McConnell, Beth

Senior Associate

Professional biography

Personal interests

Beth has nearly 20 years experience in superannuation and financial services, including extensive in-house and consulting experience.

Prior to joining Lander & Rogers, Beth worked for a large Australian-based international law firm as part of a speciality superannuation and financial services team. She has also worked in-house for an insurance company and a superannuation consultancy.

Beth's areas of expertise include:

  • employer-sponsored and government superannuation funds, specifically in advising trustees and participating employers in relation to the requirements of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act, trust law and fund administration;
  • drafting and interpreting fund documentation; 
  • drafting and reviewing communication material and other disclosure documentation; 
  • reviewing death and disability claims; 
  • advising employers about their superannuation obligations; 
  • advising on the latest developments in superannuation; 
  • advising on fund transfers and consolidations including successor fund transfers; 
  • advising on all disclosure and licensing aspects of the Financial Services Reform regime; and 
  • conducting training programs for superannuation fund trustees and administrators.

Beth was admitted to practice in 1993 and joined Lander & Rogers in 2011.

Qualifications
BCom/LLB (Hons) – University of Melbourne
MCommrclLaw – University of Melbourne
ASFA Diploma in Superannuation Management - Macquarie University

Memberships

  • Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)
  • Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST)
  • Women in Super
  • Victorian Women Lawyers

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Contact details

Phone +61 3 9269 9581 Email bmcconnell@landers.com.au 

Practice group

Corporate Advisory

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