Best Freshfields Podcasts (2025)

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Essential Antitrust #47: Chat with EC’s Daniele Calisti: More room for procompetitive efficiencies? 33:19

1h ago33:19

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On 8 May 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation to review the Merger Guidelines. In this episode, our host Jenn Mellott speaks with Daniele Calisti, Head of the Mergers Case Support and Policy Unit at DG Competition, who is leading the consultation process. They are joined by David Foster, Director at Frontier Economics, and f…

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'EUnpacked' Episode #4: The EU’s first Omnibus - simplification or deregulation? 26:40

13h ago26:40

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Tune in to the latest episode of our EUnpacked podcast series in which we try to untangle the famous or rather infamous ‘Omnibus I’ package unveiled by the European Commission on 26 February this year. The proposal aims to simplify ESG reporting and due diligence obligations, responding to new political and geopolitical imperatives pushing a simpli…

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What law firms aren’t telling you about AI 31:19

4d ago31:19

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Send us a text News broke last week that the first ever AI law firm had been given the green light by the SRA. The rush by law firms to adopt Artificial Intelligence has been the standout feature of the past two years. But amongst all the hype, the promises, the bizarre naming of internal chat bots (we’re looking at you, Mishcon de Reya), it’s diff…

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No Worse Off #14: Managing consumer redress liabilities: recent restructuring experience and the motor finance sector 29:00

5d ago29:00

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In our latest podcast episode of "No Worse Off," Freshfields partners Emma Gateaud and Craig Montgomery are joined by two industry experts for an in-depth discussion on motor finance claims and consumer redress restructuring. Drawing on our extensive experience in recent consumer redress restructurings, we consider the potential impact of the upcom…

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Securing the Digital Future #4: A Conversation with Athina Tsitsou and June Lowry 39:07

13d ago39:07

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In this episode of our Securing the Digital Future podcast series, Freshfields partner Rachael Annear talks with June Lowry and Athina Tsitsou, from the European Commission, about measures in the EU aimed at children’s online safety as well as broader initiatives around accessibility.By Freshfields

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Eureka: Fresh Takes on Capital Markets with Freshfields Episode #2: IPOs and other Routes to Capital and Liquidity: “The Garden of Forking Paths” 29:06

14d ago29:06

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In episode two of the Eureka series, Former Director of CorpFin at the SEC and Freshfields partner Erik Gerding and Freshfields partners Calise Cheng and Jacqueline Marino explore IPOs in the face of uncertainty, including alternative paths to capital and liquidity. They discuss: The state of the market and what the SEC might do to help Alternative…

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Trump v BigLaw, part three: Where's your line in the sand? 54:50

17d ago54:50

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Send us a text Trump’s attacks on some of America’s most famous law firms has set in motion a chain of events that has thrown the world of BigLaw into chaos. In episode three of The Lawyer Podcast's mini-series on Trump v BigLaw, Christian, Catrin and Richard assess what the crisis means for the junior members of the legal profession. The team spea…

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Trump v BigLaw, part two: Deal or no deal? 50:33

21d ago50:33

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Send us a text Trump’s attacks on some of America’s most famous law firms has set in motion a chain of events that has thrown the world of BigLaw into chaos. On this second episode of our podcast mini-series, Catrin, Christian and Richard look at how firm managements are responding to Trump’s targeting. The team speaks to former Ashurst senior part…

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Trump v BigLaw, part one: Crisis 1:06:07

26d ago1:06:07

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Send us a text Trump’s attacks on some of America’s most famous law firms has set in motion a chain of events that has thrown the world of BigLaw into chaos. Across the course of three episodes, The Lawyer Podcast will be talking to figures across the political and legal spectrum on both sides of the Atlantic, from Trump supporters to liberal acade…

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Eureka: Fresh Takes on Capital Markets from Freshfields: Episode #1: Disclosure and Governance During a Trade War 25:55

28d ago25:55

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In this episode of the Eureka series, Former Director of CorpFin at the SEC and Freshfields partner Erik Gerding and Freshfields partners Pamela Marcogliese and Leza Bieber discuss how to think about disclosures and governance during a trade war, including: What to do about guidance and meaningful cautionary language under extreme uncertainty? How …

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Ethan Klingsberg Explores the Global Secondaries Trend with Ivet Bell 34:44

1M ago34:44

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As part of his predictions for 2025, Ethan Klingsberg focused on the expected dominance of the fund secondaries market. Listen in as he speaks with Private Funds and Secondaries partner Ivet Bell about the phenomenal rise of these transactions—including market drivers, key terms, impact on the market, and where secondaries growth may be headed in b…

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Your firm may not be interested in private equity, but private equity is interested in your firm 27:21

1M ago27:21

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Send us a text Law firm listings are out of fashion, but private equity interest in firms has never been higher. With more deals already struck this year, The Lawyer Podcast crew sets out the state of PE investment in firms, debates the benefits and challenges of PE involvement, explores the experience of DWF, and ponders what the future will bring…

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Essential Antitrust #46: UK’s DMCCA consumer protection reforms: Key changes and how to prepare 20:02

1M ago20:02

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On 6 April 2025, key consumer protection provisions set out in the landmark UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) entered into force. In addition to introducing some significant substantive changes to the law, the DMCCA provides the CMA with powers to directly enforce consumer protection law for the first time, and the ability t…

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No Worse Off #13: Spotlight on the Middle East 25:59

2M ago25:59

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In our latest "No Worse Off" podcast episode, Freshfields partner Lindsay Hingston and Tabasam Faqir, Head of Restructuring and Capital Solutions for MENA, welcome special guest Naveen Sabharwal, Managing Director at Davidson Kempner. Together, they explore the key themes shaping the restructuring landscape in the Middle East. Drawing on their exte…

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Well-Caffeinated: Playing the Long Game: A Conversation with Val Jacob 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Join Nathalie Kupfer and Rosie Jiang as they sit down with Val Jacob to explore her remarkable career in the legal industry. With decades of experience in Big Law, Val has navigated the complexities of the legal world and emerged as a respected leader. In this episode, Val will share her journey, from her early days as a young attorney to her rise …

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Could you hack it as a startup GC? 26:30

2M ago26:30

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Send us a text Dynamic. Modern. Exciting. From Revolut to Bloom & Wild, Darktrace to Fever, startups are increasingly the place to be in the UK - and that is the case for lawyers too. So as the potential avenues for a career in law grow and grow, Catrin Griffiths and Christian Smith are joined on The Lawyer Podcast by Tech Editor Lucie Cruz – and s…

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Does Linklaters’ exit spell the end for the Magic Circle in Eastern Europe? 22:00

2M ago22:00

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Send us a text Poland’s GDP per capita could surpass Japan’s next year and may exceed the UK’s by the end of the decade. Such statistics help explain why the Eastern European nation is seeing an influx of international business - and legal work. Addleshaw Goddard is to take over Linklaters’ office in Warsaw in April, Clyde & Co is keenly poaching f…

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Securing the Digital Future #3: Balancing Act: Regulatory Approaches to Privacy in Content Moderation 27:43

2M ago27:43

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In this episode of our Securing the Digital Future podcast series, partner Rachael Annear is joined by Lorna Christie from the UK’s data regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), to discuss how the ICO is collaborating with Ofcom to ensure a coherent approach to regulation where online safety and data protection intersect.…

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No Worse Off #12: Meet Paul, Mark and Nick: our new London private credit and capital solutions trio 21:33

3M ago21:33

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As you may already know, our three new London Private Credit and Capital Solutions partners joined us last month. We are very excited to introduce you to them in the latest episode of our “No Worse Off” Podcast series! Paul, Mark and Nick tell us about their practice, what Private Credit and Capital Solutions really means, as well as revealing a fe…

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Equitable Ownership: XXIV Old Buildings Lecture 2025 58:20

3M ago58:20

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On 28 February 2025 The Rt. Hon. Lord Briggs of Westbourne delivered the 2025 XXIV Old Buildings Lecture entitled "Equitable Ownership". Michael Townley Featherstone Briggs, Lord Briggs of Westbourne became a Justice of the Supreme Court in October 2017. Lord Briggs grew up around Portsmouth and Plymouth, following his naval officer father between …

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Absolute scenes: Freshfields, Willkie and how Merricks v Mastercard bankrolled the litigation market 29:34

3M ago29:34

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Send us a text £20m is a number most recently associated with top private equity partners, but that’s the amount a team from Willkie Farr & Gallagher has been paid for its work on the iconic Merricks v Mastercard litigation. Now as the case wraps up, Catrin and Christian are joined by deputy litigation editor Annabel Tinson to discuss the story beh…

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Managing Risk in Asia #10: Powering the change in Asia’s energy transition 37:55

3M ago37:55

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As the world intensifies its efforts toward Net Zero, Asia stands at the forefront of the global energy transition, representing half of global energy demand and emissions. With heavy dependence on fossil fuels across most large Asian economies, the path to Net Zero will be both challenging and full of opportunities for forward-thinking companies. …

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Securing the Digital Future #2: Navigating the UK’s Approach to Online Safety 26:01

3M ago26:01

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In our latest podcast episode of Securing the Digital Future, Freshfields partner Rachael Annear is joined by Suzanne Cater and Amy Jordan from the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, for an in-depth look at how online safety legislation is being applied in the UK and what businesses and organizations need to know.…

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Law firm sustainability in the age of Trump 32:43

3M ago32:43

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Send us a text As Donald Trump and his allies put corporate ESG on both sides of the Atlantic in their crosshairs, is now the time for law firms to stand up and prove that their sustainability programmes are not just all for lip service? To mark the launch of The Lawyer’s Sustainability Hub, the podcast team discuss the future of law firm sustainab…

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MedTech - Innovation & Inclusion: How Nada Hanafi advocates for diversity in MedTech 25:01

3M ago25:01

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In this episode of our MedTech podcast series, partner Vinita Kailasanath sits down with Nada Hanafi, Co-founder of MedTech Color, to discuss Nada’s career, how diversity impacts the MedTech industry, and advice for future MedTech leaders.By Freshfields

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No Worse Off #11: International sanctions 25:25

4M ago25:25

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Join partners Lindsay Hingston, Jonathan Kelly, and associate Madeleine Wall in our first "No Worse Off" episode of 2025. In this episode, they explore the intersection between international sanctions and restructuring and insolvency, covering UK and EU developments while providing practical guidance on implementing restructuring solutions within s…

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We need to talk about Latham 31:58

4M ago31:58

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Send us a text Losing more than a dozen partners in a year isn’t good for any firm, but it’s particularly bad if you are a top of the market type practice like Latham & Watkins. But after such a stumble in London and across Europe last year, which saw the firm recalibrate its partner remuneration and bonus structure to hold on to top talent, the ti…

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Essential Antitrust #45: Antitrust agency leadership: stepping onto a new stage 19:36

4M ago19:36

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The recent and upcoming changes to the heads of key antitrust agencies, and in particular the Chair of the UK Competition and Markets Authority, may signal a shift in approach to merger control. In our latest Essential Antitrust podcast, our host Jenn Mellot is joined by fellow partners Thomas Janssens, Martin McElwee and Colin Raftery to discuss h…

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Essential Antitrust #44: Redefining the role of antitrust in 2025: our Ten Key Themes forecast 26:50

4M ago26:50

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The transitions taking place across agency leadership will maintain competition law and policy at the forefront of regulatory developments in 2025. In particular, antitrust policy will be shaped by political influences and growing pressure to consider domestic growth, security and economic resilience concerns, alongside other industrial policy goal…

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When litigation gets big, who you gonna call? 25:00

4M ago25:00

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Send us a text The Lawyer Podcast is back with for 2025! Every January for the past 15 years, The Lawyer has published its Top 20 Cases to look out for in the coming year. Each year’s list boasts of the skill and depth of the legal market, and the high drama of the English courts. So what makes this year different, and what can it tell us about the…

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Securing the Digital Future #1: Insights on online safety in the US 25:02

4M ago25:02

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In our latest podcast episode of Securing the Digital Future, Freshfields partner Rachael Annear is joined by Michelle Ramsden from the US Department of Justice for an overview of the status of online safety regulation in the US. They discuss the complex patchwork of laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels, as well as how civil li…

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Life Sciences x Technology – A conversation with Derek Underwood 22:33

5M ago22:33

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In this episode of the MedTech podcast, Freshfields partner Vinita Kailasanath and Cimbal Capital Group principal Derek Underwood talk about his experience at the intersection of life sciences and tech, developing trends, and innovation in the space.By Freshfields

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Christmas Special: Is someone you know a workaholic? 30:30

5M ago30:30

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Send us a text It's less than a week until Christmas and across the country, fires are blazing, trees are twinkling and pigs in blankets are roasting. But in offices, lawyers still have their noses to the grindstone. For those who celebrate it, the Christmas break can be a time to put your feet up and relax. But many still need to work over the fes…

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No Worse Off #10: 12 Headlines from 2024 19:35

5M ago19:35

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In the latest episode of "No Worse Off," hosts Lindsay Hingston and Emma Gateaud review 2024's key legal headlines. This year-end special showcases legal milestones, team achievements, and landmark events that have transformed the restructuring landscape throughout the year. Stay tuned for more insights into the world of restructuring in 2025, and …

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Reward(ing) Half Hour: Episode 4 Applying Malus and Clawback in practice 28:00

5M ago28:00

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In this podcast series, the Freshfields People & Reward team discusses key topics in the executive reward space for publicly listed and private companies, including considerations for remuneration committees, transatlantic regulatory concerns, and the structure of specific incentive arrangements. In the fourth episode of this series, Applying Malus…

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Essential Antitrust #43: EU welcomes Teresa Ribera as new Competition Commissioner: business impact 27:37

5M ago27:37

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On 01 December 2024 the new European Commissioner for Competition Teresa Ribera took office. A refreshed approach to competition policy has been tasked to her by President Ursula von der Leyen including tackling killer acquisitions, speeding up state aid and antitrust enforcement as well as a new approach to mergers that could help to boost the EU’…

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Five smaller firms to watch for good or for ill 32:39

6M ago32:39

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Send us a text Editors Catrin Griffiths, Christian Smith and Richard Simmons are back to reveal the five firms in the second hundred of the UK200 they are watching in the coming years – for good or for ill. Tune in as we discuss firms from around the country: RBG, Lawrence Stephens, Enyo Law, FBC Manby Bowdler and Simpson Millar. And please remembe…

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Well-Caffeinated: What’s Brewing for the 2025 Funds Regulatory Environment? 31:17

6M ago31:17

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Changes at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) resulting from the 2024 election will have significant implications for the private funds industry. Tim Clark, Freshfields’ Global Co-Head of Private Funds and Secondaries, and David Nicolardi, a counsel at Freshfields and former SEC Branch Chief, discuss the expected impacts on SEC reg…

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No Worse Off #9: Managing Litigation Risk in Restructurings 23:31

6M ago23:31

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In our latest podcast episode of "No Worse Off," Freshfields partner Craig Montgomery is joined by colleagues Madlyn Primoff from New York, Kristina Weiler from Hamburg, and Mijke Sinninghe Damsté from Amsterdam for an in-depth look at how litigation risk impacts restructurings from start to finish. They delve into the complexities that arise in cr…

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The HSF merger: Two firms do not a transatlantic powerhouse make 31:00

6M ago31:00

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Send us a text The announcement that Herbert Smith Freehills would merge with US firm Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel has got chins wagging across the transatlantic market. But is this a new mega-firm in the vein of A&O Shearman, a shrewd building block for HSF to make advances in the US, or a bit of an anti-climax? What is clear is that HSF will n…

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Tax Matters: Autumn Budget 2024 – Delivering difficult decisions 28:25

7M ago28:25

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The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered the Autumn Budget 2024. In the first Budget delivered by the Labour Party since 2010, Reeves announced an extensive array of tax reforms designed to 'stabilise' public finances and facilitate increased government spending. Altogether, tax rises totalling £40 billion were announced - s…

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How Kirkland is shaking up the European order 25:03

7M ago25:03

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Send us a text It is a moment of change for the European legal market. With firms like Kirkland and Paul Hastings making major recent moves in the EU, US firms are starting to seriously disrupt the European order. This is most visible in Germany, France and the Nordics. So on this episode of the The Lawyer Podcast, our international editor Alex Tay…

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Essential Antitrust #42: HSR rules changes: how to successfully navigate the new US merger control filing 29:47

7M ago29:47

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On October 10, 2024 the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rulemaking implementing the most significant update ever to the US HSR merger control filing. While these changes won’t be effective until the end of January 2025 at the earliest, understanding now how tackle new features such as expanded…

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No Worse Off #8: LMEs in England 26:02

7M ago26:02

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In our latest podcast episode, Freshfields partner Lindsay Hingston and Senior Associate Alex Thomson are joined by Georgina Peters, Barrister at South Square, for a further look at of Liability Management Exercises (LMEs). They examine how LMEs might be shaped by different legal regimes, with a particular focus on potential issues under English la…

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Episode #3: EU elections - What you need to know about the von der Leyen II Commission 14:32

7M ago14:32

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As we enter the final stretch of the set up of a new European College of Commissioners, tune into our latest EUnpacked podcast to hear insights from our policy team on the ground in Brussels. Together they discuss what the new Commission structure reveals about what lies ahead, who are likely to be the big personalities driving forward policy and l…

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Out of the shadows: The growing regulatory spotlight on private capital 36:00

7M ago36:00

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Over the past few years, the function and scope of private credit within financial markets has increased greatly. As private credit funds play a greater role in activities traditionally undertaken by banks, they are attracting growing scrutiny from both regulators and governments who are concerned about heightened risks to the financial system. In …

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UK 200 Special: What we really think of Freshfields, BCLP and Osborne Clarke 30:10

7M ago30:10

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Send us a text In part two of our two-part podcast series, celebrating the 20th edition of The Lawyer's UK200, editors Catrin Griffiths, Christian Smith, Matt Byrne, Katy Dowell and Richard Simmons are back to reveal the five firms they are watching in the coming years – for good or for ill. With a list of 200 law firms, it’s not difficult to find …

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UK 200 Special: UK law firms fight back 28:26

8M ago28:26

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Send us a text If this year's UK200 is anything to go by, the majority of UK law firms are in robust health. Indeed, they are finally fighting back against the growth of US competitors. So why are so many upending their partnership models? In part one of our two part podcast series celebrating the 20th edition of The Lawyer's UK200, editors Catrin …

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Is the A&O Shearman honeymoon over? 30:56

8M ago30:56

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Send us a text Last week, A&O Shearman set out post-merger plans to close its legacy Allen & Overy base in Johannesburg, reduce its partnership by 10 per cent by the end of the financial year, and sell its consultancy business Consulting by A&O Shearman. So is this a sign of things already going wrong, or is this all par for the course for big merg…

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No Worse Off #7: Women in Restructuring 22:55

9M ago22:55

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In our latest podcast episode, Freshfields partner Lindsay Hingston hosts a candid discussion on the subject of women in restructuring, featuring Katharina Crinson, counsel at Freshfields, and Jo Hewitt, managing director at Alvarez & Marsal. Drawing on personal experience as well as insights from Katharina and Jo’s former and current leadership ro…

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