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The Worker Protection Act 2023 will come into force on 25 October of this year, imposing a new positive duty on UK employers to take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment of employees in the course of their employment. In the first instalment of this podcast, we discussed the impact of the Act within workplaces within the UK, and shared our insights based on experience with the...

In this 26th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we give updates on the cross-border enforcement of judgments and on litigation funding, an important Supreme Court decision on the application of EU law post-Brexit, and two decisions on when directors can be liable as an accessory to a company's breach of contract or tort. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a...

In this episode of Talking Shop, Andrew Rich, a partner in the M&A practice at Herbert Smith Freehills and Global Co-Head of HSF’s Consumer Sector group, is joined by David Sinn, a partner in HSF's Real Estate practice Global Co-Head of HSF’s Real Estate Sector group. They discuss the resurgence of the retail sector in Australia, the impact of e-commerce and promotional events on retail s...

Tony Damian and Andrew Rich gain insights from Guy Miller at WTW on W&I insurance in public M&A deals.

Explore the latest trends and insights in technology deals across the APAC region with our sixth episode focusing on the dynamic world of Fintech. Join Malika Chandrasegaran , along with Charlotte Henry and Michelle Virgiany , experts in financial services and tech regulatory matters, as they delve into the current landscape of Fintech M&A, discussing the shifts in activity over the past year...

The Worker Protection Act 2023 will come into force on 25 October of this year, imposing a new positive duty on UK employers to take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment of employees in the course of their employment. In the first instalment of this podcast, we will be discussing the impact of the Act within workplaces within the UK, and sharing our insights based on experienc...

In the latest episode of our public M&A podcast series, we look at the new UK Listing Rules that come into force on 29 July 2024 and what impact they will have on public M&A in the UK. In particular we discuss:  what the new listing regime looks like and the reasons behind the changes what listed companies have to do when executing a significant transaction and the rules around related par...

In this episode of Inside IR, Rohan Doyle is joined by Mitchell Brennan to discuss the new rights and obligations of workplace delegates. In this not-to-be missed episode, Mitchell and Rohan: dissect the new general protections provisions relating to workplace delegates, which commenced in December 2023; explore the content and impact of the new modern award delegates’ rights term, which commenced...

This special collaboration between the HSF Sydney and London offices explores the experiences of those who have been dealing for the last 13 years with the failure to prevent bribery offence under section 7 of the UK Bribery Act 2010. Join Kate Meakin (Partner, HSF London), Christine Wong (Partner, HSF Sydney) and Dan Hyde (Senior Associate, Sydney) who offer helpful, timely and thoughtful guidanc...

Join Partner Ruth Overington and Senior Associate James Samartzis as they discuss the evolution of individual accountability regimes around the globe and how Australia stacks up against its peers.

In this edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Jasveer Randhawa is joined by Jamie Susskind of 11 KBW, a leading authority in the law and regulation of digital technology. We delve into the regulation of AI, exploring the balance between safety and commercial practicality, and the role of the state and public bodies in our society. We also shed light on the use of AI in the public sector, discu...

A special episode on the new UK Listing Rules published by the FCA. Speakers: Mike Flockhart, Managing Partner, Corporate, Sarah Hawes, Head of Corporate Knowledge and Michael Jacobs, Partner

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 Charlotte Benton. You can find links to our blogs on the cases covered in this podcast below: Court of Appe...

In this episode we talk with the Dr Marcus Thompson. Marcus was a Major General in the Australian Army, and the inaugural head of information warfare with the ADF. Since retiring from the armed forces, Marcus has been incredibly active in the cyber space.  He’s probably one of the more well known public commentators, he advises numerous companies in cyber strategy and sits on a number of boards, i...

In the second episode of The Pensions Exchange, Professional Support Lawyer, Richard Evans, talks to partners Michael Aherne (Pensions) and Josh Lom (Tax) about pension surpluses, focusing on the statutory regime. Surpluses were big news in the 1990s. Now they're back on the agenda, with the Regulator's recent funding statement suggesting that half of valuations this year will show a sur...

Isabella Kelly is joined by Gareth Sykes , Heike Schmitz and Carolyn Pugsley for a tour of some of the key ESG reporting requirements internationally and the work that is being done to understand how they map against each other. They discuss challenges around the regimes’ differences in materiality thresholds, subject matter coverage and approaches to protection from liability. They share insights...

It's been a busy year so far at the Takeovers Panel. Tony Damien and Andrew Rich look at some of the major developments.

A summary of the most material developments expected in the next 6-12 months which will be of relevance to UK listed companies. Speakers: Julie Farley, Professional Support Lawyer, Sarah Hawes, Head of Corporate Knowledge, Isobel Hoyle, Professional Support Lawyer and Erica MacDonald, Professional Support Lawyer

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, wh...

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...

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 530. The podcast in...

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.

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

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.

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.