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KWM PodcastsNEXT Episode 4 - What’s NEXT in Business & Human RightsIn episode 4 of KWM’s Responsible Business podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey dive deep into the critical intersection of business and human rights, exploring how companies can transform human rights from a compliance checkbox to a strategic advantage.Key Topics:The Evolving Landscape of Business and Human RightsCurrent challenges in implementing human rights principlesGlobal trends and international standardsThe role of businesses in protecting human rightsPractical Implementation StrategiesMapping human rights risks across operations and supply chainsDeveloping robust human rights policiesCreating effective grievance mechanismsImportance of workforce educationLegislative and Policy ReformsPotential national Human Rights Act for Au...2025-07-2848 min
KWM PodcastsNEXT Episode 3 - The Power of Pro Bono In episode 3 of KWM’s Responsible Business podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey dive deep into the world of pro bono legal services with guests Christina Carney from NAB and Elise Perry from KWM. The conversation explores the critical role of pro bono work in helping to bridge access to justice, highlighting how lawyers can create meaningful social impact by providing pro bono to individuals and organisations. Through personal stories and professional insights, the episode reveals the transformative potential of pro bono work, demonstrating how lawyers can be powerful allies in addressing systemic social challenges. Key...2025-07-0242 min
KWM PodcastsFS Reg Room Episode 3 - Merger reform: What you need to do nowHost Nathan Hodge and guests Caroline Coops and Simon Cooke delve into the significant changes brought about by the upcoming merger reforms, and the implications for the financial services industry and beyond. This episode covers the complexities of the new regulatory landscape, including the broad types of transactions captured, how much it will cost, timelines, potential pitfalls and what companies should start doing now to prepare. This episode is essential listening for anyone with plans to acquire or sell assets.For all you need to know about merger reforms, see the Merger Reform Hub on t...2025-06-2435 min
Investing in SpainIsabel Rodriquez, King & Wood MallesonsMy guest today is Isabel Rodriquez, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons:Isabel RodriquezKing & Wood MallesonsIsabel is the head of the Investment Funds team at King & Wood and the preeminent attorney in Spain for all things venture capital. She advises LPs and GPs in structuring and establishment of domestic and international investment funds (including venture capital), secondary transactions, carried interest arrangements, co-investment plans and other related transactions such as restructuring of funds or creation of special purposes vehicles for investment into private equity. Isabel shares her expert perspective on the challenge for Spanish venture firms ra...2025-06-1922 min
The Fin‘The Great Wall of China’: A law firm’s cautionary taleThis week on The Fin, professional services reporter Maxim Shanahan on why King & Wood Mallesons is struggling to manage risk and conflicts across its jurisdictions.This podcast is sponsored by Aussie BroadbandFurther reading: ‘We didn’t have a hope in hell’: KWM’s cautionary China taleA corrupt wind farm deal in Montenegro, a controversial Russian legal conference and the financial problems of one of its most senior executives have thrown the spotlight on the Sino-Australian law firm.Calls for tougher rules amid KWM dramaThe senators who led the in...2025-06-1825 min
KWM PodcastsNEXT Episode 2 - Unpacking the Digital DivideIn episode 2 of KWM’s Responsible Business Podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey explore the critical issue of the digital divide and its impact on education and social equity now and in the future. They are joined by Doug Taylor, CEO of The Smith Family, and Silvia Griselda, Research Manager at E61 Institute, to discuss the barriers to digital inclusion, the role of technology in education, and the broader economic implications of digital exclusion.Key Topics:The significance of the digital divide in education and its impact on disadvantaged students.The role of access, af...2025-06-1843 min
KWM PodcastsNEXT Episode 1 - Healthy Country with Bush HeritageIn the first episode of KWM’s Responsible Business Podcast NEXT, hosts Dan Creasey and Clem Johnson explore the intersection of business and nature with Rachel Lowry, CEO of Bush Heritage Australia. They discuss the importance of integrating nature into business strategies, the challenges and opportunities of conservation, and the role of partnerships in achieving a nature-positive future. Rachel shares insights from her career in wildlife conservation and highlights the significance of protecting habitats and biodiversity. Key Topics: Business and natureHabitat loss and conservationPartnerships and biodiversityClimate change and natural capitalAI technology in landscape managementShared values...2025-06-0436 min
KWM PodcastsWelcome to the NEXT by KWM Podcast season 1 - TrailerWelcome to the NEXT podcast series - where we sit down with bold thinkers, innovators, and changemakers to explore what’s just around the corner and how business and community groups can prepare for it, together. In this first season Clem Johnson, KWM's Head of Social Impact and Shared Value and Dan Creasey, Director of Responsible Business at KWM go deep with thought leaders and changemakers on issues such as the importance of trust-based relationships with communities and future talent, loneliness, social isolation, and mental health in the workplace, and how these forces are shaping our lives and...2025-06-0301 min
KWM PodcastsPower Perspectives Episode 1: The Energy Market TodayHosts: Rod Smythe, Josh Thorneycroft, Jonathan GrantDuration: 25:32Summary: In the first episode of KWM’s Power Perspectives podcast, KWM Energy Partners Rod Smythe and Josh Thorneycroft, and with M&A Partner Jonathan Grant dissect the state of Australian energy market in 2025. They explore the significant shift from traditional thermal generation to renewable energy sources and the investment opportunities that arise from this transition. Key Topics Discussed:· Current trends in the Australian energy market· The impact of increasin...2025-06-0225 min
KWM PodcastsFS Reg Room Episode 2 - The impact of Gen AI in financeIn this second episode of KWM’s FS Reg Room Podcast, host Nathan Hodge is joined by KWM Technology law Partners Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans to explore the dynamic world of generative AI and its potential to revolutionise the financial services industry. The discussion covers use cases, adoption trends, and the potential long-term effects of AI technology, including soon-to-be-released research from Sapere and KWM for AFIA on the economic and associated benefits of Gen AI implementation in the finance industry. The experts explore the misconceptions surrounding AI, the barriers to its implementation, the regulatory land...2025-05-1941 min
KWM PodcastsAdapting to DEI resistance – what do employers need to do?What now and what next for employers navigating the rapidly and radically altered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion landscape?KWM Employment Relations and Safety Partner Annamarie Rooding and Senior Associate Erin Richardson, together with special guest David Glasgow explore the rapidly and radically altered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in 2025. David Glasgow, Executive Director of New York University Law school’s Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, provides a comprehensive overview of the historical context and current challenges facing DEI in the US, including the backlash aga...2025-03-2543 min
KWM PodcastsIt's Public Episode 1 - Digging for dealsIn the first edition of KWM’s new "It's Public" podcast, M&A partners Will Heath, Antonella Pacitti, Heath Lewis, and Paul Schroder discuss why 2025 is shaping up as a promising year for resources M&A. Their discussion covers the energy transition and uncertainty themes driving consolidation, the regulatory and dealmaking environment, geopolitical and trade uncertainty, and the financing and investment trends all fuelling resources dealmaking.Key Topics Covered:Energy Transition and Uncertainty: The long-term energy transition and shorter-term uncertainty are driving consolidation in the resources sector, particularly in markets like Australia with abundant transition resources.Cu...2025-03-2138 min
KWM PodcastsFS Reg Room Episode 1: Mandatory Climate ReportingIn this inaugural episode of KWM’s FS Reg Room Podcast, host Nathan Hodge is joined by Partner Tim Bednall and Special Counsel Emma Newnham to explore the implications of Australia’s new mandatory climate reporting regime. The discussion highlights the extensive coverage of the regime, which may affect most entities operating in the financial services sector, and the critical responsibilities placed on directors regarding compliance and sustainability disclosures. Key concerns include the challenges of transitioning to mandatory reporting, the potential for increased regulatory scrutiny, and the importance of balancing ambition with transparency to avoid greenwashing. Listen in to...2025-03-1823 min
Our Curious AmalgamA New Era for Private Antitrust Litigation in China? Impact of the June 2024 Judicial Interpretation of the Supreme People’s CourtPrivate antitrust litigation has long been part of the landscape in China. What will be the impact of the Supreme People's Court latest judicial interpretation on the issue? Susan (Xuanfeng) Ning, lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons in Beijing, joins Matthew Hall and Anora Wang to discuss the background to the judicial interpretation and its likely consequences. Listen to this episode to learn more about this important development in Chinese antitrust law and practice. With special guest: Susan (Xuanfeng) Ning, lawyer, King & Wood Mallesons Related Links: King & Wood Mallesons article, "Interpretations of the "...2025-02-2440 min
KWM PodcastsHow will Australia’s merger reforms shape transaction tactics and timing in 2025?KWM competition law partners Caroline Coops and Simon Cooke join M&A partner and co-author of KWM's Directions report Rhys Casey, to discuss the consequences of the sweeping overhaul to Australia's merger clearance regime.The team talk through the changes legislated as parliament wrapped for 2024, including mandatory notification for deals exceeding $200 million in combined Australian turnover or $250 million in global value.Caroline, Simon and Rhys unpack the implications for dealmakers navigating the new regime and transitional phase - talking tactics and timing considerations for overcoming the uncertainty ahead. Concerns include the increased ACCC workload...2024-12-1921 min
KWM PodcastsWhat can 2024 tell us about what lies ahead in employment law?2024 has been a big year in Employment law. High profile investigations, the right to disconnect, big cases on same job same pay laws, multi-enterprise bargaining, labour hire, psychosocial risk, peeling back the onion on implications of Respect @ Work, and of course AI’s impact on employment law.This podcast is a recording of a live conversation between KWM ERS partners Cilla Robinson, Sarah Clarke, Angela Weber and Andrew Gray from KWM's recent end-of-year event. In it, the group discusses how the big issues – and cases – have played out in 2024. And what about 2025? As a federal election looms, the par...2024-12-1845 min
KWM PodcastsBankruptcy and restructuring solutions to manage mass tort liabilityIn KWM’s 2nd podcast episode of The Review Class Actions in Australia 2023/2024 Eleanor Atkins, Sam Kinsey and Chloe Moore come together to discuss the intersection of restructuring law and class actions - sharing valuable insights on how restructuring processes can be used to manage mass tort liability. If you haven't yet read our annual report, ‘The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2023/2024, you can dive into the details here.2024-12-1713 min
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe former head of KWM and KPMG Law on retirement and the evolving marketplaceStuart Fuller – the former global managing partner of King & Wood Mallesons and former global head of legal services at KPMG – recently retired from legal practice. Here, he reflects on his extraordinary career, the biggest challenges and achievements, and where he sees legal services heading in the future. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Fuller – who returns to the show – to discuss how and why he decided to retire, what he sees as being his biggest accomplishments as a leader in legal businesses, how he rose to the top of some of the b...2024-12-1634 min
KWM PodcastsHow simple things can harden cyber defence - in conversation with Australia's national cybersecurity coordinatorWhy does Australia’s cybersecurity coordinator think organisations should empower more people to play a role in defending against cyber threats? And what should they do? Lieutenant General Michelle McGuiness CSC joined KWM’s Cheng Lim in conversation at our Digital Future Summit earlier this year, providing a fascinating insight into how she sees her role:"My job is to be there to support an entity on their worst day and ensure we can minimise the greatest amount of harm across the greatest number of people."Key takeaways include: How doing the ‘simple things’, like imple...2024-11-2131 min
KWM PodcastsWhy Australia's Corporate Regulator isn't rushing to regulate AI - in conversation with ASICWhy is Australia’s corporate regulator cautious on new AI-specific regulation? And, in an age of increasing regulatory influence, what can Chair Joe Longo’s approach reveal about his thinking as a regulatory leader? In this conversation with KWM’s Cheng Lim at our Digital Future Summit earlier this year, Joe Longo implored businesses to innovate with AI, without losing sight of their accountability for its use. Business leaders are urged to understand the tech they employ and the regulatory environment that it operates in.While conscious of AI's potential to create harm, Mr Longo also ad...2024-11-2040 min
KWM PodcastsEvolving digital harm prevention - in conversation with E-Safety commissioner Julie Inman-GrantHow does preventing digital harm evolve from ‘whack-a-mole’ action to proactively embedding safety? E-Safety commissioner Julie Inman-Grant explains her thinking to KWM’s Peta Stevenson in this conversation recorded at KWM's Digital Future Summit earlier this year.2024-11-1942 min
KWM PodcastsPrivacy in a data-driven world - in conversation with the Office of Australian Information CommissionerHow do Australia’s privacy regulators see their roles in amid heightened community awareness and expectations regarding individual privacy rights, driven by technological advancements and increased data-driven business models?Check out this throwback to Former Information Commissioner Angelene Falk and Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind in conversation with KWM’s Michael Swinson earlier this year - explaining why the OAIC is wary of a 'perfect storm' of risks emerging from data breaches, supply chain vulnerabilities and the rush to harness AI. 2024-11-1841 min
KWM PodcastsJapan’s energy transition – What are the challenges and opportunities?Join Tokyo-based partner Yoshiki Tsurumaki and Perth-based senior associate Richard Shi as they talk about the energy transition in Japan in our latest KWM Podcast.What unique challenges does Japan faces in renewable energy due to its geography and infrastructure?How have Japan’s energy policies evolved since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident?What are the growth opportunities in renewable energy and hydrogen technology?What does Japan's regulatory environment look like - and what are the incentives for clean energy investments?How is the carbon credit market influencing corporate behaviour?2024-11-1825 min
KWM PodcastsIn conversation with the ACCC: Gina Gass Gottlieb on safeguarding competition and empowering consumers in a digital economyIn this the first of 5 conversations with regulators from our 2024 Digital Future Summit, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb tells KWM’s Luke Woodward that consumer trust is the lifeblood of competitive markets for the ACCC. She explains why the ACCC is prioritising consumer trust and fair competition amidst the rise of digital platforms, with a keen eye on long-term market trends.Top takeaways:The ACCC supports the government's review of whether Australian Consumer Law adequately covers new technologies like generative AI. Generative AI could lead to misleading and discriminatory behaviour, which the ACCC must address. The ACCC has...2024-11-1745 min
KWM PodcastsJapanese M&A - Can the wave continue?In this M&A in the City Podcast from KWM, Will Heath is joined by Nicola Charlston, fresh from chairing an M&A committee meeting of the International Bar Association in Tokyo.Together they discuss:- What has (finally) lifted the Nikkei back to its pre 1989 crash level- The drivers behind Japanese M&A - The Couche-Tard offer for 7-11- Japanese bidders going outbound- Domestic and regional politics' impact on dealmaking- The market outlook amongst M&A professionalsPLUS Tokyo must do's (and a must d...2024-11-0817 min
KWM PodcastsWhy Tax Reform is critical to Australia's productivity growth - Allegra Spender MP joins KWM to unpack Directions report implicationsIn this King & Wood Mallesons Podcast, Jerome Tse and Meredith Paynter are joined by Wentworth MP Allegra Spender to discuss tax reform's role in driving productivity growth in Australia. Ms Spender shares insights from her recent Press Club address, making the case for reform to enable productivity improvement as essential to improving living standards and driving economic growth.Meredith summarises some key findings from King & Wood Mallesons annual Directions survey, including:business leaders are focussed on improving profitability and productivity in a charged political environmenttax reform is viewed as a key opportunity to enhance...2024-11-0528 min
KWM PodcastsThe NEXT Podcast: Offshore wind - a game-changer for net zero?We know a range of zero-emission energy sources and technologies will be critical to reliably and sustainably meet demand through the energy transition. Offshore wind offers efficient and unobtrusive renewable energy, meaning it has the potential to play a significant role in Australia's future energy mix.This podcast explores that possibility as well as the challenges: The technical, logistical, environmental and social issues offshore wind projects must overcome.KWM projects partner Rod Smythe is joined by Katie Choi, Asia-Pacific head of legal at Corio generation, a leading global offshore wind developer...2024-10-3132 min
KWM PodcastsThe Review: Class Actions in Australia 2023/2024In this KWM podcast, Partner Eleanor Atkins hosts a conversation with co-authors Peta Stevenson and Alexander Morris to unpack what’s new, what’s remained the same, and what’s on the horizon for Class Actions in Australia.Visit our website to dive right into all the detail in the full report. 2024-10-1605 min
The Future Law Podcast1.11.2 Michelle Mahoney, Head of Innovation at King & Wood MallesonsDan Hunter talks with Michelle Mahoney, the head of innovation at King & Wood Mallesons. She discusses the layered approach to technology and innovation that this elite, multinational firm provides, and divides up the task into four useful categories.
[This episode was published originally on October 20, 2019.]2024-07-0836 min
KWM PodcastsM&A in the City June 2024 - The view from New YorkKWM Public M&A Partner Nicola Charlston and private capital / M&A Partner Anthony Boogert recently returned from International Bar Association's annual M&A conference in New York. Together they provide a short and sharp wrap up of the hot topics in discussion in NY:Global M&A trends The outlook for public and private equity markets and IPOsThe US electionKey sectors like tech and healthcare, Geopolitics and regulatory risk like competition policy The 'three D's' driving dealmaking2024-06-2511 min
The CutInsights into Deeds of Company Arrangement with Sam DundasIn the latest episode of The Cut, Simon Cathro delves into the intricacies of Deeds of Company Arrangement (DOCA) with guest Sam Dundas, a partner at King & Wood Mallesons. Together, they discuss the complexities of insolvency law, with a particular focus on DOCAs. Sam shares insights from his extensive experience, recounting his career journey and his initial interest in this dynamic field due to its mix of advisory, transactional, and litigation components. Based in Perth, Sam highlights the current surge in work within the insolvency sector, driven by high rates of business distress. He contrasts...2024-05-1445 min
KWM PodcastsInside the $9.1bn deal for Altium - a new benchmark on reverse break fees and Japanese buyers returnWhat does it take to negotiate a new-benchmark reverse break fee? How will it impact future deals? And what does the renewed Japanese interest in Australian markets mean for M&A? David Friedlander, Daniel Natale and Antonella Pacitti dive into Australia’s biggest Australian Public M&A deal for 2024 so far. 2024-03-2120 min
Investing In SpainIsabel RodriquezMy guest today is Isabel Rodriquez, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons: Isabel Rodriquez King & Wood Mallesons Isabel is the head of the Investment Funds team at King & Wood and the preeminent attorney in Spain for all things venture capital. She advises LPs and GPs in structuring and establishment of domestic and international investment funds (including venture capital), secondary transactions, carried interest arrangements, co-investment plans and other related transactions such as restructuring of funds or creation of special purposes vehicles for investment into private equity. Isabel shares her expert perspective on the challenge for Spanish venture fir...2023-11-2922 minKWM PodcastsSpotlight on regulatory approvals in M&AWe hear from Competition Partners Simon Cooke and Christopher Kok, as they chat to M&A Partner Antonella Pacitti on what the ACCC’s proposed merger reforms are, what Treasury has tabled in response to this, and the implication on deal strategy and deal flow. Read more in M&A in the City.2023-11-2821 minKWM PodcastsClosing the Loopholes Bill Episode 1: Underpayment loopholeThe Closing Loopholes Bill has recently been introduced to parliament by the government which will make profound changes to the industrial relations and employment law landscape. Team members from KWM’s national Employee Relations and Safety practice Andrew Gray, Ruth Rosedale, Brett Feltham and Philip Willox sit down to unpack the changes across 4 episodes.In episode 1, Partner Andrew Gray unpacks what the new laws are currently saying, the pain points and what employers need to do when dealing with these new provisions.Learn more about the incoming Industrial Relations changes on our website he...2023-11-2009 min
KWM Podcasts2023 Directions ReportA few months on from releasing our 2023 Directions Report, Partners Meredith Paynter and Rhys Casey sit down to reflect on what Australian directors and senior business leaders were experiencing at the time of our 2023 Directions survey and if those sentiments have changed?You can access the report here. 2023-11-1606 min
KWM PodcastsThe Review: Class Actions in Australia 2022/2023Senior Associate Eleanor Atkins hosts a conversation with Partners Peta Stevenson and Liam Burgess to discuss what’s new, what’s remained the same, and what’s on the horizon for Class Actions across Australia as we move into the new year. Visit our website for the full report.2023-10-1104 min
KWM PodcastsM&A in the City - what will it take to kickstart M&A?Partners Nicola Charlston and Anthony Boogert are fresh back from the International Bar Association's M&A Conference in New York. Together they discuss the mood on M&A's mercurial start to 2023. Why have things been slow, where are the bright spots, and most importantly, what will catalyse a comeback?To access a transcript and takeaways from their conversation, as well as links to the other articles discussed, head to: https://www.kwm.com/au/en/insights/latest-thinking/publication/m-and-a-in-the-city-2023-june.html2023-06-2113 min
KWM PodcastsM&A in the City - Dissecting the H1 MegadealsKWM partners Antonella Pacitti and Will Heath worked together on one of the biggest cross border deals announced so far this year - Newmont's $26b takeover of fellow minder Newcrest. At the same time, Antonella was also working to bring Allkem and Livent together in a $15b merger of equals, creating a vertically-integrated lithium producer to help power the energy transition. Together, Will & Antonella take you inside these deals and break down what they mean for M&A in remainder of 2023 and beyond.To access a transcript of their conversation and takeaways, as well as links to...2023-06-2130 min
KWM PodcastsWhat does the future hold for climate disclosure and litigation?King & Wood Mallesons' third annual Climate Disclosure report has analysed the ASX50's public statements on climate risk and governance, finding a new, more rigorous and consequential age has begun for companies’ climate and sustainability considerations. A mandatory climate disclosure regime looms, and recent infringement notices, investigations and proceedings by regulators show regulators are now clearly focussed on greenwashing enforcement. Report lead author Senior Associate Emma Newnham is joined by Partners Jack Hill from the corporate M&A advisory practice, and climate litigation specialist Edwina Kwan. Together, they unpack the implications for organisations, including what comes next, with...2023-06-0927 min
KWM PodcastsWhy is space law so critical?KWM Technology and Finance Partners Annabel Griffin, Kate Creighton-Selvay and Urszula McCormack come together to talk about the law as it applies to the space industry. This podcast will bring you a bit more on what we find so fascinating and why we think its going to be a big thing commercially.Read our latest thinking on this subject: Lifting our gaze - an update on the Australian space industry and satellite cyber-security Sign up for our webinar here: https://pages.kwm.com/RegistrationFinancingTheSpaceIndustryWebinar 2023-05-3128 minKWM PodcastsSuperannuation and Independent Contractors - when is someone an employee?Fresh Full Federal Court guidance in ZG Operations v Jamsek provides some important insights into the vexed question of #employee vs #contractor for superannuation purposes. KWM Tax, Superannuation and Employment Partners Jerome Tse, Sarah Yu and Ruth Rosedale explain and break down the implications for employers, employees and contractors alike.They also consider the likely impact of further imminent change, discussing the recent introduced into Parliament to amend the Fair Work Act to include the obligation to pay superannuation contributions within the National Employment Standards as a workplace entitlement. Read KWM's full analysis online here: ht...2023-04-3029 minKWM PodcastsMobile infrastructure for the data age - reflections from TowerXchangeTech law Partner Jess Kruger and Special Counsel Daryl Cox have just come back from Singapore’s TowersXchange. They’re excited to share their insights from the event, and explain why – in the mobile data age – we should all be thinking about cellular networks as vital infrastructure to enable our connected way of life today and tomorrow.Jess and Daryl unpick all of the implications and opportunities this presents – business models, sustainability and much more! RUNS: 12min2022-12-2012 min
KWM PodcastsLet's Talk Respect@Work Episode 6KWM employment law partners Angela Weber and Ruth Rosedale unpack a big few weeks in the employment law space, with both the Respect@Work and Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms becoming law. At the same time, the Australian Human Rights Commission has also released its findings from the 5th National Survey on Workplace Sexual Harassment. Ruth & Angela explain the changes, and the opportunity they present - for employers to build safe workplaces and a healthy organisational culture in 20232022-12-2011 minKWM PodcastsCybersecurity today and tomorrow - KWM Digital Future Summit 2022In this panel discussion, we hear from leading experts, boards and business leaders on what this new heightened risk environment means for organisations and boards. What governance frameworks should they be establishing or reviewing to ensure that their organisations are best placed to mitigate the risk of a successful cyber-attack, or to respond and recover from one should it occur?Speakers:Rachael Falk, CEO, Cyber Security Cooperative Research CentreAndy Penn, Chair, Cyber Security Industry Advisory Committee and former CEO, TelstraCatherine Brenner, Chair, Australian Payments Plus and...2022-12-071h 14
KWM PodcastsLets Talk Respect@Work Episode 5: Industry case studiesAs awareness and expectation around workplace sexual harassment prevention grows, how are organisations responding?In our 5th episode of Let’s Talk Respect@Work, Ruth Rosedale and Angela Weber unpack recent developments and increasing focus on workplace sexual harassment in both the public and private sector. 2022-11-2008 min
KWM PodcastsLets Talk Respect@Work Episode 4: NDAsNon-Disclosure Agreements have been criticised for contributing to a culture of silence around sexual harassment claims. But the issue is nuanced and complex. In our 4th episode of Let’s Talk Respect@Work, Ruth Rosedale and Angela Weber discuss why NDAs have received so much attention and what changes might be coming. 2022-11-1608 min
KWM PodcastsLets Talk Respect@Work Episode 3: WHS Is your organisation approaching workplace sexual harassment as the critical safety issue it is now recognised to be? In this episode of Let’s Talk Respect@Work, Angela Weber and Ruth Rosedale discuss the fundamental safety principles for addressing sexual harassment. 2022-11-1509 min
KWM PodcastsLets Talk Respect@Work Episode 2: Boards and governance | What role do boards and executive teams need to play in addressing workplace sexual harassment? In our 2nd episode of Let’s Talk Respect@Work, Angela Weber and Ruth Rosedale discuss the governance imperative to face into workplace sexual harassment.2022-11-0208 min
KWM PodcastsLets Talk Respect@Work Episode 1: Introduction overview of the findings of the reportWhat does a modern, respectful workplace look like?In the first episode of our new series Let’s Talk Respect@Work, Ruth Rosedale and Angela Weber discuss how high profile inquiries and successful campaigns for change have fundamentally reshaped employers’ obligations to their workers - and what that means for everyone involved. 2022-11-0209 minKWM PodcastsThe Review: Class Actions in Australia 2021-22Partners Peta Stevenson and Alexander Morris and Special Counsel Kione Johnson discuss the key findings and trends from The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2021/2022.Visit our website for the full report.2022-09-1405 minKWM PodcastsMeet Dan Flanagan2022-07-2501 minKWM PodcastsMeet Daniel Bragg2022-07-1902 minKWM PodcastsMeet Jasmine Forde2022-07-1902 minKWM PodcastsMeet James Russell2022-07-0103 minKWM PodcastsMeet Tim Sumner2022-07-0101 minKWM PodcastsMeet Jess Kruger2022-07-0102 minKWM PodcastsMeet Angela Weber2022-07-0101 min
KWM PodcastsManaging AI and data – how can you do it ethically, and do it well?Telstra’s Stuart Powell and KWM Tech partner Bryony Evans discuss the human side of the data age. They cover:-> How Telstra has shifted culture and practice to overcome siloed thinking around AI and data use and management.-> The key considerations for critical major decisions like the acquisition and implementation of AI for business purposes: a decision-making framework and adopting a risk-based approach to ensure key projects get the attention they deserve. -> The big challenge for decision makers: How do you test algorithms for fairness? Negotiating with vendo...2022-06-2330 minKWM PodcastsGrowing capital markets in Asia - how ASIFMA is driving change2022-06-0222 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Autumn Series Gems (April) (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are highlighting some of our favorite moments from this past April...Featured with in this episode are:Brendon Gale played 244 games in the (‘AFL”) with the Richmond Football Club from 1990 to 2001. Futher practicing law with King...2022-05-0338 minKWM PodcastsCommunicating in a CrisisPicture this… Your business has just suffered a major safety incident. Details are still emerging. Rumours are swirling, media are bombarding you with questions. Your reputation is on the line and to top it off, its New Years Eve.As a matter of fact, a client of KWM Partner Andrew Gray faced this situation. Andy called in ResPublica PR’s Gabriel McDowell. In this article, KWM Corporate Affairs Manager (and former journalist) James Bennett asks them both to navigate a hypothetical scenario, to explain a few of the key principles to comm...2021-10-1530 min
Driving with DunneMark Schaub, Managing Partner, King & Wood Mallesons: Data Rules, Doing Deals and (Averting) Disasters in ChinaMark Schaub, Managing Partner at the global law firm King & Wood Malleson, has been advising companies operating in China for almost 30 years. So, Mr Schaub is the perfect expert to walk us through China's aggressive new rules on data. Since late 2020, Chinese regulators have been cracking down on private companies from Alibaba to Didi Chuxing to on-line education powerhouses like TAL. The focus is on data privacy and data security. In August, the powerful Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published a new set of rules that will have a direct impact on tech companies, including smart electric cars and autonomous...2021-09-2235 min
Briefed: Commercial Law UpdatesThe Joy of Electronic LitigationWhat will the seminar cover?This is a session for those already using legal tech and those yet to understand how it can assist, even improve, the litigation process. You will gain tips from a legal tech expert, law firm partner, former Arup General Counsel and a barrister on how you stand to benefit from embracing legal tech and how to get your teams happy adopting it.The speakers will host a live conversation to help you:- Get your team and client legal tech savvy- Identify matters and...2021-05-061h 08
IQ-EQ PodcastAn in-depth look into the new Hong Kong LPF regimeAn in-depth look into the new Hong Kong LPF regime opened by Alice Lyu, ComplianceAsia / Regional Director, HFA as moderator.You will then hear from our panelists:· Kenny Yeung, Business Development Director, IQ-EQ· Jiang Jingjing, Partner, Funds, King & Wood Mallesons· Vanessa Chan, Partner, International Tax and Transaction Services, Asia-Pacific Financial Services, EY2020-08-211h 08
The National Security PodcastAustralia’s Cyber Security StrategyIn this special episode of the National Security Podcast, Katherine Mansted is joined by Alastair MacGibbon, Gai Brodtmann and Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia's recently released national Cyber Security Strategy.Released on 6 August, the Australian government released the 2020 Cyber Security Strategy. Citing the increased interconnectivity and reliance on the Internet as we transition to a digital society, a process supercharged by the COVID-19 pandemic, the document paints a daunting picture of a riskier and more uncertain landscape for national security. But does this strategy go far enough? In this National Security Podcast, the panel consider how t...2020-08-1240 min
The National Security PodcastDigital trust and the cost of cyber failureIn this episode of National Security Podcast, Katherine Mansted is joined by AustCyber CEO Michelle Price to talk about the risks of putting blind faith in the digital devices we use to run our lives and businesses.What would happen if we lost our digital connections, or access to our data? Now that people and businesses rely on digital devices for all facets of modern life, can such a disruption be quantified in dollar terms? On this National Security Podcast, Katherine Mansted is joined by AustCyber CEO Michelle Price tackle these questions and explore whether traditional m...2020-08-0558 min
JustifiedPro Bono Corporate Careers (Ashurst & KWM)In this fourth episode of Justified, we chat about pro bono work at top international firms with Sarah Morton-Ramwell, Partner and Global Head of Pro Bono and Corporate Responsibility at Ashurst and Dan Creasey, Head of Pro Bono & Community Impact and Senior Pro Bono Counsel at King & Wood Mallesons. Tune in to also learn about how commercial firms and their clerks, graduates and junior lawyers can get involved and give back to your community.
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Griffith in AsiaExploring Asia | Scholarships and grantsWant to travel to Asia during your undergraduate degree, but don’t know where to start?
Griffith University students and alumni provide useful information on how to gain an Asia - Pacific experience while studying! Engaging with the Asia - Pacific is key to unlocking cross-cultural understanding, employability and widening your global experience.
This conversation includes information on how to secure scholarships and grants to study, intern and learn a language in the Asia - Pacific e.g New Colombo Plan Scholarship, New Colombo Plan Mobility Program and Asia Future Fellows.
Zac Look and Grace Manahan share their experiences of working...2020-07-2458 min
The National Security PodcastGreat power competition with Ali WyneIn this episode of the National Security Podcast, Katherine Mansted speaks to Ali Wyne about why great powers compete, how China, Russia, and the United States are shaping the global system, and whether their behaviour is making the post-COVID-19 world more dangerous.Is competition between great powers destined to be fraught with the risk of conflict, or can it be a positive driver of global development? And how do middle powers view the future of their respective regions as the United States and China size each other up in the era of COVID-19? Katherine Mansted is...2020-07-2248 min
eXponential FinanceEpisode #48 - Merkle Science, Is Hong Kong a competitive jurisdiction for virtual asset businesses?For this episode, we are listening in to a webinar hosted by our friends at Merkle Science, a panel discussion that assessed whether Hong Kong is a competitive jurisdiction for virtual asset businesses from the perspectives of regulation, operations and market opportunities.
Featured panelists:
- Ian Lee, Lead Investigator, Merkle Science - Moderator
- Urszula McCormack, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
- Alessio Quaglini, CEO, HEX Trust
- Jehan Chu, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Kenetic
Topics discussed:
- Current regulatory environment for virtual asset businesses in Hong Kong2020-07-1929 min
The National Security PodcastAustralia's Defence Strategy UpdateIn this episode of the National Security Podcast, we are joined by former Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence Gai Brodtmann, Head of the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre Brendan Sargeant, and Rory Medcalf, Head of the National Security College, to examine the details and meaning of Australia's recently unveiled 2020 Defence Strategy Update and Force Structure Plan.On 1 July, Australia officially updated its defence strategy with the 2020 Defence Strategy Update and Force Structure Plan. Citing the deterioration of its regional security environment and enhanced offensive capabilities among its potential adversaries, it calls for an...2020-07-0847 min
Under the Wig - Presented by College of LawEpisode 4 - From Clerkships to Partnerships: Nathan CollinsNathan Collins of King & Wood Mallesons shares stories from his career in finance law and tips for students seeking clerkships and grad jobs.2020-07-0200 min
The National Security PodcastInformation warfare with Major General Marcus ThompsonIn this episode of the National Security Podcast, Katherine Mansted is joined by Major General Marcus Thompson to discuss the nature of information warfare in the 21st century, and how it fits within Australia's broader defence mission.In 2017, Australia formed its first Information Warfare Division (IWD) in the Department of Defence. Tasked with achieving information superiority over Australia’s adversaries and gaining an advantage which can be exploited in the traditional air, land, and sea domains, the IWD is headed up by Major General Marcus Thompson. Three years into its life, the IWD has overcome many chal...2020-07-0137 min
The National Security PodcastIndonesia and COVID-19On this special episode of the National Security Podcast, we speak to three leading Indonesia experts about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the country's national security.How has Indonesia been impacted by COVID-19 and what are the implications for its national security? Has the pandemic offered terrorist organisations opportunities or new challenges? How will this health crisis influence the increased intensity of the conflict in West Papua? And how will the spread of the virus, which first emerged in China, impact the Chinese diaspora in Indonesia? In this episode of National Security Podcast we s...2020-06-0359 min
China Law PodcastLegal Issues Surrounding China's Self-Driving Cars - Mark Schaub, KWMThe self-driving revolution is underway. Carmakers around the world are planning to have fully autonomous vehicles on the road by 2030. In China alone, it is estimated that there will be more than eight million autonomous vehicles on the roads by 2035. In this episode, Mark Schaub discusses the opportunities for foreign carmakers in China, how autonomous vehicles and national security are linked, the emergence of self-driving car fleets, and more.
Mark Schaub is a London-based senior partner at King & Wood Mallesons who specializes in cross border M&A, intellectual property, and private equity investment in China. Mark was the first foreign...2020-05-2023 min
Arendt Luxembourg podcastsWebinar - Covid-19 and Impact on Alternative Funds - 7 May 2020Amid the current Covid-19 pandemic, alternative asset managers have been facing a number of difficulties to run their business, deal sourcing, due diligence, capital raising, financing, etc.Speakers from Hong Kong and Luxembourg discuss the legal and regulatory challenges that the alternative investment funds industry is currently facing as well as the potential opportunities for asset managers and investors.Speakers- Hayden Flinn, Managing Partner, King & Wood Mallesons- Pierre Beissel, Partner, Arendt & Medernach S.A.- Stephane Karolczuk, Partner, Arendt & Medernach S.A.2020-05-0853 min
China Law PodcastPandemic Impact on Deals and Disputes: From Beijing to New YorkMore than 100 days after China first announced the emergence of a mysterious "pneumonia of unknown cause", the virus has caused one of the largest lockdowns in human history and brought several major economies to a standstill. In this episode, Scott Yu in Beijing and Meg Utterback in New York share their insights on the impact of the pandemic on international M&A and disputes as we try to get a sense of how disruption to Chinese businesses and deals has shifted as the virus itself has moved from China to the U.S.
Scott Yu is a senior partner co-heading...2020-04-1727 min
The National Security PodcastPopulism and Australia’s future in AsiaIn this episode of National Security Podcast, Sam Roggeveen joins Chris Farnham and Katherine Mansted to talk about his recent paper Our Very Own Brexit: Australia’s Hollow Politics and Where It Could Lead Us.Is Australia seeing a surge in conservative sentiment, or is the nation being led by political parties in search of a new identity? On this National Security Podcast, we are joined by Sam Roggeveen of the Lowy Institute to discuss where and how domestic politics and foreign policy interact, and ask what it would mean for Australia’s place in Asia if th...2020-02-1255 min
China Business Law PodcastThe New Foreign Investment Law - with Yvonne Cheng, King & Wood Mallesons1:05 - Basic principles of the law3:40 - Implementing the law on the ground10:30 - Sectors that could come off the "Negative List" in the future15:15 - Impact of new corporate governance rules19:17 - Some JVs being compelled to amend corporate governance 21:30 - Opportunities for VC funds to use more domestic structures24:45 - The law and the future of VIE structures
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China Business Law PodcastS1E1 - The New Foreign Investment Law - Yvonne Cheng (Partner, King & Wood)The New Foreign Investment Law is effective as of January 1st. We interview Yvonne Cheng, partner at King & Wood Mallesons on the implications for foreign businesses operating in China.1:05 - Basic principles of the law3:40 - Implementing the law on the ground10:30 - Sectors that could come off the "Negative List" in the future15:15 - Impact of new corporate governance rules19:17 - Some JVs being compelled to amend corporate governance 21:30 - Opportunities for VC funds to use more domestic structures24:45 - The law and th...2020-01-1231 min