The Macfarlanes podcast

Most contractual changes can be agreed between employer and employee, but this is not always the case. Forcing through a change can sometimes be necessary, either by unilaterally imposing the change or, more drastically, by dismissing those employees who refuse to accept the changed terms, and offering to re-employ them on the new terms. Employment lawyers call this dismissal and re-engagement. Th...

In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Stephen Kon and Jonathan Pratt to discuss the proposed Retained EU Law Bill.  The UK Government is taking renewed steps to “shake off” the continued legacy of EU law through the new Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. If enacted, the Bill will revoke EU-derived legislation by the end of 2023 using so-called “sunset provision...

In the second episode of our new podcast series,  Chris Boyle join Matthew Ramsey in exploring how employers can engage with issues of class, socio-economic background and accent. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcast , Google Podcast and Amazon Music .

In this episode of policy is practice, David Gauke is joined by Michael Sholem , Alexandra Green , Gavin Haran and Rhiannon Kinghall-Ware to unpick the potential impact of the Edinburgh Reforms. Announced by the Chancellor on 9 December, the package of over 30 reforms to the UK’s financial regulations is an attempt to achieve the biggest boost to the City since Margaret Thatcher’s 1986 “Big Bang”...

The UN Biodiversity Conference, COP15 is now underway with hopes for clear targets on nature protection. In this episode of our policy in practice series, our policy experts provide a roundup of the key takeaways from the COP27 climate conference and expectations for COP15. David Gauke is joined by Rachel Richardson , Gavin Haran , Nicole Mitchell and Praveen Gopalan to discuss the headlines and i...

In the first episode of our natural capital podcast Rachel Richardson , Nicole Mitchell and David Short , partner at Lux Nova Partners discuss nature based solutions, public policy changes, funding, how to measure biodiversity net gain and what the future might be for nature-based solutions. To date, the focus of business, regulators and financial market participants towards the E of ESG has to a...

In the first episode of our HR briefing podcast, Tom Marsom , senior associate, and Matthew Ramsey , senior knowledge lawyer, discuss why employers need to check their employees’ right to work in the UK. Tom Marsom explains why this is a critical part of the on-boarding process, what documents need to be checked, and what the most recent developments are.  Interested in more podcasts? Why not chec...

In episode seven of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Isabella Dierden-Hunt sits down with Lucy Godwin, Associate Director in the Commercial Development team at Savills. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcast , Google Podcast and Amazon Music .

In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke , Gavin Haran and Michael Sholem discuss the future of financial services regulation following Brexit. They explore what can be done to make use of the flexibilities that Brexit allows, what EU rules the UK Government and its regulators could diverge from, and how that might happen. For more information on this subject, read our report on Big Bang...

In episode six of our women in real estate podcast series, partner Clare Breeze sits down with Melanie Leech, Chief Executive at the British Property Federation.  Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcast , Google Podcast and Amazon Music .

In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Rhiannon Kinghall Were , head of tax policy, and Bezhan Salehy , tax policy specialist, to unpick the state of play after the fiscal statement on 23 September 2022, the subsequent U-turns and ensuing political crisis. Following the upheaval of the mini-budget, the team explores where we are now, what elements of tax policy have been r...

In episode five of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Sindhuja Shriananda sits down with Donna Fleming head of legal - urban regeneration at Legal & General Capital.  Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcast , Google Podcast and Amazon Music .

In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Neill Blundell , Helen Harvey and Francis Bond from our financial sanctions team to discuss the latest developments in the global financial sanctions landscape. Amidst a fast-moving situation, the team unpicks the most recent updates in sectoral and individual sanctions and enforcement, discuss common misperceptions, and also look ahe...

Guest speaker Zach Stein , co-founder and CEO of Carbon Collective , a US investment advisor, joined David Gauke , Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran to explore what the right approach is when it comes to investment management and decarbonisation. In this episode of policy in practice, the team delves into a range of questions, weighing up the social versus environmental elements of ESG, and what i...

The concept of the Better Business Act proposes to change UK law, ensuring company directors operate in a manner which benefits the members, wider society and the environment.  In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Rachel Richardson and Dominic Sedghi to discuss what the proposals mean, how they might work and whether they are a useful development.  Interested in more pod...

In the fourth episode of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Emily Chandler sits down with Vanessa Murray, senior asset manager at Stanhope Plc. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcast , Google Podcast and Amazon Music .

In the third episode of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Tania Barnes sits down with Ellie Jukes, head of transactions, urban regeneration at Legal & General Capital. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcast , Google Podcast and Amazon Music .

In the second episode of our women in real estate podcast series, solicitor Emily Chandler sits down with Amanda Lim, Partner, Head of flexible office solutions at Knight Frank. Amanda talks about her career and involvement in women’s initiatives at Knight Frank. She also explores the changes she has seen in the real estate sector during her professional career. Interested in more podcasts? Why no...

In this episode of policy in practice we cover trends in enforcement at HMRC. David Gauke is joined by litigation partners Gideon Sanitt and Neill Blundell for an in-depth discussion about the powers available to the revenue, and how the Economic Crime Act might influence future enforcement. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Ma...

In our first episode of "Success stories - women in real estate", Nicole Mitchell , senior solicitor in the real estate practice interviews Heather Day, chief operating officer for Europe at PGIM Real Estate. Heather discusses her early career and the steps she has taken to promote diversity, equity and inclusion at PGIM. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podca...

David Gauke , Rachel Richardson and Christine Long cover some of the basics of carbon taxes and the development of the voluntary carbon markets, as well as taking a deeper dive considering what the future might bring for Governments, individuals and companies. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , A...

David Gauke and Francis Bond discuss the potential financial sanctions options available to the UK Government in responding to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, with insight from special guest speaker Tom Tugendhat MP, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.  Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , Apple...

David Gauke , Andrew Henderson and Gavin Haran look at the current situation for financial services in the UK a year on from Brexit, and what regulatory and practical implications there might be for businesses in this sector. Additional episode resources: Big Bang 2.0.  Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on S...

David Gauke , Rhiannon Kinghall Were , Bezhan Salehy and Lucy Urwin discuss the OECD’s publication of BEPS 2.0 model rules on 20 December 2021 in our most recent Policy in practice podcast - including implementation challenges and potential implications of the new global minimum corporate tax.  Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The...

David Gauke , Isobel Morton and Rachel Richardson discuss the headlines and implications from the recent COP26. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page .  Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcast , Google Podcast and Amazon Music .