Mallesons Podcasts

Why 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...

Why 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 accountabili...

How 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.

How 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 -...

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 ene...

In 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...

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...

In 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. Meredi...

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, logist...

In 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 . 

KWM 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 IPOs The US election Key sectors like...

What 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. 

We 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.

The 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 unpa...

A 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 . 

Senior 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 .

KWM 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 &...

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...

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...

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 indus...

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 im...

Tech 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 opportunit...

KWM 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...

In 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: Rac...

As 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.