The Macfarlanes Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by competition law experts Rachel Carter and Fiona Beattie to explore the emerging intersection between employment law and competition law – an area often overlooked by HR professionals.
They cover:
- how competition law principles apply to employment relationships, beyond traditional restraint of trade clauses;
- recent enforcement actions in the UK, EU, and US targeting anti-competitive practices in labour markets, such as no-poach agreements and informal pay information sharing; and
- best practices for HR teams to mitigate legal risk, particularly around benchmarking exercises and secondment agreements.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew, Rachel, or Fiona.
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In the latest episode of our Policy in practice podcast, Head of Public Policy David Gauke is joined by Financial Services Regulation Partners, Alexandra Green and Michael Sholem to reflect on the Labour government’s approach to financial services, just over a year since taking office.
They cover:
- the Treasury’s focus on growth and the FCA’s response to its revised remit;
- proposed reforms to redress, retail advice and the Consumer Duty;
- anticipated Mansion House announcements, particularly on overseas market access and senior manager approvals; and
- developments in capital markets, regulatory reporting and bank ring-fencing.
They highlight that while financial services remain central to the government’s economic strategy, the pace and scope of reform are still evolving. Uncertainty around implementation and risk appetite may affect the longer-term impact of the growth agenda.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Alexandra or Michael.
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In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcast, Head of Public Policy David Gauke is joined by Pensions Partner Faye Jarvis and Investment Management Partner Lora Froud to discuss how private capital managers can access UK pension fund investors following the Mansion House Accord and the new Pension Schemes Bill.
They cover:
- the commitment made by 17 of the UK's largest pension funds to invest 10% of their defined contribution default funds in private markets by 2030, with half being invested in the UK, and reactions from the pensions and investment sectors;
- key regulatory, operational and cultural barriers, including the charge cap and permitted links; and
- key measures introduced in the new Pension Schemes Bill and the Government’s ongoing drive to consolidate the defined contribution pension market.
They highlight that private capital managers should be closely monitoring these developments as they open up new sources of capital, although greater understanding between the pensions industry and private capital industry will be required to facilitate change.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Faye or Lora.
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In the latest episode of the policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Brian Spiro, and Helen Harvey discuss the introduction of the new corporate offence for failing to prevent fraud.
They cover:
- the purpose and legal background of the new offence;
- what kind of organisations are affected and how liability is determined;
- the proactive measures businesses must implement to ensure compliance; and
- enforcement implications.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Brian or Helen.
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In the latest episode of the policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Malcolm Hitching, and James Popperwell discuss litigation funding in England and Wales, including the impact of legal rulings, the ongoing Civil Justice Council (CJC) review, and whether or not further regulation might be needed to preserve access to justice while protecting consumers.
They cover:
- the impact of the PACCAR ruling on litigation funding agreements;
- the CJC's review of the litigation funding sector in England and Wales; and
- whether or not further regulation might provide relevant protections for consumers.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Malcolm or James.
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In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Rhiannon Kinghall Were, and Bezhan Salehy discuss President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the OECD global tax deal, the implications for Pillars 1 and 2, and the potential for future negotiations.
They cover:
- the background and details of the OECD global tax deal;
- the US’ objections to Pillar 1 and Pillar 2;
- digital services taxes (DSTs); and
- political, fiscal and practical implications, including the likelihood of retaliatory measures and the impact on global trade and tax policy.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Rhiannon or Bezhan.
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In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson, and Praveen Gopalan discuss COP 29 (November 2024), recent developments in sustainable finance and ESG, and the future of COP, including COP 30’s potential focus on biodiversity.
They cover:
- COP 29 – expectations vs. outcomes and targets;
- how businesses will be affected in the UK;
- the politicisation of ESG initiatives;
- current hot topics in ESG; and
- the future of COP and sustainable finance.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Rachel or Praveen.
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In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by Isobel Lewis to talk about money: when wages are payable, when employers can withhold salary, and what happens when employees are suspended from work.
They cover:
- the “wage-work bargain” and its significance in defining employment relationships;
- legal principles governing wage deductions under the Employment Rights Act; and
- complex scenarios where employees are unable to work due to external circumstances, such as suspensions or criminal trials, with references to the recent well-publicised litigation between Benjamin Mendy and Manchester City FC.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew and Isobel.
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In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Eloise Illingworth, and Tom Weekes, KC at Landmark Chambers discuss fetters to housebuilding from private property law in the form of restrictive covenants as well as easements, such as rights of way and rights of light.
They cover:
- what restrictive covenants and easements are;
- the impact that restrictive covenants and easements have on property development;
- how rights of light are acquired and their effect; and
- how the law might be reformed in order to facilitate housebuilding.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David or Eloise.
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In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey delves into a major Supreme Court decision regarding Tesco's dismissal and re-engagement practices, exploring the legal implications of “firing and rehiring” and its impact on employment contracts.
He covers:
- Tesco's 2007 agreement offering “retained pay” as a permanent contractual term;
- the Supreme Court ruling barring Tesco from dismissing employees to remove this benefit; and
- legal implications for employers using dismissal to change contract terms.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew.
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In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, ahead of the House of Commons summer recess this week, David Gauke, Tania Barnes and Isabella Dierden-Hunt discuss implications post General Election for the real estate industry, looking at the proposed policies of the new Government.
They cover:
- the new Government's focus on development and infrastructure and opportunities for the industry;
- planning reform proposals, with a focus on energy;
- leaseholder and tenant protection (including leaseholder reform and what new commonhold legislation may bring); and
- possible reactions by clients to the proposed changes.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Tania or Isabella.
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Matthew Ramsey and Amy Daubeney cover:
- the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment;
- equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) draft guidance on that duty; and
- consequences of non-compliance for employers.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew and Amy.
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In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Paul Hardwick discuss implications of the recent General Election for private clients, with a focus on proposed tax policies of the new Government.
They cover:
- the new Government's proposed tax plans, including in particular the planned changes to non-dom taxation;
- timing considerations; and
- possible reactions by clients to the changes.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Paul.
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In this episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Rachel Richardson discuss ESG policies outlined in the Labour and Conservative manifestos.
They cover:
- the proposed climate policies;
- green finance initiatives;
- Labour's proposed solutions to make the UK more attractive for private capital, including a National Wealth Fund and the Energy Independence Act; and
- Labour's broader environmental strategy involving an emphasis on sustainable farming practices and national biodiversity improvements.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Rachel.
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In the latest episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Bezhan Salehy discuss tax policy with a focus on business taxes.
They cover:
- Labour's plans to raise revenue through targeted revenue measures;
- business tax strategy; and
- a focus on economic stability.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Bezhan.
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In the second episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Matthew Ramsey and Kirti Tiwari-Mehta discuss potential changes to employment law amidst the current general election campaign.
They cover:
- potential employment law reform including the Labour Party's New Deal for Working People;
- Unfair dismissal protections and worker classifications;
- Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: and
- the right to switch off proposal.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Matthew and Kirti.
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In the first of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Dan Marriott and Rachael Ashton discuss property policy in light of the party manifestos ahead of the General Election.
They cover:
- the current legislative picture and the importance of leasehold reform and tenant empowerment;
- the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act and the Renters Reform Bill; and
- the proposed approaches to housing and planning, including ground rent proposals.
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With the announcement of the General Election, in this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Alexandra Green and Laura Bridgewater discuss the FCA's proposals to disclose the identity of companies under investigation at an earlier stage.
They cover:
- the FCA's proposals to publicly announce the opening of enforcement investigations and disclose the identities of the companies;
- the finance sector's reaction to this proposal; and
- political considerations and the future developments considering the upcoming General Election.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Alexandra and Laura.
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In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Christopher Charlton and Chloe Edworthy discuss the state of English law and its international standing.
Together they discuss:
- the impact of Brexit on legal jurisdiction;
- the status of judicial recruitment; and
- the role of technology within the legal system.
If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Christopher or Chloe.
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In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran consider the current state of ESG policies and sustainable finance.
Together they discuss:
- the UK's progress in green finance since the 2021 COP26 summit;
- recent ESG developments including the government's nature markets framework and the Transition Finance Market Review;
- Europe's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS); and
- what the future holds for ESG policy.
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In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Christopher Good and Margarida Ferreira consider what the pension fund reform means for the private capital industry.
Together they discuss:
- private funds and what might happen in future, possibly after a change in government;
- France’s Tibi programme;
- the idea of a potential national wealth fund; and
- the practical impacts on funds and fundraising.
For more information on this topic, read their in-depth article on "Pension fund reform".
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In this month’s edition, senior knowledge lawyer, Matthew Ramsey, talks to senior associate, Laura Bridgewater, from our litigation and dispute resolution team about the FCA’s continuing focus on non-financial misconduct, a focus that is increasingly shared by regulators across industry sectors.
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In our first policy in practice Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Rhiannon Kinghall Were discuss the tax headlines and implications for our clients.
Together they review:
- the state of the public finances and what that means for policy decisions going forward;
- full expensing being made permanent;
- updates to the Pillar 2 rules to introduce a minimum tax;
- NICs cuts; and
- some light-hearted speculation on when we might see a general election!
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In our second policy in practice - Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Faye Jarvis discuss the pensions headlines and the implications for our clients.
They review the three key themes set out by the Chancellor, being:
- Better outcomes for savers and the idea of a “pot for life”;
- Driving consolidation; and
- Enabling pension schemes to invest in a diverse portfolio.
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In our final policy in practice Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke, Michael Sholem and Gavin Haran discuss the financial services highlights and the effect on the industry and for our clients.
Together they discuss:
- regulatory levers that the Government hopes will grow the economy;
- Financial Services and Markets Act and the process for reforming onshored EU legislation;
- recent Government reshuffle, and the appointment of the new City Minister;
- Long Term Asset Fund and the ISA; and
- likely impacts of change on the financial services industry.
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In this month’s edition, Matthew Ramsey runs through the Government’s proposals for reform of:
- TUPE;
- holiday pay; and
- working time record-keeping.
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In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by Jason Galbraith-Marten KC of Cloisters as they discuss holiday pay.
Matthew Ramsey and Jason Galbraith-Marten KC discuss:
- working time and holiday pay; and
- the case of PSNI v Agnew and the issues it raises.
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In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by employment associate Amy Powell and lawtech manager Oliver Jeffcott as they discuss the technological development of artificial intelligence.
Matthew Ramsey, Oliver Jeffcott and Amy Powell discuss:
- the development of artificial intelligence; and
- what HR and in-house teams need to consider regarding the adoption of AI in the workplace and its implications on the employment lifecycle.
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In our latest policy in practice podcast episode, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran discuss all things sustainable finance. They review the current landscape and significant policy developments from the last few months - including the impact of the ISSB, UK & EU taxonomy and disclosure requirements, greenwashing concerns, and the future of “ESG”.
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Covid-19 changed the world of work in fundamental ways. The shift to agile and remote working patterns has been especially profound and the existing framework under which employees can submit formal requests for flexible working has been reformed, partly to reflect post-Covid changes in attitudes and expectations, and in this month’s podcast Olivia Wistow-Hughes joins Matthew Ramsey to discuss the new arrangements and what employers will need to do to keep up-to-date.
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In episode ten of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Rebecca Ashton sits down with Lisa Webb, a partner in the Planning and Development department and a member of the Executive Board at Gerald Eve.
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Matthew Ramsey and Louise Pereira discuss:
- recently enacted legislation introducing new rights to neonatal leave, carer’s leave and protection from redundancy in connection with some forms of family leave; and
- how these new rights could impact individuals from a personal perspective.
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We’re absolutely delighted in this month’s podcast to welcome our first guest speaker, Paul Goulding KC. Paul’s experience in employee competition litigation and team moves is unrivalled, which makes him the perfect person to discuss the Government’s proposed reform of non-compete restrictions. Join him in discussion with Matthew Ramsey.
Matthew Ramsey and Paul Goulding KC discuss:
- proposals to cap non-competes in the UK and ban them outright in the US; and
- what employers might do in response to ensure their confidential information, trade secrets and key client relationships are protected.
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In episode nine of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Rebecca Ashton sits down with Sarah Starkey, Director and Asset Manager at Atrato Group.
Many HR teams will have grappled over recent years with the joys of IR35, Check employment status for tax (CEST), off-payroll working, and tried to get to grips with the complexity of how consultants and contractors providing services to their clients should be taxed.
David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran discuss the UK’s 2023 Green Finance Strategy, some of the pros and cons and what to expect in the future.
Our podcast discusses the current position of the UK financial services regulators, why this topic is being so heavily debated, the different solutions being proposed and why we have made the proposal that we have.
Matthew and Tabitha discuss what steps employers can, should and must take to prevent sexual harassment at work, the increased regulatory focus on firms to embed a positive culture in which harassment is not tolerated, and forthcoming legislative changes in this difficult area.
In our latest policy in practice podcast, we look at the very topical issue of AI and financial services regulation.
David Gauke, our head of public policy, is joined by some our AI specialists: Mark Lewis, Klaudija Brami and Sapheen Meran. Amongst other issues the podcast touches on the UK Government’s white paper detailing how the UK will regulate AI on which we have also recently published a short blog post.
Our latest Policy in Practice podcast focuses on the much debated policy of rent control. David Gauke, Nicole Mitchell and Lizzie Fielding discuss the current state of health of the living subsectors, the Scottish government’s rent control policy (Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022), the experience of rental controls in other markets and where future policy may be heading in the UK.
In episode eight of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Emily Chandler sits down with Jade Grantham, associate director in the operational capital markets team at Colliers.
In the fourth episode of our new podcast series, Constance Shaw joins Matthew Ramsey in exploring managing sickness absence.
In the second episode of the natural capital podcast, guest speaker Tassilo von Hirsch, Head of Natural Capital at The Real Wild Estates Company joins Macfarlanes’ Head of ESG Rachel Richardson and Head of Real Estate Strategy and Policy Nicole Mitchell to discuss nature based solutions (NBS).
Most contractual changes can be agreed between employer and employee, but this is not always the case. Forcing through a change can sometimes be necessary, either by unilaterally imposing the change or, more drastically, by dismissing those employees who refuse to accept the changed terms, and offering to re-employ them on the new terms. Employment lawyers call this dismissal and re-engagement. The press uses the snappier label “fire and re-hire”. This option of last resort has come under heavy criticism in recent months, particularly after the well-publicised P&O episode, with litigation reaching the Court of Appeal in at least one dispute. In March 2022 the Government committed to introducing a new statutory Code of Practice to give clearer guidance in this area. A draft Code has now been published, and we explore the draft in this month’s podcast.
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Stephen Kon and Jonathan Pratt to discuss the proposed Retained EU Law Bill.
The UK Government is taking renewed steps to “shake off” the continued legacy of EU law through the new Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. If enacted, the Bill will revoke EU-derived legislation by the end of 2023 using so-called “sunset provisions” and provide the government with wide powers to amend EU-derived laws subject only to limited parliamentary scrutiny.
In the second episode of our new podcast series, Chris Boyle join Matthew Ramsey in exploring how employers can engage with issues of class, socio-economic background and accent.
In this episode of policy is practice, David Gauke is joined by Michael Sholem, Alexandra Green, Gavin Haran and Rhiannon Kinghall-Ware to unpick the potential impact of the Edinburgh Reforms.
Announced by the Chancellor on 9 December, the package of over 30 reforms to the UK’s financial regulations is an attempt to achieve the biggest boost to the City since Margaret Thatcher’s 1986 “Big Bang” de-regulatory reforms.
The UN Biodiversity Conference, COP15 is now underway with hopes for clear targets on nature protection. In this episode of our policy in practice series, our policy experts provide a roundup of the key takeaways from the COP27 climate conference and expectations for COP15. David Gauke is joined by Rachel Richardson, Gavin Haran, Nicole Mitchell and Praveen Gopalan to discuss the headlines and implications from the recent COP27 conference, the COP15 biodiversity conference and the response from asset managers and policy makers.
In the first episode of our natural capital podcast Rachel Richardson, Nicole Mitchell and David Short, partner at Lux Nova Partners discuss nature based solutions, public policy changes, funding, how to measure biodiversity net gain and what the future might be for nature based solutions.
To date, the focus of business, regulators and financial market participants towards the E of ESG has to a great extent been on climate, reducing emissions and setting net zero targets. However, we are seeing a complimentary shift of focus developing towards nature and out of this, nature based solutions.
In the first episode of our HR briefing podcast, Tom Marsom, senior associate, and Matthew Ramsey, senior knowledge lawyer, discuss why employers need to check their employees’ right to work in the UK. Tom Marsom explains why this is a critical part of the on-boarding process, what documents need to be checked, and what the most recent developments are.
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Gavin Haran and Michael Sholem discuss the future of financial services regulation following Brexit. They explore what can be done to make use of the flexibilities that Brexit allows, what EU rules the UK Government and its regulators could diverge from, and how that might happen.
For more information on this subject, read our report on Big Bang 2.0.
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Rhiannon Kinghall Were, head of tax policy, and Bezhan Salehy, tax policy specialist, to unpick the state of play after the fiscal statement on 23 September 2022, the subsequent U-turns and ensuing political crisis.
Following the upheaval of the mini-budget, the team explores where we are now, what elements of tax policy have been reversed or remain the same, and also what these changes might mean for tax policy going forward.
In episode five of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Sindhuja Shriananda sits down with Donna Fleming head of legal - urban regeneration at Legal & General Capital.
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Neill Blundell, Helen Harvey and Francis Bond from our litigation team to discuss financial sanctions.
With constant developments, the team unpicks the most recent updates in sectorial and individual sanctions and enforcement, discuss the common misperceptions, and also look ahead at concerns with China and the potential future imposition of new sanctions.
Guest speaker Zach Stein, co-founder and CEO of Carbon Collective, a US investment advisor, joined David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran to explore what the right approach is when it comes to investment management and decarbonisation.
In this episode of policy in practice, the team delves into a range of questions, weighing up the social versus environmental elements of ESG, and what investors and governments need to do to stop the climate crisis.
For more information on carbon taxes and carbon boarder adjustment mechanisms, as touched upon in this podcast, listen to Policy in practice: Carbon taxes and carbon trading.
The concept of the Better Business Act proposes to change UK law, ensuring company directors operate in a manner which benefits the members, wider society and the environment.
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Rachel Richardson and Dominic Sedghi to discuss what the proposals mean, how they might work and whether they are a useful development.
In the fourth episode of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Emily Chandler sits down with Vanessa Murray, senior asset manager at Stanhope Plc.
In the third episode of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Tania Barnes sits down with Ellie Jukes, head of transactions, urban regeneration at Legal & General Capital.
In the second episode of our women in real estate podcast series, solicitor Emily Chandler sits down with Amanda Lim, Partner, Head of flexible office solutions at Knight Frank. Amanda talks about her career and involvement in women’s initiatives at Knight Frank. She also explores the changes she has seen in the real estate sector during her professional career.
In this episode of policy in practice we cover trends in enforcement at HMRC. David Gauke is joined by litigation partners Gideon Sanitt and Neill Blundell for an in-depth discussion about the powers available to the revenue, and how the Economic Crime Act might influence future enforcement.
In our first episode of "Success stories - women in real estate", Nicole Mitchell, senior solicitor in the real estate practice interviews Heather Day, chief operating officer for Europe at PGIM Real Estate. Heather discusses her early career and the steps she has taken to promote diversity, equity and inclusion at PGIM.
David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Christine Long cover some of the basics of carbon taxes and the development of the voluntary carbon markets, as well as taking a deeper dive considering what the future might bring for Governments, individuals and companies.
David Gauke and Francis Bond discuss the potential financial sanctions options available to the UK Government in responding to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, with insight from special guest speaker Tom Tugendhat MP, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
David Gauke, Andrew Henderson and Gavin Haran look at the current situation for financial services in the UK a year on from Brexit, and what regulatory and practical implications there might be for businesses in this sector.
Additional episode resources: Big Bang 2.0.
David Gauke, Rhiannon Kinghall Were, Bezhan Salehy and Lucy Urwin discuss the OECD’s publication of BEPS 2.0 model rules on 20 December 2021 in our most recent Policy in practice podcast - including implementation challenges and potential implications of the new global minimum corporate tax.
David Gauke, Isobel Morton and Rachel Richardson discuss the headlines and implications from the recent COP26.
In the second episode of our Phase 6 regulatory initial margin (Reg IM) podcast series, Chris Acton, Christine Long and Alex Coyne discuss the key documentation and custody arrangements in-scope organisations will need to prepare for.
In the first episode of our Phase 6 regulatory initial margin (Reg IM) podcast series, Will Sykes, Christine Long and Alex Coyne explain the background to Reg IM, how to identify if you and/or your counterparty are in scope and how to calculate IM.
In episode 3 of our policy in practice podcast David Gauke and Gideon Sanitt chat with Jonathan Pratt about the Government's proposals for reforming rules on judicial review, where those proposals might lead to in the future and what this might mean for businesses.
In this podcast David Gauke and Rhiannon Kinghall Were talk to Gavin Haran about the forthcoming Spending Review and Budget. In the discussion they cover the state of public finances and the likely implications this will have on announcements. In their Budget predictions they cover the likelihood of tax rises across a number of policy areas including environmental taxes, business rates, capital gains tax and wider international tax reforms. This is a fast-moving landscape. In the time since recording this podcast on the 19th October, the Government has released its plans around achieving its net-zero targets and a cut to the bank surcharge from 8% to 3%.
The first of our “Policy in practice” podcast series is now available to listen to. David Gauke, Lora Froud, Gavin Haran and Rachel Richardson kick us off with a lively discussion on “Green finance - The state of play before COP 26”.