Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

Future of Work: New employee activism and the union movement in Australia Partners Anthony Longland and Natalie Gaspar from our Employment, Industrial Relation and Safety team, discuss some of the results from a global survey presented in our report the ‘Future of Work: Adapting to the democratised workplace’ which warns of an unprecedented rise in workforce activism ahead and what the findings might mean for the union movement in Australia.

James Doe interviews Sir Rupert Jackson, a barrister, former Lord Justice of Appeal and international arbitrator, to discuss his views on various aspects of construction law and practice. Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Sir Rupert Jackson

Podcast on our key employment and IR predictions for 2020 Our latest podcast focuses on the key issues we expect to see in employment and industrial relations as we look ahead to 2020. Melbourne Partners Anthony Wood and Natalie Gaspar share their trends and predictions covering areas such as underpayment compliance, the proposed changes to annualised salary provisions and key legislative changes. It’s essential listening to understand the biggest issues we are seeing for our clients in employment and IR in the coming year.

Robert Nicholson discusses key developments in Australian M&A in 2019 including Board spills, stub equity and reverse break fees with Kam Jamshidi, Sam Kings and Jason Jordan.

Practical effective access to justice - a conversation with counsel involved in RR v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions In the first episode of our Public Law podcast series, Sahil Kher talks to Jennifer McLeod of Brick Court Chambers about the recent Supreme Court decision in RR v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Speakers: Sahil Kher, Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills Jennifer McLeod, Brick Court Chambers

Join us for a lively discussion of key market trends and legal developments in the world of capital markets in 2019, followed by a capital markets-themed holiday gift giving guide. Featuring special guest star Deborah Smith of Goldman Sachs. Speakers: Tom O'Neill, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Yuji Huang, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills Deborah Smith, Executive Director and Senior Counsel, Goldman Sachs

A number of recent rulings have focused on what has to be disclosed to shareholders on an M&A transaction. The most high profile of these is the recent decision in relation to the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds, where shareholders claimed that Lloyds and its directors had failed to disclose relevant information in the shareholder circular. In this episode we discuss: - what information should be disclosed to shareholders on M&A - tips for boards and their advisers preparing shareholder documentation on a takeover - the concept of material contracts - the consequences of getting it wrong Speakers: Mark Bardell and Antonia Kirkby

In our monthly update podcast, we look at key recent judgments likely to be of interest to financial institutions. This episode is hosted by John Corrie, a partner in our banking litigation team, who is joined by Ceri Morgan and special guest Emma Deas. You can find links to our blog posts on the cases covered in this podcast below: - The Lloyds/HBOS litigation: The first shareholder class action judgment in England & Wales https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation/2019/11/15/the-lloyds-hbos-litigation-the-first-shareholder-class-action-judgment-in-england-wales/ - First securities class action judgment in Australia https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation/2019/11/04/first-securities-class-action-judgment-in-australia/ - High Court refuses Tesco’s strike out application in s.90A FSMA group shareholder action https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation/2019/10/29/high-court-refuses-tescos-strike-out-application-in-s-90a-fsma-group-shareholder-action/ - Supreme Court upholds first successful claim for breach of the so-called “Quincecare” duty of care https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation/2019/10/31/supreme-court-upholds-first-successful-claim-for-breach-of-the-so-called-quincecare-duty-of-care/ - The Financial Services Duty of Care Bill https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation/2019/11/06/the-financial-services-duty-of-care-bill/ Don't forget to subscribe to the banking litigation blog https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation/subscribe/

The Lloyds/HBOS Litigation: the outcome, implications and litigation top tips In this special edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider the first judgment in a shareholder class action in England & Wales in Sharp v Blank [2019] EWHC 3078 (Ch) (also known as The Lloyds/HBOS Litigation) (https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sharp-v-blank-HBOS-judgment.pdf). In rejecting the claim brought by a group of shareholders against Lloyds relating to its acquisition of HBOS in 2008, the decision of the High Court provides clarity on some of the most important battlegrounds which arise in shareholder class actions as well as guidance for listed companies and their directors on various key aspects of capital markets and M&A transactions. This significant decision will have ramifications for listed companies, and their advisers, in the UK. A briefing paper setting out our observations and insights is available here (https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/the-lloydshbos-litigation-the-first-shareholder-class-action-judgment-in-england) Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Lloyds in the litigation, and in this podcast we summarise the outcome, implications for banks (as both issuers and as advisers in an investment banking capacity) and share our litigation top tips.

In the fourth episode of our Private Wealth and Charities podcast series, Richard Norridge, Michael Hunt and Jade Hu discuss the ins and outs of registering a charity in England & Wales. We focus on some common pitfalls and problems which we have seen arise in practice when applying to register a charity, and share some of our top tips on how to avoid these, with particular examples drawn from cases where non-charities set up charities. The Herbert Smith Freehills Private Wealth and Trust Disputes blog mentioned in the podcast is available here https://hsfnotes.com/pwtd/, and you can find out more about or Private Wealth and Charities offering here https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-expertise/services/private-wealth-and-charities.

Kate Wilson and Micky Yang from HSF's Real Estate and Corporate Real Estate teams discuss the proposed Registration of Overseas Entities Bill (which will require an overseas entity acquiring property in the UK to publicly register details of its beneficial owners) and the potential impact of the register on investment in UK real estate.

James Doe, Naomi Lisney and Karan Talwar discuss key points to bear in mind when working with expert witnesses in construction arbitration proceedings. Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Naomi Lisney (Senior Associate, International Arbitration) and Karan Talwar (Associate, Construction & Infrastructure Disputes)

In the last of a series giving an introduction to the compulsory purchase process in England, Rebecca Butterworth (Associate) and Fiona Sawyer (Professional Support Lawyer) of the London Planning Team discuss CPO compensation. For more information please contact Rebecca Butterworth (+44 20 7466 2437, rebecca.butterworth@hsf.com) or Fiona Sawyer (+44 20 7466 2674, fiona.sawyer@hsf.com), or visit our blog: https://hsfnotes.com/realestatedevelopment/

Allan Bulman, Director of the Takeovers Panel, is interviewed by Rodd Levy, HSF M&A partner about his role, the Panel and current issues, including the rise of shareholder applicants, media canvassing rules, the Panel's approach to board spills and the review of guidance notes.

What is the up-to-the-minute state of play on CVAs? And how can retail landlords best protect themselves from the risk of retail tenant insolvency? Alice Dockar, Matthew Bonye and John Chetwood from HSF's Real Estate, Real Estate Disputes and Restructuring teams combine to take stock after the High Court's decision in the Debenhams CVA case and Supercuts' administration.