Ashurst Legal Outlook Podcast

Following Ashurst’s recent conference, three experts regroup to pick out the most pressing trends and risks stemming from class actions in the UK. Jon Gale , partner at Ashurst’s Dispute Resolution practice in London , is joined by colleagues Tim West and Sarah-Jane Dobson to reflect on the highlights from the firm's recent class actions conference. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of...

In this, the fourth instalment of Industrious Conversations, Ashurst’s Jennie Mansfield and Jon Lovell detail the impact of Australia’s "Closing the Loophole" industrial relations changes on corporate transactions, offering critical insights into the practical impact of these developments. The discussion centres on the commercial challenges introduced by these changes, particularly in relation to...

In the third episode of Industrious Conversations, Ashurst's Talia Firth and Scarlet Reid explain some notable changes to casual employment that stem from recent amendments to the Fair Work Act. These changes include the new definition of a "casual employee" under Section 15A of the Act, new requirements to issue a Casual Employment Information Statement ( CEIS ) during an employee's employment, a...

In the second episode of Industrious Conversations , Employment Partners Julia Sutherland and James Hall discuss strategies for managing protected action ballot orders ( PABOs ) and protected industrial action ( PIA ) arising from recent amendments under the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act. "We're seeing that even though the legal changes are relatively minor, the practical implications for employers...

Imagine living in a country that offers you stunning landscapes, rich culture, delicious cuisine, and a generous tax regime. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Well, not if you choose Italy as your destination. Should a high-net-worth individual consider moving to Italy for tax reasons? How do the nation’s Flat Tax regime and Impatriate regime work? And why might company taxpayers also consid...

"We're all learning... new acronyms, new exceptions, how to apply these laws," remarks Employment Partner, Trent Sebbens in this debut episode of the team’s Industrious Conversations series. Trent and Employment partner Kathy Srdanovic delve into one of the most significant changes introduced by the Closing Loopholes reforms: Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement Orders (RLHAOs). This new regime, part...

As the frequency and complexity of workplace investigations rises, how can employers enhance their processes to mitigate investigation risk and safeguard their people? This episode considers the challenges of workplace investigations and how companies can respond.  Workplace investigations can take many forms and be triggered by many different issues. In this episode we look at how allegations of...

With cyber threats and investigations more prevalent than ever, our expert panel considers how companies can bolster defences, meet regulations, and respond to cyber-attacks. Cyber threats come in ever-shifting shapes and forms, so how can companies keep pace? In this episode, we consider the legal and regulatory risks and discuss how best to prepare for, investigate, and respond to a cyber incide...

Welcome to the final episode of our new podcast mini-series, where Ashurst's trainees and junior associates share the influences and factors that have guided them in their careers in commercial law. In this episode of the series, trainee’s Khadija Patel and Nick Hwong bring a host of insights and tips to help those considering a career in commercial law navigate their way through the competitive w...

Digital companies operate globally which means they need to carefully navigate the new EU and UK digital markets regimes. In this episode, we highlight some of the key similarities and differences between the two regimes. In Europe and the UK, the regulatory landscape is shifting for Big Tech. In this episode, we compare and contrast the EU Digital Markets Act and the UK Digital Markets, Competiti...

Welcome to the third episode of our podcast mini-series, where Ashurst's trainees and junior associates share the influences and factors that have guided them in their careers in commercial law. In this third episode of the series, final seat trainee Saba Nasrolahi share her insights and personal experiences applying the crucial skill of commercial awareness in both her application and early caree...

Welcome to the next episode in our trainee mini-series, where Ashurst's trainees and junior associates share the influences and factors that have guided them in their careers in commercial law. In this episode of our trainee miniseries, Junior Associates Aoife Weir and Divya Deivanayagam share their enriching experiences of international and client trainee secondments. Aoife and Divya explain the...

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act recently received Royal Assent. So what should businesses be doing to stay informed of the Act’s rollout as the Competition and Markets Authority begins its enforcement? Fiona Garside, Chris Eberhardt, and Hayden Dunnett of Ashurst’s UK based Antitrust, Regulation and Foreign Investment Team delve into the three main pillars of the newly enacted D...

Welcome to our brand-new podcast mini-series where Ashurst's trainees and junior associates share the influences and factors that have guided them on their career journeys. In our debut episode trainee Tom Segev shares his journey to joining Ashurts’s trainee program, from studying history at the University of Warwick to working at a music label, Tom details his decision-making process between pur...

Ashurst tax experts explore Labour’s new tax landscape following their recent UK election victory. In the aftermath of Labour’s historic UK election victory, tax experts Patricia Allen , Alastair Ladkin and Sophie Lloyd shed light on some of the key tax measures likely to affect fund managers and when they are likely to be introduced during Labour’s 1st term in office. Together the team discuss th...

The latest episode of our mini-series on regulatory enforcement weighs up the pros and cons of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime – and pinpoints how to improve it. In this podcast mini-series, we highlight new approaches from UK financial regulators and discuss what they might do differently to ensure that they act both fairly and effectively. For this episode, we delve into the Senior...

This episode answers many of the most pressing Pillar Two questions that investment fund managers are asking. As investment fund managers grapple with the potential impacts of Pillar Two legislation, a select group of Ashurst’s tax experts have compiled this podcast to demystify the details. Adnand Sulejmani offers a brief overview of the Pillar Two legislation, its original intent and how it is e...

The latest episode of our mini-series on regulatory enforcement considers the impact of  the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s new rules that seek to prevent greenwashing. Failing to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new anti-greenwashing rules could have serious consequences for financial services firms in the UK. In this episode, we summarise the main changes and tackle the most...

In our continuing mini-series on regulatory enforcement of financial services firms, we pick out the issues and tackle the trends to watch - with this episode focusing on the UK Financial Ombudsman Service. Welcome to our latest episode for financial services firms and their senior management. In this mini-series, we explore how regulators and authorities are conducting investigations and handling...

In this episode of our mini-series on regulatory enforcement, we reflect on how the Financial Conduct Authority is progressing under the stewardship of Therese Chambers and Steve Smart. Welcome to episode three in our mini-series exploring new approaches from financial services regulators in the UK. In this final episode, we discuss the shift in enforcement strategies since new Therese Chambers an...

A snapshot of how employers are managing and responding to cases of workplace sexual harassment in Singapore, Indonesia, France, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, and Eastern Europe. Employers across the world are stepping up their efforts to prevent, manage and respond to cases of workplace sexual harassment. While the problem is widely acknowledged, individual nations are tackling this in diffe...

In the second part of our mini-series on regulatory enforcement, we explain how the PRA’s Early Account Scheme works, and the factors firms should consider when deciding whether or not to participate. Welcome to episode two in our mini-series exploring new approaches from financial services regulators in the UK. In this episode, we unpack details of the Early Account Scheme (EAS), which was introd...

In the first of a new mini-series on regulatory enforcement, we tackle an issue that is prompting much debate in the UK financial services industry: the FCA’s proposal to begin publicly naming firms right at the outset of investigations. This episode marks the beginning of a new mini-series exploring new approaches from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority...

Insolvency adds an extra layer of complexity to disputes between construction companies and contractors. In this episode, we discuss how these may (or may not) be resolved through adjudication. When insolvency strikes, the path to resolving conflicts between construction companies and contractors can be much harder to navigate. Adjudication is often seen as a relatively swift and inexpensive route...

Join us for the second episode of our series focusing on insolvency issues in the construction sector. Tom Duncan, partner in Ashurst's construction disputes team, leads a discussion on the challenges faced by downstream contractors and strategies for mitigating risks in today's turbulent market. In this episode, Tom Duncan is joined by Ben Patton, a partner in Ashurst's construction team speciali...