Welcome to Maddocks on the Mic — the official podcast of Maddocks, the modern Australian law firm — operating in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. Dive into bite-sized series from around the firm aimed at educating and hopefully entertaining too!
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In this episode of Watchdog, host and Partner, Shaun Temby, is joined by Partner, Brendan Tomlinson, to unpack two significant ACCC proceedings against Microsoft and Amazon, which could reshape how subscription businesses communicate with customers and manage contract changes. Brendan and Shaun’s discussion explores allegations that Microsoft failed to adequately disclose subscription options when…
In this episode of the Do What Matters podcast, hosts PeteGavralas, Emily Kidd and producer Charlotte Verley are joined by Maddocks' Director of Operational Excellence Mitch Grant , to explore how technology and AI are transforming the legal profession. Mitch shares his career journey, discusses the opportunities presented by AI, examines the future of legal careers and graduate recruitment, and…
In this episode of Do What Matters, our Sydney team take over the podcast mics to talk all things Clerkship Applications. Sydney lawyers Neha Vinodh and Patrick Skaf are joined by Senior People & Culture Advisor for Early Careers, Juliet David. Topics covered in this episode include: 1:45 – Introduction to Juliet and her role at Maddocks 2:35 – A run-through of the clerkship application process…
The Do What Matters podcast series is back for 2026! In this episode, returning hosts Emily Kidd and Pete Gavralas and producer Charlotte Verley sit down with Maddocks Graduates Isabella Best and Maatharan Maheswaran to talk about their experiences as law clerks and share their key takeaways from the Maddocks Graduate Program. In this podcast you’ll hear: 00:50 – A quick background about the hosts…
In this episode, Partner and host Shaun Temby is joined by Maddocks Associate Rebecca Power to unpack two recent Australian court decisions that highlight how seriously courts treat brand confusion and misleading conduct . Cases discussed: 1. Jackson’s Drawing Supplies v Jackson’s Art Supplies2. Bed Bath ‘N’ Table v Global Retail Brands Australia Brands are among a company’s most valuable assets -…
The Watchdog podcast is back for 2026. Kicking off the new season, Maddocks Partner and host Shaun Temby and Maddocks Special Counsel Christopher Marsh return to the mics to mark a major milestone: the tenth edition of Maddocks’ ACCC Year in Review publication. Together, they reflect on a decade of regulatory change and the ACCC’s shifting role in Australia’s economy. Across ten editions, the…
In this episode Maddocks Partner, Shaun Temby, is joined by Special Counsel, Viviane Karoumbalis, to discuss the ACCC's proceedings against Microsoft Corporation and its Australian subsidiary, Microsoft Pty Ltd. The case centres on allegations that the tech giant engaged in misleading conduct concerning its Microsoft 365 subscription pricing and the integration of its artificial intelligence (AI)…
The final instalment in our Do What Matters podcastseries is here! A must listen for all applicants currently in the midst of clerkship interviews, this episode sees hosts Emily Kidd, Pete Gavralas and producer Charlotte Verley answer all of your questions. Taking a very close look at the inner workings ofthe interviews process, the conversation provides plenty of helpful tips – plus gives…
In our latest episode of the Watchdog series, Maddocks Partner and podcast host Shaun Temby provides a mid-year update on the ACCC's 2025 activities, highlighting increased enforcement in consumer protection, greenwashing, and merger reforms. Shaun also assesses how accurately our Maddocks Watchdog Recap 2024 predictions have aligned with the regulator’s actions and priorities, noting both…
Clerkship and Graduate Offer Days are fast approaching! In Episode 5 of our Do What Matters podcast series, hosts Emily Kidd , Pete Gavralas , and producer Charlotte Verley break down what to expect on offer day - including what to do if you're travelling and what your obligations are. They’re joined by Dale McQualter , Partner at Maddocks, to explore; what to do if you don’t receive the offer you…
