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Welcome to Mallesons' podcast channel. Here you can browse and listen to all our content - the latest cases, legal issues, market trends and insights from our practice groups, conversational deep dives with our people, our clients and our community partners. Enjoy!

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June 11, 202614 min

Key drivers of the energy M&A market: Power Perspectives Episode 8

Hosts: Rod Smythe, Jonathan Grant and Lizzie Knight Summary: In this episode, Mallesons partners Rod, Jonathan and Lizzie discuss the current state of the energy M&A market, including deal trends, activity drivers and the regulatory overlay. Key topics discussed: mid-market processes becoming exclusive much earlierthe sophisticated mechanisms being used to allocate risk between buyers and sellershow FIRB strategy is becoming a competitive differentiator in energy transactionswhere regulatory focus is intensifying — and practical approaches participants are taking to manage approval risk

May 29, 202626 min

Responsible AI in practice with SEEK: AI Now Episode 3

What does it take to implement AI responsibly? In this episode of AI Now, host Bryony Evans is joined by Fernando Mourão, Head of Responsible AI at SEEK, alongside Mallesons partner Michael Swinson. Hear lessons from a leading organisation that has been building since 2019, including how to move beyond compliance-driven approaches and put people first in AI transformation.Key topicsMoving beyond compliance (6:30)Setting the right pace for AI adoption (11:20)Don’t wait for regulation - focus on your AI systems (15:05)Guidance (including in Singapore and Australia) that can help (17:20)Inside SEEK’s responsible AI journey (18:45)Lifting AI governance maturity and enabling innovation (20:40)

May 18, 202613 min

Inside Australia’s East and West Coast Gas Markets: Power Perspectives Episode 7

In this episode of Power Perspectives, we discuss the evolving dynamics of Australia’s gas market across the east and west coasts. With gas playing a critical role in the energy transition—supporting renewables, ensuring system reliability, and underpinning export revenues—our panel explores key market developments, policy, pricing trends, and investment drivers shaping the sector.Key topics: East coast gas market: supply pressures and policy developments West coast gas market: balanced for now, tightening aheadNationally, Australia faces a tightening gas market toward 2030, requiring sustained investmentDomestic gas pricing, investment and project structuring trends

April 22, 202627 min

FS Reg Room Episode 7: Unpacking 'Efficiently, Honestly and Fairly’

The obligation to act efficiently, honestly and fairly is increasingly shaping ASIC enforcement strategy. In this episode, host Nathan Hodge is joined by dispute resolution partners Amanda Engels and Damian Lovell to discuss how recent cases are expanding the obligation and what this means for financial institutions.Key topics discussedHow ASIC is using efficiently, honestly and fairly in enforcementGovernance and systems expectations from recent casesCyber risk and scam prevention obligationsApplication beyond traditional financial services conductThe intersection with other obligations such as trustee duties under the SIS ActPractical implications for financial institutions

April 21, 202619 min

Managing risks in the modern workplace (Part 2): AI Now Episode 2

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 monitoring tools, Australia’s first AI-specific workplace safety laws, and why governance - particularly at board level following the Star decision – is a live issue. Employment law expert Cilla Robinson joins co-hosts Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans to talk about:When AI performance tools cross the line - including where ‘people are effectively being managed by an algorithm’ - and where they can add genuine valueThe three things boards should add to their next agendaWhy it’s important to keep decision-making paper trails – and the tension between fast-moving technologists and lawyersWhat the new duty in NSW means and what to watch as SafeWork NSW guidance and consultation develops, including permit-holder right of entry to inspect these systems - as Cilla puts it, ‘your algorithm is now part of your work system in the same way as any other hazard that needs to be considered from a safety perspective’And more!

April 13, 202613 min

Insurance Pocketbook 2026: Trends and market insights in coverage disputes

In this episode, Peter Yeldham and Travis Toemoe examine, at an aggregate level, recent insurance coverage decisions for the Insurance Pocketbook 2026. Their analysis reflects what the data reveals about insurance litigation trends and outcomes. Key topics discussed:Where insurance coverage disputes are being litigatedWho is winning those disputesWhich sectors and policies dominate the litigation landscape

March 26, 202616 min

Managing risks in the modern workplace (Part 1): AI Now Episode 2

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 Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans to unpack what clients are dealing with right now. Key topics discussed in this episode:Why AI risk is often about work redesign, not mass job lossesHow algorithms are changing performance, monitoring and decision‑makingWhere employers are tripping up on consultation and oversightWhy humans still need to stay firmly in the loop.

March 9, 202611 min

Offshore Wind in the Inland Sea: Power Perspectives Episode 6

Hosts: Rob Smythe and Vishal Ahuja Summary: In this episode of Power Perspectives – ‘Offshore Wind in the Inland Sea’ - KWM partners Rod Smythe and Vishal Ahuja examine the proposed mega-scale Inland renewable energy zone in far western New South Wales and its potential role in the energy transition. They also discuss why Australia’s offshore wind ambitions are becoming less likely, facing rising costs and policy uncertainty. Key Topics Discussed:The outlook for offshore wind in AustraliaCost pressures affecting renewable projectsThe proposed mega renewable energy zone development in western New South Wales – the ‘Inland REZ’Transmission challenges and project sequencingThe role of government in supporting large-scale projects Tune in to hear how large-scale onshore renewable projects may re-shape Australia’s energy transition and the policy and market considerations that will determine their success.

January 15, 20267 min

Navigating common interest privilege across the UK and Australia

Duration: 7.31Hosts: Peter Yeldham, King & Wood Mallesons and James Breese, Stewarts LawIn this episode of the KWM Podcast, Disputes Partner Peter Yeldham is joined by James Breese, a Partner at Stewarts, for a comparative discussion on common interest privilege and how it operates across Australia and England. Key topics discussed:The difference between common interest privilege and joint privilegeWaiver of legal professional privilege Labelling correspondence “common interest privilege” (and relying on the label)Considering the benefits of disclosure against the possibility of later disputes with third parties

January 12, 202610 min

The rise of JD structures in renewable energy: Power Perspectives Episode 5

Duration: 10:14Hosts: Josh Thorneycroft and Craig RogersSummary: In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM Energy Partners Craig Rogers and Josh Thorneycroft discuss the drivers behind the shift were seeing in capital deployment in renewables and the increased use of capital partnering. In this episode they discuss: How these funding models create value for both sides for investors and developersDifferent joint development structures were seeing in the market and why we’re seeing themAvoiding the ugly path to disputes and deadlocksThe key sign of a successful partnershipWhy these funding models are set to become more commonListen now and read more about the energy transition on the KWM website: Transitioning to Future Energy - KWM