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KWM Podcasts
King & Wood Mallesons
75 episodes
6 days ago
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 $14 billion Brickworks–Soul Patts merger - a deal that ended more than half a century of cross-ownership. The conversation explores how the parties found valuation common ground in a scrip-for-scrip transaction, and how capital markets stepped up to support the deal. They discuss: The history of the cross-shareholding and how it endured for more tha...
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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 $14 billion Brickworks–Soul Patts merger - a deal that ended more than half a century of cross-ownership. The conversation explores how the parties found valuation common ground in a scrip-for-scrip transaction, and how capital markets stepped up to support the deal. They discuss: The history of the cross-shareholding and how it endured for more tha...
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Management
Technology,
Business
Episodes (20/75)
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Brickworks and Soul Patts: Underneath the ‘top-hat’
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 $14 billion Brickworks–Soul Patts merger - a deal that ended more than half a century of cross-ownership. The conversation explores how the parties found valuation common ground in a scrip-for-scrip transaction, and how capital markets stepped up to support the deal. They discuss: The history of the cross-shareholding and how it endured for more tha...
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6 days ago
16 minutes

KWM Podcasts
What’s Driving Australian Business in 2025? KWM Directions Survey Results
Duration: 27 minutes Presenters: Meredith Paynter (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions)Rhys Casey (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions)Lizzie Knight (Partner, Mergers and AcquisitionsJason Watts (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions)Overview: The authors of the KWM Directions 2025 Report, Meredith Paynter, Rhys Casey, Lizzie Knight and Jason Watts, delve into the latest findings on what is ‘top of mind’ for Australian businesses. This episode is packed with insights on how Australian directors and ...
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1 week ago
27 minutes

KWM Podcasts
Indonesia’s maturing public-private partnership framework
Duration: 12.41 Host: Sam Farrands, KWM Head of Projects Guest: Serafina Muryanti, ABNR, Indonesia Summary: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are fuelling Indonesia’s infrastructure growth across sectors including transport, telecommunications, water, healthcare and more. KWM’s Head of Projects, Sam Farrands, speaks with Serafina Muryanti, Partner at leading Indonesian law firm ABNR, about the country’s evolving PPP landscape and the opportunities it presents for foreign investors. Ke...
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1 week ago
12 minutes

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Class Actions in Australia 2024/2025
King & Wood Mallesons’ annual Class Actions in Australia report has become a defining source of insight into Australia’s evolving litigation landscape. In this episode, Partners Moira Saville and Peta Stevenson unpack the major findings from the 2024/25 Review, exploring the record numbers, landmark judgments and emerging risks shaping class action activity nationwide. In this episode they discuss: The story behind this year’s record filings and settlementsThe High Court’s rol...
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2 weeks ago
7 minutes

KWM Podcasts
Queensland's Energy Roadmap 2025: Power Perspectives Episode 4
Hosts: Tim Sumner, Adam Black Duration: 18.25 Summary: In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM Energy partners Tim Sumner and Adam Black delve into the recently released Queensland Energy Roadmap. They explore what this roadmap means for the Queensland energy market and the opportunities it presents for clients and stakeholders. Key Topics Discussed: Overview of the Queensland Energy Roadmap: Understanding the Plan's focus on affordability, reliability, and sustainability and the changes t...
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2 weeks ago
18 minutes

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What do the 2035 climate targets mean for the energy sector: Power Perspectives Episode 3
In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM’s Energy Partners Rod Smythe, Vishal Ahuja and Shirley Cheng unpack Australia’s newly proposed 2035 climate targets and what they mean for the energy sector. Drawing on insights from a recent KWM Energy Insight Series event featuring Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority, and Nevenka Codevelle, CEO of ASL, the discussion explores the practical challenges of achieving a 62–70% emissions reduction from 2005 levels and the scale of the ...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

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Vietnam’s new personal data protection law
Duration: 22.29 Host: Katherine Ke, KWM Register Foreign Lawyer Guest: Duong Thi Mai Huong, Frasers Law Company Partner, Vietnam Summary: Vietnam is changing how personal data is protected. The new law, effective from January 2026, will affect local and foreign businesses. In the latest episode of KWM’s View from Asia, Katherine Ke and Duong Thi Mai Huong unpack the new rules and what they mean for anyone doing business in Vietnam. They discuss the scope of the law, what counts as conse...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

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Asia’s evolving investment landscape — and Australia’s place in it
Hosts: Nicola Yeomans (KWM Partner & Co-Head of Private Capital) and Will Heath (KWM Partner) Duration: [16:38] Summary: Asian capital is increasingly shaping Australia’s biggest deals. In this episode of KWM’s View from Asia, Nicola Yeomans and Will Heath share insights from the AFR Asia Summit — exploring inbound investment trends, key sectors and the regulatory landscape. They discuss why Japanese, Singaporean and other Asian investors are active in Australia, the growing role of Sin...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

KWM Podcasts
What Can Business Learn from Nature?
In this episode of the NEXT KWM Responsible Business Podcast, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey explore how businesses can lead meaningful, lasting change by learning from nature and embracing adaptive networks. Joined by special guests Sarah Downey (CEO, Shared Value Project Australia and New Zealand) and Leith Sharp (Director, Executive Education in Sustainability Leadership, Harvard University), the conversation delves into the intersection of business, law, community, and society. Key to...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

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Power Perspectives Episode 2: Dissecting the Nelson Review
Hosts: Rod Smythe, Shirley Cheng, Vishal Ahuja Duration: 16.35 Summary: In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM’s Rod Smythe, Shirley Cheng, and Vishal Ahuja break down the Nelson Review, a major government-backed initiative set to drive investment in firmed renewables and storage on Australia’s East Coast. The team explores the Review’s headline reforms and what they mean for investors, developers and energy sector stakeholders. They discuss how the proposed changes aim to boost mar...
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2 months ago
16 minutes

KWM Podcasts
AI In the workplace: Transforming businesses
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 8: AI in the Workplace Presenters: Sarah Clarke, KWMBran Black, Business Council of AustraliaBarbara Hyman, Sapia.aiEdward Santow, Human Technology InstituteLee Hicken, National AI CentreIn the final episode of KWM’s Digital Future Summit Series, legal, business and technology leaders consider the transformative impact of AI in the workplace. They discuss the tension between productivity gains and job security, acknowledging the need for transparency and e...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

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Navigating the future: Board strategies for cyber security and AI innovation
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 7: Board strategies for cyber security and AI innovation Presenters: Cheng Lim, KWMAndy Penn, DirectorRichard Dammery, DirectorCatherine Brenner, DirectorA group of highly experienced business leaders discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and AI governance for Boards. They explore ways to manage risks, stay informed, and leverage AI innovation while ensuring organisational resilience. Key Points: Cybersecurity is a critical risk that must be prioritise...
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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

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Digital finance forecast: Key trends in crypto, payments and financial innovation
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 6: Trends in crypto, payments and fintech Presenters: Urszula McCormack, KWMJohn Ho, Standard Chartered BankShiau Sin Yen, Titan FundYvonne Tsui, Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityIn this episode of the Digital Future Summit Series, we explore the evolving landscape of digital finance in 2025. Our expert panel discusses the rapid advancements in crypto markets, stable coins, tokenisation, and regulatory frameworks across Asia and beyond. Join us for a deep dive ...
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2 months ago
58 minutes

KWM Podcasts
Regulatory perspectives: Let’s talk privately - inside ASIC’s approach to market regulation
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 5: ASIC Chair Joe Longo Presenters: Alex Elser, KWMDavid Friedlander, KWMJoe Longo, ASIC ChairIn this episode of the Digital Future Summit series, ASIC Chair Joe Longo discusses the corporate regulator’s discussion paper into private and public capital markets in Australia, considering the impact of AI, markets’ operation, and the role of superannuation money. Longo shares insights from ASIC's recent paper and outlines the commission's approach to enhancin...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

KWM Podcasts
Regulatory perspectives: Privacy in flux
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 4: Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind Presenters: Michael Swinson, KWMBryony Evans, KWMAustralian Privacy Commissioner Carly KindAustralian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind discusses developments in privacy law reforms, the implications of AI and emerging technologies on privacy, and the regulatory landscape for data protection in Australia. Commissioner Kind highlights key priorities for the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, focusing on the i...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

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Australia’s productivity challenge: Tech’s role in our future
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 3: Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood Presenters: Annabel Griffin, KWMJennifer Barron, KWMDanielle Wood, Productivity Commission ChairIn this episode of the Digital Future Summit Series, Chair of the Productivity Commission Danielle Wood explains her role and the productivity imperative Australia faces. The discussion covers the economic landscape, challenges and opportunities presented by AI and data, and the importance of regulatory reform in fo...
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2 months ago
1 hour

KWM Podcasts
Regulatory perspectives: Balancing innovation and competition (ACCC)
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 2: the ACCC on Balancing Innovation and Competition Presenters: Caroline Coops, KWMPeta Stevenson, KWMGina Cass-Gottlieb, ACCC ChairIn episode 2 of the Digital Future Summit Series, Caroline Coops and Peta Stevenson are joined by Gina Cass-Gottlieb, the Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), to discuss the findings and implications of the ACCC's Digital Platforms Inquiry. The conversation covers the balance between innovation a...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

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AI and the rise of great powers: A conversation with Jeffrey Ding
Digital Future Summit Series Episode 1: AI & Great Powers – In Conversation with Jeffrey Ding Presenters: Cheng Lim, KWMJeffrey Ding, AuthorIn the opening episode of KWM’s Digital Future Summit Series, Cheng Lim speaks with Jeffrey Ding, assistant professor of political science at George Washington University and author of the critically acclaimed book, Technology and the Rise of Great Powers. They explore the concept of General Purpose Technologies (GPTs), the dynamics of technology diff...
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2 months ago
59 minutes

KWM Podcasts
Loneliness and Connection in our Workplace and Community
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 facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges.Cilla Robinson, KWM Partner in the Employee Relations and Safety team, recognised as one of Australia’s best lawyers in Labor and Employment Law. Key topics explored in this episode: The root causes of loneliness and social isolation in our communities and workplaces.The d...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

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FS Reg Room Episode 4 - Navigating the Future of Financial Services with Digital Advice
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 in the financial services industry. They discuss the evolving landscape of digital advice tools, the regulatory framework, and the future potential of generative AI in enhancing user experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how technology is reshaping financial advice. Key Points Discussed: Definition and p...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

KWM Podcasts
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 $14 billion Brickworks–Soul Patts merger - a deal that ended more than half a century of cross-ownership. The conversation explores how the parties found valuation common ground in a scrip-for-scrip transaction, and how capital markets stepped up to support the deal. They discuss: The history of the cross-shareholding and how it endured for more tha...