionals, deliver these community education seminar series providing education to strata communities across the state. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please email info@smartstrata.com. See you in May! The Smart Strata Team The post COMMUNITY EDUCATION SEMINARS – 1ST LAWYER PANELLIST INTRODUCED! appeared first on Smart Strata | Body Corporate Management.