Our experts unpack some of the critical legal considerations to navigate the complexities of AI-related issues and disputes. The discussion touches on the current and future legal framework, some of the regulatory, enforcement and litigation risks associated with the use of AI including IP, AI washing, data and privacy, and consideration of how to insure against those risks.
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, is joined by Carolyn Milligan, a partner in the same group, and Neal Scambler, a Corporate Real Estate Advisor. They discuss the current market trends and some of the key considerations regarding green lease provisions and how landlords and tenants can seek to achieve their ESG objectives by including tailored green lease provisions.
In this episode, Cam is again joined by Kaman Tsoi and, together, they continue the cross-examination of Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind. In this podcast, we talk about the role of the board, the OAIC’s enforcement approach and the Cyber Security Strategy, including the Commissioner’s view on the extortion demand ‘conundrum’. Commissioner Kind also offers some wise words on what it takes to be a good lawyer in the cyber space…courageous! Commissioner Kind is a very impressive individual. She brings a very pragmatic perspective to the role and her personality is coming through in the OAIC’s approach and engagement. Thanks again for listening. This is Cross Examining Commissioner Kind, Part 2…here we go…
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 Sector group, is joined by Shona Grey, a partner in HSF's Real Estate practice, and David Evans, a senior associate in the same group. They discuss the resurgence of the retail sector in the UK and Europe, the renewed focus on the role of retail parks and premium retail, and the re-purposing of commercial assets.
Changes rarely happen in a vacuum. Adaptation in the workplace often occurs in many varying, but interconnected, ways, prompted by regulatory, legislative, and political changes as well as changes in societal expectations. In this Espresso Pod, we explore where our clients might experience some competing tensions in the workplace in the future, and how employers and employees alike must be ready to adapt. Recorded in collaboration with HSF's Global Bank Review. Links to further resources: Global Banking Review 2024 https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/reports/global-bank-review-2024 Our Chapter: what are the emerging workplace trends in banking? https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/reports/global-bank-review-2024/cultural-adaptation Webinar: "Off the Clock": Exploring the Right to Disconnect in a 24/7 World https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2024-09/off-the-clock-exploring-the-right-to-disconnect-in-a-24-7-world Webinar: Words of warning for employers https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2024-01/webinar-words-of-warning-for-employers Speakers: Emma Rohsler, Partner and EMEA Regional Head of Employment, Pensions and Incentives, Paris; Christine Young, Partner, London; Shivchand Jhinku, Partner, Sydney; Tyler Hendry, Senior Associate, New York.
"Trustee boards lack diversity, but not the desire to improve". That was the conclusion of The Pensions Regulator, based on a survey conducted earlier this year. Jia Liu joins us to explain why trustees should be focussing on EDI, and the steps which they can take. Subscribe to the HSF Pensions Notes Blog here: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/pensions/subscribe Speakers: Richard Evans, Professional Support Lawyer and Jia Liu, Associate
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 risk areas in our Rethinking Risk: Inside Class Actions” report. Read our report: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2024-09/rethinking-risk-inside-class-actions
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 risk areas concerning corporate Australia, what has changed in the last five years regarding their risk assessment and key class action risk areas to be aware of. Read our report: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2024-09/rethinking-risk-inside-class-actions
In this podcast series, we explore all things cyber, including the legal, regulatory and policy developments that impact corporates around the world. We look at the evolving cyber risk landscape, by speaking to those people who are on the frontline, protecting companies from cyber incidents and shaping the legal and regulatory environment. In this episode, Cam is joined by Kaman Tsoi, one of the country’s most experienced and respected privacy lawyers. Together they cross-examine Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind. Commissioner Kind takes on her first role in the public sector (at the OAIC). She had a successful career working in human rights law with the UN (spending time in Geneva, New York and London) and then moved into privacy (and the intersection of human rights with technology). She has worked on strategic litigation and privacy policy advice. She is the founding director of the Ada Lovelace Foundation. In today’s podcast we talk about the privacy reform agenda, the role of the regulator in strategic enforcement and the efficacy of the notifiable data breach regime. Commissioner Kind is an impressive individual, who brings a very practical approach to the role. Thanks again for listening. This is Cross Examining Commissioner Kind. Here we go…
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 on pre-letting transactions as well as how ESG issues are impacting the terms of Agreements for Lease and related documents.
Cyber risk is a major issue for pension schemes. Antonia Pegden, a commercial disputes lawyer at HSF who focuses on insurance, pensions, and professional negligence, joins The Pensions Exchange to discuss cybersecurity. We consider the steps which trustees should take, to guard against cyber attacks and to be ready should the worst occur. You can follow our latest thinking on our UK pensions blog https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/pensions and Cyber and Data Security blog https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/cybersecurity Speakers: Antonia Pegden, Partner and Richard Evans, Professional Support Lawyer
This podcast explores how ESG is changing the way in which construction projects are being delivered, and the agreements and contracts involved, as well as what lawyers can do to help deliver a client's ESG objectives on commercial development projects. Speakers: Matthew Bool, Partner, London, Charles Horne, Project Director, British Land, Becky Johnson, Professional Support Lawyer, London, Gabrielle Coppack, Professional Support Lawyer, London
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.
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. Practice Statement 31 describes the Takeover Panel's approach to formal sale processes, strategic reviews and private sale processes. In the podcast, we discuss: • formal sale processes under the Takeover Code and the dispensations available on those; • what a private sale process (PSP) is; and • what dispensations the Panel may grant on a PSP and the advantages of obtaining the dispensations.
In this podcast, we explore 'debanking' in the financial services sector and the critical issues banks need to consider. Join our hosts, Jenny Stainsby https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/j/jenny-stainsby, Jacqueline Wootton https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/j/jacqueline-wootton, and Matthew Eglezos https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/m/matthew-eglezos who break down how banks are adapting to evolving regulatory and customer expectations. Speakers: Jenny Stainsby, Partner & Global Head of Financial Services Regulatory, Jacqueline Wootton, Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution, Brisbane and Matthew Eglezos, Senior Associate
Miriam Everett welcomes Stacey Quaye, Head of Digital Assets, Innovation and Design at UBS, to share what she's learned throughout her career. Together they discuss how the worlds of tech and law collide and what the biggest challenges and opportunities are at the intersection of technology and banking.
In this episode, Cam Whittfield is joined by Carolyn Pugsley, an advisor to boards and a leader in corporate governance advice. Together we continue our discussion with David Thodey. Today, we shift focus to some of the more challenging themes. We talk about the Cyber Strategy and payment of extortion demands. We also ask for David’s guidance for directors when dealing with the cyber challenge and ask him whether we are winning the cyber battle. We start this podcast by asking for his observations on the responsibility that educational institutions play in helping with cyber education uplift. Again, David’s thoughts are both considered, insightful and practical. Thanks again for listening. This is Cross Examining David Thodey, part 2. Here we go…
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 monitor or respond to work-related communications outside of their ordinary hours, unless it is unreasonable to do so. Steve and Nat explore the implications of these new laws, including the role of the Fair Work Commission, how the laws intersect with broader obligations to manage psychosocial risk, the increasing awareness among workers of their rights to reasonable working hours, and the role of employers in managing these expectations. Recorded 23 August 2024
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 identifying and managing ESG issues in their development and operation. Adrian provides insights on how generative AI is driving the demand for data services, the development hotspots, and the policy and regulatory levers to encourage investment. Aaron highlights the sustainability challenges that come with the growth in data centres and how they are being addressed across the market. This episode explores the need to manage these issues responsibly and raises intriguing questions: Could nuclear energy be part of the solution? How can sustainability be factored into building siting and design? What role could AI play in responding to these challenges? For more, read our insight Data Centres: Global perspective on key issues: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2024-07/data-centres-global-perspectives-on-key-issues
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 for privacy notices; data protection proposals in the King's Speech; and points to consider around the advent of AI. Subscribe to the HSF Pensions Notes Blog here: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/pensions/subscribe
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