Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts

Tim and Mel discuss corporate purpose with HSF’s previous Chair and Senior Partner, James Palmer, one of the UK's leading M&A, capital markets and corporate lawyers, with deep experience in corporate governance and regulation. James explores the overall framing of ESG, and the importance of approaching company strategy with purpose and authenticity. James speaks with passion on navigating...

In the first episode for 2022, Tim and Mel are joined by Silke Goldberg, HSF’s Global Head of ESG and Climate Change practice lead. Silke embarks on some time travel to tackle the big ESG questions. After a ‘COP of two speeds’ last year, Silke asserts there is everything to play for at COP27 in Egypt this November, including investment opportunities and the final building blocks for a long-awaited...

In this episode, Mel celebrates International Women’s Day 2022 with HSF’s Chair and Senior Partner, Rebecca Maslen-Stannage and Andrew Pike, Executive Partner for Asia and Australia. Rebecca and Andrew share some personal reflections on progress made, and remaining challenges, in achieving lasting change in the legal profession. They discuss the importance of a diverse and inclusive culture to #Br...

In this episode of our Private Wealth & Charities podcast series, Richard Norridge, Phoebe Fox and David Clarke, Chief Operating Officer (and formerly Director of Services) at the Royal National Institute of Blind People, discuss David's career to date, including his various roles within the British Paralympic Association, and the work he does at RNIB. Part 1 of 2.

Consumer sector companies that focus on the relational – rather than transactional – aspects of employee relationships will have the edge in 2022.This webinar looks at how consumer sector companies are transforming workplace culture to meet evolving employee and customer expectations.

Many employers are planning the transition to a post-pandemic workplace. In the first Safety Leadership Series webinar for 2022 we reflected on some of the non-Covid related issues employers will need to contend with in the coming year. In other words, how do we prepare for the new normal? Our panel of experts reflected on some of the non-Covid related issues employers will need to contend with in...

London based Corporate Crime and Investigations Partner, Brian Spiro and South African Director, Cameron Dunstan-Smith discuss the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture in South Africa.  Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was appointed to chair the Commission almost four years ago in January 2018. The Commission sat for more than 400 more days, interviewing 300 witnesses...

In episode 11, Emma and Rebekah revisit a topic explored in their first podcast to discuss some recent developments around IP rights and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.

In episode 10, Emma and Rebekah are joined by Kishaya Delaney, a proud Wiradjuri woman, member of the Uluru Statement Youth Dialogue and a graduate in the Sydney Herbert Smith Freehills office, to discuss the recent copyright assignment of the Aboriginal Flag. Despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that the Aboriginal flag has been ‘freed’ for all.

Christine Young, David Palmer and Trainee Solicitor Abbi Foster discuss the current state of play with UK Ethnicity Pay Reporting, and what employers should be doing to prepare for mandatory reporting, should it become law.

In this episode we discuss the steady stream of challenges to project approvals and novel actions with respect to government climate policies. In particular we explore several recent key cases that are likely to have a significant impact on climate litigation risk for governments. Speakers: Mark Smyth, Partner and Soraya Pradhan, Solicitor

In this episode of our Private Wealth & Charities podcast series Richard Norridge, Hussein Mithani and Dr Dan Guinness (Managing Director of Beyond Equality) discuss the challenges which face Beyond Equality and explore the regulatory landscape, COVID-19, and what is on the horizon for Beyond Equality. Part 2 of 2 Speakers: Richard Norridge and Hussein Mithani Beyond Equality links: Website: h...

In this latest podcast in our Pensions and ESG series, Head of Responsible Investment at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), Ashley Hamilton-Claxton joins our Pensions Professional Support Consultant, Tim Smith to discuss recent ESG developments and how Royal London and its clients are responding to these. In this podcast, Ashley discusses: how the measurement of ESG related risks is evolving du...

In this episode we cover managing risks in relation to climate disclosures and target-setting. In particular we discuss greenwashing, recent significant claims and what companies can do to manage litigation risk. Speakers : Mark Smyth, Partner and Georgia Roy, Solicitor.

The latest edition of our Regulation in Focus podcast series features two former regulators in conversation about operational resilience – Andrew Procter from Herbert Smith Freehills and Michael Sicsic from Sicsic Advisory. The discussion focuses on implementation of operational resilience requirements for the upcoming UK regulatory deadline of 31 March 2022. In conversation with... Michael is the...

In this episode of our Private Wealth & Charities podcast series Richard Norridge, Hussein Mithani and Dr Dan Guinness (Managing Director of Beyond Equality ) discuss Dan's background (including his career as a professional rugby player), how that inspired the creation of Beyond Equality, and the most recent successes of the charity. Part 1 of 2 Speakers: Richard Norridge and Hussein Mith...

In the first podcast of our new Pension Disputes series, Antonia Pegden, a Senior Associate in our Disputes team, discusses the judgment handed down in the Mitchells & Butlers rectification case with Pensions Professional Support Consultant, Tim Smith. In the conversation, Antonia discusses: why this judgment is significant; the merits of the bona fide purchaser defence, run for the first time...

In the latest episode of our public M&A podcast series, we discuss the trends in public M&A in 2021 and look ahead to what we can expect in 2022. Speakers: Antonia Kirkby, Professional Support Consultant and Robert Moore, Partner

In this 12th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we outline some recent cases on witness evidence, privilege and the dangers of filing court documents on the last day for service. We also cover some decisions on jurisdiction, and finally we look at a few recent cases where the courts have had to interpret force majeure and material adverse change clauses.  This episode...

In this episode we explain the differences between Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions and different challenges within each category. Speakers: Jannis Bille, Associate and Tihomir Svilanovic, Trainee Solicitor

In our latest podcast on diversity in pensions, David Fairs, Executive Director for Regulatory Policy, Analysis and Advice at The Pensions Regulator discusses the Pension Regulator's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy with Pensions Partner and Head of Employment, Pensions and Incentives, Samantha Brown. During the conversation, David shares: steps the Regulator expects trustees to be...

In this episode of our Public Law Podcast, we detail our thoughts on the Government's proposed replacement of the Human Rights Act 1998 with a Bill of Rights. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes. Speakers: Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and Jasveer Randhawa

In this episode Mel Debenham breaks down climate change in environmental impact assessment. She covers where environmental impact assessment obligations arise, what kind of considerations are relevant to climate change, and the lexicon and concepts that might be relevant during assessment.  Finally, Mel explains what regulatory outcomes and what sort of conditions and implementation requirements w...

In this episode Ben Rubinstein will talk about greenwashing. He is breaking down what it is, why greenwashing is a big deal and outline some practical tips of how to avoid engaging in greenwashing. Speaker: Ben Rubinstein, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, New York

In this episode we will explain the meaning of certain terms used in relation to climate commitments. In particular, we highlight the differences between climate neutral and carbon neutral, net-zero emissions and net-zero carbon emissions, as well as absolute zero. Speakers: Jannis Bille, Associate and Zoe Asher, Trainee Solicitor