The Global Counsel Podcast

On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron won a second term in the French elections. But his victory is complicated by the record showing of his far-right opponent, Marine Le Pen. With legislative elections looming in June and the intensifying Russia-Ukraine war threatening European cooperation, what did Sunday night tell us about the future of France? On this episode, Denzil Davidson, former ad...

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day.    Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associates Lilah H...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the fragility of the public health systems that we take for granted. As the virulence of the pandemic begins to abate across much of the world, how exposed – or prepared – are counties for the impact of war, economic sanctions, political isolation and new migratory patterns on existing health structures and systems?  This week on the podcast, our Hea...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its second month, and Global Counsel continues to go beyond the headlines to cover the crisis through interactive events, in-depth analysis, and daily briefings. On this week’s podcast, Alexander Smotrov, Practice Lead, CEE, Russia and Eurasia, chairs a panel of Global Counsel experts to discuss the latest developments in the crisis and reflect on our re...

Global Counsel Advisor Denzil Davidson is joined by historian Mary Elise Sarotte, author of the new book 'Not One Inch: America, Russia, and the Making of the Post-Cold War Stalemate. They discuss the historical and political forces that contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, America's attempt to rally NATO allies against Putin, and the future of European security. Speakers: Denzil Davidson...

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser is joined by Owen Matthews, Newsweek’s former Moscow correspondent, and Sergii Drobysh, a Ukraine-based political analyst, to discuss Russia's shifting internal politics and the mood inside a besieged Ukraine. They discuss the remaining options for Russian leadership, whether Russia’s public opinion starting to shift, and try to draw conclusions what post-conflict Ukraine pol...

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day. Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associates Miranda Lutz and Jack Kee...

Global Counsel members Alessandro Gangarossa and Felicity Hall are joined by Anders Rehnberg to discuss the EU's proposal Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence. They tackle the environmental motives behind the proposal, forecast its likely political obstacles, and examine the implications for businesses. Speakers Alessandro Gangarossa, Senior Associate, Trade and Manufacturing. View more insights...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has provoked one of the strongest non-military reactions from the West seen in decades. What explains Asian reactions to the invasions, and how are their economies coping with the fallout on global supply chains and energy markets? And what lessons will China take from this in regard to its rivalry with the West? In this episode, Benjamin Wegg-Prosser, Managing Dire...

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser and Rebecca Park are joined by Chris Weafer, a Moscow-based investment strategist and founding partner of Macro-Advisory, to talk through the sanctions’ impact on corporates and investors and the specific challenges they face in Russia and the wider region. They discuss the sanctions’ short-term, medium-term and long-term impact on the international economy, how businesses ar...

On Wednesday morning, Russian troops entered Ukraine. As stressed by policymakers in London, Washington, and Brussels, everything is now on the table in terms of further sanctions against Russia. Whatever new measures might ensue-and depending on Russia’s counter-response-the immediate costs and possible risks for investors and corporates in the region have never been higher. In this special episo...

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day.    Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Megan Stagman...

In this bonus episode, as the standoff at the Russian-Ukraine border continues, Alexander Smotrov and Rebecca Park discuss the economic and geographic implications of the crisis with CFC Big Ideas Partner Vasyl Myroshnychenko and CEC Group Chairman Marek Matraszek. What disruptions can businesses operating in Russian, Ukraine, and beyond expect? And what is anticipated to be in potential western s...

How can the Biden administration revive its agenda in 2022?  Miranda Lutz is joined by Matt Bennett, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way, a Washington, DC-based public policy think tank to discuss the progress of the Biden administration thus far and what is to come ahead of the November 2022 US midterm elections.  They focus on early successes such as the American R...

Anikó Zsebik, Yi-Fang Lee and Alessandro Gangarossa unpack a recent trade squabble between Lithuania and China over the former’s new Taiwan-friendly policies.   They focus on current EU-China relations, EU tools to fight economic coercion, and what this dispute means for businesses. Speakers ·       Anikó Zsebik, Senior Associate, CEE, Russia and Eurasia. Se...

Mark Loughridge, Dr Rupert Lewis, Andrew Croydon and Miranda Lutz discuss the ‘science gap’ between government and scientists. They focus on what it means for the UK’s ability to compete with other nations and tackle major health challenges, and what the politicisation of science could mean for global businesses. Speakers: ·      Mark Loughridge, Senior Associate, Glo...

This episode is part of our annual conference 'The Politics of'. This year's edition, 'The Politics of Decoupling', will present a global perspective on China’s industrial and political strategy for the next decade, and how it will affect its relationship with western-aligned countries.   It will be convened online on February 3rd. Please click  here  to see the full programme and s...

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day.   Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Max von Thun, Senio...

Jon Garvie, Miranda Lutz, Stephen Adams and Jens Presthus take a deep-dive into the growing prominence of infrastructure spending, exploring how and why it is becoming a geopolitical fault-line between the West and China. They focus in particular on the prospects for the three major overlapping initiatives announced last year - US Build Back Better, EU Global Gateway and the UK Clean Growth Initia...

At the end of each year, the Global Counsel team has a tradition of sharing among ourselves a selection of our favourite articles, books and podcasts. We also share the list with our network in what has become a staple of GC holiday communications. Some of this informs our day jobs, but most of it can also be filed against the (very) interesting times we live in. This year, we have decided to brin...

Stephen Adams and Elly Darkin unpack two new UK trade deals: the UK-Australia free trade agreement and the UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement. They reflect on the content of these deals, what they mean for businesses, and what they tell us about the broader direction of UK trade policy as we head into 2022. Speakers on this podcast:- Stephen Adams, Senior Director. See more insights from Steph...

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day. Conan D’Arcy Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Megan Stagman who leads our...

What does the US-EU-Japan trilateral partnership mean for trade policy? Miranda Lutz, Alexander Bobroske and Alessandro Gangarossa break down what the renewed trilogue between the United States, European Union, and Japan means for wider trade policy, in particular looking at what to expect from the partnership in terms of policy development and how it may impact corporates and investors operating...

Since Omicron was first located just over a week ago – first reported to be found in South Africa, although reports have suggested that the variant was present in the Netherlands earlier than this – several countries have stepped up and responded quickly to reduce international travel and reintroduce domestic restrictions. This week, Rosie Hill, Alex Dawson and Dr Harpreet Sood examine the politic...

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day. Conan D’Arcy Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Max von Thun, Senior Associ...