John Bateman Email & Phone Number

Extensive experience in Property Law, Commercial & Business Law, Local Government & Planning Law, Wills & Estate Law and Sports Law including:*Residential/Commercial Property Acquisition, Sale and Development,*Commercial Leasing,*Compulsory Acquisition,*Local Government and Planning Disputes, *Business and Company Acquisition and Sale,*Contract Negotiation,*Wills, Estate Administration and Estate Planning Law.*Sports Administration and Contracts Accredited Specialist in Property Law.40+ years of Community involvement in Penrith and Western Sydney including:Independent Penrith City Councillor 1995 - 2004 (Deputy Mayor 1997/1998).Elected unopposed as Mayor of City of Penrith in 1998 /1999 and 1999 /2000Olympic Mayor during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games when City of Penrith hosted the Rowing, Slalom and Sprint Canoe/Kayak events.Executive member Nepean Medical Research Foundation 2001-2014 (Vice President 2003 – 2012).Board Member Advocacy Australia 2020 - presentBoard Member Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation 2002 - 2008 (Deputy Chairman 2002 – 2006 & Chairman 2006 – 2008).Founder and Executive member Penrith Valley Sports Foundation 2000 - 2012.Member Penrith Lakes Community Advisory Committee 2007- 2011Board member Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 1999 - 2004.Board member Penrith Rugby League and Football clubs (Panthers) 1995 - 2002.Member Advisory Board Western Sydney Academy of Sport 1998 - 2002.Board member Penrith Rugby Club 2000 - 2002.Registrar The King's School Rugby Club 2003 - 2012.Chairman Penrith Olympic Torch Relay Committee.Former Secretary The King's School Prep School Fathers Association. Former School Council Member Meriden Girls School.Founder of Nepean Philanthropists Former President and Secretary Nepean Hawkesbury Regional Law Society.Coach of Penrith High School and The King's School in NSW Law Society Mock Trial Competition.Honorary Solicitor for NSW Little Athletics Association, Penrith Netball Association & Nepean District Historical Society and past Honorary Solicitor for Penrith Touch Football Association and Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre.Patron of Nepean District Historical Society and Former Patron of Red Cross Calling, Penrith Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) and Foundation for Creative Enterprise.

Listed skills include Estate Planning, Legal Advice, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, and 19 others.