Kate Wilson

Partner, Ashurst

Kate Wilson is a Partner in Ashurst's Risk Advisory practice, advising clients on the practical realities of operating in complex regulatory and stakeholder environments. She brings over 20 years of commercial experience, including more than a decade as a senior manager in industry, and is recognised for her deep expertise in communities and social performance, land access, and ESG risk management. Kate has extensive experience negotiating and implementing agreements with First Nations groups and has built enduring industry partnerships with community organisations to drive meaningful social change. This on-the-ground experience informs her end-to-end understanding of Indigenous procurement - from agreement negotiation through to compliance, reporting, and community capability building.

She has worked closely with project teams to deliver multi-billion-dollar projects, and has led complex negotiations with local government and community groups to strengthen social licence to operate for major proponents.