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:...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

In this episode, Vanessa Naish and Liz Kantor are joined by Patricia Nacimiento, Laurence Franc-Menget, and Francis Greenway to explore recent and proposed reforms to arbitration laws in the UK, Germany, France, and Singapore. The discussion unpac...

On 3 June 2025, the FCA published PS25/5 which included the final version of its updated Enforcement Guide. In Episode 7 of the FSR Brief, Jon Ford and Michael Tan discuss the k...

A summary of the most material developments expected in the next 6-12 months which will be of relevance to UK listed companies.

Interview with Jen Sisson, CEO of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) on AGMs, corporate reporting and governance reform in 2025Speakers: Gareth Sykes, Partner and Jen Sisson, CEO of The International Corporate Governan...

In our second episode of Inside Employment, we explore the evolving intersection between industrial relations and immigration law. As regulatory frameworks continue to shift, we’re seeing increasing crossover in the concepts and compliance expe...

In our second episode of Inside Employment, we explore the evolving intersection between industrial relations and immigration law. As regulatory frameworks continue to shift, we’re seeing increasing crossover in the concepts and compliance expecta...

Marina Reason and Chloe Kim unpack the FCA's proposals on issuing qualifying stablecoins that are set out in consultation paper 25/14, published in late May. In CP25/14, the FCA also seeks views on proposed rules and guidance for safeguarding q...

In this edition of the Public Law podcast series, Andrew Lidbetter and Jasveer Randhawa explore implications of the growing role of AI in decision-making by public bodies and regulators.With AI being increasingly used to inform regulatory and p...

In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Tax Bites podcast, hosts Toby Eggleston and Professor Graham Cooper discuss the significant implications of the proposed Section 899 under President Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' Act. They ...

This is the 31st episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts. In this episode we will discuss fake authorities, the Hague 2019 judgments convention, the Civil Justice Council's report on litigation funding, a recent decision ...

Changes are being made to company law, to tackle fraud and boost transparency. The changes affect pension schemes. In particular, trustee directors will in future need to verify their identity.Isobel Hoyle from our corporate team joins t...

After initial scepticism, Crypto is making its way into the UK regulatory perimeter. In the sixth episode of the FSR Brief, Jon Ford and Michael Tan are joined by Chris Ninan and Elizabeth Stephens to discuss the road to regulation, with a focu...

In this episode we talk about auction procedures under the Takeover Code. We discuss: what an auction procedure is;when they are used; and how they work.

Marina Reason and Ioannis Asimakopoulos discuss the scope of the new UK crypto rules and highlight the top 3 takeaways. They consider the draft legislation that will bring certain cryptoassets within the financial services regulatory perimeter....

Tune into our 27th episode of Inside IR, in which IR experts Rohan Doyle (Partner) and Emma Vautin (Senior Associate) are joined by Steve Bell, Managing Partner and Safety lead, to discuss “Managing picket lines at the workplace – the crossover...

Artificial intelligence is upon us, but are schemes ready? Trustees may not yet be offering AI tools, but members have been quick off the mark. In this second episode, we discuss how members are using AI, before closing with practical tips for ...

Tim Stutt, Anna Coroneo and Isabella Kelly delve into the integration of sustainability reports into annual reports, exploring the challenges and strategies for clear and effective climate-related disclosures. They cover a broad spectrum of top...

Karen is a genuine global leader in the cyber-legal space. She manages the relationship between Google Mandiant and its law firm and insurance partners. She has had a remarkable cyber career…think FireEye, Safeguard Cyber, Mandiant and now Goog...

In the first episode of the podcast, hosted by Steve Bell and Nerida Jessup, we focus on a contemporary issue for Australian workplaces - psychosocial health and safety. Traditionally centred on physical risks, there has been a significant shif...