John Bateman : Partner Phone: (02) 4731 5899 Fax: (02) 4721 4008 E-mail: johnbateman@batemanbattersby.com.au Professional Qualifications: 1981 - Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor Laws, Macquarie University 1981 - Certificate of Practical Legal Training, College of Law 1981 - Admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of New South Wales 1983 - Admitted as a solicitor to the High Court of Australia 1994 - Graduate Diploma in Land Economy, UWS 1994 - Accredited Specialist, Property Law 1994 - Notary Public 1995 - Master of Commerce, UWS 1999 - Certificate of Building and Planning Disputes Mediation, ARDC

Memberships:

• Member of Law Society of New South Wales.
• Member of the Nepean Hawkesbury Law Society
• Member of Law Council of Australia
• Associate of Australian Property Institute
• Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia
• Member of the Society of Notaries of New South Wales Inc
• Member of Environment and Planning Law Association
• Member of Australian and New Zealand Sporting Lawyers Association

Summary of Experience:

• Over 25 years General Practice experience
• Accredited specialist in Property law. (Sale and Purchase of Houses, Units and Land, and Building, Subdivision, Property Development and Planning Matters).
• Wills, Estates and Estate Planning
• Commercial/Business Law

Community Involvement:

• Board Member Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation since 2002. Deputy Chairman 2002-2006. Chairman since 2006.
• Executive member Nepean Medical Research Foundation since 2001, Vice President since 2003.
• Executive member Penrith Valley Sports Foundation since 2000.
• Penrith City Councillor 1995-2004. Deputy Mayor 1997-1998.
• Elected unopposed as Mayor of City of Penrith in 1998-1999 and 1999-2000, serving as Mayor during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games when Penrith hosted the rowing, slalom and sprint canoe/kayak events.
• Board member Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 1999-2004.
• Board member Penrith Rugby League and Football Clubs 1996-2002.
• Member Advisory Board Western Sydney Academy of Sport 1998-2002.
• Board member Penrith Rugby Club 2000-2002.
• Member Penrith Economic Development and Employment Committee 1992-2002. Deputy Chairman 1995-2002.
• Former President and Secretary Nepean Hawkesbury Regional Law Society.
• Former Secretary Penrith Legal Aid Advisory Committee.
• Coach of Penrith High School in NSW Law Society Mock Trial Competition.
• Chairman Penrith Olympic Torch Relay Committee.
• Convenor of Nepean Philanthropists.
• Honorary Solicitor for NSW Little Athletics Association, Penrith Netball Association, Nepean District Historical Society, Penrith Touch Football Association and Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre.
• Patron of Penrith Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Foundation for Creative Enterprise, Nepean District Historical Society and Former Patron of Red Cross Calling.

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