Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts

During this discussion our Head Office Advisory Team provide you with practical insights in relation to key governance related issues currently facing companies as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its broader impacts. Join Carolyn Pugsley, Quentin Digby, Priscilla Bryans, Garth Riddell and Stefanie Wilkinson as they cover issues including market disclosure, dividends, AGM logistics, remunerat...

David Barry gives his views on experts' relationships with clients and their lawyers

In the eleventh episode of our Private Wealth and Charities podcast series, Richard Norridge , Susannah Cogman and Daniel Hyde discuss the results of our Trust Companies Survey. As our countdown continues, and we reach second place on the podium of the most significant risks our respondents face, we explore the money-laundering risks faced by trust companies. Our Private Wealth and Trust Disputes...

Cut through all the noise of the recent class action reforms, as our expert panel unpacks the headlines and explains the issues and how it might impact you and the future trajectory of class action activity.  Speakers: Jason Betts, Partner Ruth Overington, Partner Ante Golem, Partner

In this episode of our public law podcast, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and James Wood discuss the possible establishment of a public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In doing so, they look at the likely scope of any inquiry and consider the range of individuals and organisations – including commercial entities – who might be involved. In the podcast, Andrew, Nusrat and James...

Mark Rigotti (our past Global CEO for 6 years, having stepped down on 1 May 2020) shares his predictions for the new normal, focusing on two key business impacts resulting from the pandemic – the future of work and the reform opportunity - as well as the critical role of an engaged and motivated workforce in achieving a fast and positive recovery. Mark, now a partner and senior adviser with Herber...

A lot has been said about the mining industry's current travails and what mining companies must do to survive. The question remains: what do we do after the lockdown? We find ourselves at another kairos moment in the World’s history - an important crossroads where we are afforded a brief opportunity to reflect on what a post-COVID-19 world should look like. In this podcast, Patrick Leyden (Di...

David Barry gives his views on the key differences for experts between construction arbitration and litigation

In the tenth episode of our Private Wealth and Charities podcast series, Richard Norridge, and Elena Hogg discuss the results of our Trust Companies Survey. As our countdown continues, and we reach the podium of the most significant risks our respondents face, we explore the cyber security risks faced by trust companies. Our Private Wealth and Trust Disputes blog is available here . You can find o...

Note: This is an audio recording of a live webinar in our series of webinars covering the business challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak. To watch the webinar on demand and access the resource materials, please visit our dedicated COVID-19: Webinar Series (Global) page. https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/covid-19-webinar-series-globalThis episode coincides with the UK Me...

In this podcast, Sarah Pollock, Emma Schaafsma and Julie Farley consider the force majeure implications of a potential second wave of COVID-19 infections and the resulting re-imposition or tightening of lockdown measures. Many contracting parties have already been affected by force majeure events arising out of the pandemic and the associated restrictions. As the focus starts to shift toward the g...

David Barry gives his views on the key trends and developments for experts in construction dispute resolution

Note: This is an audio recording of a live webinar in our series of webinars covering the business challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak. To watch the webinar on demand and access the resource materials, please visit our dedicated COVID-19: Webinar Series (Global) page. https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/covid-19-webinar-series-globalThis episode looks at the legal and p...

In the ninth episode of our Private Wealth and Charities podcast series, Richard Norridge, and Nick Clayton discuss the results of our Trust Companies Survey. As our countdown of the most significant risks trust companies face continues, we explore the tax risks faced by the respondents to our survey. Our Private Wealth and Trust Disputes blog is available here . You can find the recent blog posti...

Nusrat Zar and Rachel Lidgate discuss the pre-action steps in procurement litigation with a particular focus on disclosure in the early stages. Speakers: Nusrat Zar, Partner Rachel Lidgate, Partner

Nusrat Zar and Rachel Lidgate consider the issues that arise during the procurement litigation process, and give practical tips to overcome some of those issues.   Speakers: Nusrat Zar, Partner Rachel Lidgate, Partner

Nusrat Zar and Rachel Lidgate look at the remedies available to a claimant challenging a procurement award. Speakers: Nusrat Zar, Partner Rachel Lidgate, Partner

Nusrat Zar and Rachel Lidgate discuss the potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on disputes and litigation in the field of public procurement in the UK, in particular the kind of procurement issues which might be the subject of litigation and how procurement trials are currently faring in the courts under the current remote hearing regime. Speakers: Nusrat Zar and Rachel Lidgate

Tim and Adrian discuss the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on public procurement procedures and consider whether the procurement legislation leaves enough flexibility for contracting authorities and their suppliers to adapt to the emergency. Speakers: Tim Briggs and Adrian Brown

David Barry gives his views on the methods and principles applied in delay analysis

In this podcast, we look at statements of intention under the Takeover Code including:- what standards apply under the Takeover Code to a statement of intention- the key intention statements required on an offer and - what happens if a party decides it cannot or no longer wants to follow a particular course of action. In the current environment, it will be particularly important for those involved...

We discuss the impact of state actions on foreign investors and the international investment law protections that are relevant to investors and states in the context of COVID-19Speakers: Andrew Cannon, Christian Leathley, Hannah Ambrose

In the eighth episode of our Private Wealth and Charities podcast series, Richard Norridge, and Miriam Everett discuss the results of our Trust Companies Survey. As our countdown of the most significant risks continues, we explore the data protection and data privacy risks faced by trust companies. Our Private Wealth and Trust Disputes blog is available here . You can find out more about or Privat...

In this podcast we explore what rigorous data and analytics means for legal practitioners, how decision making will change for their clients and how data and analytics will help lawyers and clients assess litigation as both a risk and an asset. Speakers: Alexander Oddy, Partner, Disputes, Herbert Smith Freehills alexander.oddy@hsf.com Emma Deas, Senior Associate, Disputes, Herbert Smith Freehills...

In the seventh episode of our Private Wealth and Charities podcast series, Richard Norridge, and Julia Bihary discuss the results of our Trust Companies Survey. As our countdown of the most significant risks continues, we now explore the potential of reputational risk for clients being associated with structures in offshore jurisdictions. Our Private Wealth and Trust Disputes blog is available her...