In this special edition of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we discuss the Hague Judgments Convention 2019, which the UK has now ratified, and consider its implications for the UK as a jurisdiction of choice for international dispute resolution. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a professional support consultant in our litigation team, who is joined by Andrew Cannon, who is Global Co-Head of our International Arbitration and Public International Law practices, and by ...
Jun 28, 2024•19 min
Tim Stutt and Mel Debenham are back behind the wheel to discuss HSF's second report in its ‘Unlocking ESG Investment in Australia’ series. They explore the findings of our second major survey on the barriers to deploying investment in ESG-aligned activities, and the progress in operationalising ESG considerations across business activities. The report surveyed 161 senior executives from large Australian companies and found that ESG remains a clear focus in investment decisions, although there re...
Jun 25, 2024•22 min
Hear from our global M&A experts Andrew Rich, Nanda Lau, Alex Kay and Frédéric Bouvet as they dive into the world of M&A in the consumer sector and discuss market characteristics, winners and losers and key deals across the Asia Pacific, UK and European markets in this exciting and ever-evolving space.
Jun 20, 2024•15 min
Interim Injunctions in judicial review: key points to take away from British Standards Institution v RRR Manufacturing In the latest edition of our Public Law Podcast series, James Wood and Antonia Smith are joined by Tim Johnston of Brick Court Chambers, to discuss interim injunctions in the context of judicial review proceedings, including in the light of the recent Court of Appeal decision in British Standards Institution v RRR Manufacturing Pty Ltd, R (on the application of) [2024] EWCA Civ ...
Jun 20, 2024•16 min
Interview with Richard Moriarty, CEO of the Financial Reporting Council Speakers: Gareth Sykes, Herbert Smith Freehills and Richard Moriarty, Financial Reporting Council Note that this interview was recorded in May 2024, before the General Election was called.
Jun 19, 2024•32 min
Joint Herbert Smith Freehills On the Horizon/Policy Matters podcast on the corporate governance related proposals in the manifestos published for the 2024 General Election Speakers: Paul Butcher, Director of Public Policy and Gareth Sykes, Partner
Jun 19, 2024•9 min
Joint Herbert Smith Freehills On the Horizon/Policy Matters podcast on the corporate governance related proposals in the manifestos published for the 2024 General Election Speakers: Paul Butcher, Director of Public Policy and Gareth Sykes, Partner
Jun 19, 2024•9 min
Interview with Richard Moriarty, CEO of the Financial Reporting Council Speakers: Gareth Sykes, Herbert Smith Freehills and Richard Moriarty, Financial Reporting Council Note that this interview was recorded in May 2024, before the General Election was called.
Jun 19, 2024•32 min
CGT rollover relief - few topics generate more excitement or interest! Tony Damien and Andrew Rich sit down with James Pettigrew takes us through it all.
Jun 18, 2024•8 min
In the latest episode of our public M&A podcast series we discuss Panel Bulletin 7 on bidders' intention statements on an offer. We look at: • what intention statements are required by the Takeover Code and why; • what the Takeover Panel says in Panel Bulletin 7, in particular as regards what the Panel will not accept in relation to intention statements; and • what the lessons are for market practitioners and parties to a bid.
Jun 14, 2024•17 min
In the first episode of our new podcast series looking at trends and issues for pensions law for employers and trustees, The Pensions Exchange, we look at the pensions commitments in the party manifestos in the lead up to the General Election 2024. The Pensions Exchange is moderated by Richard Evans, Professional Support Lawyer in the Pensions Team at Herbert Smith Freehills. Subscribe to the HSF Pensions Notes Blog here: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/pensions/subscribe
Jun 13, 2024•11 min
Anna Coroneo and Isabella Kelly cast aside Third Wheel tradition to have a one-on-one discussion about some of the key aspects of Australia’s incoming climate reporting regime. From directors’ declarations to modified liability and assurance, Anna and Isabella discuss the uplift required of organisations as they prepare for the new requirements. They highlight what can be done now – from gaps analysis to data gathering – to front end the work to get ready for the regime. They emphasise the impor...
Jun 07, 2024•21 min
Climate change and Public Law - A Look at Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland and Trends in Public Law Climate Litigation In the latest edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Andrew Lidbetter and Jasveer Randhawa discuss important recent rulings in Public Law climate litigation, namely the landmark judgment of the European Court of Human Rights and the recent High Court judgment on the UK government's Carbon Budget Delivery Plan. They consider the potential implications ...
Jun 05, 2024•17 min
From the Stamp Act of 1765 to Australian takeovers in 2024, there's never a dull moment with stamp duty! Jinny Chaimungkalanont joins Tony Damien and Andrew Rich to discuss all you need to know.
Jun 04, 2024•9 min
In episode 24, Emma and Rebekah launch a miniseries focusing on AI and IP issues. In this episode, Rebekah and Emma are joined by Anna Vandervliet, a Senior Associate in the Sydney Intellectual Property Disputes team. Together, they take a closer look at generative AI and unpack some of the intellectual property issues that can arise in the training and use of GenAI systems, including exploring some current copyright infringement cases in the UK and US on this issue.
Jun 04, 2024•19 min
Tony Damien and Andrew Rich chat about stub equity, including a couple of interesting recent developments in Australia.
May 24, 2024•6 min
In this episode Veronica Roberts is joined by Laura Connell, Partner and Investor at Atomico, a venture capital firm investing in tech. Laura shares her thoughts on the importance of building networks, finding great mentors in the people you respect most in the industry, and how continuous learning and seeking to find new teachers at every step of the leadership journey is key to success.
May 23, 2024•11 min
In this 24th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at the Civil Justice Council's review of the litigation sector, a recent development in a case on representative actions, an important recent Supreme Court decision on force majeure clauses, and a couple of cases on privilege and disclosure. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a professional support consultant in our litigation team, who is joined by Emma Deas, a disputes partner, and Charlotte Benton, a s...
May 23, 2024•16 min
In this episode, we finish our cross examination of Andy Penn, previously CEO of Telstra and more recently the Chair of the Government’s Expert Advisory Board . The conversation just gets better... Andy makes some insightful comments about the similarities between our physical world and our digital world, and how this should guide our measure of success. We also take a closer look at the Cyber Strategy, the value in placing responsibility on those best placed to take responsibility, what does "g...
May 22, 2024•30 min
Can the corporate veil be protected? In our latest podcast, Kate Wilson, a Professional Support Consultant in our London Real Estate team, is joined by Alex Wright, a Senior Associate in our Corporate Real Estate team, and Somers Brewin, Vice-President in the Transactional Risk team at Lockton, to discuss the potential liabilities that can arise on corporate acquisitions pursuant to the Building Safety Act 2022, and the ways in which the insurance market is adapting to address these risks.
May 20, 2024•19 min
In the latest episode of our latest Herbert Smith Freehills UK public M&A podcast series, we discuss competing takeover offers. We have seen a significant uptick in competitive situations in recent months – we saw just one target receive firm competing offers in 2023, but have already seen four in the first four months of 2024. In this episode, we discuss: • Why we are seeing more competitive situations • How the put up or shut up (PUSU) deadline works • What happens if one or both bidders n...
May 17, 2024•13 min
Nowadays, 94% of organisations have measures in place to manage what employees can do or say publicly, and 36% admit that how organisations respond to geo-political events is a key reputational issue (HSF Future of Work Report 2021 https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2021-10/video-series-watch-key-insights-shared-on-the-future-of-work). Employee activism in relation to events generally unrelated to the individual's workplace causes concern for employers who want to address this conduc...
May 15, 2024•15 min
In this special late night edition of the Tax Bites podcast Professor Graham Cooper, Nick Heggart, Ryan Leslie and Toby Eggleston delve into the key tax-related aspects of Budget 2024. The discussion begins with general observations about the budget's minimalistic approach to new tax measures before shifting to specific changes, such as the unexpected adjustments to the capital gains tax (CGT) regime for non-residents, aiming to align with OECD standards, yet raising questions about compatibilit...
May 14, 2024•22 min
This is Episode 5 of Cross Examining Cyber, a podcast series where we speak to those on the cyber frontline, defending Australian corporates and citizens from cyber risks. In this episode we cross examine Andy Penn, previously CEO of Telstra and more recently the Chair of the Government’s Expert Advisory Board (leading the development of strategic advice to the Government in relation to the Cyber Security Strategy). We caught up with Andy from his home in Mexico (a town called San Miguel de Alle...
May 10, 2024•29 min
We are delighted to share a new instalment in our BofA Legal Diversity Programme Podcast series, in collaboration with Herbert Smith Freehills. This latest collaboration explores the topic of imposter syndrome, and its origins, impact and effect on professional life. A 2021 article in the Harvard Business Review shone a light on issues with the term 'imposter syndrome', loosely defined as a lack of self-belief in one's capability. This has long been identified as an issue for women, and in parti...
May 08, 2024•48 min
After three attempts, a bill proposing a corporate offence of failing to prevent foreign bribery has passed parliament with the aim of strengthening Australia’s anti-bribery and corruption laws and bringing them into line with laws in the UK. In this special Investigate 360 episode, we share a recent client briefing exploring the repercussions and practical steps you need to take to ensure compliance with these changes.
May 06, 2024•32 min
What landlords/investors need to know about the Renters (Reform) Bill In our latest podcast, Sebastian Taylor, a partner in our London Real Estate team, is joined by Matthew Bonye, Head of Real Estate Dispute Resolution, and Shanna Davison, Professional Support Lawyer, to discuss the Renters (Reform) Bill, the impact it will have on the private rented sector and steps that landlords/investors should be taking to protect their position.
May 02, 2024•23 min
In our latest Herbert Smith Freehills public M&A podcast we discuss the consultation by the UK Takeover Panel to narrow the scope of companies to which the Takeover Code applies. We discuss: • who will be in scope under the proposed new rules • which companies will cease to be subject to the Code, and the transitional provisions for those companies • when we expect the rules to come into force and • our thoughts on the proposals. Speakers: Antonia Kirkby, Professional Support Consultant and ...
May 01, 2024•8 min
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 Mark Tanner. You can find links to our blogs on the cases covered in this podcast below: • High Court considers bank’s vicarious liability for fraudulent misrepresentations made by former employee https://hs...
Apr 29, 2024•24 min
489 days since the passing of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act, this episode of Inside IR provides a timely update on how this legislation is impacting enterprise bargaining in Australia. Rohan Doyle is joined by Senior Associates Victoria Fijalski and Mathew Reiman to explore how key changes introduced by the Act are playing out in workplaces and the Fair Work Commission, including the intractable bargaining jurisdiction, the conciliation requirement prior to industrial action, the new multi-ent...
Apr 29, 2024•46 min
