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Management Liability explained

Running an architectural practice brings responsibilities and liability risks that extend beyond professional services. Join the ACA, Ed O’Brien, and Chris Spain from Wotton Kearney to understand the risks facing practice leaders and the practical steps you can take to minimise your exposure.

Using real examples and expert insights, this webinar will show you how to avoid potential pitfalls and how Management Liability insurance can protect you and your practice.

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The session will cover:

  • Management Liability – what it is, why it matters and how it differs from Professional Indemnity cover.
  • Directors’ and governance liability – personal responsibilities, decision-making and potential exposure for practice owners and directors.
  • Employment claims and workplace culture risks – managing risks associated with employment disputes, workplace conduct and employer obligations.
  • Financial liability – exposures such as crime and fraud.
  • Statutory liability – understanding exposure arising from breaches of statutory obligations, including regulatory investigations and penalties.
  • Case studies and practical tips for managing risk and avoiding common claims.

WHERE & WHEN

Live online or watch the recording.
1pm AEDT Wednesday 25 November 2026
(WA 10–11am, NT 11:30am–12.30pm, Qld 12–1pm, SA 12.30–1.30pm, ACT, NSW, Tas & Vic 1–2pm)

COST & BOOKING

Members $30 incl GST
Non-members $60 incl GST
*One ticket per person. *All ticket holders will receive the recording registration link after the webinar.

Select your ticket below or head to the booking site.

OUR SPEAKERS

Edward O’Brien is a Partner at Wotton Kearney specialising in management liability, directors’ and officers’ liability and professional indemnity claims. He advises insurers and businesses on complex liability matters, including claims involving directors’ responsibilities, regulatory investigations, and crime claims. Edward has extensive experience defending claims against small and medium-sized businesses, as well as providing insurance coverage advice. His experience in seconding to a leading global insurer also provided valuable insight into how insurers assess and respond to claims.

Chris Spain is a Partner at Wotton Kearney who provides employment law advice to professionals, organisations, and insurers. This includes appearing in the Fair Work Commission, advising on workplace disputes, and assisting to resolve a wide variety of employment law matters. Chris also provides advice to organisations in relation to occupational health and safety issues, which includes defending prosecutions initiated by regulators.

CPD

Completion of this 1 hour webinar and submission of the self-checked assessment task will deliver 1 formal CPD point.

Learning outcomes – Participants will gain an understanding of the key management liability risks facing architecture practices, including directors’ responsibilities, employment matters and statutory obligations. Through practical examples, they will learn strategies to reduce their exposure and better understand the role and limitations of Management Liability insurance in protecting their business.

Practice Management & Professional Conduct – PC 1, PC 2, PC 16.

The webinar will include time for Q&A and a CPD assessment task. Certificates will be provided following participation in the full webinar and online submission of answers to CPD questions.