Think Foley's

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Foley's List presents the 'Think Foley's' podcast dedicated to providing informative and convenient on-the-go Continuing Professional Development (CPD) listening for legal professionals.

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August 20, 2026Episode 291 hr 7 min

S7 Episode 29: Daze in Court - Greek Artefacts, Discovery & Disclosure

In this episode of Daze in Court , Foley's barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by List member Jim Mellas and Keleigh Robinson from Carew Counsel to discuss disclosure obligations in family law, including the significance of s 71B, practitioners' responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. They also explore practical approaches to managing disclosure, including proportionality, subpoenas, tender bundles and early briefing of counsel, alongside recent family law cases and Jim's work advocating for the return of the Parthenon sculptures.

August 17, 2026Episode 281 hr 15 min

S7 Episode 28: Think Resolution - Disputes in the neighbourhood – How VCAT's ADR Division is Meeting the Challenge

In this episode of Think Resolution, Foley's List barrister David Kim speaks with VCAT Senior Member Charlene Price about the critical role of alternative dispute resolution at the Tribunal. They explore the differences between mediation and compulsory conferences, the benefits of resolving disputes outside a hearing, and practical approaches for parties, lawyers and mediators navigating complex or ongoing relationships.

July 20, 2026Episode 271 hr 1 min

S7 Episode 27: Daze in Court - "I'll Have What She's Having" Mediations, a History of Television, and Some New Case Law

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's List barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by Kim Southey to discuss the evolving role of mediation in family law. Together they explore practical strategies for preparing effective mediations, recent family law decisions on trusts, litigation funding and expert evidence, and reflect on current developments shaping practice.

July 10, 2026Episode 2656 min

S7 Episode 26: Daze in Court - Expert Evidence in Children's Matters

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's barristers Rohan Hoult and Oliver Cain examine the role of expert evidence in family law parenting proceedings. They discuss the practical challenges of single expert reports, the influence they can have on litigation outcomes, the difficulties in testing expert opinions, and the balance between cost, fairness and the best interests of children. The conversation also explores advocacy in family law, courtroom practice, and the evolving nature of expert evidence in parenting disputes.

June 17, 2026Episode 251 hr 4 min

S7 Episode 25: Think Resolution - Towards a Global Culture of Mediation

In this episode of Think Resolution, Foley's List barrister David Kim is joined by Chuan Wee Meng, CEO of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). They discuss timely and grounded insights in resolving international commercial disputes. He speaks to the influence of cultural differences, the particular mindset mediation demands, and how practitioners, governments, judiciaries and resolution institutions can work together to build a thriving global ADR ecosystem. They also explore SIMC's AI tool MAIA (Mediation AI Assistant) and what the future of AI in mediation might look like.

May 27, 2026Episode 241 hr 0 min

S7 Episode 24: Daze in Court - Lessons in Law

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's List barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by Cath Devine, Damien Dao and Madeleine Lynch to discuss recent family law cases, child support, mentoring and the experience of starting life at the Bar. Cath Devine shares practical insights into child support, including binding child support agreements, school fees, mortgage payments and non-periodic/non-agency payments. The episode also touches on new readers at the Bar, mentoring, community service and wellbeing in practice.

May 10, 2026Episode 2347 min

S7 Episode 23: Think Resolution - ADR in Sports - In conversation with Professor Jack Anderson

Hosted by Foley's barrister David Kim, this series brings together leading minds in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to share their experiences and knowledge with us on all things ADR, including mediation and arbitration. In this debut episode, Jack shares his journey to becoming a leading figure in Sports Law and sports arbitration, along with his insights into dispute resolution in the sporting world.

May 5, 2026Episode 2257 min

S7 Episode 22: Franchising Tales - E-bikes & the Code; Botox Injecting Injuncted

In this episode, Foley's barristers Glen Pauline and Duncan Willis discuss the cases of Leon Cycle Pty Ltd v Hi5 Scooters Pty Ltd and LCA Traralgon v Ashlee Johnson. They look at how these two cases played out, and lessons learned for those drafting franchising agreements and involved in franchising disputes.

April 21, 2026Episode 211 hr 1 min

S7 Episode 21: Daze in Court - Stressing about Stress

In this episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Amy Yu alongside Daniel Myers, Partner at Schetzer Papaleo Lawyers explore the challenges of dealing with stress and anxiety in legal practice. They discuss practical strategies for managing pressure and maintaining wellbeing in a demanding profession.

March 29, 2026Episode 201 hr 1 min

S7 Episode 20: Anticipating Applications in Criminal Trials

This episode is a recording of the online CPD from 19 March 2026, presented by Foley's barristers Neill Hutton SC, Paul Kounnas and Alice Cooney. This practical session is designed to equip Solicitors with valuable insight into identifying applications that may arise before and during criminal trials, preparing for, and anticipating, such applications, and recognising when to seek assistance and how best to do so.