Mallesons Podcasts
Episodes
FS Reg Room Episode 7: Unpacking 'Efficiently, Honestly and Fairly’
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The obligation to act efficiently, honestly and fairly is increasingly shaping ASIC enforcement strategy. In this episode, host Nathan Hodge is joined...
Managing risks in the modern workplace (Part 2): AI Now Episode 2
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI Now is back with Part 2 on AI’s impact for the workforce, and this time we hear about the widespread use and risks of AI‑driven performance and...
Insurance Pocketbook 2026: Trends and market insights in coverage disputes
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Yeldham and Travis Toemoe examine, at an aggregate level, recent insurance coverage decisions for the Insurance Pocketbook 2026...
Managing risks in the modern workplace: AI Now Episode 2
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We turn to one of the most live issues for organisations right now: AI and the workforce. Employment law expert Cilla Robinson joins AI Now co-hosts C...
Offshore Wind in the Inland Sea: Power Perspectives Episode 6
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts: Rob Smythe and Vishal Ahuja Summary: In this episode of Power Perspectives – ‘Offshore Wind in the Inland Sea’ - KWM partners Rod Smythe...
Navigating common interest privilege across the UK and Australia
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Duration: 7.31Hosts: Peter Yeldham, King & Wood Mallesons and James Breese, Stewarts LawIn this episode of the KWM Podcast, Disputes Partner Peter...
The rise of JD structures in renewable energy: Power Perspectives Episode 5
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Duration: 10:14Hosts: Josh Thorneycroft and Craig RogersSummary: In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM Energy Partners Craig Rogers and Josh Thor...
Australia's AI Plan: AI Now Episode 1
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI developments are moving fast. In the first episode of our AI Now series, Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans break down Australia’s National AI Plan - wha...
Pulse Check: Class Actions in Health Sector Alive and Well
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
King & Wood Mallesons’ annual Class Actions in Australia report tracks the latest data and trends in Australia’s evolving litigation landscape...
FS Reg Room Episode 6: Crypto investment offerings
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto is moving into a more structured regulatory environment across global markets. In this episode, host Nathan Hodge is joined by Urszula McCormac...
FS Reg Room Episode 5: Investment platforms
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines the regulatory and governance developments shaping investment platforms, and the Shield and First Guardian failures. Partners Na...
New Exposures: The Evolution of Privacy Class Actions
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
King & Wood Mallesons’ annual Class Actions in Australia report charts the latest record-breaking trends in Australia’s evolving litigation la...
Partnering to Address Complex Mental Health
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the intersection of business, law, community, and society, focusing on complex mental health in the workplace. Special guest R...
Brickworks and Soul Patts: Underneath the ‘top-hat’
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the It’s Public podcast, Daniel Natale sits down with David Friedlander, Jennifer Cheung and Rob Kelly to discuss the landmark $1...
What’s Driving Australian Business in 2025? KWM Directions Survey Results
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Duration: 27 minutesPresenters:Meredith Paynter (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions)Rhys Casey (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions)Lizzie Knight (Partne...
Indonesia’s maturing public-private partnership framework
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Duration: 12.41Host: Sam Farrands, KWM Head of ProjectsGuest: Serafina Muryanti, ABNR, Indonesia Summary:Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are fuell...
Class Actions in Australia 2024/2025
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
King & Wood Mallesons’ annual Class Actions in Australia report has become a defining source of insight into Australia’s evolving litigation l...
Queensland's Energy Roadmap 2025: Power Perspectives Episode 4
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts: Tim Sumner, Adam BlackDuration: 18.25Summary: In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM Energy partners Tim Sumner and Adam Black delve into t...
What do the 2035 climate targets mean for the energy sector: Power Perspectives Episode 3
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM’s Energy Partners Rod Smythe, Vishal Ahuja and Shirley Cheng unpack Australia’s newly proposed 2035 cli...
Vietnam’s new personal data protection law
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Duration: 22.29Host: Katherine Ke, KWM Register Foreign LawyerGuest: Duong Thi Mai Huong, Frasers Law Company Partner, VietnamSummary:Vietnam is chang...
Asia’s evolving investment landscape — and Australia’s place in it
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts: Nicola Yeomans (KWM Partner & Co-Head of Private Capital) and Will Heath (KWM Partner) Duration: [16:38]Summary: Asian capital is increasin...
What Can Business Learn from Nature?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the NEXT KWM Responsible Business Podcast, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey explore how businesses can lead meaningful, lasting c...
Power Perspectives Episode 2: Dissecting the Nelson Review
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts: Rod Smythe, Shirley Cheng, Vishal AhujaDuration: 16.35Summary: In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM’s Rod Smythe, Shirley Cheng, and V...
AI In the workplace: Transforming businesses
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 8: AI in the WorkplacePresenters:Sarah Clarke, KWMBran Black, Business Council of AustraliaBarbara Hyman, Sapia.a...
Navigating the future: Board strategies for cyber security and AI innovation
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 7: Board strategies for cyber security and AI innovationPresenters:Cheng Lim, KWMAndy Penn, DirectorRichard Damme...
Digital finance forecast: Key trends in crypto, payments and financial innovation
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 6: Trends in crypto, payments and fintechPresenters:Urszula McCormack, KWMJohn Ho, Standard Chartered BankShiau S...
Regulatory perspectives: Let’s talk privately - inside ASIC’s approach to market regulation
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 5: ASIC Chair Joe LongoPresenters:Alex Elser, KWMDavid Friedlander, KWMJoe Longo, ASIC ChairIn this episode of th...
Regulatory perspectives: Privacy in flux
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 4: Privacy Commissioner Carly KindPresenters:Michael Swinson, KWMBryony Evans, KWMAustralian Privacy Commissioner...
Australia’s productivity challenge: Tech’s role in our future
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 3: Productivity Commission Chair Danielle WoodPresenters:Annabel Griffin, KWMJennifer Barron, KWMDanielle Wood, P...
Regulatory perspectives: Balancing innovation and competition (ACCC)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 2: the ACCC on Balancing Innovation and CompetitionPresenters:Caroline Coops, KWMPeta Stevenson, KWMGina Cass-Got...
AI and the rise of great powers: A conversation with Jeffrey Ding
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 1: AI & Great Powers – In Conversation with Jeffrey DingPresenters:Cheng Lim, KWMJeffrey Ding, AuthorIn the...
Loneliness and Connection in our Workplace and Community
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by two fabulous guests: Jon Owen, CEO and Pastor of Wayside Chapel, with over 20 years’ experience supporting those...
FS Reg Room Episode 4 - Navigating the Future of Financial Services with Digital Advice
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 of the FS Reg Room podcast, hosts Michelle Chen and Nathan Hodge dive deep into the world of digital advice, exploring its applications i...
It's Public Episode 2 - Merge Ahead: How will new ACCC merger rules and FIRB approvals work together?
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of the It's Public podcast, Antonella Pacitti, Jennifer Barron and Lizzie Knight discuss Australia's new mandatory me...
What’s NEXT in Business & Human Rights
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 4 of KWM’s Responsible Business podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey dive deep into the critical intersection of business and...
The Power of Pro Bono
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 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 wi...
FS Reg Room Episode 3 - Merger reform: What you need to do now
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Nathan Hodge and guests Caroline Coops and Simon Cooke delve into the significant changes brought about by the upcoming merger reforms, and the i...
Unpacking the Digital Divide
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Healthy Country with Bush Heritage
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of KWM’s Responsible Business Podcast NEXT, hosts Dan Creasey and Clem Johnson explore the intersection of business and natur...
Welcome to the NEXT by KWM Podcast season 1 - Trailer
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the NEXT podcast series - where we sit down with bold thinkers, innovators, and changemakers to explore what’s just around the corner and...
Power Perspectives Episode 1: The Energy Market Today
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts: Rod Smythe, Josh Thorneycroft, Jonathan GrantDuration: 25:32Summary: In the first episode of KWM’s Power Perspectives podcast, KWM Energy Par...
FS Reg Room Episode 2 - The impact of Gen AI in finance
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 explor...
Adapting to DEI resistance – what do employers need to do?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What now and what next for employers navigating the rapidly and radically altered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion landscape?KWM Employment Relations ...
It's Public Episode 1 - Digging for deals
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first edition of KWM’s new "It's Public" podcast, M&A partners Will Heath, Antonella Pacitti, Heath Lewis, and Paul Schrod...
FS Reg Room Episode 1: Mandatory Climate Reporting
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 explo...
How will Australia’s merger reforms shape transaction tactics and timing in 2025?
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What can 2024 tell us about what lies ahead in employment law?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-enterpris...
Bankruptcy and restructuring solutions to manage mass tort liability
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
How simple things can harden cyber defence - in conversation with Australia's national cybersecurity coordinator
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Australia’s cybersecurity coordinator think organisations should empower more people to play a role in defending against cyber threats? And...
Why Australia's Corporate Regulator isn't rushing to regulate AI - in conversation with ASIC
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Australia’s corporate regulator cautious on new AI-specific regulation? And, in an age of increasing regulatory influence, what can Chair Joe...
Evolving digital harm prevention - in conversation with E-Safety commissioner Julie Inman-Grant
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does preventing digital harm evolve from ‘whack-a-mole’ action to proactively embedding safety? E-Safety commissioner Julie Inman-Grant explai...
Privacy in a data-driven world - in conversation with the Office of Australian Information Commissioner
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do Australia’s privacy regulators see their roles in amid heightened community awareness and expectations regarding individual privacy rights, d...
Japan’s energy transition – What are the challenges and opportunities?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tokyo-based partner Yoshiki Tsurumaki and Perth-based senior associate Richard Shi as they talk about the energy transition in Japan in our lates...
In conversation with the ACCC: Gina Gass Gottlieb on safeguarding competition and empowering consumers in a digital economy
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Japanese M&A - Can the wave continue?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Intern...
Why Tax Reform is critical to Australia's productivity growth - Allegra Spender MP joins KWM to unpack Directions report implications
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this King & Wood Mallesons Podcast, Jerome Tse and Meredith Paynter are joined by Wentworth MP Allegra Spender to discuss tax reform's rol...
The NEXT Podcast: Offshore wind - a game-changer for net zero?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know a range of zero-emission energy sources and technologies will be critical to reliably and sustainably meet demand through the energy transitio...
The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2023/2024
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
M&A in the City June 2024 - The view from New York
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KWM Public M&A Partner Nicola Charlston and private capital / M&A Partner Anthony Boogert recently returned from International Bar Association...
Inside the $9.1bn deal for Altium - a new benchmark on reverse break fees and Japanese buyers return
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Aus...
Spotlight on regulatory approvals in M&A
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mer...
Closing the Loopholes Bill Episode 1: Underpayment loophole
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Closing Loopholes Bill has recently been introduced to parliament by the government which will make profound changes to the industrial relations a...
2023 Directions Report
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few months on from releasing our 2023 Directions Report, Partners Meredith Paynter and Rhys Casey sit down to reflect on what Australian directors a...
The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2022/2023
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Associate Eleanor Atkins hosts a conversation with Partners Peta Stevenson and Liam Burgess to discuss what’s new, what’s remained the same...
M&A in the City - what will it take to kickstart M&A?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Partners Nicola Charlston and Anthony Boogert are fresh back from the International Bar Association's M&A Conference in New York. Together th...
M&A in the City - Dissecting the H1 Megadeals
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
KWM partners Antonella Pacitti and Will Heath worked together on one of the biggest cross border deals announced so far this year - Newmont's $26...
What does the future hold for climate disclosure and litigation?
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
King & Wood Mallesons' third annual Climate Disclosure report has analysed the ASX50's public statements on climate risk and governance,...
Why is space law so critical?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
KWM Technology and Finance Partners Annabel Griffin, Kate Creighton-Selvay and Urszula McCormack come together to talk about the law as it applies to ...
Superannuation and Independent Contractors - when is someone an employee?
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh Full Federal Court guidance in ZG Operations v Jamsek provides some important insights into the vexed question of #employee vs #contractor for...
Mobile infrastructure for the data age - reflections from TowerXchange
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech law Partner Jess Kruger and Special Counsel Daryl Cox have just come back from Singapore’s TowersXchange. They’re excited to share their insi...
Let's Talk Respect@Work Episode 6
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Cybersecurity today and tomorrow - KWM Digital Future Summit 2022
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this panel discussion, we hear from leading experts, boards and business leaders on what this new heightened risk environment means for organisatio...
Lets Talk Respect@Work Episode 5: Industry case studies
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As awareness and expectation around workplace sexual harassment prevention grows, how are organisations responding?In our 5th episode of Let’s Talk ...
Lets Talk Respect@Work Episode 4: NDAs
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Non-Disclosure Agreements have been criticised for contributing to a culture of silence around sexual harassment claims. But the issue is nuanced and ...
Lets Talk Respect@Work Episode 3: WHS
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
 Is your organisation approaching workplace sexual harassment as the critical safety issue it is now recognised to be? In this episode of Let’s Ta...
Lets Talk Respect@Work Episode 2: Boards and governance
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
 | 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, ...
Lets Talk Respect@Work Episode 1: Introduction overview of the findings of the report
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 di...
The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2021-22
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Partners Peta Stevenson and Alexander Morris and Special Counsel Kione Johnson discuss the key findings and trends from The Review: Class Actions in A...
Meet Dan Flanagan
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jasmine Forde
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Daniel Bragg
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jess Kruger
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Tim Sumner
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet James Russell
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Angela Weber
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing AI and data – how can you do it ethically, and do it well?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Telstra’s Stuart Powell and KWM Tech partner Bryony Evans discuss the human side of the data age. They cover:-> How Telstra has shifted cultur...
Growing capital markets in Asia - how ASIFMA is driving change
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Communicating in a Crisis
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this… Your business has just suffered a major safety incident. Details are still emerging. Rumours are swirling, media are bombarding you wi...