In second part of our mini-series on the Labour Party Policies, Partner Tim Leaver, together with Consultant Peter Frost and Senior Associate Sian McKinley, discuss the key employment-related proposals put forward by the Labour Party in its Green Paper last year and the recent party conference. Tim Leaver, Partner, London; Peter Frost, Consultant, London; Sian McKinley, Senior Associate, London
We continue to delve into greenwashing, with Sarah Benbow and Patrick Gay exploring the broad commercial, regulatory and legislative changes addressing ESG in the Australian consumer sector. In Part 1, Sarah and Patrick look at the nature of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) concerns regarding ESG claims and how it’s been taking action recently in this space.
In this episode, join Senior Associates Tamanna Islam and Shan-Verne Liew and Solicitor Isabel Chong as they unpack the scope of ASIC’s relief from the mandatory breach reporting regime for Australian financial services licensees.
Olga Klimczak, Natalie Gaspar and Shiv Jhinku take the wheel to explore HSF’s latest Future of Work report. They unpack the key ESG related findings including cost of living, pay and benefit inequalities as a potential trigger for activism, as well as a significant rise in demand for workplace health and wellbeing support. With Australia on the cusp of profound legislative change, and a raft of new sustainability reporting standards increasing business scrutiny, we discuss the new opportunities ...
In this episode of our COP28 Insights series, Ernst Müller, Senior Associate, is joined by Daudi Ramadhani, Rex Attorneys. Together, they delve into the diverse approaches taken by African countries to meet the requirements and commitments of the Paris Agreement. Discover the role of the Tanzanian government in the challenge of tackling climate change, the crucial involvement of the private sector and the significance of global collaboration for successful climate initiatives, not only in Tanzan...
In this episode of our COP28 Insights series, Ernst Müller, Senior Associate, is joined by Dolapo Kukoyi, Detail Commercial Solicitors. Together, they delve into the diverse approaches taken by African countries to meet the requirements and commitments of the Paris Agreement. Discover the commitment of the Nigerian government in the challenge of tackling climate change, the just transition, the crucial involvement of the private sector around adaptation projects and the role of lawyers throughou...
In this FESTIVE SPECIAL 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 guests Mark Tanner, Charlotte Benton, Scott Warin, Tom Wyer, Catherine Bagge and Janelle Chang. You can find links to our blogs on the cases covered in this podcast below: - High Court refuses inte...
Join Jacqueline Wootton, Christopher Hicks and Madeleine Ryan from our Australian corporate crime and investigations team as they discuss whistleblowing as a trigger in investigations and dealing with whistleblowing aspects of internal investigations. Our team explores common pitfalls when investigating whistleblower disclosures and share some practical tips for ensuring compliance with Australian whistleblower protection laws.
Tony Damian and Andrew Rich wrap 2023. Their last episode for the year, set amongst the festive cheer, a few more days 'til a Christmas beer! All the best for 2024.
In this episode, Partners Charlotte Henry and Andrew Eastwood discuss the Australian Government's recent consultation on the Scams Code Framework.
In episode 23, Emma and Rebekah are joined by Catherine Chan, a solicitor in the Melbourne Intellectual Property Disputes team. Together, they unpack some of the latest innovations that aim to tackle the war on waste and keep our economy circular.
Lucy McCullagh, Alice Molan and Anna Coroneo return to “the wheel” to discuss Australia’s Sustainable Finance Strategy, recently released by Treasury and including a range of measures to underpin sustainable finance markets as the country transitions to net zero. They unpack the strategy’s three core pillars, being improved transparency through credible and accurate information, financial system capabilities, government commitments and leadership on aligning to global frameworks.
In the third instalment of our Inside IR mini-series on the ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill, Rohan Doyle is joined by partner Aaron Anderson and executive counsel Matthew Cameron from HSF’s Brisbane office to explore the last of the seven big ticket items introduced by the Bill: being the new federal criminal offence for wage theft. Aaron also steps through the various workplace health and safety changes proposed by the Bill, and provides a clear explanation about the scope of their application, who th...
Welcome back to another episode of our COP28 Insights series. Join Ernst Müller, Senior Associate, as he sits down with guest speaker, NanaAma Botchway, founder of N. Dowuona & Company as they investigate Ghana's climate initiatives and the role of African businesses in shaping a sustainable future.
Everyone loves a war story! Our privilege experts share their practical experiences advising organisations on some thorny privilege issues, including what can happen when you try to “cloak” documents in privilege by involving internal legal, trying to claim privilege over an investigation report, and maintaining (or in this war story, potentially risking) common interest privilege.
In this episode of our COP28 Insights series, Ernst Müller, Senior Associate, is joined by Stefanie Busch from ENS, Africa’s largest law firm. Together, they delve into the diverse approaches taken by African countries to meet the requirements and commitments of the Paris Agreement. Discover Namibia's objectives for emissions reduction, renewable energy development, and its pivotal role in the green hydrogen sector. They also discuss the crucial involvement of the private sector and the signific...
Lewis McDonald, Carolyn Pugsley and Tim Stutt set the scene ahead of COP28 in Dubai with a stocktake of past COPs and sign-posts to the way forward, including new "regulatory technology" and continued investment to support innovation across the energy transition. They also discuss the ‘trilemma’ of energy security, affordability and sustainability. Check out the biodiversity questionnaire: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2023-09/the-biodiversity-questionnaire-%E2%80%93-are-you-rea...
Join Susan Black, Rachel Lidgate and Jannis Bille as they delve into the world of greenwashing in the consumer sector on our latest podcast episode. In a time when ESG practices are in the spotlight, companies face mounting pressure to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and other goals. However, amidst this push for transparency, are we witnessing a surge in greenwashing claims? What is driving these claims and what steps should you seek to minimise risks to your business? Tune in fo...
Merger clearance reform. Tony Damian and Andrew Rich are joined by Stephanie Panayi as they examine the key issues and offers some thoughts for the Competition Taskforce.
In episode 22, Emma and Rebekah take inspiration from Priceline’s trade mark registration for its signature pink colour and discuss some of the more unusual trade mark types, including how colours, shapes, sounds, scents and movements can be used to distinguish a brand.
In the second episode of our COP28 Insights series Jannis Bille speaks with Herbert Smith Freehills's Co-Head of Energy, Lewis McDonald on one of the major themes of the upcoming COP28 – the Energy Transition. They discuss what it means for the energy sector, wider industries, what fast-tracking these developments could look like and the role of COP28.
Jacqueline Wootton, Hannah Cassidy and Antony Crockett take the wheel to explore trust in banking, as the sector faces a number of stress tests, including carving out credible positions on social and climate issues, creating new carbon offset markets which operate with integrity and transparency and other challenges explored in HSF’s latest edition of the annual Global Bank Review. They discuss how embracing calls for greater diligence, disclosure, reporting and transparency around ESG issues ac...
In this FDI Friday episode, Irina Akentjeva (Partner) and Ken Ooi (Senior Associate) discuss practical insights into foreign investment regulation in Vietnam with Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer), drawing on their experience of the review process. Speakers: Irina Akentjeva (Partner, Corporate), Ken Ooi (Senior Associate, Corporate) and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer, Competition and Foreign Direct Investment).
This webinar explores global litigation risk issues, insurance and risk mitigation, featuring: Anne Hoffmann, a Partner specialising in insurance, financial services and cyber; Paul Lewis, HSF’s London-based Global Co-Head of Disputes and a commercial and insurance litigation specialist; Melissa Gladstone, a Partner specialising in class actions and regulatory issues; Mark Smyth, a Partner specialising in ESG and regulatory litigation and advice; Guy Narburgh, a Special Counsel, specialising in ...
Our new podcast, The Fraud Files: Decoding the Economic Crime Act, breaks down everything you need to know about the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, its impact on corporate criminal liability and the new offence of failure to prevent fraud. In this initial episode, Susannah Cogman, Elizabeth Head and Jessica Chappatte provide an overview of the key provisions of the new Act and its impact on corporates, as well as some teasers for future episodes. You can find links to further bac...
In this FDI Friday episode, Sandhya Foster (Director) and Stewart Payne (Senior Associate) discuss practical insights into foreign investment regulation in South Africa with Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer), drawing on their experience of the review process. Speakers: Sandhya Foster (Director, Competition and Foreign Direct Investment), Stewart Payne (Senior Associate, Competition and Foreign Direct Investment) and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer, Competition and Foreign Direct I...
In this episode Silke and Jannis will discuss the significance of the upcoming COP28 and some of the key themes likely to be covered at the conference. Speakers: Silke Goldberg, Partner and Jannis Bille, Senior Associate
Postcard from Bangkok! Tony Damian and Andrew Rich chat with M&A partner Nonnabhat Paiboon on the latest on Thai and South East Asian M&A.
In episode 21, Emma and Rebekah talk all things Barbie and how Mattel has transformed the BARBIE brand into an empire using trade mark licensing and enforcement.
In this 21st episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at developments relating to litigation funding since the Supreme Court's dramatic decision in Paccar in late July, as well as brief updates on ADR, pre-action conduct and costs. We also discuss developments relating to Russian sanctioned parties, and the disqualification proceedings brought against former non-executive directors of Carillion which came to an abrupt end when the claim was dropped shortly before t...
