Fieldfisher's Podcast

In this episode of The Pensionist, we move beyond the familiar question of when to buy out and consider a more fundamental one: is buyout always the right destination? With defined benefit schemes now sitting on funding positions that would once have seemed out of reach, the endgame conversation has shifted. Surplus is front and centre, and for many schemes the question is no longer simply when to...

In this episode of The Pensionist , we discuss the defined benefit endgame through the lens of current market conditions and real‑world transaction experience.  With defined benefit schemes increasingly well-funded and insurer pricing and capacity remaining attractive, many trustees and sponsors are considering whether now is the right time to transact, and what being “ready” truly looks like in p...

In this episode of The Pensionist , we explore a question that is firmly at the top of trustee agendas: how do you de‑risk a defined benefit pension scheme without falling into common — and costly — traps? With buy‑in and buy‑out activity at unprecedented levels, many schemes are suddenly asking whether now the right time is to move — but “well‑funded” doesn’t always mean operationally ready .   H...

 In this episode of The Pensionist, we discuss one of the most pressing and complex challenges currently facing pension scheme administrators and trustees: the changing environment of inheritance tax.  Larisa Gordan , Senior Associate in Fieldfisher’s Pensions team, is joined by David Gallagher , Partner and Head of Pensions at Fieldfisher, and Sir Steve Webb, Partner at Lane Clark & Peacock a...

 In this episode, we unpack what readiness really means under the Regulator's General Code. From defining and documenting an Effective System of Governance (ESOG) to planning and delivering your first Own Risk Assessment (ORA), we explore the practical steps trustees need to take now. We cover proportionality, efficiency, and the consequences of non‑compliance - so you can approach the 2026 O...

 We are excited to launch The Pensionist – our new podcast series dedicated to exploring the most pressing issues in the pensions legal industry. Each episode will unpack complex topics and provide practical insights for trustees, employers and advisers navigating today's challenges.  This episode offers guidance to help trustees and other key stakeholders safeguard sensitive information and...

 Join Tim Bird, Corporate Partner at Fieldfisher, and Mark Gearing, Head of Equity Incentives, for the second episode of Top 10 Deal Killers, as they dive into the thorny world of share option schemes and how they can make - or break - a deal. 

Join Cecily Davis, Construction & Projects Partner at Fieldfisher, in conversation with Emma Cariaga, Chief Operating Officer at British Land, as they unpack the forces shaping London’s property market and the evolving strategies behind one of the UK’s leading developers.

In this episode, Anna Youngs from Fieldfisher's Employment Team talks with expert  Rupert Hudspith , HR Consultant, about misconceptions and myths surrounding the EU Pay Transparency Directive and its implications for businesses.   If your business is adopting a "wait and see" approach based on what you have heard online, or you have questions about the implications for your busines...

Join us for the latest episode of Transparency Pays , a podcast about the EU Pay Transparency Directive and its practical implications for businesses. In this episode, Anna Youngs from Fieldfisher's Employment Team talks with experts Rupert Hudspith , HR Consultant about co-ordination of multi-jurisdictional pay transparency projects, and the key stakeholders who may need to be involved.   Th...

In this podcast, corporate partner, Tim Bird , speaks to specialist economic crime partner, Quinton Newcomb , to get the lowdown on the new era for economic crime enforcement against corporates in the UK. Read more here.

Join us for the first episode of Transparency Pays , a podcast about the EU Pay Transparency Directive and its practical implications for businesses.  In this episode, Anna Youngs from Fieldfisher's Employment Team talks with experts Rupert Hudspith, HR Consultant, and Dave Finlay, Head of Reward and Benefits at Fieldfisher.  Read more here.

Following Tim Bird's recent trip to Austin, Houston and Nashville a lot of people are asking where the current opportunities lie for businesses in Europe focused on the USA. In this podcast, Tim also shares his brief thoughts following the recent IBA conference "Silicon Hills – start-up to exit".  Read more here.

Join us in the first episode of Top 10 Deal Killers, focusing on the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), this podcast aims to clarify the M&A process and make it more cost-effective for businesses.  In this series, Tim Bird, a partner in Fieldfisher's M&A team will share insights gathered from discussions with clients and colleagues, tackling some of the most pressing issues...

In the concluding episode of Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024, Cecily Davis , partner in Fieldfishers Construction Practice talks to Tony Burkson , CEO of VAOB Infrastructure Group . Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and visionary approach, Tony discusses his focus on revolutionising infrastructure financing in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly within the rail sector.  The conversation explor...

Join Natalie Farmer , a partner FieldFisher's technology and Data group, and Akua Gyekye , Director of Government Affairs and Legal for Africa at Microsoft, in this latest episode of the FieldFisher Africa Week 2024 podcast.  They explore the transformative potential of AI across Africa, discussing initiatives like Microsoft's Airband project and partnerships with Liquid Intelligent Tech...

In this insightful episode of Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024 podcast, hosts Quinton Newcomb , Partner, and Natalie Quinlivan , Director, from Fieldfisher's commercial crime team, along with special guest Dr. Sarah Gordon, CEO of Satarla , delve into ESG compliance in the mining sector. Dr. Gordon explains the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and thei...

In this latest episode In Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024 Danjuma Mshelia , an Associate in the London Private Client team, interviews Paul Agbaje , Head of Africa at SING Alliance. They discuss the growing trend of family offices among wealthy African families and the challenges these families face compared to those in developed markets.  The conversation covers the importance of family offic...

In this episode, Oliver Abel Smith , a Partner in Fieldfisher's London finance group,  welcomes Nigel Penney, CFO of Aminex PLC, to discuss the company's operations in Tanzania as part of Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024.  Nigel shares insights on Aminex's focus on natural gas development, the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to low-carbon energy in Africa, and the c...

In this episode of Automation Unwrapped, Chris Eastham interviews Simon Delavalle, Chief Technology Officer at Veolia Nuclear Solutions to provide a glimpse into the remarkable projects and innovations revolutionising how we solve complex challenges by harnessing the power of automation.  They discuss the use of robots and automation in the nuclear industry, particularly in the challenging task of...

Olivier Proust, Partner in our Brussels office, speaks to Nicholas Zylberglajt,  the CEO of Unmanned Life, an award winning software platform for seamless orchestration of autonomous robotics. Nicholas speaks about how the power of automation is reshaping industries far beyond a few isolated examples, his challenges and predictions for the coming years.

In the final podcast in our Africa Week series, Fieldfisher's Co-Head of Africa Cecily Davis speaks to Pamela Dusu, Senior Legal Counsel at Globeleq, a leading independent power producer operating and developing diversified power projects in Africa, about powering Africa's renewable future.

Episode 3 of our London Tech Week podcast series, Fieldfisher's Josh Cronin speaks to Jack Bates, Director of Venture Debt at tech-focused lender, Shawbrook Bank. Josh and Jack discuss "funding and financing 101", covering current trends in investment financing in the tech sector

As part of Fieldfisher's Africa Week, today's podcast focuses on hydropower projects in East Africa with Doreen Karake, Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Ruzizi III Energy Limited, interviewed by Fieldfisher's Co-Head of Africa, Cecily Davis

In today's episode of our London Tech Week podcast series, Fieldfisher's Josh Cronin speaks to Leo Harrison, Founder of Chapter2 about building a company using tech-based solutions.