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Trainee solicitor Nikita Rajkumar interviews Senior Associate George Kiladze in this episode of HL Legal Lounge. They explore career paths into law, life as a trainee at Hogan Lovells, insights into Debt Capital Markets, and tips on finding your fit in a legal career. A must-listen for aspiring solicitors, law students, and future trainees looking for real-world advice on training contracts, legal...

In the final episode of HL Legal Lounge, Nick and Anna speak with Lookman, a senior associate in the Global Products Law team at Hogan Lovells. With over 24 years at the firm, Lookman shares his journey from paralegal to senior associate, offering reflections on career development, navigating change, and working in a niche but vital practice area. Learn what products law entails, the global scope...

In Episode 7 of HL Legal Lounge, trainee solicitors Michaela and Aled speak with Simon Grimshaw, a partner in the Private Equity team at Hogan Lovells. Simon explains the difference between secondaries transactions and growth capital deals, shares why he was drawn to private equity law, and gives real insight into the fast-paced, high-stakes world of transactional work, and also his life in the Bi...

In this episode of HL Legal Lounge, our trainee hosts sit down with Akima, a partner in complex commercial litigation at Hogan Lovells. Akima shares her unique journey from trainee to partner- including time at two US firms - and what drew her back to Hogan Lovells. This candid conversation covers career choices, mentorship, the realities of contentious legal work, and how to navigate the transiti...

In Episode 5 of HL Legal Lounge, second-seat trainees Celine and Hope sit down with Ardil, a partner in corporate and commercial litigation at Hogan Lovells. From high-stakes disputes to contentious restructuring, Ardil gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like working in litigation at a global law firm. Hear how junior lawyers get involved in complex cases, what makes litigation dif...

In this episode of HL Legal Lounge, trainee solicitors Aled and Michaela sit down with Louis Biggs, an associate in the Public Law and Policy team at Hogan Lovells. Louis shares what it’s like working at the intersection of law, government, and business, offering insights into judicial review, regulatory decisions, and the legal frameworks that shape public policy. If you're interested in how lega...

In this episode of HL Legal Lounge, trainee solicitors Michaela and Aled sit down with competition law partner Alice Wallace-Wright to explore the world of antitrust, competition, and economic regulation. Alice breaks down what it's really like working in UK and EU competition law post-Brexit, how dual qualification plays a role, and what drew her to this fascinating area of law. Ideal for anyone...

In Episode 2 of HL Legal Lounge, trainee solicitors Aled and Michaela speak with Russell Green, a counsel in the banking and loan finance team at Hogan Lovells. Russell shares insights into what it’s like to work in finance law, explains key responsibilities in banking transactions, and reflects on his journey into this specialist practice area. If you're curious about what trainee solicitors do i...

In the very first episode of HL Legal Lounge, trainee solicitors Nick and Anna chat with Jess Morgan from the Graduate Recruitment team at Hogan Lovells. They cover what it's like to apply for a training contract, tips for vacation scheme success, and surprise discoveries from the build of the firm’s new London office. This episode is perfect for law students, future trainees, and anyone curious a...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: thoughts from the Pensions Ombudsman; a look at what the Pensions Regulator has been up to; some developments on transfers; and new PASA guidance.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all...

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Associates Sam Lamsdale and Dominic Starke discuss the latest identity verification requirements for company directors under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which are due to come into effect on the 18th November 2025.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to epis...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: changes to State Pension age loom; some positive news about workplace pension participation; depressing statistics on Pensioner Poverty; updates from the Pensions Ombudsman, Pensions Regulator, Pension Protection Fund and HMRC; and a nugge...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: the resurrection of The Pensions Commission; more detail on the IHT changes; The Pensions Ombudsman cracks the whip; Rachel Reeves keeps it together for her Mansion House speech; and an update on dashboards.   To listen to more episodes of...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: a VAT bonanza; significant changes at the top of TPR and the Pensions Ombudsman; DWP’s ‘green thinking’; Pensions UK calls for PPF administration levy abolition; and the PRA’s warning to insurers.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pension...

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, senior associates Jade Rigby and Amol Chalisgaonkar, along with trainee solicitor Umang Pandey, dive into part two of the series on data protection issues in the world of pensions. Since recording part one, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has published its own Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the dashboard architecture, which schemes and provide...

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Pensions partner Edward Brown is joined by Leanne Moezi, a partner in our Secondaries team, as they discuss the sale of limited partnership investments on the secondary market and the relevant issues that may arise for pension scheme trustees.   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our o...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: a helping hand from government on Virgin Media; it’s all “spend, spend, spend” with new surplus rules; a roundup of what’s in the Pensions Bill; an update on what TPR have been up to; and the WASPI women keep on with the fight. To listen t...

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by special guest Jamie Wickett, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss the newest developments regarding budget reconciliation, President Trump’s trade tariffs, as well as potential policy changes we can expect in the coming months.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: the government’s surplus tease reaches frenzy point; PASA issues guidance on identity fraud; The Pensions Regulator certainly earns its money; a bit on dashboards; and Torsten’s being tickled by transfers.   To listen to more episodes of H...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: all change at the Mansion House; TPR gets worried about volatile markets, the Select Committee gets busy; more on dashboards; and do you know who gets your pension when you pop off?   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, cli...

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Senior Associates Jade Rigby and Amol Chalisgaonkar, along with Trainee Solicitor Umang Pandey, take a look at the specific data protection issues that have been cropping up as schemes prepare for their dashboard connection date. They discuss Data Protection Impact Assesments (DPIAs), service contracts, governance documentation, member communications and potentia...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: TPR’s first Annual Funding Statement under the new DB Funding Code; the government gets tough on pot; changes to the Mansion House Compact; all go on dashboards; and pensions sex inequality persists. To listen to more episodes of HL Pensio...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: new developments on Virgin Media; the PPF celebrates its 20th birthday; the Pensions Regulator writes to the Prime Minister; the vox pop on pensions, and changes to family leave.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click...

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Pensions partner Edward Brown and Counsel Beth Sheehan commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Trustee Act 1925, discussing how the Act continues to be of great practical use to pension trustees even a century after it received Royal Assent.   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our ot...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: the Pensions Minister speaks up; TPR takes the pledge; dashboards grumble on; the Finance Bill becomes an Act; and WASPI women on the rampage again.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: al...