The Freshfields Podcast

In this episode of the MedTech podcast, Freshfields partner Vinita Kailasanath and Cimbal Capital Group principal Derek Underwood talk about his experience at the intersection of life sciences and tech, developing trends, and innovation in the space.

In the latest episode of "No Worse Off," hosts Lindsay Hingston and Emma Gateaud review 2024's key legal headlines. This year-end special showcases legal milestones, team achievements, and landmark events that have transformed the restructuring landscape throughout the year. Stay tuned for more insights into the world of restructuring in 2025, and thank you for listening to "No Worse Off."

In this podcast series, the Freshfields People & Reward team discusses key topics in the executive reward space for publicly listed and private companies, including considerations for remuneration committees, transatlantic regulatory concerns, and the structure of specific incentive arrangements. In the fourth episode of this series, Applying Malus and Clawback in practice, partners Alice Gree...

On 01 December 2024 the new European Commissioner for Competition Teresa Ribera took office. A refreshed approach to competition policy has been tasked to her by President Ursula von der Leyen including tackling killer acquisitions, speeding up state aid and antitrust enforcement as well as a new approach to mergers that could help to boost the EU’s competitiveness. In this edition of the Essentia...

Changes at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) resulting from the 2024 election will have significant implications for the private funds industry. Tim Clark , Freshfields’ Global Co-Head of Private Funds and Secondaries, and David Nicolardi , a counsel at Freshfields and former SEC Branch Chief, discuss the expected impacts on SEC regulation, exams, and enforcement priorities relat...

In our latest podcast episode of "No Worse Off," Freshfields partner Craig Montgomery is joined by colleagues Madlyn Primoff from New York, Kristina Weiler from Hamburg, and Mijke Sinninghe Damsté from Amsterdam for an in-depth look at how litigation risk impacts restructurings from start to finish. They delve into the complexities that arise in cross-border multi-process restructurings, focusing...

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered the Autumn Budget 2024. In the first Budget delivered by the Labour Party since 2010, Reeves announced an extensive array of tax reforms designed to 'stabilise' public finances and facilitate increased government spending.  Altogether, tax rises totalling £40 billion were announced - some expected, others less so. In our latest podca...

On October 10, 2024 the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rulemaking implementing the most significant update ever to the US HSR merger control filing. While these changes won’t be effective until the end of January 2025 at the earliest, understanding now how tackle new features such as expanded document requirements and new substantive narrati...

In our latest podcast episode, Freshfields partner Lindsay Hingston and Senior Associate Alex Thomson are joined by Georgina Peters, Barrister at South Square, for a further look at of Liability Management Exercises (LMEs). They examine how LMEs might be shaped by different legal regimes, with a particular focus on potential issues under English law. Stay tuned for more insights into the world of...

As we enter the final stretch of the set up of a new European College of Commissioners, tune into our latest EUnpacked podcast to hear insights from our policy team on the ground in Brussels. Together they discuss what the new Commission structure reveals about what lies ahead, who are likely to be the big personalities driving forward policy and legislation, and what steps remain to be taken befo...

Over the past few years, the function and scope of private credit within financial markets has increased greatly. As private credit funds play a greater role in activities traditionally undertaken by banks, they are attracting growing scrutiny from both regulators and governments who are concerned about heightened risks to the financial system. In this special podcast, a selection of senior Freshf...

In our latest podcast episode, Freshfields partner Lindsay Hingston hosts a candid discussion on the subject of women in restructuring, featuring Katharina Crinson, counsel at Freshfields, and Jo Hewitt, managing director at Alvarez & Marsal. Drawing on personal experience as well as insights from Katharina and Jo’s former and current leadership roles for the London chapter of the Internationa...

The sixth episode of our restructuring podcast series, No Worse Off, which provides legal and commercial insights, and practical tips, on the world of restructuring. Liability management has become a key strategy in the US distressed markets as the restructuring community seeks alternatives to bankruptcy.  These transactions can enhance liquidity, restructure debts, and extend runway via an out-of...

Two years have elapsed since the introduction of new vertical block exemptions and guidelines in the EU and the UK. Since then, the European Commission has imposed the highest record fine on file for unlawful territorial restrictions imposed by a supplier on its resellers, in contravention of EU competition law. On the opposite side of the Atlantic, key developments in the US include increased enf...

The healthcare industry is one of the most vulnerable sectors to cybersecurity risk. In this episode of the MedTech podcast, Freshfields partners Vinita Kailasanath and Brock Dahl explore some recent examples of credible threats to the industry and how companies can implement technological innovation to help mitigate these risks.

In this second episode of our EUnpacked podcast series that looks at key hot topics being tackled in Brussels, podcast host  Natalie Pettinger Kearney  is joined by her colleagues  Léa Bareil  and  Victor Garcia Lopez  to talk about the EU elections and what it means in terms of the outlook for business.

The fifth episode of our restructuring podcast series, No Worse Off, which provides legal and commercial insights, and practical tips, on the world of restructuring. The cross-border restructuring landscape has transformed in recent years, with the introduction of the UK restructuring plan and the arrival of similar, Chapter-11 inspired processes in jurisdictions across Europe. This has driven a r...

Two former CFIUS Chairs discuss Treasury’s recently released draft rules and impending U.S. capital controls. In this episode of our Essential Antitrust podcast, host Jenn Mellott is joined by Freshfields’ Aimen Mir and Brian Reissaus to analyze some breaking news out of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: draft rules operationalizing controls on outbound investment. Though targeted at China, the...

The geopolitical climate involving the US-China relationship has created opportunities in Southeast Asia, leading many businesses to look to Southeast Asia for growth. The region’s GDP growth is forecasted to reach 4.6% in 2024 and 4.7% in 2025, and businesses are keen to capitalise on its growth potential. In this episode,  Ninette Dodoo , an antitrust partner in our Asia antitrust practices, dis...

Keeping you up to date on executive compensation matters. In this podcast series, the Freshfields People & Reward team discusses key topics in the executive reward space for publicly listed and private companies in 2024, including considerations for remuneration committees, transatlantic regulatory concerns, and the structure of specific incentive arrangements. In the third episode of this ser...

Keeping you up to date on executive compensation matters. In this podcast series, the Freshfields People & Reward team discusses key topics in the executive reward space for publicly listed and private companies in 2024, including considerations for remuneration committees, transatlantic regulatory concerns, and the structure of specific incentive arrangements. In the second episode of this se...

In this special episode,  Emma Gateaud  is joined by Head of London  Restructuring   Richard Tett  as he marks his 20th anniversary as a partner and his 30th anniversary at the firm. They discuss Richard’s life in restructuring, including his role models and career highlights, and how the market has changed over the decades.

On 25 April 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a suite of reforms to the way in which it carries out Phase 2 merger investigations.  Intended to streamline in-depth reviews, improve opportunities to engage with the CMA throughout the process and incentivise merging parties to put forward remedies at the earliest possible stage, the reforms came into effect immediately....

In this episode, Craig Montgomery and Emma Gateaud  are once again joined by Tom Smith KC , to continue their discussion on UK restructuring plans. They discuss the concept of the Relevant Alternative, when is the best time for a company to present a plan and the availability of new European tools for restructurings.

The second episode of our restructuring podcast series, No Worse Off, which provides legal and commercial insights, and practical tips, on the world of restructuring. In this episode,  Craig Montgomery  and  Emma Gateaud  are joined by  Tom Smith KC , to discuss some of the recent high profile challenges in restructuring plans and what we can learn from these to shape future plans.