In-Person Event |
Exchange Tower
L8 Function Space,
2 The Esplanade,
Perth Western Australia 6000
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC AustraliaJoin us for an engaging and practical session exploring the evolving ESG landscape in Australia and how to assist your organisation to navigate compliance. In this panel-style discussion, our experts will unpack key regulatory developments impacting your role as in-house counsel, providing strategic insights on how to work with other functions in your organisation to achieve your organisation’s ESG objectives.
• Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures and sustainability reporting
• Recent changes in anti-bribery and corruption laws
• Modern slavery and anti-money laundering updates
• Avoiding greenwashing and bluewashing risks
You’ll leave this session with actionable takeaways and a deeper understanding of the ESG-related risks and opportunities your organisation faces. Don't miss this opportunity to engage directly with our experienced panel of legal experts and gain valuable perspectives on this critical and rapidly evolving area.
Join the ACC Western Australia Committee and your fellow ACC members and peers for this event, including drinks and networking opportunities, hosted by Piper Alderman.
Speakers
Katie Winterbourne, Partner, Piper Alderman
With 25+ years of experience in resources, energy, and infrastructure, Katie specializes in navigating regulatory challenges, securing project tenure, and environmental and water law. She has advised on impact assessments, licensing, and water management in Australia and Canada, and led investigations on pollution events. Her career includes founding a boutique firm and working in-house at BHP.
Nick Foulkes, Partner, Piper Alderman
Nick is a seasoned projects lawyer specializing in construction, infrastructure, resources, and emerging technology. He advises developers, governments, and multinational corporations on project documentation and delivery. With extensive experience in negotiating high-profile national and international projects, Nick offers strategic commercial advice, drawing from his in-house counsel roles and committee involvement to deliver practical, industry-aligned solutions.
Tara Dennis, Head of Legal, Mining and Energy, WSP Australia
Tara is a senior corporate lawyer and company secretary with extensive in-house experience across the engineering, mining, and construction industries in the Asia Pacific region. She has advised on complex transactions, mergers, and corporate governance, and worked closely with Boards and C-suite executives. A skilled communicator, Tara is known for her leadership and focus on ethical business practices.
Notes
*Competitor Exclusion – ACC Australia Partner’s may request that representative/s of a competitor organisation/s registered for the event be excluded, and ACC Australia reserves the right to make the final decision as to whether a registration is rejected. As a guide, a competitor organisation could be defined as a rival organisation of similar size to the host Corporate Partner, with an established practice, product or service in the area being showcased by the Corporate Partner’s at the event. Please provide a brief statement as to why you have deemed an organisation to be a competitor, in support of any request to ACC Australia to reject a registration.
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