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A series of thought leading podcasts ranging on topics and sectors by Herbert Smith Freehills. For more information please visit www.herbertsmithfreehills.com
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FSR GPS (Australia): EP10 – Impact of quantum computing in financial services
In this episode, join Partner Peter Jones, Regional Head of Emerging Technology (APAC) Susannah Wilkinson, Senior Associate Anjelica Balis and Solicitor Nayan Bhathela as they explore the impact of quantum computing on the financial services sector.
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Tax Bites EP10: Big changes to Victorian stamp duty regime
In this episode associate Mark Peters and partner Toby Eggleston discuss the potentially huge changes to the stamp duty regime in Victoria for commercial property. While it initially sounds straightforward, there are a number of nuances and potential issues for future transactions.
More details can be found in our tax insights: https://hsfnotes.com/taxaustralia/2024/03/22/commercial-and-industrial-property-tax-victorian-duty-reforms/ -
The Third Wheel (ESG Australia) EP39: The ESG Crystal Ball for 2024
Isabella Kelly fires up the crystal ball and invites Tim Stutt and Mel Debenham to share their ESG predictions for 2024. Mel discusses the timing tightrope for decarbonisation projects, Commonwealth environmental legislative reform and a very different approach to regulation. Tim queries if there is an elastic start date for mandatory climate reporting, whilst the required corporate uplift crystallises. Shifting landscapes emerge for Australia’s Sustainable Finance Strategy, post-Voice referendum pathways, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Australia’s Modern Slavery Act reform. They emphasise the important interrelationship between ESG spheres and close with some federal election musings around balancing energy policy and cost of living, social and biodiversity impacts.
For more, check out the AICD’s Climate Governance Study 2024 https://www.aicd.com.au/risk-management/framework/climate/climate-governance-study-2024-moving-from-vision-to-action.html, for which Herbert Smith Freehills conducted research into ASX 200 governance structures, and the jointly prepared guide Bringing together ESG: Board structures and sustainability https://www.aicd.com.au/risk-management/framework/climate/bringing-together-esg-board-structures-and-sustainability.html. -
The Fraud Files: Decoding the Economic Crime Act EP5: Associated persons & failure to prevent fraud
Under the new offence of failure to prevent fraud, companies can incur liability as a result of acts by their "associated persons". In this episode Elizabeth Head, Rob Hunt and Shannan Casey-Black discuss the types of third parties that can be "associated persons" for this purpose, consider how this compares with similar concepts under the Bribery Act 2010 and the Criminal Finances Act 2017, and provide some advice to companies as they start to think about their risks in this area.
You can also read our accompanying briefing on this topic, which is available on our blog: https://hsfnotes.com/fsrandcorpcrime/2024/03/22/economic-crime-and-corporate-transparency-act-2023-who-is-an-associated-person-for-the-failure-to-prevent-fraud-offence/
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Commercial Litigation EP23: General update
In this 23rd episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at the government's plans for the litigation funding industry, and a consultation on proposals regarding public access to court documents. We also consider two recent cases on costs – more specifically costs against non-parties and security for costs – and a recent privilege decision from the Court of Appeal. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a professional support consultant in our litigation team, who is joined by Damien Byrne Hill, a disputes partner, and Meg Lawson, an associate in our disputes team.
Below you can find links to our blog posts on the developments and cases covered in this podcast.
• Litigation funding: Bill introduced to reverse effect of Paccar and Civil Justice Council invited to review the sector
https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/03/20/litigation-funding-bill-introduced-to-reverse-effect-of-paccar-and-civil-justice-council-invited-to-review-the-sector/
• Proposed new rule would radically expand public access to court documents https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/03/14/proposed-new-rule-would-radically-expand-public-access-to-court-documents/
• High Court grants broad disclosure in support of non-party costs application against director / funders https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/02/20/high-court-grants-broad-disclosure-in-support-of-non-party-costs-application-against-director-funders/
• Security for costs: High Court rejects parent company guarantee in favour of payment into court https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/02/13/security-for-costs-high-court-rejects-parent-company-guarantee-in-favour-of-payment-into-court/
• Court of Appeal decision on litigation privilege for non-parties, legal advice privilege for investigations, and the iniquity exception https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/01/26/court-of-appeal-decision-on-litigation-privilege-for-non-parties-legal-advice-privilege-for-investigations-and-the-iniquity-exception/ -
Cross Examining Cyber EP2- Cross Examining: Hamish Hansford - Part 2
Hot-on-the-heels of our inaugural podcast, we now bring you Cross Examining Cyber, Episode 2, the cross examination of Hamish Hansford (Part 2). We take the time to speak to Hamish about the SOCI Act, whether we are winning the war on cyber and the role of lawyers in the crisis room.
Customer Reviews
Global M&A trends
Great insight.
Brexit
It is an excellent initiative from HSF to put online Podcasts about Brexit.