WBD Podcasts

Sustainability, advancing technology and shifting market dynamics are reshaping the industrial real estate landscape. Our recent WBD thought leadership seminar brought together leading voices from Associated British Ports , Moorfield , HSBC and Newmark to explore the role of renewable energy in the sector. The panel tackled some of the most pressing questions, including: What’s driving the install...

In this episode, Emma Radmore and Stephen Wilson delve into the FCA's latest consultation on a redress scheme for motor finance commissions. They explore the scope of the scheme, the criteria for unfair agreements, and the potential impact on consumers and lenders. With an estimated £8.2 billion in total redress, this discussion sheds light on the complexities and responsibilities involved in...

Join Stephen Dilley and Emma Radmore as they delve into the recent Supreme Court judgment on Motor Finance Commissions. This episode unpacks the implications for car finance arrangements, exploring the legal nuances of fiduciary duties, consumer credit regulation, and the potential for a consumer redress scheme. Stay tuned for more updates in our next episode and follow FIN for the latest regulato...

This episode delves into the landmark Supreme Court case that could reshape the motor finance industry, exploring the pivotal roles of car dealers, the duties they owe to consumers, and the potential seismic shifts in commission-based finance. 

Join legal experts Chris McLauchlan and Beate McBurnie from Womble Bond Dickinson as they delve into the significant changes to the Scottish security regime under the Movable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023. Discover how the new legislation, effective from 1 April 2025, will revolutionise security over moveable assets in Scotland, benefiting both lenders and borrowers. 

We will need to create 400,000 new jobs to achieve net zero by 2050 in the UK – and with a new Labour government aiming to quadruple offshore wind and triple solar energy by 2030, the pressure is on to build a modern workforce equipped to deal with the energy transition. But with employers finding it difficult to recruit and retain staff with the right skills, how do we get there? Join employment...

The votes have been counted, and Labour will be in control of the next government – but what will that mean for the UK's employers? Join partners Dan Fawcett and Gearalt Fahy as they discuss the key changes a new Labour government may be making following polling day.  One of the forthcoming reforms Dan and Gearalt discuss relates to collective redundancy consultation processes, which may be r...