Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts

Join Professional Support Lawyer, Liz Kantor, and Professional Support Consultant, Vanessa Naish, as they discuss the key arbitration developments of 2023 in England and Wales. Liz and Vanessa will guide you through their top developments of the past year, discussing their implications for practitioners and clients alike. From legislative reforms to landmark case law, this episode is an essential...

In our latest podcast, Jeremy Walden and Sebastian Taylor, partners in our London Real Estate team, are joined by Adam Regan of HWF Partners to discuss the concept of synthetic warranty and indemnity insurance in real estate transactions and how this product might prove useful for clients seeking to make the most of opportunities in a challenging real estate market.

In our latest podcast we are joined by Tim Leaver, Partner and Dave Palmer, Senior Associate in our Employment team, who are discussing TUPE and why Real Estate sector clients need to consider this in their transactions.  The conversation includes: What is TUPE; under what circumstances does it apply and what are the pitfalls in not considering TUPE early in a transaction. Speakers: Sarah Lockwood...

In the latest episode in our ‘on the horizon’ podcast series, we discuss the more material developments that we expect to see in the next 6-12 months that will be of interest to listed companies. Speakers: Sarah Hawes, Isobel Hoyle, Antonia Kirkby

A summary of the most material developments expected in the next 6-12 months which will be of relevance to the UK listed companies - a UK listing regime reform special.

A summary of the most material developments expected in the next 6-12 months which will be of relevance to the UK listed companies - a UK listing regime reform special.

In the latest instalment of our Security of Payment podcast series, Laura Bowlt and Kate Bower discuss the requirements of retention money trusts, shedding light on a financial instrument that plays a crucial role in various industries. Listeners of this podcast episode will find it incredibly useful as it demystifies the concept of retention money trusts and provides listeners with valuable insig...

Tim Stutt and Mel Debenham are joined by Silke Goldberg to debrief COP28 through the lens of four paradigm shifts – (1) climate finance, (2) fast tracking the energy transition and emissions reduction, (3) nature and people, and (4) the “just transition”. They close with reflections on the vital role of lawyers and the legal industry in bridging gaps and fostering agreement. For more, check out ou...

We have recorded a special bonus episode of the Fraud Files podcast which departs from our analysis of the failure to prevent fraud and identification doctrine reform elements of the Economic Crime Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the "Act") and provides an overview of the other changes introduced by this piece of omnibus legislation. In this episode, hosted by Elizabeth Head, Sarah Hawe...

In our last ‘festive season’ episode of Inside IR for 2023, Rohan Doyle is joined by partners Anthony Wood and Natalie Gaspar to recap the key developments in the industrial relations sphere for 2023 and look ahead to what is in store for 2024. Natalie steps through the latest (and quite urgent) developments with the Closing Loopholes Bill, and Tony gazes into his crystal ball, and shares the resu...

In second part of our mini-series on the Labour Party Policies, Partner Tim Leaver, together with Consultant Peter Frost and Senior Associate Sian McKinley, discuss the key employment-related proposals put forward by the Labour Party in its Green Paper last year and the recent party conference. Tim Leaver, Partner, London; Peter Frost, Consultant, London; Sian McKinley, Senior Associate, London

We continue to delve into greenwashing, with Sarah Benbow and Patrick Gay exploring the broad commercial, regulatory and legislative changes addressing ESG in the Australian consumer sector. In Part 1, Sarah and Patrick look at the nature of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) concerns regarding ESG claims and how it’s been taking action recently in this space.

In this episode, join Senior Associates Tamanna Islam and Shan-Verne Liew and Solicitor Isabel Chong as they unpack the scope of ASIC’s relief from the mandatory breach reporting regime for Australian financial services licensees.

In this episode of our COP28 Insights series, Ernst Müller, Senior Associate, is joined by Daudi Ramadhani, Rex Attorneys. Together, they delve into the diverse approaches taken by African countries to meet the requirements and commitments of the Paris Agreement. Discover the role of the Tanzanian government in the challenge of tackling climate change, the crucial involvement of the private sector...

Olga Klimczak, Natalie Gaspar and Shiv Jhinku take the wheel to explore HSF’s latest Future of Work report. They unpack the key ESG related findings including cost of living, pay and benefit inequalities as a potential trigger for activism, as well as a significant rise in demand for workplace health and wellbeing support. With Australia on the cusp of profound legislative change, and a raft of ne...

In this episode of our COP28 Insights series, Ernst Müller, Senior Associate, is joined by Dolapo Kukoyi, Detail Commercial Solicitors. Together, they delve into the diverse approaches taken by African countries to meet the requirements and commitments of the Paris Agreement. Discover the commitment of the Nigerian government in the challenge of tackling climate change, the just transition, the cr...

In this FESTIVE SPECIAL 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 guests Mark Tanner, Charlotte Benton, Scott Warin, Tom Wyer, Catherine Bagge and Janelle Chang. Y...

In this episode, Partners Charlotte Henry and Andrew Eastwood discuss the Australian Government's recent consultation on the Scams Code Framework.

In episode 23, Emma and Rebekah are joined by Catherine Chan, a solicitor in the Melbourne Intellectual Property Disputes team. Together, they unpack some of the latest innovations that aim to tackle the war on waste and keep our economy circular. 

Tony Damian and Andrew Rich wrap 2023. Their last episode for the year, set amongst the festive cheer, a few more days 'til a Christmas beer! All the best for 2024.

Join Jacqueline Wootton, Christopher Hicks and Madeleine Ryan from our Australian corporate crime and investigations team as they discuss whistleblowing as a trigger in investigations and dealing with whistleblowing aspects of internal investigations. Our team explores common pitfalls when investigating whistleblower disclosures and share some practical tips for ensuring compliance with Australian...

Lucy McCullagh , Alice Molan and Anna Coroneo return to “the wheel” to discuss Australia’s Sustainable Finance Strategy, recently released by Treasury and including a range of measures to underpin sustainable finance markets as the country transitions to net zero. They unpack the strategy’s three core pillars, being improved transparency through credible and accurate information, financial system...

Welcome back to another episode of our COP28 Insights series. Join Ernst Müller, Senior Associate, as he sits down with guest speaker, NanaAma Botchway, founder of N. Dowuona & Company as they investigate Ghana's climate initiatives and the role of African businesses in shaping a sustainable future.

In the third instalment of our Inside IR mini-series on the ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill, Rohan Doyle is joined by partner Aaron Anderson and executive counsel Matthew Cameron from HSF’s Brisbane office to explore the last of the seven big ticket items introduced by the Bill: being the new federal criminal offence for wage theft.  Aaron also steps through the various workplace health and safety change...

In this episode of our COP28 Insights series, Ernst Müller, Senior Associate, is joined by Stefanie Busch from ENS, Africa’s largest law firm. Together, they delve into the diverse approaches taken by African countries to meet the requirements and commitments of the Paris Agreement. Discover Namibia's objectives for emissions reduction, renewable energy development, and its pivotal role in th...