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PODCAST: Can offshore wind energy play a role in Australia’s energy transition? In this episode of the NEXT podcast from KWM, Roderick Smythe is joined by Marcus Dixson and Katie Choi to discuss the enormous potential and the engineering, investment and social licence challenges offshore wind projects must overcome.   Listen here via   Apple: https://lnkd.in/gPcK98PY Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gyvFDTe7

KWM is pleased to have advised Icon Group on the strategic divestment of its Hong Kong business to investment firm Templewater. The sale is consistent with Icon’s renewed focus on strategically growing its Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia businesses, while pursuing sustainable expansion in the United Kingdom.   Congratulations to all involved and the KWM team: Jonathan Grant 葛 杰, Alex Elser, Karim Issa, Hussien Kassouh, Mikail S. Mermi, Mandy Tsang, Rouzbeh (ruzˈbɛ) Ansari, Yuen-Yee Cho, Stephen Sharpe, Anagha Bidkar and Dylan Gardiner. https://lnkd.in/ggn43A3B

We’re proud to have advised the IFC - International Finance Corporation and the Government of the Philippines on the review, negotiation and procurement of an unsolicited proposal for the expansion, operation and maintenance of the Laguindingan International Airport. Australian Partner Gilles Cardonnel led the KWM team, with support from Hong Kong Senior Associate Gallien Lefevre and Singapore Associate Diksha Maheshwari. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/UbbP50U004C

KWM’s NEXT is your guide to over-the-horizon issues for businesses and their communities. In this edition: What nature positive really means, inside Dexus’s sustainability journey and what we’ve learned on combatting loneliness. Plus the go-to guide for managing major incidents, and our podcast explores the investment and social licence considerations for realising offshore wind’s game-changing potential. Read and listen here. https://ow.ly/S8B350TYUOf

The health and sustainable use of our oceans – the ‘blue economy’ – is set to increase in prominence and importance. What is the blue economy? And what is ‘blue finance’? In their explainer, John Shum and Elle Zhang share what you need to know about the funds targeting the conservation and sustainable use of our coastal and marine resources – and why it’s important to understand this sub-category of sustainable and green finance. Safeguarding the eco-systems of our seas will demand significant investments. As we approach COP29 and work towards a net zero economy, it’s critical for businesses to understand the associated climate risks. https://ow.ly/yO5F50TXMly #BlueFinance #COP29 #KWMClimate

We are excited to announce the success of KWM Hong Kong’s recent Open House graduate events, held on 17 October and 23 October 2024! Attendees gained valuable interview tips from our Graduate Recruitment Partners, Development Coaches and KWM lawyers and trainees. The events wrapped up with lively networking sessions, with participants learning first hand about life and career as lawyers and what makes KWM an incredible place to launch their legal careers. KWM Hong Kong’s 2025 Vacation Clerkship will open for application on 1 November 2024 and close on 12 January 2025. Clerkship Application - https://ow.ly/NQHi50TV6PS Graduate Brochure - https://ow.ly/3mE350TV6PT

The last 12 months has seen class actions declining in number and shifting in nature – away from securities actions and towards consumer and regulatory claims. KWM’s annual report The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2023/2024 explores the trends emerging from key judgments and new filings during this period. Download the report here. https://lnkd.in/gFS5aE_x Moira Saville, Peta Stevenson, Alexander Morris, Eleanor Atkins

What’s new in the class actions landscape? In this podcast, Partner Eleanor Atkins hosts a conversation with Partners 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. Listen to the full episode or download the report here. https://lnkd.in/gFS5aE_x

It is now just 1 week until the Administrative Review Tribunal replaces the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. In this insight, we consider the distinguishing structural and procedural features of the ART. https://ow.ly/hJs550TGqaZ

We are pleased to announce KWM HK partners Paul Starr, Edmund Wan and Donovan Ferguson have recognised by Who’s Who Legal as Thought Leaders in Construction 2024. Who's Who Legal is a peer-nominated guide, which brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the world's foremost in-house counsel, government, agency and other legal practitioners in the area. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/Fo6S50TCVIJ #WWL #ThoughtLeaders #Construction