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At KWM, we encourage our people to gain international experience to enrich their skills and broaden their networks. We also love welcoming back team members who embark on this journey! In this video, Senior Associate Maggie Chan shares her experience of working in London and what drew her back to Sydney, including her appreciation for the Australian work culture. Are you a lawyer overseas missing home? We’d love to hear from you! Explore opportunities with us here: https://lnkd.in/gR3DChPH

LISTEN: 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? Listen for clues in his conversation with KWM’s Cheng Lim. Apple - https://lnkd.in/gszZAiss Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gfqXsD8m Each day this week, we’ll be featuring a podcast edition of our most popular Digital Future Summit sessions from this year and some of the themes they address: Trust, safety, security and the rise of the regulators.

PODCAST: How does preventing digital harm evolve from ‘whack-a-mole’ action to proactively embedding safety? E-Safety commissioner Julie Inman-Grant explains her thinking in this conversation with KWM’s Peta Stevenson. Apple - https://ow.ly/lVHq50Ufwkq Spotify - https://ow.ly/Na0o50Ufwkr Each day this week, we’ll be featuring a podcast edition of our most popular Digital Future Summit sessions from this earlier year and some of the themes they address: Trust, safety, security and the rise of the regulators.

LISTEN: 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 for their take on the issues. Apple - https://ow.ly/les150UfwgS Spotify - https://ow.ly/sUNj50UfwgR Each day this week, we’ve be featuring a podcast edition of our most popular Digital Future Summit sessions from August this year and some of the themes they address: Trust, safety, security and the rise of the regulators. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening!

Why is the ACCC prioritising consumer trust in the digital age? Trust was a key theme of KWM’s Digital Future summit, and it’s fascinating to hear how ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb addresses the concept in this conversation with KWM’s Luke Woodward. Apple - https://ow.ly/H6bH50Uewmv Spotify - https://ow.ly/vZQM50Uewmx Each day this week, we’ll be featuring a podcast edition of our most popular Digital Future Summit sessions from earlier this year and some of the themes they address: Trust, safety, security and the rise of the regulators.

We are excited to announce that KWM’s 2025 PROPEL International Graduate Program and 2025 GBA Portal Graduate Recruitment Program are both now open for application until 12 January 2025! 2025 PROPEL International Graduate Program Law students in their final year of LLM or post-graduate law degree seeking international training opportunities in Hong Kong and aiming to further their careers in PRC are welcome to apply. 2025 GBA Portal Graduate Recruitment Program Final year students or graduates of LLB programs in the PRC who are interested in obtaining their PRC qualification are invited to apply. Both programs are scheduled to commence in September 2025. Eligible students are welcome to apply for either or both opportunities mentioned above*. *Applicants for the HK Vacation Clerkship program are not eligible to apply for either the PROPEL or GBA Portal programs. To find out more about these exciting programs and how to apply, please visit: - PROPEL Application - https://ow.ly/KUaj50UbtO3 - GBA Portal Application - https://ow.ly/G8uP50UbtO5 - PROPEL queries – PropelRecruitment@hk.kwm.com - GBA Portal queries - gbaportalrecruitment@hk.kwm.com - Graduate Brochure - https://ow.ly/h6UB50UbtO4 We are looking forward to receiving your application!

We’re pleased to have advised Asia-Pacific Sustainable & Decarbonisation Infrastructure Equity, LP on its equity investment of up to USD 100 million in August Energy, reflecting the growing demand for cleaner energy solutions across the Asia-Pacific region and India. https://ow.ly/meL050Ubvla

We’re thrilled to share that KWM’s national Employee Relations and Safety team is expanding with the appointment of our newest partner, Sarah Clarke! Sarah and a formidable team of lawyers join KWM with extensive experience assisting education, technology, government, financial services, energy and other clients on a wide range of employment and industrial relations issues - including employment litigation, IR strategy and challenging workplace investigations.   Welcome Sarah & team!   Joanna Kramer  Jade Saunders Erin Richardson Shea Wilding Alannah Hogan Katya Harrop Mia Henderson Courtney Logue

Foreign investors have a new pathway to engage with China’s A-share listed market after regulatory changes. These changes, effective December 2, 2024, relax previous restrictions and introduce innovative options like using equity in overseas unlisted companies as consideration. This is a game-changer for strategic investments into Chinese listed companies. Curious about how this opens new opportunities for a wider range of foreign investors looking to tap into over 4,000 listed companies in China? Jonathan Grant 葛 杰 Tom Harrison Jiang Zhihui and Liu Juncheng share their insights. https://ow.ly/OgZj50U8LJH #ForeignInvestment #China #CapitalMarkets #InvestmentOpportunities #Ashares

The first chapter of our latest Navigating Net Zero: APAC Climate Guide is here! Our regional experts share their insights on Japan’s decarbonisation journey as it targets net zero by 2050. An aging power grid and public opposition to new renewable projects are among key challenges. Yet the transition also brings growth opportunities - particularly in manufacturing, transportation and clean energy. How is the island country meeting its need for clean energy technologies? What role is the carbon market playing? How are regulatory frameworks driving decarbonisation efforts? Read the Japan chapter for more. And stay tuned for further country spotlights next month and throughout 2025 chapters to come over the course of the year! https://ow.ly/UUZS50U8JVg #KWMClimate #energytransition #Japan #COP29 Yoshiki Tsurumaki Claire Rogers