
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts
A series of thought leading podcasts ranging on topics and sectors by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. For more information please visit www.hsfkramer.com
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1060 episodes
Public Law Podcast EP22: Back to school - wrap up of key developments
In this "Back to school" edition of the public law podcast, Jasveer Randhawa is joined by HSF Kramer partners Nusrat Zar and James Wood. Together, they discuss recent developments in the duty to consult in the cases of Liberty and Possible (The...
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Episode 22
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FSR Podcast: Demystifying FCA cryptoasset custody regulation
Marina Reason and Chris Hurn discuss the FCA's proposals for regulating cryptoasset custody, set out in chapter 4 of consultation paper 25/14. This is our second podcast considering CP25/14: we unpacked the FCA's proposals on issuing qualifying...
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Investigate 360: EP12 – What happens if… you are faced with a sanctions issue and need to investigate?
Today we’re diving into a question that’s becoming increasingly relevant for corporates globally: What happens if …you’re faced with a sanctions issue and need to investigate? Join Partner
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Going for green in real estate sectors EP1: Logistics and MEES
This podcast explores the impact of minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) on commercial leases in the logistics sector, including rent review, lease renewals and dilapidation claims.Speakers: Julia Petrenko, Barrister, Falcon Chamber...
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Banking Litigation Podcast EP55: Monthly Update – July/August 2025
In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions. This episode is hosted by
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The Fraud Files EP10: Application of failure to prevent fraud to group structures
In this last episode of the series, the Corporate Crime and Investigations team considers the application of the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence to complex group structures including in relation to parent companies and their subsidiaries (whet...
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Episode 10
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The Fraud Files EP9: Financial Institutions
This episode brings together our CCI and contentious regulatory teams to consider the impact of the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence on financial institutions. Jon Ford, Elizabeth Head and Ally Fitzgerald explore the risk areas that financial i...
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Episode 9
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Public M&A EP37: Panel Practice Statement on profit forecasts and synergy statements
In this episode, we talk about Practice Statement 35, which the UK Takeover Panel published recently, on profit forecasts, synergy statements (referred to in the Takeover Code as quantified financial benefits statements or QFBSs) and connected ...
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Episode 37
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Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP29: Gender-based undervaluation and its impact on modern award rates of pay
Join industrial relations partners Nick Ogilvie and Rohan Doyle on our latest episode of Inside IR where they unpack the latest developments in the Fair Work Commission’s assessment of gender undervaluation of wages, and explore the impact this...
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Episode 29
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Inside Employment (Australia) EP4: Investigations, Part 2
In part 2 of our investigations series, Tony Wood and Lucy Boyd sit down with Lisa Bradley, Principal of Papillon Consulting Group, to explore the realities of workplace investigations. Lisa shares her insights on emerging trends, including the...
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Inside Arbitration podcast: The Arbitration Act 2025 Special
In this special episode of the Inside Arbitration podcast, Vanessa Naish, Liz Kantor and Andrew Cannon unpack the new Arbitration Act 2025, now in force across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Whether you're drafting clauses, navigating arbit...
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Commercial Litigation EP32: General update
This is the 32nd episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts. In this episode we discuss recent judgments on privilege, litigation funding agreements, security for costs, the impact of sanctions on court orders and a couple o...
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Episode 32
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Public M&A EP36: Shareholder influence on M&A
In this episode we talk about the influence we have seen shareholders have on recent transactions.Areas we discuss include shareholders:pushing for M&Ainfluencing M&A, including through the use of irrevocabl...
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Episode 36
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Insurance Bites EP4: Insurance considerations in light of tariff changes
In this latest episode of Insurance Bites, Sarah McNally, Partner, and Sarah Irons, Knowledge Counsel, from the Insurance & Professional Risks team, explore the topical issue of tariffs and where corporates might find cover for some of the ...
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Shareholder Activism EP5: Shareholder influence on M&A
In this episode we talk about the influence we have seen shareholders have on recent transactions.Areas we discuss include shareholders:•pushing for M&A•influencing M&A, including through the use of irrevocable undertakings and stub equity•looking...
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FSR Brief EP8: Non-Financial Misconduct – more questions raised than answered?
On 2 July 2025, the FCA published Consultation Paper 25/18, "Tackling non-financial misconduct in financial services", comprising both a Policy Statement and final rules,...
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Inside Employment (Australia) EP3: Investigations, Part 1 – What’s the fuss with whistleblowing investigations?
In part one of our investigations double episode, we unpack the technical and legal dimensions of workplace investigations, with a spotlight on whistleblowing. Together, Tony Wood and Lucy Boyd explore how clients can navigate the c...
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Inside Safety (Australia) EP2: Spotlight on silica - Recent developments and trends
In this episode of Inside Safety, presenters Nerida Jessup and Olga Klimczak examine the evolving leg...
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Investigate 360: EP11 – What happens if one of your agents gives a bribe overseas?
Following new amendments to Australian anti-bribery and corruption laws introduced in September 2024, HSF Kramer Partners Leon Chung, Tania Gray and Eunice Park delve further into the offence and what Australian corporates should do if they fin...
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Public M&A EP35: Panel Practice Statement on unlisted share alternatives
In this episode, we talk about Practice Statement 36 which has recently been published by the UK Takeover Panel on unlisted share alternatives.Topics we discuss include:...
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Episode 35
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Inside arbitration podcasts: Kevin Nash, Director General London Court of International Arbitration
In this episode, Vanessa Naish and Liz Kantor are joined by their first external speaker, Kevin Nash, Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration. Kevin shares his vision for the future of the LCIA and what makes the LCIA uni...
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Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP 28: Unlocking Productivity – The Role of Industrial Relations
In this episode of Inside IR, Rohan Doyle is joined by partners Anthony Wood and Wendy Fauvel to look ahead to the Federal Government's upcoming August 2025 Productivity Summit. Rohan, Tony and Wendy share what is known about the plans for the ...
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Cross Examining Cyber EP18: Cross Examining Tamir Maltz
In this episode, we cross examine Tamir Maltz, Barrister at 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, Sydney.It would be hard to argue that there is anyone more experienced in cyber injunctions in Australia than Tamir. With over 20 ...
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Episode 18
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CRTea EP7: The UK's new consumer protection regime: practical insights and commercial impact
On 6 April 2025 the UK's new consumer protection regime came into force. The changes, introduced under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, include a new direct enforcement regime for the CMA as well as a number of changes to t...
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FSR Podcast: Decoding the FCA crypto capital rules
Marina Reason and Rakshi Kiran examine FCA consultation paper 25/15, which proposes a brand-new prudential regime for cryptoasset firms, including rules on regulatory capital. This is the first sight of a dedicated prudential framework tailored sp...
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