We are proud to present King & Wood Mallesons' signature Sprint to the Finish CPD Program for 2025.
We have carefully curated our annual CPD program to bring you the latest thinking to support you in your busy corporate and legal roles. For those who are legally qualified, it’s a great opportunity to accrue CPD points ahead of the 31 March deadline.
EVENT INFORMATION
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Thursday 13 March 2025
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Thursday 20 March 2025
Sessions delivered by webinar
Links provided after registration
For legal practitioners, selected sessions offer CPD credits to bolster your professional development. If the session extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) ‘unit’ for every hour of attendance.
Please note: if you were not connected, or online, for at least 55 minutes we are required to mark you as unattended based on CPD requirements.
To ensure you don't miss anything, all sessions are recorded and accessible on-demand for your convenience.
SESSION DETAILS
DAY 1 | Wednesday 12 March 2025
SESSION 1 | BREAKING THROUGH YOUR BLINDSPOTS
12pm - 1:05pm AEDT
CPD category: Professional Skills
CPD point: 1
In this engaging session, leadership expert Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM explores the concept coined through her research: Blindspotting.
Shining a light on the hidden gaps in our thinking and decision-making can have profound consequences, not just for ourselves but for the teams and organisations we lead. By practising blindspotting, leaders can develop the skills needed to navigate uncertainty, foster creativity and make better decisions.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Understand the three blindspotting mindsets and the practical ways to bring them to life:
- Be Honest (intellectual honesty)
- Be Curious (intellectual curiosity)
- Be Flexible (cognitive flexibility)
- Walk away with a set of practices and tools to find your blindspots and actively seek out new perspectives.
The most effective leaders are those who can adapt to new realities. Join Kirstin as she uses case studies and shares insights from her research to show how the ability to learn, unlearn and pivot is more valuable than holding all the answers.
Speakers:
Matthew Swinn, Managing Partner - Practice Excellence, King & Wood Mallesons
SESSION 2 | SEEDS OF CHANGE: CLIMATE REPORTING, GREENWASHING & AUSTRALIA'S NATURE POSITIVE AGENDA
2pm - 3:05pm AEDT
CPD category: Substantive Law
CPD point: 1
Significant regulatory shifts are underway as Australia transitions to a Net Zero economy. Mandatory climate reporting is being phased in over three years from 1 January 2025. Greenwashing risks continue to rise and Australia’s world-leading Nature Positive reforms, while stalled, will play an important role in achieving our climate ambition.
We deep dive into what these changes mean, what compliance looks like and how they will impact the energy transition.
Speakers:
Matthew Austin, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Mark Beaufoy, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Lisa Huett, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Emma Newnham, Special Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons
DAY 2 | Thursday 13 March 2025
SESSION 3 | AI IN ACTION: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BUSY LAWYERS TO LEVERAGE AI
12pm - 1:05pm AEDT
CPD category: Practice Management & Business Skills
CPD point: 1
Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence in your daily operations with practical strategies and use cases.
Whether you’re new to AI, or looking to optimise your current practices, this session will give you the knowledge and confidence to integrate this emerging technology into your day-to-day work and benefit your legal team.
Speakers:
Michelle Mahoney, Chief Innovation Officer, King & Wood Mallesons
Jessica Mansur, Head of Innovation, King & Wood Mallesons
Eric Peng, Head of Digital, King & Wood Mallesons
SESSION 4 | THE DATA CENTRE CHALLENGE: BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS THE REGION
2pm - 3:05pm AEDT
CPD category: Substantive Law
CPD points: 1
Data centres are the foundation of today's digital economy, as highlighted by the landmark $24b AirTrunk deal in 2024.
Join our experts as they look at what is driving demand and how to navigate the legal and regulatory landscape. From site selection and construction challenges to sustainably powering and cooling data centres, what are the issues and regulatory frameworks shaping the industry?
Gain practical and fascinating insights into a rapidly evolving industry.
Speakers:
Daryl Cox, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Francesca Giorlando, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
DAY 3 | Tuesday 18 March 2025
SESSION 5 | ETHICAL ISSUES FOR LAWYERS IN AN EVOLVING INTEGRITY LANDSCAPE
12pm - 1:05pm AEDT
CPD category: Ethics and Professional Responsibility
CPD point: 1
There’s little better than learning from other people’s mistakes (rather than your own). In this session, we’ll use stories and case studies to walk through key developments in the ethical landscape.
We'll leave you with practical steps to help stay on the right side of legal and ethical obligations.
Speakers:
Annabel Griffin, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Emma Lawrence, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Rachael Lewis, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
SESSION 6 | AUSTRALIA'S TIPPING POINT - FILLING THE HOUSING SHORTFALL
2pm - 3:05pm AEDT
CPD category: Substantive Law
CPD point: 1
The housing affordability crisis is real and requires effort from government and the private sector to ensure all Australians have access to safe, secure homes.
This conversation will explore innovative financing and regulatory solutions aimed at boost public and institutional investment in the construction and ownership of housing. This will include tax and stamp duty concessions available to participants.
Join us to discover how these initiatives are shaping a future of housing in Australia that prioritises sustainability, affordability and community well-being.
Speakers:
Scott Heezen, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Emily Masters, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
DAY 4 | Thursday 20 March 2025
SESSION 7 | DO NOT PASS GO: WHAT THE NEW MANDATORY MERGER REGIME REALLY MEANS
12pm - 1:20pm AEDT
CPD category: Substantive Law
CPD point: 1
Australia is on the precipice of a new mandatory merger regime – where certain deals cannot go ahead without ACCC approval.
Our Competition and M&A teams dive into what this means for Australian and overseas businesses, key things to watch out for in the coming months, and practical tips for navigating these fundamental changes. We will open this session with a quick overview of other key areas of regulatory reform in 2025.
Speakers:
Caroline Coops, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Will Heath, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Wayne Leach, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
SESSION 8 | YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN CALM: HOW TO MANAGE INVESTIGATIONS
2pm - 3:05pm AEDT
CPD category: Substantive Law
CPD point: 1
From competition issues to anti-money laundering and incident response, this session will prepare you for the challenges of the rapidly growing number of internal and regulatory investigations, including the dreaded dawn raid.
Learn how to identify triggers for investigations, maintain legal privilege and navigate the complexities of group entities. With practical tips and real-life examples, you’ll be ready to tackle inquiries from local and offshore regulators, better manage risk and protect your organisation’s reputation.
Speakers:
Jasmine Forde, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Tamara Hunter, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Urszula McCormack, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Philip Willox, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
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