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Drew Winlaw and David Huston discuss the development of Percy - an AI tool from law firm Simmons & Simmons - and how the project was selected by Microsoft for support.

Patterns of Protection : IP Strategies for Fashion   A discussion on the CMA’s Green Claims Code for fashion brands   Presenters -        Marisa Broughton, Partner -        Frances Gourdie, Managing Associate   Key topics -        The environmental impact of the fashion sector -        The Competition and Markets Authority’s Green Claims Code  -        Greenwashing & brand value -        IP co...

Join us on Sustainability Insights as we explore key ESG and regulatory trends shaping the UK and EU landscape in 2025. Hosted by Noujan and featuring ESG legal expert Patricia, this episode covers crucial updates on corporate sustainability reporting, green finance, supply chain due diligence, greenwashing risks, decarbonisation policies, and ESG employment regulations. Stay ahead of evolving com...

In this final episode of Seas of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy, Sonali Siriwardena is joined by Will Oulton, Vice Chairman of the Marine Conservation Society, to explore the critical role of investors in shaping a sustainable future for our oceans. Reflecting on key insights from the series, they discuss how finance, policy, and advocacy can continue driving positive change for marine b...

The 16th episode highlights the growing momentum behind blue bonds as a key tool for sustainable finance. Willem Visser, Sector Portfolio Manager and VP of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., and T. Rowe Price International Ltd, outlines the innovative strategy driving their emerging markets blue economy bond, emphasising collaboration and phased growth to build this nascent asset class.

The Financial Market Digitalization Act ("FinmadiG") was passed on 18 December 2024 by the German Bundestag, despite political adversities, just in time before the application date of "MiCAR", the Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) on 30 December 2024, and “DORA”, the Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (Digital Operational Resilience Act) on 17 January 2025....

Speakers   Sophie Sheldon , Partner, Digital Business, London Derek Lawlor , Partner, Financial Services Regulation, Dublin Kenneth Hui , Partner, Head of Hong Kong Regulatory  

Episode 11 - Barry Gross and Sophia Flucker, Technical Director at MiCiM Ltd and Managing Director of Operational Intelligence Ltd, discuss sustainability and power in the world of Data Centres.

In this episode, Dr Pushkala Ratan, Principal Specialist at the IFC, delve into the critical role of development finance institutions in mobilising capital for the blue economy. They discuss how the IFC has been at the forefront of blue finance, standardising guidelines and driving investments into projects that address pressing challenges like plastic pollution, coral reef degradation, and water...

Dive into our podcast series, "Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future.  In this episode, Nicolas Pascal, Executi...

In this episode, partners Derek Lawlor and Sophie Sheldon provide a summary of the final draft RTS on Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT), including some key principles when thinking about the robust requirements set by DORA.

Conference Opening Frédéric Girard, President, France BiotechAlexandre Regniault, Head of Healthcare and life sciences, Simmons & Simmons  Robert Turner, Head of Asset Management and Investment Funds, Simmons & Simmons    

Fireside chat  Guillaume Dedet, Senior Health Economist and Public health physician, OECD,  Interviewed by Charlotte Stalin, Head of Financial Institutions, Simmons & Simmons

Panel discussion #1:  The healthcare investment pulse: understanding trends in Europe Moderated by Jérôme Patenotte, Partner, Simmons & Simmons  Dive into the dynamic world of healthcare and life sciences investments in Europe. Our panel will cut through the complexities of post-Covid funding, examining the accelerators of private investments, the emerging trends in transactions and the state...

Panel discussion #2:  Unlocking transactions: mastering the healthcare and life sciences maze Moderated by Ignacio Dominguez, Partner, Simmons & Simmons Step into the intricate world of transactions within the healthcare and life sciences sector. Our seasoned panellists will navigate the labyrinth of regulatory frameworks, due diligence complexities, and competition laws. We'll dissect in...

Panel discussion #3:  Data-driven discovery: transforming healthcare with AI and Big Data Moderated by Edoardo Tedeschi, Partner, Simmons & Simmons  Embark on a journey through the digital revolution transforming healthcare and life sciences. Our panel of visionaries will unveil how Big Data and AI are not just buzzwords but pivotal tools reshaping the efficiency and efficacy of the sector. Fr...

Fireside chat: European health projects in focus   Speakers:  Massimo Gaudina, Policy coordinator, Policy Coordinator, The New European Innovation Agenda, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission,  Interviewed by Vincenzo Salvatore, Partner, Simmons & Simmons