Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts

In this FDI Friday episode, José Ramón Mourenza (of Counsel) and Miguel Ángel Barroso (Senior Associate) discuss practical insights into the application of the Spanish FDI regime with Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer), drawing on their experience of advising on the review process. Speakers: José Ramón Mourenza (of Counsel, Corporate), Miguel Ángel Barroso (Senior Associate, Corporate) and R...

In this FDI Friday episode, Francesca Morra (Partner) discusses practical insights into the application of the Italian FDI regime, drawing on her experience of advising on the review process, with Veronica Roberts (Partner) and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer). Speakers: Francesca Morra (Partner, Corporate), Veronica Roberts (Partner, Competition and Foreign Direct Investment), Ruth Allen...

From harnessing new technologies and fostering a culture which embraces change, to exploring emerging skillsets, there are multiple ways legal teams can future-proof themselves. Libby Jarvis, HSF Director of Legal Operations Advisory, is joined by Jon Benson, Matt Zaba and Hannah Shillson from National Australia Bank (NAB) to discuss this and more in our latest podcast. Read our Global Bank Review...

In this podcast, we discuss how the increasing use of AI is reshaping the traditional workplace across the finance sector, particularly in areas of trust, the bedrock of any relationship. Join our hosts Jenny Andrews, Chris Jones, Tyler Hendry and Sian McKinley as we try to wrestle with these issues and more. Read our Global Bank Review here: https://insights.hsf.com/global-bank-review-2023/p/1?ut...

In this FDI Friday episode, Marius Boewe (Partner) and Christian Johnen (Partner) discuss practical insights into the application of the German FDI regime with Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer), drawing on their experience of advising on the review process. Speakers: Marius Boewe (Partner, Regulatory and Foreign Direct Investment), Christian Johnen (Partner, Corporate), Ruth Allen, Professi...

In this FDI Friday episode, Hubert Segain (Partner) and Christopher Theris (Partner) discuss practical insights into the application of the French FDI regime with Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer), drawing on their experience of advising on the review process. Speakers: Hubert Segain (Head of Corporate, Paris), Christopher Theris (Partner, Corporate), Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer...

Tony Damian and Andrew Rich have gone global! Taking the temperature of the London M&A market with our partner Caroline Rae

Melanie Debenham is joined by Gemma McKinnon and Bianca Janovic from our Pro Bono and Responsible Business teams to take us through the Regional Dialogue process that led to the Uluru Statement from the Heart and how it relates to the Voice referendum proposal. They discuss the proposed constitutional amendment and principles of the Voice to Parliament. They address some of the more “lawyerly” con...

In Part 2 of Episode 2 of the podcast series, Kate and Laura explore the new Security of Payment legislation in Western Australia. In this instalment, they are joined by two eminent delay experts who will shed light on the intricacies of time bars, programming, and offer insights on how the construction industry can strive to better draft clauses on time bars, as well as make and respond to extens...

In this FDI Friday episode, Joe Falcone (Partner) and James Robinson (Partner) discuss practical insights into the application of the CFIUS regime in the United States with Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer), drawing on their experience of advising on the review process. Speakers: Joe Falcone, Partner, CFIUS Lead, James Robinson, Partner, Corporate and Ruth Allen, Professional Support Lawyer...

In this FDI Friday episode, Matt FitzGerald (Partner) discusses practical insights into the application of the Australian FIRB regime, drawing on his experience of advising on the review process, with Veronica Roberts (Partner), and Ruth Allen (Professional Support Lawyer). Speakers: Matt FitzGerald, Partner, Corporate, Veronica Roberts, Partner, Competition and Foreign Direct Investment and Ruth...

Natalie Gaspar joins Aoife Xuereb to discuss the Australian Federal Government’s proposed changes to employment and industrial relations, following the introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes Bill) 2023 (Cth). Natalie delves into how these reforms could impact employers in the consumer sector, including in relation to casual employment, fixed term contracts, wage the...

The ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill, tabled in the House of Representatives on 4 September 2023, proposes reforms that will have a substantial impact on employers, employees, principals, and contractors. It is a continuation of one of the most significant industrial relations reform agendas in Australian history. In the first episode of our Inside IR mini-series on the Bill, partners Rohan Doyle, Nichola...

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 pr...

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...

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.

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.

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 int...

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...

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 proce...

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 strengthen...

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 re...

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 ar...

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.

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.