Maddocks on the Mic

In this episode of Do What Matters, our Sydney team take over the podcast mics to talk all things Clerkship Applications. Sydney lawyers Neha Vinodh and Patrick Skaf are joined by Senior People & Culture Advisor for Early Careers, Juliet David. Topics covered in this episode include: 1:45 – Introduction to Juliet and her role at Maddocks 2:35 – A run-through of the clerkship application proces...

The Do What Matters podcast series is back for 2026! In this episode, returning hosts Emily Kidd and Pete Gavralas and producer Charlotte Verley sit down with Maddocks Graduates Isabella Best and Maatharan Maheswaran to talk about their experiences as law clerks and share their key takeaways from the Maddocks Graduate Program. In this podcast you’ll hear: 00:50 – A quick background about the hosts...

In this episode, Partner and host Shaun Temby is joined by Maddocks Associate Rebecca Power to unpack two recent Australian court decisions that highlight how seriously courts treat brand confusion and misleading conduct . Cases discussed: 1. Jackson’s Drawing Supplies v Jackson’s Art Supplies2. Bed Bath ‘N’ Table v Global Retail Brands Australia Brands are among a company’s most valuable assets -...

The Watchdog podcast is back for 2026. Kicking off the new season, Maddocks Partner and host Shaun Temby and Maddocks Special Counsel Christopher Marsh return to the mics to mark a major milestone: the tenth edition of Maddocks’ ACCC Year in Review publication. Together, they reflect on a decade of regulatory change and the ACCC’s shifting role in Australia’s economy.   Across ten editions, the pu...

In this episode Maddocks Partner, Shaun Temby, is joined by Special Counsel, Viviane Karoumbalis, to discuss the ACCC's proceedings against Microsoft Corporation and its Australian subsidiary, Microsoft Pty Ltd. The case centres on allegations that the tech giant engaged in misleading conduct concerning its Microsoft 365 subscription pricing and the integration of its artificial intelligence (...

The final instalment in our Do What Matters podcastseries is here! A must listen for all applicants currently in the midst of clerkship interviews, this episode sees hosts Emily Kidd, Pete Gavralas and producer Charlotte Verley answer all of your questions.  Taking a very close look at the inner workings ofthe interviews process, the conversation provides plenty of helpful tips – plus gives listen...

In our latest episode of the Watchdog series, Maddocks Partner and podcast host Shaun Temby provides a mid-year update on the ACCC's 2025 activities, highlighting increased enforcement in consumer protection, greenwashing, and merger reforms.  Shaun also assesses how accurately our Maddocks Watchdog Recap 2024 predictions have aligned with the regulator’s actions and priorities, noting both ac...

Clerkship and Graduate Offer Days are fast approaching! In Episode 5 of our Do What Matters podcast series, hosts  Emily Kidd ,  Pete Gavralas , and producer  Charlotte Verley  break down what to expect on offer day - including what to do if you're travelling and what your obligations are.   They’re joined by  Dale McQualter , Partner at Maddocks, to explore; what to do if you don’t receive the of...

In this episode Maddocks Partner Shaun Temby discusses the ACCC proceedings in the Federal Court against Meta, accusing the company of allowing misleading “Fake Celebrity Endorsement Ads” to run on Facebook. These ads allegedly used the likeness of well-known Australians to promote dodgy financial schemes - many of which turned out to be scams. But Meta isn’t backing down. Tune in to hear why the...

In Episode 4 of our podcast series, hosts Emily Kidd, Pete Gavralas, and producer Charlotte Verley dive into a range of topics - from unpredictable weather chats to mastering interviews and navigating networking nights. Emily and Pete share their personal experiences and offer practical advice on how to approach these sometimes -daunting events with confidence. Whether you're just starting out or...

In this episode Maddocks Partner Shaun Temby breaks down potential upcoming legislative changes to the Australian Consumer Law to introduce prohibitions on “unfair practices” – and whether they go too far, or not far enough. From online subscriptions and drip pricing to deceptive design and manipulative tactics, Shaun analyses what’s proposed and offers practical advice for organisations to start...

In Episode 3 of our Do What Matters podcast series, hosts Emily Kidd and Pete Gavralas, along with producer Charlotte Verley, dive into the Maddocks Clerkship Program and the application process. They are joined by Rose Bundrock, Head of Talent Acquisition from the Maddocks People and Culture team, who shares insider advice for students on how to make their applications stand out. From crafting a...

Host Shaun Temby, discusses the ACCC initiated legal proceedings last year in the Federal Court against the online dating platform eHarmony Inc., alleging that the company engaged in misleading conduct concerning its membership pricing, renewal terms, and duration. Learn more from Shaun Temby about this action and how it highlights the ACCC's focus on advertising and marketing practices within...

Ever wondered what happens at a law firm where doing what matters to you counts? In Episode 2 of our Do What Matters podcast series, hosts Emily Kidd, Pete Gavralas and producer Charlottle Verley take a deep dive into the Maddocks practice teams and firm culture. They are also joined by Senior Associates, Billy Gialamas and Claire Grundy, who share their journeys and discuss their specific practic...

New hosts Pete Gavralas and Emily Kidd share their career stories, discuss what matters to them at Maddocks and provide listeners with previews of the exciting topics and conversations expected in future episodes. With our Sydney and Canberra clerkship applications opening on Monday 9 June (Melbourne on Monday 7 July), this series is a must-listen for all law students getting ready to take their f...

Now in its fifth season, the Watchdog Podcast has returned, with Maddocks Partner and series host Shaun Temby providing an overview of the dismissal of a claim brought against General Motors Holden Australia NSC Pty Ltd by a number of its dealers (and franchisees) arising out of General Motors Company’s decision in 2020 to shut down the Holden brand. The episode explores the judgment in the much-p...

Maddocks Partner and series host, Shaun Temby, provides an update on the ACCC’s ongoing case with large Australian fashion retailer, Mosaic Brands Pty Ltd. Shaun explores the regulator’s allegations that Mosaic provided consumers with information that was inconsistent with their rights under the Australian Consumer Law, along with revisiting some historical matters that could see the business face...

In the fifth and final episode of ‘All Roads Lead to SOCI’, Host and Maddocks Senior Associate, Hemant Vijaykumar, is joined by Head of Industry & Policy, Jamie Morse, and Principal Consultant Government, James Rabey, who share lessons and insights they have learnt from the process of adapting to the SOCI Act. The episode provides organisations with insights on how they can prepare themselves...

Our ‘All Roads Lead to SOCI’ podcast series, in partnership with Macquarie Technology Group, takes you right into the heart of the action of the operations of a secure facility. Jamie Morse, Head of Industry & Policy at Macquarie Technology Group and Sonia Sharma, Partner - Commercial, Maddocks, take a deep dive in the importance of critical data and provide insights into how organisations can...

We’re excited to share the third episode of ‘All Roads Lead to SOCI’, where host Sonia Sharma is again joined by Jamie Morse, Head of Industry & Policy and James Rabey, Principal Consultant Government, from Macquarie Technology Group, to discuss the future of SOCI. Key areas discussed include the potential cyber risks to critical infrastructure assets and the steps the Australian Government ha...

In this episode of ‘All Roads Lead to SOCI’ host Sonia Sharma is joined by Jamie Morse, Head of Industry & Policy and James Rabey, Principal Consultant Government from Macquarie Technology Group, to discuss the practicalities of complying with the SOCI Act. Jamie and James provide valuable insights into how Macquarie Technology Group is supporting its critical infrastructure asset clients and...

Join Maddocks Partner and series host, Shaun Temby, as he discusses the ACCC’s current dispute with large Australian fashion retailer, Mosaic Brands Pty Ltd, concerning allegations that it misled consumers about expected or likely delivery times for goods ordered on its various websites, failed to deliver goods within advertised times, wrongfully accepted payments for goods, and provided consumers...

This week on the Day One podcast, Sophie Edgar and Sam Ejtemai chat with Michael Nicolazzo, Practice Team Leader for the Maddocks Employment & Workplace team in Victoria. Join us as Michael shares his captivating journey from starting as a clerk at Maddocks to rising to a Partner. He dives into what junior lawyers can look forward to in the ESP team and gives his best advice for anyone thinkin...

In our first episode of ‘All Roads Lead to SOCI’, Host and Maddocks Partner, Sonia Sharma, is joined by security engineer, Hayden Mills, in the Macquarie Technology Group's Secure Operation Centre (SOC). Together, they provide tangible insights into the very real cyber threats that Australian critical infrastructure assets comes up against every day. The episode explores the current threat lan...

This week, our Day One podcast series hosts Sophie Edgar and Sam Ejtemai are joined by Partner Anna Scannell, Practice Team Leader for the Maddocks Construction and Projects team in Victoria. In this episode, Anna shares insights on her international experience, her approach to resolving disputes, and her tips for younger lawyers when choosing a practice area. Anna peels back the layers on some pr...