Greg Finlayson DipLaw GDLP(Merit)
Administrative and Public Law Committee Member at Law Society of South Australia- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bahasa Indonesia Full professional proficiency
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Deutsche Limited working proficiency
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Italiano Limited working proficiency
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Bahasa Malayu Professional working proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Basa Bali Elementary proficiency
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Terry Gowan
Greg is an amazing individual. He quickly picks up anynecessary concepts for the task at hand, is accurate, and has an amazing ability to turn work around extremely efficiently. Two thumbs up.
LinkedIn User
As a client I've found Greg to be a consistent, knowledgeable and compassionate advocate who works tirelessly to ensure best possible outcomes. His ability to quickly interpret and explain complex legal arguments makes him a valuable ally. Greg adopts a carefully considered approach to all aspects of his work and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of professional legal advice or representation.
Terry Gowan
Greg is an amazing individual. He quickly picks up anynecessary concepts for the task at hand, is accurate, and has an amazing ability to turn work around extremely efficiently. Two thumbs up.
LinkedIn User
As a client I've found Greg to be a consistent, knowledgeable and compassionate advocate who works tirelessly to ensure best possible outcomes. His ability to quickly interpret and explain complex legal arguments makes him a valuable ally. Greg adopts a carefully considered approach to all aspects of his work and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of professional legal advice or representation.
Terry Gowan
Greg is an amazing individual. He quickly picks up anynecessary concepts for the task at hand, is accurate, and has an amazing ability to turn work around extremely efficiently. Two thumbs up.
LinkedIn User
As a client I've found Greg to be a consistent, knowledgeable and compassionate advocate who works tirelessly to ensure best possible outcomes. His ability to quickly interpret and explain complex legal arguments makes him a valuable ally. Greg adopts a carefully considered approach to all aspects of his work and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of professional legal advice or representation.
Terry Gowan
Greg is an amazing individual. He quickly picks up anynecessary concepts for the task at hand, is accurate, and has an amazing ability to turn work around extremely efficiently. Two thumbs up.
LinkedIn User
As a client I've found Greg to be a consistent, knowledgeable and compassionate advocate who works tirelessly to ensure best possible outcomes. His ability to quickly interpret and explain complex legal arguments makes him a valuable ally. Greg adopts a carefully considered approach to all aspects of his work and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of professional legal advice or representation.
Credentials
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Advokat Asing
PERADIOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Law Society of South Australia
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative and Public Law Committee Member
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Nov 2020 - Present
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International Legal Practice Committee Member
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Dec 2010 - Present
The LAWASIA Committee was formed in 1991 by the Law Society of South Australia, and serves as the point of contact for the Society and its members, and as a forum for discussion of issues of law for the Asia Pacific region. The Committee is now the International Legal Practice Committee of the Society. I have recently been re-appointed for a further two year term.
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Diaspora Legal
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Australia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Australian Lawyer
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Apr 2013 - Present
Advice and Advocacy in Australian and International Law Cross-border transactions Commercial Advice & Dispute Resolution Review of Government Decisions International Family Arrangements Advice and Advocacy in Australian and International Law Cross-border transactions Commercial Advice & Dispute Resolution Review of Government Decisions International Family Arrangements
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HWMA Law Firm
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Indonesia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Australian and International Lawyer
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Aug 2018 - Present
A member of the Indonesian Bar Association, Peradi, and a consultant to leading Jakarta mid-tier commercial firm in respect of International Law and Common Law jurisdictions. Cross border arrangements, transactions and dispute resolution. Project management of Indonesian legal services to foreign clients. A member of the Indonesian Bar Association, Peradi, and a consultant to leading Jakarta mid-tier commercial firm in respect of International Law and Common Law jurisdictions. Cross border arrangements, transactions and dispute resolution. Project management of Indonesian legal services to foreign clients.
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Agile Workplaces
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Melbourne, Australia
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Company Secretary
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Nov 2014 - Present
Corporate Compliance Corporate Compliance
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Kangaroo Visa
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Indonesia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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May 2014 - Present
Collaborative oversight of Kangaroo Visa migration office operations in Indonesia Collaborative oversight of Kangaroo Visa migration office operations in Indonesia
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Australian-Indonesian Association of South Australia Incorporated
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South Australia, Australia
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Committee Member and Public Officer
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Oct 2013 - Nov 2015
This association has been formed to promote better understanding and goodwill between the people of Australia and Indonesia, based on friendship and trust. This association is non-political and non-sectarian. This association has been formed to promote better understanding and goodwill between the people of Australia and Indonesia, based on friendship and trust. This association is non-political and non-sectarian.
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Allen Burtt Legal Services
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Adelaide, Australia
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Australian Lawyer
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2013
Advice and Advocacy in Australian and International Law Cross-border transactions Commercial Advice & Dispute Resolution Review of Government Decisions International Family Arrangements Advice and Advocacy in Australian and International Law Cross-border transactions Commercial Advice & Dispute Resolution Review of Government Decisions International Family Arrangements
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Burnside Primary School Governing Council Incorporated
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Burnside, South Australia
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Member of Governing Council
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Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
Part of a team working to involve the school community in the governance of the school to strengthen and support public education in the community Part of a team working to involve the school community in the governance of the school to strengthen and support public education in the community
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Grope Hamilton Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Australian Lawyer
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Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South WalesBarrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia
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Paralegal
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Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
Client interviewingLegal researchDrafting deeds, agreements, pleadings and adviceAttendance at conferencesAttendance at settlementsAttendance at court and advocacy
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Fund Manager
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2010
Transitional manager of the Unlisted Property Trust Orchard Primary Infrastructure Fund pending disposition, and Barossa Valley Resort. Tasked on Metro Maddington Trust (Centro) advocacy for Orchard investors.
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Asset Manager
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May 2008 - Jun 2009
Asset management of a range of properties throughout Australia including Hotel and Leisure, Agricultural, Industrial, Infrastructure and Intensive AgribusinessPreparation and implementation of asset plansInitiating and managing value adding projectsCost/benefit analysis of major capital expenditure projectsManage external valuation cyclesReport to CIO
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Manager, Property Analysis
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May 2007 - May 2008
Leading a team of property analysts, responsible for property analytics. Total portfolio FUM: USD3.1bnOutsourcing and review of external valuationsModelling valuations against contingenciesAggretated valuation and cash flow forecasting against contingenciesSensitivity analysisResponsibility for business process management of Board and investor reporting
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Cougar Software
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Sydney, Australia
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Project Manager Asia Pacific
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May 2000 - May 2007
Manage implementations of technology governing process and analysis in property investment management houses around the globe. Manage implementations of technology governing process and analysis in property investment management houses around the globe.
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Bali Adventure Tours
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Bali, Indonesia
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Team Leader - Software
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1998 - 1999
Provide technical leadership and project supervision to a team of five programmers on a bespoke booking and statistical fraud control system. Provide technical leadership and project supervision to a team of five programmers on a bespoke booking and statistical fraud control system.
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Nurses Specialling Bureau
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Adelaide, Australia
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Chief Infomation Officer - International Business Consultant
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Dec 1989 - May 1992
Develop and manage information systems including payroll, booking and financials. Structure international healthcare personnel placements, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore. Develop and co-ordinate recent South Australian nursing graduate placements with Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Singapore Nurses Board. Develop and manage information systems including payroll, booking and financials. Structure international healthcare personnel placements, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore. Develop and co-ordinate recent South Australian nursing graduate placements with Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Singapore Nurses Board.
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Flinders University Union Inc
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Flinders University South Australia
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Activities Officer
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Mar 1986 - Nov 1986
Responsible for organisation of Student events and activities on campus. Promotion of orientation and weekly events and concerts. Oversight and management of weekly tavern entertainment. My favourites: Hunters & Collectors - Human Frailty Tour The Triffids - Born Sandy Devotional Tour I Spit on your Gravy The Saints - Free lunchtime Gig including with with Louise Elliott Responsible for organisation of Student events and activities on campus. Promotion of orientation and weekly events and concerts. Oversight and management of weekly tavern entertainment. My favourites: Hunters & Collectors - Human Frailty Tour The Triffids - Born Sandy Devotional Tour I Spit on your Gravy The Saints - Free lunchtime Gig including with with Louise Elliott
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Australian Delegate
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1984 - 1985
Attended conference at Tchornaap in Southern Sweden Attended conference at Tchornaap in Southern Sweden
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BHP
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Australia
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Engineer
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Jan 1982 - Dec 1982
Electrical Engineering Training Programme - installation, design and implementation of electrical systems in steelworks and long products facility Electrical Engineering Training Programme - installation, design and implementation of electrical systems in steelworks and long products facility
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Maryatville High School SRC
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Marryatville
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President
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Jan 1980 - Jan 1981
Student advocacy and representation in high school governance Student advocacy and representation in high school governance
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Education
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The Law Society of Singapore
Trial Advocacy Course, Trial Advocacy -
The Australian National University
Masters, Law -
The Australian National University
GDLP (Merit), Legal Practice -
University of Sydney
Dip. Law, Law -
Basair
Diploma of Aviation, Aviation -
Marryatville High School
Matriculation, Mathematics