The Linklaters Podcast

Episode 22: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry Speakers: Amy Brann, Ian Rodwell and Lila Vialat Why do our best ideas arrive in the shower and rarely in a meeting? Neuroscientist and author Amy Brann joins the Ideas Foundry to explore how a working knowledge of the brain can supercharge organisational performance. We discuss how overloaded diaries, vague priorities and endless meetings drain our energy...

Episode 7: From Rulebook to Enforcement: AMLA’s Investigation and Sanctioning Powers Speakers: Kerstin Wilhelm & Matthias Schelkens In Episode 7, Kerstin Wilhelm and Matthias Schelkens examine the investigation and enforcement powers of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). They discuss AMLA’s extensive toolkit, including information requests, on‑site inspections and measure...

Episode 6: Inside the Single AML Rulebook: PEPs, High-Risk Countries and Correspondent Banking Speakers: Ngoc-Hong Ma , Sébastien Herbert and Nicolas Vermeulen In this episode, Ngoc-Hong Ma, Sébastien Herbert and Nicolas Vermeulen unpack the risk‑based measures in the new European Union Anti‑Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR). They explore enhanced due diligence for politically exposed persons, de...

Episode 21: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry Speakers: Allyson Stewart-Allen and Ian Rodwell What if leadership begins with a story rather than a spreadsheet? In this episode, Allyson Stewart-Allen, founder of International Marketing Partners, broadcaster and author of ‘Working with Americans’, joins Ian Rodwell to explore how storytelling, authenticity and an understanding of what motivates and inspi...

Episode 5: AMLA in Action: How direct supervision will reshape high‑risk firms In this episode, Ana Isabel Mozo and Romain Payre discuss key updates to the European Union Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR). They explain the new customer due diligence and beneficial ownership rules, including lower thresholds for checks on crypto assets and cash, updated ownership criteria, and what firms shou...

Episode 4: The Single Rulebook Challenge: Navigating the new EU AML regime In this episode, Stefaan Loosveld and Andreas Dehio examine one of the most revolutionary features of the new EU anti-money laundering framework: the single rulebook under the directly applicable AML Regulation (AMLR). They discuss how the move from national regimes to a uniform EU rulebook will reshape customer due diligen...

Episode 1: Understanding surplus: legal parameters and trustee duties Speakers: Phil Goss and Alasdair Smith  -  Linklaters Daniel Barlow and Sally Minchella - Law Debenture In this podcast, Linklaters' Partners Phil Goss and Alasdair Smith are joined by Law Debenture's Trustee Directors Daniel Barlow and Sally Minchella to discuss the legal parameters around pension scheme surplus and how these s...

Antitrust & Foreign Investment Legal Outlook 2026 As we enter 2026, regulators are juggling competing demands: boosting economic growth while protecting national security and innovation. The result? A tale of two speeds for dealmakers—fast-track approvals for straightforward transactions, but intensified scrutiny for anything touching AI, defence, or critical technologies. Meanwhile, antitrust...

Episode 3: Introducing the Employment Rights Act 2025 Speakers: Nick Marshall, Avani Agarwal, Hayley Tennant A major shift in the enforcement of employment rights is on its way with the creation of the new Fair Work Agency.  In our podcast, we unpick the key aspects of the new body, including: Employment rights and protections within its remit. Not only will the Fair Work Agency assume powers from...

Episode 2: Introducing the Employment Rights Act 2025 Speakers: Kloe Halls, Anjali Raval, Alice Dunn Workplace harassment laws are set for the biggest overhaul in over a decade under the new Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”).  In our podcast, we discuss how employers can prepare for the four headline changes:  Strengthening the duty to prevent sexual harassment. The duty to take 'reasonable...

Episode 1: Introducing the Employment Rights Act 2025 Speakers: Nick Marshall, Kloe Halls, Julie Toal In our podcast, we discuss the changes affecting employers in the following areas and how to prepare:  >    Unfair dismissal  >    Contractual variations  >    Workplace harassment  >    Collective redundancy   >    The Fair Work Agency 

In this podcast, James Marlow and Tom Cobbaert discuss next steps on changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) under the Omnibus I package now that the European Parliament and Council have agreed their respective negotiation positions and trilogues have started. They also discuss next steps on changes to the...

Episode 39: Payments Monthly Sam Quicke, Imran Bhaluani & Simon Treacy Providers of AI agents need to be careful about how they structure their products. Sam Quicke and Imran Bhaluani work through some of the key legal and regulatory considerations for agentic payments. Listen to all episodes on our  Payments podcast webpage .

Episode 38: Payments Monthly Sam Quicke, Imran Bhaluani & Simon Treacy The future of payments will be powered by AI. In this podcast episode, Sam Quicke and Imran Bhaluani explore how AI agents look set to change how we shop online. Listen to all episodes on our  Payments podcast webpage .

Episode 3: New EU anti-money laundering regime This episode focuses on the Anti-Money Laundering Authority's (AMLA) role in supervising obliged entities. The speakers explain AMLA's risk-based selection process, which will identify entities based on risk exposure, operational scale and cross-border activities. The discussion covers how AMLA will supervise these entities using joint supervisory tea...

Episode 2: New EU anti-money laundering regime In this episode, Matthias Schelkens and Christian Schmitt introduce the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)—the EU’s response to long-standing challenges in AML enforcement. They discuss what AMLA is, why it matters, and how it aims to unify and strengthen AML supervision across the EU. Next, our team explores what AMLA’s arrival could mean for...

Episode 1: New EU anti-money laundering regime This first episode introduces our podcast series on the European Union anti-money laundering regime, summarising the sweeping 2024 reforms that establish a single, directly applicable set of AML rules and create the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). It also highlights why these game-changing rules matter and previews the expert insights to c...

Episode 20: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry Speakers: Lisa Ardley-Price and Ian Rodwell In a world that is frenetic, volatile and uncertain, how can we retain focus and serenity while remaining efficient and productive? It’s a question that Lisa Ardley-Price, in-house lawyer, coach, fitness trainer and yoga teacher, marathon runner and well-being practitioner, is incredibly well-placed to answer. Wit...

Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses Florence Danis (Brussels) and Elena Andrich (Milan) explore the Cannavacciuolo decision, which addresses the violation of the right to life stemming from large-scale environmental pollution, and its practical takeaways for businesses. Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage .

Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses Florence Danis (Brussels) is joined by Hannes Ingwersen (Frankfurt) and Maaike Roem (Amsterdam) to unpack critical developments around parent company liability (Heineken) and full compensation rights for competition law breaches (ASG 2). Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage .

Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses Mirjam Erb (Frankfurt) and Guillaume Croisant (Brussels) discuss the implications of the Lastre judgment on the use of asymmetric jurisdiction clauses. Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage .

In this podcast, Wahdana Bilal and Claudia Harper discuss the UK government’s consultation on the draft UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) which will implement the ISSB standards into national law with some limited changes, including next steps and practical implications for businesses. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our  ESG Soundbite Series webpage .

In this podcast, Wahdana Bilal and Iyes Igiehon discuss what is a transition plan, the evolving regulatory and main legal risks for businesses, and practical tips for creating a robust transition plan. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our  ESG Soundbite Series webpage .

In this podcast, Annamika Cook and Victoria Costa explore some of the key issues that can arise for multi-nationals when having to comply with similar but different sustainability disclosure regimes in several jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to address these issues. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our  ESG Soundbite Series webpage .

In this podcast, Jon Tan and James Marlow discuss the latest developments on modern slavery reporting in the UK, including recently updated guidance from the government and various Parliamentary reports recommending changes to the UK regime. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our  ESG Soundbite Series webpage .