Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts
Episodes
FSR Brief EP6: The road to Crypto regulation
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Public M&A EP34: Auctions under the Takeover Code
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about auction procedures under the Takeover Code. We discuss: • what an auction procedure is; • when they are used; and ...
FSR Podcast: The new UK crypto rules: top 3 takeaways
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marina Reason and Ioannis Asimakopoulos discuss the scope of the new UK crypto rules and highlight the top 3 takeaways. They consider the draft legisl...
The Pensions Exchange: The AI Revolution – The Member Perspective
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP27: Managing picket lines at the workplace – The crossover between IR and safety
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Managi...
The Third Wheel (ESG Australia) EP49: Structuring your Sustainability Report
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Stutt, Anna Coroneo and Isabella Kelly delve into the integration of sustainability reports into annual reports, exploring the challenges and stra...
Cross Examining Cyber EP17: Cross Examining Google Mandiant’s Karen Kukoda
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karen is a genuine global leader in the cyber-legal space. She manages the relationship between Google Mandiant and its law firm and insurance partner...
Talking Shop EP20: How can fashion brands use IP as a tool for sustainability?
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Talking Shop podcast, we delve into the role of Intellectual Property (IP) as a tool for sustainability. We explore how technol...
The Pensions Exchange: The AI Revolution – Trustees and Providers
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is upon us, but are schemes ready? Like it or not, members are already turning to AI to guide their pension decisions. In the ...
Talking Shop EP19: Global M&A trends in the consumer sector
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our M&A and Trade experts from the UK (Alex Kay), Europe (Morris Schonberg), Asia (Nanda Lau) and Australia (Andrew Rich) discuss the current economic...
The Third Wheel (ESG Australia) EP48: Climate reporting readiness (and welcome back to TTW 2025!)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of The Third Wheel for 2025, Tim Stutt, Anna Coroneo and Suzannah Hewson explore the key themes and latest trends in climate and ...
Banking Litigation Podcast EP52: Monthly Update - March/April 2025
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we discuss and debate some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and...
FSR Brief EP5: Financial services and the growth agenda – a sword and shield
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of Government's relentless drive to grow the economy, regulators have been challenged on how they can support the growth agenda. In Episode 5 ...
Tax Bites EP14: Election Season Tax Policy Updates and Impact on Businesses
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Tax Podcast, partner Toby Eggleston and consulting Professor Graham Cooper discuss recent tax policy an...
Public Law Podcast EP20: Easter wrap up of key developments
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Easter edition of the public law podcast, Jasveer Randhawa is joined by HSF partners Nusrat Zar and James Wood. Together, they discuss the app...
Investigate 360: EP10 – The ‘new’ tipping off offence – what you need to know
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reforms to the ‘tipping off’ offence under section 123 of the Australian Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) came...
Public M&A EP33: The return of the bear hug
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss "bear hugs", that is where a potential bidder for a target goes public about its possible offer without the target board's ...
Cross Examining Cyber EP16: Cross Examining Mark Rigotti
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cross examine Mark Rigotti, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD),...
LPP: The Legal Privilege Podcast (Aus) EP9 – Privilege and collaboration platforms
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our experts as they discuss how to approach legal professional privilege in the context of collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Slack...
Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP26: Election Special
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded 31 March 2025 This election special of Inside IR looks at the upcoming 2025 Australian Federal Election through an industrial relations and ...
Public Law EP19: Transparency in AI
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transparency in AI - The legal principles governing decision-making by public authorities and regulators In this edition of the Herbert Smith Freehil...
Insurance Bites EP3: Insurance implications of the motor finance broker commission cases
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of Insurance Bites, partners Greig Anderson and Antonia Pegden and associate Meena Mariadassou explore the insurance implicatio...
The Pensions Exchange: Scale and growth: lessons from Australia
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode on DC consolidation, we look overseas. The Government has held up Australia as a role model. We discuss the rise of the Australi...
Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP25: Clear and unambiguous enterprise agreements
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Given the recent commencement of criminal wage thefts laws, increase in the maximum civil penalties that can be awarded for wage non-compliance, and f...
The Fraud Files EP8: Supply chain risks
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings together our CC&I and ESG teams to consider supply chain risks, both in the context of failure to prevent fraud and of broader sus...
Commercial Litigation EP30: General update
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we will discuss some recent decisions on privilege, a couple of high-prof...
Inside Arbitration Podcasts EP6: The Adverb that Changed Everything
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Adverb that Changed Everything: Arbitration, State Immunity and the case of General Dynamics v Libya Join Liz Kantor, Vanessa Naish, and guest, ...
Public M&A EP32: FCA Primary Market Bulletin on leaking of inside information on M&A
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the Primary Market Bulletin 54 published by the FCA on the leaking of inside information on M&A transactions. We discus...
The Pensions Exchange: TPR investigations
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Regulator has wide-ranging powers of investigation. Among other things, it can issue a "section 72 notice" – a demand for documents and informat...
Inside Employment (Australia) EP1: The year ahead
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the inaugural episode of the Inside Employment podcast series, hosts Anthony Wood, Partner, and Lucy Boyd, Executive Counsel, welcomed Katie Bull, ...
FSR Brief EP4: FCA reversal on transparency in investigations – a welcome outcome
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced its decision to drop its controversial proposals published last year to name firms it is invest...
Banking Litigation Podcast EP51: Quincecare Special – March 2025
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this SPECIAL EDITION of our banking litigation podcast, we consider a key risk area for financial institutions handling client payments – the so-...
The Pensions Exchange: Scale and growth: the investment perspective
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's megafund proposals have sparked plenty of debate. This episode focuses on the investment piece. Are schemes under-invested in the UK?...
Public M&A EP30: Changes to the Code rules on companies to which the Takeover Code applies
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to the Code rules on the companies to which the Takeover Code applies now in force In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we talk ...
Public M&A EP31: Themes and trends in public M&A in 2024
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we talk about the themes and trends we saw in public M&A activity in 2024. In the episode, we discu...
CRTea EP6: Navigating competition law and FDI regulation in the pharmaceutical sector: 2025 outlook
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veronica Roberts (UK Head of Competition, Regulation and Trade), Peter Rowland (Of Counsel) and Ruth Allen (Knowledge Lawyer) share their insights int...
The Toolbox (Australia): EP2 Construction and Infrastructure disputes outlook for 2025 and beyond
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our Toolbox Podcast series, C&I Disputes Partner Dan Dragovic, and Senior Associate Stewart McWilliam, discuss current contra...
FSR Brief EP3: If it's broken, how do you fix it? Consumer Redress and the Call for Input
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this third episode of the HSF FSR Brief, Jon Ford, Hywel Jenkins, Michael Tan and Elizabeth Stephens explore the FCA and FOS' recent Call for Input...
LPP: The Legal Privilege Podcast (Aus) EP8 - Federal Court upholds voluntary disclosure agreement
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the Federal Court’s significant judgment in ASIC v Noumi Ltd in 2024, the Full Court has now made orders allowing the appeals and finding ...
The Pensions Exchange: Arcadia: A merger for the greater good
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scheme mergers are common enough – but not like this one. The Arcadia case involved a merger of schemes in winding-up, with an overfunded scheme eff...
Banking Litigation Podcast EP50: Monthly update - January/February 2025
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Fraud Files EP7: Helping you prepare for failure to prevent fraud
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the publication of the long-awaited Government Guidance on reasonable fraud prevention procedures, this episode seeks to help organisations ...
Commercial Litigation EP29: Class Actions
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this 29th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we focus on developments relating to class actions, where there has been ...
Employment Espresso Pods: Addressing AI Literacy: the EU AI Act and beyond
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of talk at the moment about AI Literacy, with requirements under the EU AI Act having come into force from 2 February 2025. During this...
FSR GPS (Australia): EP15 – Cybersecurity and the impact of AI in financial services
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Partner Christine Wong, Senior Associate David Kim and Solicitor Raymond Sun discuss cybersecurity and the impact of AI in financial ...
FSR Brief EP2: Motor Finance: Where are we and where next?
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the second episode of the HSF FSR Brief and this time the subject is the ongoing motor finance commissions saga. Jon Ford, Michael Tan, and Jac...
Talking Shop EP18: The intersection between ESG and Competition
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As ESG remains top of the agenda for many regulators in the UK and across Europe, we wanted our first episode in 2025 to bring you up to speed on some...
Cross Examining Cyber EP15: Cross Examining Alastair MacGibbon
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cross examine Alastair MacGibbon, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX and one of Australia’s leading cyber security commentators. ...
Inside Arbitration Podcasts: Tools of the Trade: Anti-Suit Injunctions and their impact in 2024
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Vanessa Naish, Liz Kantor and new guest Martin Wallace as they delve into the most significant development of 2024: the rise of anti-suit injunct...
The Pensions Exchange: £15m scam rulings by The Pensions Ombudsman
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss recent Ombudsman rulings on scams and liberation. The rulings send a clear message to scammers. But they're of wider significance: they exp...
Public M&A EP29: Panel obtains court order to enforce ruling
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we talk about the latest development in the MWB ruling. As we discussed in Episode 26 of our podcast...
On the Horizon EP12: December 2024
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A summary of the most material developments expected in the next 6-12 months which will be of relevance to UK listed companies.
The Pensions Exchange: TPO changes
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pensions Ombudsman is overloaded. The determination process can take as long as three years. Now changes are proposed, to cut the backlog and redu...
FSR Brief EP1: The FCA's changed proposals to name firms under investigation: have they done enough?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the FSR Brief, Jon Ford and Michael Tan discuss the latest developments with the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) consulta...
Himalayan Bites: EP36 - Christmas Special: 2025 M&A Predictions
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode for 2024, Tony Damian and Andrew Rich cover off some of the highlights of their 2025 M&A predictions! Read our predictions here: ...
Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP24: End of Year IR Wrap
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this not-to-be-missed final episode of InsideIR for 2024, your favourite IR team has done all the hard work for you, and pulled together a succinct...
The Third Wheel (ESG Australia) EP47: 2024 (Gift) Wrapped
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of The Third Wheel for 2024, Tim Stutt and Mel Debenham reflect on the year’s ESG developments and look ahead to 2025. They dis...
Women in Tech EP10
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, Camille Puech-Baron is joined by Angeline Woods, Senior Director for Global Antitrust, Artificial Intelligence and EU affairs a...
The Pensions Exchange: GMP equalisation – where are we now?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Six years have passed since the first Lloyds ruling. How far has the industry got with GMP equalisation? Cathryn Marson discusses the current state of...
Public Law Podcast EP18: Christmas Wrap Up of Key Developments
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special pre-Christmas podcast episode, Nusrat Zar, James Wood and Jasveer Randhawa take a look back at some of the key developments from the ...
Public M&A EP28: Takeover approaches and the Market Abuse Regulation
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we discuss Primary Market Bulletin 52 where the FCA reminds companies that they need to consider the...
Cross Examining Cyber EP14: Cross Examining Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In true Christmas spirit, we decided to deliver what many have been asking for….in this episode we cross examine Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinn...
Banking Litigation Podcast EP49: Monthly update - November/December 2024 Festive Special
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this FESTIVE SPECIAL edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at ban...
Public Law Podcast EP17: Banner Review into NSIP Judicial Reviews
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Nusrat Zar and Jasveer Randhawa are joined by Lord Charles Banner KC, who is a leading authority in ...
Investigate 360: EP9 – One year of Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission – where are we now?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is now just over one year since the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) commenced operations and Partner Jacqueline Wootton and Solicitor Ca...
The Pensions Exchange: Cybersecurity for pension schemes
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber risk is a major issue for pension schemes. Antonia Pegden, a commercial disputes lawyer at HSF who focuses on insurance, pensions, and professio...
Insurance Bites EP2: Talking points for policyholders in the energy sector
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore some of the current talking points for policyholders in the energy sector which were explored at a session we co-hosted wi...
AI governance: Practical tips for directors to take into their next board meeting
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Artificial Intelligence has been a part of our technological landscape for years, it is getting a lot of attention thanks to the rise of Generat...
Real Estate EP13: Warming up the holidays with heat networks
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heat networks have a crucial role in decarbonising the supply of heat in urban areas and are undergoing a major transformation as the Energy Act 2023 ...
The Pensions Exchange: General Code – Rising to the Challenge
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When launching its General Code of Practice, The Pensions Regulator laid down a challenge for trustees: they should take the opportunity to ensure tha...
Going for Green on Real Estate Transactions - How to champion ESG priorities in investment market
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast explores how ESG is impacting both the UK and wider EMEA real estate investment market – firstly looking at a fund level and then consi...
Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP23: AI in the workplace - bargaining and more
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Inside IR, Natalie Gaspar and Adam Ray discuss the impact of generative AI on industrial relations and bargaining. They explore how...
Commercial Litigation EP28: General update
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 28th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we give updates on developments relating to representative actions and li...
What you need to know about AI disputes in Australia
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our experts unpack some of the critical legal considerations to navigate the complexities of AI-related issues and disputes. The discussion touches on...
Going for green on real estate transactions: How to champion ESG priorities in Leases
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going for Green on Real Estate Transactions, Nick Hew, a senior associate in the Real Estate practice at Herbert Smith Freehills, i...
Cross Examining Cyber EP13: Cross Examining Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind – Part 2
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cam is again joined by Kaman Tsoi and, together, they continue the cross-examination of Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind. In this pod...
Talking Shop EP17: Retail Real Estate Trends Across the UK & Europe
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Talking Shop, Susan Black, a partner in the Competition practice at Herbert Smith Freehills and Global Co-Head of HSF’s Consumer ...
Employment Espresso Pods: Cultural Adaptation – what are the current & upcoming workplace tensions?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changes rarely happen in a vacuum. Adaptation in the workplace often occurs in many varying, but interconnected, ways, prompted by regulatory, legisla...
The Pensions Exchange: EDI for pension schemes
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Trustee boards lack diversity, but not the desire to improve". That was the conclusion of The Pensions Regulator, based on a survey conducted earlier...
Class Actions Fireside: "Rethinking Risk: Inside Class Actions" Series - Spotlight on Cyber
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christine Wong and Camille Tewari explore cyber class action risk and explore why it emerged as the top concern among class action ri...
Class Actions Fireside: "Rethinking Risk: Inside Class Actions" Series - The class actions landscape in Australia
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jason Betts and Melissa Gladstone as we explore the class actions landscape and perception of class action risk as they discuss the class action ...
Cross Examining Cyber EP12: Cross Examining Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind – Part 1
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, we explore all things cyber, including the legal, regulatory and policy developments that impact corporates around the world. ...
Going for green on real estate transactions: How to champion ESG priorities in Agreements for Lease
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of our podcast series Going for Green on Real Estate Transactions explores the key areas of ESG focus for developers/landlords and tenants o...
Going for green on real estate transactions: How to champion ESG priorities during construction
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast explores how ESG is changing the way in which construction projects are being delivered, and the agreements and contracts involved, as we...
Himalayan Bites: EP35 - Special dividends in Public M&A with Jay Prasad, HSF
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Damian and Andrew Rich discuss all you need to know about special dividends in public M&A deals with Tax M&A partner Jay Prasad.
Public M&A EP27: Private sale processes under the Takeover Code
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we look at Practice Statement 31, which was updated by the Takeover Panel earlier this year. Pract...
Global Bank Review 2024: Debanking
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we explore 'debanking' in the financial services sector and the critical issues banks need to consider. Join our hosts, Jenny Stainsb...
Women In Tech Series: Episode 9
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miriam Everett welcomes Stacey Quaye, Head of Digital Assets, Innovation and Design at UBS, to share what she's learned throughout her career. Togethe...
Cross Examining Cyber EP11: Cross Examining David Thodey - Part 2
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cam Whittfield is joined by Carolyn Pugsley, an advisor to boards and a leader in corporate governance advice. Together we continue o...
Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP22: The right to disconnect
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Inside IR, Steve Bell and Natalie Gaspar explore the new "right to disconnect" in Australia, which allows employees to refuse to mo...
The Third Wheel (ESG Australia) EP46: ESG x Tech: A spotlight on data centres
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Stutt and Isabella Kelly are joined by Aaron White and Adrian Wong to discuss the soaring demand for data centres and the importance of identifyin...
The Pensions Exchange: Data Protection and GDPR
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Data protection specialist Duc Tran joins us to talk through data issues for pension schemes. We look at the ICO's TikTok ruling and its implications ...
Employment Espresso Pods: Regulating AI in the workplace – what's next?
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Espresso Pod, we discuss what is, and what could be, coming down the track in the world of AI regulation and, in particular, the regulation of...
Commercial Litigation EP27: General update
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 27th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we give updates on new legislative provisions relating to retained EU law...
Investing in the UK for Chinese Speakers EP6: Investment treaty protection
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how overseas investors can protect their investments through the use of investment treaties. We explore the importance of ...
Himalayan Bites: EP34 - ACCC merger clearance reform with Patrick Gay, HSF
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Damian and Andrew Rich discuss the proposed new ACCC merger notification thresholds with competition partner, Patrick Gay.
Dispute Resolution Podcast: Exploring dispute resolution choices and Hague Judgments Convention 2019
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition dispute resolution podcast, we take a practical look at what the UK government's recent ratification of the Hague 2019 Judgmen...
The Fraud Files: Decoding the Economic Crime Act EP6: Identification doctrine reform
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Under the so-called identification doctrine, companies could previously only be held criminally liable for a criminal offence requiring a particular m...
Emma and Rebekah Talk IP EP26: AI Miniseries – Part 2 – Can machines be creators?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 26, Emma and Rebekah are joined by Sarah Henkes-Younger to talk about whether IP rights subsist in material created by generated AI and dis...
The Toolbox (Australia): EP1 Tesseract decision and practical implications
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
C&I Disputes Partners Dan Dragovic and Michael Lake discuss the much-anticipated decision in Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pt...