In this fifth episode in the FDI Friday series John Taylor (Partner), Veronica Roberts (Partner), and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer) discuss practical insights into the application of the UK's National Security and Investment (NSI) regime in the context of private capital transactions, drawing on their experience of regularly dealing with the Investment Security Unit (ISU) in relation to the NSI review process. Speakers: John Taylor, Partner, Corporate – Private Equity, Veronica Robert...
Sep 21, 2023•24 min
In this fourth episode in the FDI Friday series Bob Moore (Partner), Veronica Roberts (Partner), and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer) discuss practical insights into the application of the UK's National Security and Investment (NSI) regime to deals in the pharma sector, drawing on their experience of regularly dealing with the Investment Security Unit (ISU) in relation to the NSI review process. Speakers: Bob Moore, Partner, Corporate, Veronica Roberts, Partner, Competition and Foreign D...
Sep 21, 2023•24 min
Join Partners Andrew Eastwood and Peter Jones and Senior Associate David Curley for a look at who is responsible when a bank’s customer is scammed.
Sep 19, 2023•29 min
In this episode, Christine Tran, Christine Wong and Brendan Donohue discuss the growing area of cyber class actions in Australia and the associated regulatory investigation risks, including current activity, challenges, areas of reform and practical tips.
Sep 19, 2023•33 min
In this third episode in the FDI Friday series Sarah Pollock (Partner), Tim Briggs (Partner), and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer) discuss practical insights into the application of the UK's National Security and Investment (NSI) regime to deals in the energy sector, drawing on their experience of regularly dealing with the Investment Security Unit (ISU) in relation to the NSI review process. Speakers: Sarah Pollock, Partner, Corporate - Energy, Tim Briggs, Partner, Competition and Forei...
Sep 15, 2023•20 min
In this second episode in the FDI Friday series Veronica Roberts (Partner), David Coulling (Partner), and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer) discuss practical insights into the application of the UK's National Security and Investment (NSI) regime to deals in the technology sector, drawing on their experience of regularly dealing with the Investment Security Unit (ISU) in relation to the NSI review process. Speakers: Veronica Roberts, Partner, Competition and Foreign Direct Investment, Davi...
Sep 15, 2023•25 min
In this first episode in the FDI Friday series Veronica Roberts (Partner), Gavin Davies (Partner) and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer) discuss practical insights into the operation of the UK's National Security and Investment (NSI) regime, drawing on their experience of regularly dealing with the Investment Security Unit (ISU) and providing evidence to the ongoing Parliamentary Inquiry into information sharing by the ISU. Speakers: Veronica Roberts, Partner, Competition and Foreign Direc...
Sep 15, 2023•29 min
Susan Black (Partner) and Kristien Geeurickx (Professional Support Consultant) put the spotlight on the consumer protection provisions of the UK's Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill which is currently going through Parliament and is expected to take effect late 2023/early 2024. Once adopted it will make a number of key changes to the UK consumer protection regime, including strengthened enforcement powers and the introduction of new, enhanced consumer rights in order to ensure the l...
Sep 14, 2023•14 min
In this consumer podcast, Susan Black (Partner) and Kristien Geeurickx (Professional Support Consultant) put the spotlight on the consumer protection provisions of the UK's Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill which is currently going through Parliament and is expected to take effect late 2023/early 2024. Once adopted it will make a number of key changes to the UK consumer protection regime, including strengthened enforcement powers and the introduction of new, enhanced consumer right...
Sep 13, 2023•14 min
HSF Hong Kong Senior Associate Howard Chan speaks to HSF Kewei partner Frances Xu and associate Hazel Xu about recent developments in China's competition law, including changes to the law and updates to key regulations. The team also discusses enforcement trends and notable cases from the past year.
Sep 12, 2023•18 min
Asia Head of Competition Adelaide Luke and Bangkok partner Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon discuss Thailand's merger control regime and market trends. To keep up with Thailand's fast changing landscape, the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) is expected to introduce new decisions and interpretations on merger control rules.
Sep 12, 2023•13 min
In this cross-over episode with Talking Shop: A Consumer Sector Podcast Series, Emma Iles and Eliza Foley join Aoife Xuereb to discuss trade marks, certification marks and greenwashing risks in Australia. The use of trade marks and certification marks, like the Heart Foundation ‘tick’, by consumer companies to distinguish their product from competitors is not new. There is however an increasing array of certification marks being used to indicate to consumers that a product, its packaging or manu...
Sep 12, 2023•19 min
HSF Tokyo Of Counsel Joel Rheuben and Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung Of Counsel Randitya Adiguna discuss recent changes to Indonesia's merger control rules, including in particular changes to when parties will be regarded as meeting the thresholds for filing, when transactions can be excluded from filing, and changes to the filing process, such as the introduction of a filing fee.
Sep 12, 2023•14 min
In this webinar Sydney Workplace Health & Safety Partner, Nerida Jessup will facilitated a discussion with Lauren Selby, Head Office Advisory Team (HOAT) Partner, and Melanie Debenham, Environment, Planning & Communities Partner on changing governance practices under current and evolving regulatory frameworks, how ESG-driven standards are impacting comprehensive and broader reporting – and how boards are positioning themselves to discharge their obligations with care and diligence whilst...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr
In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions. This episode is hosted by John Corrie, a partner in our banking litigation team, who is joined by Ceri Morgan and special guest Scott Warin. You can find links to our blogs on the cases covered in this podcast below: • The Supreme Court’s judgment in Philipp v Barclays: key takeaways for financial institutions executing customer paym...
Sep 11, 2023•23 min
Marie Louvet spoke with Manuela Alby, Senior Director, EMEA Legal - Regulatory Affairs, at Expedia Group to discuss the empowerment of women in the tech industry.
Sep 11, 2023•6 min
Join Partner Michael Vrisakis and Senior Associate Tamanna Islam in conversation on some of the key trends and challenges facing the insurance industry in Australia.
Sep 08, 2023•34 min
This episode examines how legal professional privilege can be maintained in both internal and external communications, looks at some common privilege pitfalls and provides some practical tips on how these can be avoided. Visit our LPP Hub here: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/legal-professional-privilege-in-australia Send your LPP questions or feedback on this podcast to LPPAustralia@hsf.com
Sep 07, 2023•22 min
In this podcast, Andrew Taggart, Jenny Andrews, Sian McKinley and Maura McIntosh discuss the types of dispute that are most frequently brought as employment class actions, the procedures that apply, and the strategic challenges and issues that arise for those defending such claims. The presenters are all authors of Class Actions in England and Wales, a textbook authored by Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers and published by Sweet & Maxwell. This is the eighth and penultimate episode in our seri...
Sep 07, 2023•17 min
Susan Black and Alex Kay explore the dynamic landscape of M&A in the consumer sector in UK and Europe. What enduring trends and forces are shaping this landscape and how can deal-makers navigate through this ever-evolving environment? For more on what to expect in 2023 and beyond on the M&A front, read our Global M&A Outlook https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/global-ma-outlook-2023-consumer-2022-was-a-challenging-year-compared-to-2021 Speakers: Susan Black, Partner...
Sep 07, 2023•16 min
Fresh from her starring role in the 2023 M&A conference, Tony Damian and Andrew Rich chat with special guest Georgina Lynch about the board's perspective in a takeover situation and gives her top tip for deal advisers.
Sep 01, 2023•9 min
Tony Damian and Andrew Rich look at the new Takeovers Panel guidance on deal protection and insider participation, and what it means for sponsors and stub equity.
Sep 01, 2023•7 min
Kate and Laura are releasing Part 1 of Episode 2 of the podcast series that explores the new Security of Payment legislation in Western Australia. They will discuss Stage 2 of the implementation of the legislation and conduct a deep dive into the new time bar regime. Listen to episode 1 on how to ensure you are SOPA ready here: https://hsfnotes.com/disputesaustralia/2022/09/06/stage-1-of-the-new-building-and-construction-industry-security-of-payment-act-2021-how-to-ensure-you-are-sopa-ready/
Aug 29, 2023•23 min
Our legal professional privilege experts provide a refresher on common interest privilege, joint privilege and limited waiver, including differences between these concepts and when they might arise. We also discuss how you might look to protect privilege in different scenarios, by applying these concepts to a whistleblower case study. Visit our LPP Hub here: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/legal-professional-privilege-in-australia Send your LPP questions or feedback on this...
Aug 24, 2023•16 min
Partners Luke Hastings and Mark Smyth, together with Senior Associate Sarah Webster, cast a spotlight on greenwashing and explore how this topical issue is affecting the financial services sector.
Aug 23, 2023•24 min
Industrial relations gurus Sophie Beaman and Rohan Doyle break down the practical lessons for IR and HR practitioners from the top six IR cases handed down in the first half of 2023 – the cases you need to know, but might have missed. Knowing the ins and outs of cases such as these enables practitioners to maximise the opportunities and reduce the threats presented by the Australian IR system. Tune in and hear Sophie and Rohan answer a range of interesting questions, such as: - How might an empl...
Aug 22, 2023•44 min
In this episode new partner James Pettigrew and Professor Graeme Cooper joins Toby Eggleston to discuss the proposed debt creation regime, dropped into the thin capitalisation bill at the last minute. More details can be found in our tax insights: https://hsfnotes.com/taxaustralia/2023/08/08/tax-insight-debt-creation-regime/
Aug 14, 2023•33 min
Melanie Debenham and Timothy Stutt wrap up their reflections on this year’s Climate Governance Forum, hosted by the AICD and the Climate Governance Initiative Australia. Kicking off with a keynote from Mike Cannon-Brookes and followed by sessions on mandatory reporting, transition planning, greenwashing risks and an address by Senator Jenny McAllister (Assistant Minister for Climate Change), the day was rounded out with discussions on understanding stakeholder expectations and the role for board...
Aug 14, 2023•20 min
Emma Iles and Eliza Foley join Aoife Xuereb to discuss trade marks, certification marks and greenwashing risks in Australia. The use of trade marks and certification marks, like the Heart Foundation ‘tick’, by consumer companies to distinguish their product from competitors is not new. There is however an increasing array of certification marks being used to indicate to consumers that a product, its packaging or manufacturing method meets a certain sustainability performance standard, from the w...
Aug 14, 2023•17 min
In this episode, Senior Associate Shan-Verne Liew, and solicitors Abby Sutherland and Henry Gallagher reflect on some real life examples of potentially reportable scenarios with a focus on inadvertent system or disclosure errors, as well the importance of legal professional privilege when investigating incidents.
Aug 11, 2023•16 min
