In this podcast, we explore class actions procedures and trends in Australia, and what similarities and differences there are with England and Wales. The episode is hosted by Rachel Lidgate, a partner in our disputes team in London. She is joined by two disputes partners in our Australian offices who have extensive experience of dealing with class action litigation, Jason Betts and Aoife Xuereb.

For a more in-depth analysis see Class actions radar: Australia, which is part of our report on the global class actions landscape, Class actions radar: scanning global trends and risks. See also our 2024 survey Rethinking risk: Inside Class Actions in Australia.

This podcast is the second half of our mini-series looking at the class actions landscape in the US and Australia. The US episode is available here.

In this episode, we cross examine Carolyn Pugsley, Christine Wong, and Peter Jones, Partners at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, and key members of our incident response team. We have all worked closely on some of the region's most signficant cyber attacks.

In this podcast we talk about the most critical legal issues confronting corporates in Australia, in light of the current cyber threat landscape. We discuss director duties, disclosure, the use of privilege, the rise of the cyber injunction and third party / supply chain management.

It was a privilege to curate this discussion. Every time I speak with Carolyn, Christine and Peter…I learn more. I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of this discussion.

This is cross-examining Cazz, Christine and PJ. Here we go…

Recorded on 24 June 2025

In this episode of Inside Employment, hosts Drew Pearson, Lucy Boyd, and Stephanie Blancquart unpack the evolving landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. They explore the growing regulatory momentum in Australia – particularly the upcoming Gender Undervaluation awards review at the Fair Work Commission – and what it means for employers navigating modern award obligations and pay gap reporting.

The discussion also touches on the global shift away from traditional DEI initiatives, contrasting it with Australia’s intensifying focus on systemic reform. With key decisions expected to roll out from November into the new year, this episode offers insights for employers preparing for change.