Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts

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 pr...

Partner Michael Aherne and Professional Support Lawyer Richard Evans look at the pensions commitments in the party manifestos.

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 anal...

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 ana...

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 ju...

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.

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.

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 so...

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 con...

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.

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 St...

Tony Damien and Andrew Rich chat about stub equity, including a couple of interesting recent developments in Australia.

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...

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 si...

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 ).  Employee activism in relation to events generally unrelated to the individual's workplace causes concern for employers who want to address this conduct in a w...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 compli...

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.

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 ...

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 conside...

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...

In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Tax Bites podcast, Toby Eggleston partners with Consulting Professor Graham Cooper and fellow partner Ryan Leslie to dive deep into recent Federal Court decisions on the anti-avoidance provisions in Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936. The discussion begins with insights into the Minerva Financial Group vs. Commissioner of Taxation, highlig...

Tony Damian and Andrew Rich are back! Himalayan Bites kicks off with our Q1 2024 review.