Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts

In the sixth episode of our Private Wealth and Charities podcast series, Richard Norridge, Will Turner and Julia Bihary discuss the results of our Trust Companies Survey. As our countdown of the most significant risks begins, we explore the risks beneficiary disputes pose to trust companies. Our Private Wealth and Trust Disputes blog is available here . You can find out more about or Private Wealt...

In this special episode of our Public Law Podcast, Andrew Lidbetter and Nusrat Zar discuss the UK's legislative response to the COVID-19 crisis. You can read more about the topics discussed in this episode in the following blog posts: COVID-19 Pressure Points: Coronavirus Act formally on the statute books COVID-19 Pressure Points: The Right to Property We will continue to develop insights to...

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 Mannat Sabhikhi. You can find links to our blog posts on the cases covered in this podcast below:High Court finds no implied contractual duties in connection...

Note: This is an audio recording of the eighth 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-globalHosted jointly with Global Counse...

In this episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial litigation in the English courts including: the move to remote hearings; other ways in which the litigation process has been affected; and the sorts of commercial disputes the crisis is likely to give rise to in the near term and further down the track. This episode...

In this second episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial litigation in the English courts including: the move to remote hearings; other ways in which the litigation process has been affected; and the sorts of commercial disputes the crisis is likely to give rise to in the near term and further down the track. This e...

Grab a coffee (or a peppermint tea) and listen to us discuss some of the latest trends in influencer marketing, the legal risks of using influencer marketing and our top tips for brands operating in this area Speaker Info: Hayley Brady, head of media and digital, assists clients on global strategic and innovative arrangements within the media and entertainment and digital sector with a focus on co...

James Doe interviews David Barry, founder and chairman of Black Rock Expert Services. David is one of the leading delay experts in the world and has given evidence in some of the largest and most complex construction arbitrations in the last decade. He joins us to discuss:•How he came to specialise in delay analysis and how the role of delay experts has changed•His 2010 SCL paper on the dark arts...

COVID-19: Pressure points: The challenges of resolving disputes in a time of social distancing: The impact of the pandemic on arbitration (Global)We are pleased to share with you this podcast which looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ongoing and future arbitral proceedings. We explore what arbitral institutions and other organisations have been doing to assist parties and arbitral trib...

In this first episode of six, Emma Rohsler and Jules Campbell discuss the rise of workforce activism, what is driving this force of change and what businesses can expect in the future.

In this, second episode of six, Alex Cravero and Kate MacMillan discuss the impact of digital transformation on the workforce and the workplace. Speakers:  Jules Campbell, Head of Business Development & Practice Management, EPI & CRT,  Alex Cravero, Digital Law Lead (UK) Kate Macmillan, Consultant

Anthony Longland and Natalie Gaspar discuss what the impact of workforce activism might mean for the union movement in Australia.

Anthony Longland and Natalie Gaspar discuss what the impact of workforce activism might mean for the union movement in Australia.

In this podcast, Tim Smith and John Cormell, discuss GMP conversion and explain:•what GMP conversion is•what trustees need to think about if they are considering converting GMPs, and•how HMRC's recent guidance on GMP equalisation affects conversion exercises.

In this, second episode of six, Alex Cravero and Kate MacMillan discuss the impact of digital transformation on the workforce and the workplace. Speakers: Jules Campbell, Head of Business Development & Practice Management, EPI & CRTAlex Cravero, Digital Law Lead (UK)Kate Macmillan, Consultant

In this first episode of six, Emma Rohsler and Jules Campbell discuss the rise of workforce activism, what is driving this force of change and what businesses can expect in the future.

Note: This is an audio recording of the fifth 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. This episode amongst other things considers: - Board and governance response - immediate response, information flows a...

Note: This is an audio recording of the fourth 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. Hosted jointly with Global Counsel, this episode amongst other things considers: - addressing supplier and customer f...

The importance of IP to a private capital portfolio cannot be overstated particularly for PE investing in IP heavy sectors such as technology, healthcare, pharma and consumer. These intangible assets are of even more importance in uncertain economic times. For a lot of businesses in these sectors IP will be a significant driver of long-term value. In our next HSF PE Thursday session we will be foc...

Note: This is an audio recording of the third 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 a number of...

Carolyn Pugsley, Executive Partner, is host to a panel of experts discussing the employment and tax issues associated with both claiming and administering JobKeeper. Panellists; Andrew Howe and Daniel Sydes (Partners of Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills, our affiliated tax advisory firm) and Anna Creegan (Partner in our Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety team) explore how to determ...

Hosted by Merryn Quayle (Partner in our Disputes team), this episode focuses on the behaviour of regulators and how it is impacting transactions – discussed by Adam Charles (Partner in our Corporate team); and investigations, enforcement and the courts – discussed by Hugh Paynter (Partner in our Disputes team). Also shared is an important JobKeeper scheme and Fair Work Act update – by Shivchand Jh...

Hosted jointly with Global Counsel, this podcast will look at the government support available to companies facing a liquidity crisis. Amongst other things, we shall consider key questions for management, including immediate actions in relation to: - cutting costs and stabilising the business;- drawing down under existing facilities;- accessing government support packages; and- State aid as an iss...

Carolyn Pugsley, Executive Partner, is host to a panel of Herbert Smith Freehills experts discussing the most important COVID-19 topics of the week. Paul Apathy, Partner in our Finance team, discusses the temporary changes to corporate insolvency laws, Drew Pearson, Partner in our Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety team, explores the JobKeeper Payment announcement and the latest employmen...

James Doe, Emma Schaafsma and Sarah McNally take a look at how construction contracts are currently being affected by the COVID-2019 coronavirus and the extent to which insurance cover might protect against losses Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Emma Schaafsma (Partner, Construction & Infrastructure Disputes) & Sarah McNally (Partner, I...