The Trowers Podcast

What are the key ESG factors that businesses in Southeast Asia should be focussing on? In the third and concluding episode of the ESG Perspectives series with abrdn, Partners Tom Reynolds and Elias Moubarak finish their discussion with Danielle Welch-Rose, ESG Investment Director for abrdn in the APAC region by addressing whether there is a war for talent amidst the ever increasing importance of E...

Continuing our examination of the levelling up agenda, Partner Amardeep Gill speaks to Nick Walkley and Kat Hanna from Avison Young about the ambition, scope and likely success of the flagship policy. They discuss the role of devolution and where they think resources should be focussed when trying to create a more equal and balanced UK, as well as the advice they would provide to Government on how...

Partners Tom Reynolds and Elias Moubarak speak to Danielle Welch-Rose, ESG Investment Director for abrdn in the APAC region, about the increasing importance of ESG metrics on return on investment. In this second episode in the series, they discuss how ESG principles can help drive better corporate governance as well as the differentiations between regions across Southeast Asia.

Tom Reynolds and Elias Moubarak speak to Danielle Welch-Rose, ESG Investment Director for abrdn in the APAC region. They discuss the ESG agenda and what opportunities and challenges it presents in the asset management industry across Southeast Asia. Discussion themes include; the role of governance, ESG acting as a way of attracting talent and the differentiation of challenges between different re...

Two years on from the murder of George Floyd, Yetunde Dania, Head of our Birmingham office speaks to Ed Cox, Executive Director of Strategy, Integration and Net Zero at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) about the impact it has made over the past two years and what the future holds. They discuss Yetunde's role as Chair of WMCA's Race Equalities Taskforce, the work it is doing to create po...

Senior Partner, Sara Bailey speaks to Siobhan Jared, Senior Business and Customer Performance Manager at TFL about her role and the importance her team place on social value and driving positive culture change through their various initiatives. Siobhan also speaks about her work philosophy and how she looks to empower her team through her democratic approach to leadership.

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Senior Partner Sara Bailey spoke to Maria Hatch, Client Relationship Director UK & Ireland at Greystar. Together they discuss the connection between mental wellbeing and the physical spaces that we live in and the importance Greystar place on ensuring residents of all ages have access to mental health support.

Senior Partner at Trowers & Hamlins, Sara Bailey speaks to Matthew Gordon, Chief Executive of Spectra and the Care Leaver Covenant, about the role of the Covenant and the direct impact that it has had on young people's lives. Matthew also shares his opinion on the important role of social mobility and how businesses can do more to engage and enhance opportunities for young people, whilst also...

The decisions made by investors investing into the built environment have an impact on our lives. We have been speaking with those in the real estate sector about how social value influences decision-making. Our Senior Partner, Sara Bailey speaks to Scott Corfe from the Social Market Foundation about his key findings so far.

Sara Bailey, our Senior Partner speaks to Martyn Evans, Creative Director of U+I, a specialist 'thoughtful regeneration' developer, investor and expert in building mixed use developments to create thriving communities and inspiring places to live. They talk about the importance of good development, the societal impact of the built environment and creating great places. Martyn also highlights the e...

In this podcast, Partner Amardeep Gill and Adam Hawksbee from the Onward Think Tank discuss the themes emerging from the much anticipated levelling up white paper. In the wide ranging conversation they discuss what deeper and broader devolution means, the future role of LEPs, whether the lack of new government funding will be an impediment to success and the value behind the 12 missions set out in...

Senior Partner Sara Bailey speaks to Jayden Ali, Founding Director of JA Projects, a London based practice working nationwide at the intersection of architecture, urban strategy, art and performance. Together they discuss recent innovative projects and how they act as a crossroads between culture and design output as well as the influencing environmental and sustainability factors. Jayden also tal...

Senior Partner Sara Bailey speaks to Melanie Leech, CEO of British Property Federation. They discuss the impact of the BPF across the UK real estate sector and the role it plays in driving ESG principles. Melanie also talks about how the BPF Futures initiative is trying to create a more inclusive property industry as well as providing insight on what she thinks are the attributes businesses need t...

Senior Partner Sara Bailey speaks to Ros Morgan, CEO of Heart of London Business Alliance about the role that the alliance plays in securing the future of London’s West End as a vibrant and economically sustainable world-class destination of culture and commerce. Ros also discusses her passion for tackling the homelessness agenda in the area as well as the events and advice that has helped shape h...

Senior Partner Sara Bailey speaks to Jon Rosser, Chief Executive of World Child Cancer about the work that the charity does around the world helping children with cancer ensuring they get access to crucial treatment. Jon also discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and what steps are required to fully implement positive change on a global scale.

In part two of our discussion with Arsalaan Ahmed, CEO of Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia on how ESG is impacting financial institutions, Partner Elias Moubarak and Arsalaan discuss what governments and regulators can do to incentivise behavioural changes within financial institutions in relation to the ESG agenda and the important role that organisational behaviour plays. They also speak on the overlaps b...

What does the ESG agenda mean for a financial institution? Partner Elias Moubarak, based in our Malaysia office speaks to Arsalaan Ahmed, CEO of Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia about how ESG factors are impacting the banking sector and the role it plays within Islamic Finance.

Partner Katie Dyer is joined by Richard Petty, Head of UK Living at JLL and Simon Latson lead director of JLL's building consultancy team to discuss the new and proposed legislation and existing practice guides around fire and building safety in residential properties. They discuss the impact for clients and also share thoughts on how some of the building safety concerns across the industry can be...

In celebration of Black History Month, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Trowers & Hamlins, Rebekah Gougeon and Chair of the Race, Ethnicity and Heritage Network, Claire Ezekwe talk to diversity consultant and creator of the podcast Coiled, Leanne Alie about the historical and societal significance of Afro-textured hair, hair discrimination and her aspirations for how her new podcast will edu...

As part of our Positive influencers series, Head of Employment and Pensions at Trowers, Emma Burrows speaks to David Blackburn, Chief People Officer at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme about the importance of workplace culture as well as the top tips he has for companies adapting to agile working. David also discusses his career journey and the ways he looks to implement positive change...

Amidst the current fuel crisis in the UK, Partner Nick Burt speaks to Paul Curtis, Associate Director and John Lloyd, Director of the independent transport planning specialist, Vectos about the need to prioritise transport planning in significant redevelopment and strategic land projects in order to help deliver the zero carbon agenda.

Sara Bailey speaks to Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chief Executive of L&Q about the events that have defined her outlook in life and the ways in which L&Q aims to have a positive impact on society as well as what her personal goal is for the housing sector over the next five years.

Sara Bailey speaks to Leanne Tritton, Founder and Managing Director of international PR & Communications agency, ING Media and Chair of The London Society about what motivates her to bring about positive change, and how it resonates in the real estate sector. They also discuss the moves the industry is taking to bring about greater inclusivity and the qualities and traits that are needed to ha...

How has the industrial sector evolved in the Midlands? Head of Real Estate in Birmingham, Fiona Thomson speaks to Richard Smith, Joint Managing Director of Opus Land about the changing landscape of the industrial industry in the Midlands, the impact that Brexit has had on the market and how land supply issues can be rectified.

What role does the hospitality sector play in leading the recovery of cities post-pandemic? Partner Darren Ashworth speaks to Kevin Haygarth and Stephen Miles, co-founders of Hospitality Associates etc. about the vital role that the hospitality sector will play post-Covid. They also discuss the rise in staycations amidst travel restrictions and the outlook for investors looking at the sector.