Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts

With many of our clients preparing for or in the process of returning their workforce to their Australian-based offices, our Catalyst series is returning for 2021 to discuss the role of organisations and implications for the roll out of a COVID vaccine. Dr Andrew Ebringer , Regional Medical Director and Consulting Lead for Australasia at International SOS and Nerida Jessup , Special Counsel from o...

In this episode, Christine Tran, Ante Golem and Helen Mould are joined by special guest Sophie East of Bell Gully as they compare and contrast the proposed class action regime and regulation of commercial litigation funding in New Zealand against current activity in Australia.

In this podcast, we discuss the Financial Reporting Council's Review of Corporate Governance Reporting with Maureen Beresford, Head of Corporate Governance at the FRC. The Review is the first to consider reporting in accordance with the 2018 edition of the UK Corporate Governance Code and considers issues including, compliance with the Code; purpose, culture and values; succession planning; d...

Craig Tevendale, Chris Parker and Rebecca Warder look at the results of the HSF/LCAM survey on mediation and arbitration and what these results tell us about the current profile of mediation in arbitration Speakers: Craig Tevendale (Partner, Head of the International Arbitration group in London), Chris Parker (Partner, International Arbitration group in London), Rebecca Warder (Professional Suppor...

In our monthly update podcast, we look at key recent judgments likely to be of interest to 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 Harriet Tolkien. You can find links to our blog posts on the cases covered in this podcast below:•High Court considers First Tower judgment in the context of...

In this episode, Jason Betts, Ruth Overington and Melissa Gladstone-Joyce share their perspectives on key recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee’s inquiry into litigation funding and the regulation of the class action industry.

In this podcast, we reflect on the impact that Covid-19 has had on arbitration over the last year, and what we expect to change or stay the same in 2021, such as the use of new technologies, virtual hearings. We also consider various challenges posed by the pandemic, such as logistical challenges and the impact on the effectiveness of virtual hearings. Speakers: David Gilmore, James Allsop and Joe...

In this podcast, we reflect on key international arbitration updates from 2020 including new signatories to the New York Convention, changes to the LCIA and ICC Rules, and some insights on the non-interventionist approach taken by the English Courts, which is particularly relevant for London seated arbitrations - and how this impacts businesses in Japan and beyond. Speakers: David Gilmore, Craig S...

With many of our clients preparing for or in the process of returning their workforce to their Australian-based offices, our Catalyst series is returning for 2021 to discuss the role of organisations and implications for the roll out of a COVID vaccine. Dr Andrew Ebringer , Regional Medical Director and Consulting Lead for Australasia at International SOS and Nerida Jessup , Special Counsel from o...

In this sixth episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we briefly outline the impact of Brexit on disputes and dispute resolution clauses, focusing on practical points for commercial parties. We also look at some developments on privilege and funding, as well as an update on witness evidence reform, and finally we consider the outlook for competition class actions, particula...

In this first edition of our insurance podcast, we look at the Supreme Court’s judgment in the FCA’s Covid-19 Business Interruption insurance test case (The Financial Conduct Authority v Arch and Others ) which has been eagerly awaited by policyholders and the insurance market alike.  This episode is hosted by Sarah Irons, a Professional Support Consultant in our insurance disputes team, who is jo...

As we start a new year, Stephen Wilkinson and Antonia Kirkby look back at the activity and trends in public M&A last year, and look ahead to what may happen in 2021. They discuss: activity levels and trends in 2020 regulatory developments, including the changes to the Takeover Code and the merger control regime as a result of Brexit and what they expect to see in the year ahead, including the...

In this second episode in our series on Pensions and ESG, Pensions Professional Support Lawyer, Tim Smith is joined by Emma Douglas, Head of DC at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) and they discuss: LGIM's approach to managing ESG risks in the context of its DC schemes and on behalf of its trustee clients the successes that LGIM has had through its engagement with companies and...

Hew Kian Heong interviews John Bishop, one of the world's pre-eminent construction experts. John has over 50 years of experience in the legal and construction industries, having handled thousands of international construction, engineering and energy related disputes as counsel, arbitrator, adjudicator, Dispute Board Member, and mediator in many countries around the world. John is currently pr...

Soundbite 3: The “memorial” approach in international arbitration Hew Kian Heong interviews John Bishop, one of the world's pre-eminent construction experts. John has over 50 years of experience in the legal and construction industries, having handled thousands of international construction, engineering and energy related disputes as counsel, arbitrator, adjudicator, Dispute Board Member, and...

Soundbite 4: Use of Dispute Boards in construction projects Hew Kian Heong interviews John Bishop, one of the world's pre-eminent construction experts. John has over 50 years of experience in the legal and construction industries, having handled thousands of international construction, engineering and energy related disputes as counsel, arbitrator, adjudicator, Dispute Board Member, and media...

Soundbite 5: Mediation of construction disputes between parties from different cultures Hew Kian Heong interviews John Bishop, one of the world's pre-eminent construction experts. John has over 50 years of experience in the legal and construction industries, having handled thousands of international construction, engineering and energy related disputes as counsel, arbitrator, adjudicator, Dis...

Soundbite 1: Significant milestones in the development of construction law in the last 50 years Hew Kian Heong interviews John Bishop, one of the world's pre-eminent construction experts.  John has over 50 years of experience in the legal and construction industries, having handled thousands of international construction, engineering and energy related disputes as counsel, arbitrator, adjudic...

Soundbite 2: ADR in action on the Channel Tunnel Project Hew Kian Heong interviews John Bishop, one of the world's pre-eminent construction experts.  John has over 50 years of experience in the legal and construction industries, having handled thousands of international construction, engineering and energy related disputes as counsel, arbitrator, adjudicator, Dispute Board Member, and mediato...

What is ahead in 2021? The top four issues facing Australian employers this year. To start off the new year, the 13 partners and more than 60 lawyers from the Australian Employment, IR and Safety team at Herbert Smith Freehills contributed their thoughts about the likely big ticket employment items in 2021. Melbourne partners Anthony Wood and Natalie Gaspar look at the top four issues we identifie...

James Doe and Harith Canna speak to Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE and find out more about his background and career,  FIDIC’s response to climate change and COVID-19, FIDIC’s ‘Golden Principles’ and FIDIC 2017.  Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Harith Canna (Senior Associate, Construction), Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE (CEO of FIDIC)

Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Harith Canna (Senior Associate, Construction), Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE (CEO of FIDIC)

Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Harith Canna (Senior Associate, Construction), Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE (CEO of FIDIC)

Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Harith Canna (Senior Associate, Construction), Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE (CEO of FIDIC)

Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Harith Canna (Senior Associate, Construction), Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE (CEO of FIDIC)