Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts

Nicholas Peacock (Partner, London) and Stuart Paterson (Partner, Dubai) discuss recent trends in the enforcement of arbitration awards in the Middle East, in particular on the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Tim Smith, a professional support lawyer in Herbert Smith Freehills' pensions practice discusses pensions policy with Steve Webb, former Minister of State for Pensions and now director of policy at Royal London. In this second part of the discussion, Steve shares his views on the pensions tax regime, ESG investing, Brexit and how the current political instability at Westminster might play out...

Tim Smith, a professional support lawyer in Herbert Smith Freehills' pensions practice discusses pensions policy with Steve Webb, former Minister of State for Pensions and now director of policy at Royal London. In this first part of the discussion, Steve shares his views on the Pensions Regulator, tougher regulation, auto-enrolment and pension freedoms. #pensions #pensionspolicy #ESG #Brexit

Adam Charles and Cecilia Mehl discuss the pros and cons of common equity capital raising structures in the Australian market and briefly explore an entitlement offer underwriting structure that they have seen work well for bidders looking to fund large-scale acquisitions in the context of a competitive bid process

International arbitration experts Nicholas Peacock (Partner) and Alexander Khretinin (Senior Associate) discuss recent trends in the enforcement of arbitration awards in Russia with key takeaways for banks, financial institutions and others doing business with Russian parties.

In this second instalment of the WHS Safety Law series, our WHS specialist partners Aaron Anderson (Brisbane) and Steve Bell (Melbourne) share their thoughts on the important issue of Director and Officer ‘due diligence’ under safety laws. These obligations impose high standards on senior leaders to actively engage in governance over safety matters. Steve and Aaron explore the nature of the obliga...

In this podcast, Tim Smith, professional support lawyer, discusses DB consolidation, which is an emerging de-risking solution for defined benefit pension schemes, with a particular focus on the proposed regulatory regime and whether consolidation is something that trustees can agree to.

In our monthly update podcast, we look at key recent judgments likely to be of interest to financial institutions. Don't forget to subscribe to the Banking Litigation Blog.https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation/subscribe/You can find links to our blog posts on some of the cases covered in this podcast below:Persimmon Homes Limited v Hillier and Creed [2019] EWCA Civ 800https://hsfnotes.com/li...

Olivia Liang (Associate) and Noe Minamikata (Professional Support Lawyer) discuss how to prepare for a potential construction dispute.

M&A experts Rodd Levy, Jason Jordan and Sam Kings discuss advising Healthscope in relation to the competing proposals from BGH and Brookfield and the eventual transaction implemented (including the novel two-tier structure).

Toby Eggleston and Sam Kings discuss recent developments in demergers and what they might mean for the future. Documents referred to in this episode below. ATO draft determination on meaning of restructure:https://www.ato.gov.au/law/view/document?docid=DXT/TD2019D1/NAT/ATO/00001Greenwoods submission on ATO draft determination:http://www.greenwoods.com.au/media/2140/td-2019_d1-submission-may-2019.p...

This podcast series features HSF practitioners discussing transactional trends through a legal lens. In this episode, we discuss bank underwriting risk in the context of recent rights issues.

Herbert Smith Freehills and Global Counsel have joined forces to explore the key issues affecting foreign direct investment from a legal and political perspective. Each podcast looks at how specific regimes across the world shape wider global trends, covering what transacting parties should be aware of. In this, sixth episode, Veronica Roberts, an anti-trust partner in Herbert Smith Freehills&apos...

This podcast series features Herbert Smith Freehills practitioners discussing transactional trends through a legal lens. In this episode, we explore the impact of climate change on banks.

How to assess the legal merits of construction claimsJames Doe (UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes) and Noe Minamikata (Professional Support Lawyer) discuss how to assess the legal merits of construction claims, with a particular focus on claims brought by contractors against employers.

Herbert Smith Freehills and Global Counsel have joined forces to explore the key issues affecting foreign direct investment from a legal and political perspective. Each podcast looks at how specific regimes across the world shape wider global trends, covering what transacting parties should be aware of. In this, fifth episode, Veronica Roberts, an anti-trust partner in Herbert Smith Freehills&apos...

In our final podcast for our Federal Election series, Partner Anthony Longland asks Wendy Fauvel, Senior Associate responsible for our pre-election Industrial Relations Law Reform Agendas, what the Coalition are proposing in relation to industrial relations this year. Are there changes ahead or is it simply business as usual?

In the first podcast in our work health and safety (WHS) series, our WHS Partners, Steve Bell and Aaron Anderson, discuss the impending introduction of industrial manslaughter offences across Australia. They reflect on the progress and trends since it was introduced in Queensland, following the tragic Dreamworld and Eagle Farm fatalities. Steve and Aaron look to the future function of the legislat...

This podcast series features HSF practitioners discussing transactional trends through a legal lens. In this episode, we look at the latest in UK securities litigation.

In this edition of the banking litigation podcast we look at several recent judgments including BV Nederlandse v Rembrandt, Deutsche Bank v Netherlands, CFH v Merrill Lynch, Davey v Money and Willers v Joyce. You can find the blog posts referenced in this episode here:BV Nederlandse v Rembrandt: https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2019/05/01/court-of-appeal-confirms-no-claim-for-third-partys-loss-unle...

Herbert Smith Freehills and Global Counsel have joined forces to explore the key issues affecting foreign direct investment from a legal and political perspective. Each podcast looks at how specific regimes across the world shape wider global trends, covering what transacting parties should be aware of. In this, fourth episode, Veronica Roberts, an anti-trust partner in Herbert Smith Freehills&apo...

Herbert Smith Freehills and Global Counsel have joined forces to explore the key issues affecting foreign direct investment from a legal and political perspective. Each podcast looks at how specific regimes across the world shape wider global trends, covering what transacting parties should be aware of. In this, third episode, Veronica Roberts, an anti-trust partner in Herbert Smith Freehills&apos...

As part of our series on the employment and industrial relations reforms leading up to the Australian federal election, our latest podcast focuses on the proposed reforms to whistleblower legislation and how similar laws have operated in the US, including the impact they have had upon business. It’s essential listening to assist understanding of the potential implications of the suggested reforms....

M&A experts Rodd Levy, Kam Jamshidi and Sam Kings discuss recent takeover defence tactics in Australia drawing on an analysis of transactions from 2018 and consider the lessons that can be learned from various transactions.

This podcast series features HSF practitioners discussing transactional trends through a legal lens. In this episode, we explore how the Market Abuse Regulation has impacted wall-crossing practices in Europe.