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Tim Stutt and Mel Debenham are back behind the wheel to discuss HSF's second report in its ‘Unlocking ESG Investment in Australia’ series. They explore the findings of our second major survey on the barriers to deploying investment in ESG-aligned activities, and the progress in operationalising ESG considerations across business activities. The report surveyed 161 senior executives from large Australian companies and found that ESG remains a clear focus in investment decisions, although there remain challenges in deploying capital such as lack of financial return, proven technologies and access to capital. Tim and Mel explore the ‘S’ issues that are rising in prominence for Australian businesses, and discuss some of the regulatory and market changes that have occurred since HSF's first Unlocking ESG Investment in Australia Report in 2022.

For more, read the report: Stuck in the Middle? Unlocking ESG Investment in Australia 2024: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/reports/esg-in-australia-2024-report?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=apple&utm_campaign=landing

Interim Injunctions in judicial review: key points to take away from British Standards Institution v RRR Manufacturing

In the latest edition of our Public Law Podcast series, James Wood and Antonia Smith are joined by Tim Johnston of Brick Court Chambers, to discuss interim injunctions in the context of judicial review proceedings, including in the light of the recent Court of Appeal decision in British Standards Institution v RRR Manufacturing Pty Ltd, R (on the application of) [2024] EWCA Civ 530.

The podcast includes a refresher from Antonia on interim injunctions in judicial review – what they are, why they are sought and the legal tests that the court applies. Having successfully represented the British Standards Institution in the appeal, Tim explains the background to the decision and discusses with James its implications, as well as practical points to take away. The podcast will be of particular interest to businesses that deal with public bodies, whether that be Government or regulators.

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Speakers: James Wood (Partner), Antonia Smith (Senior Associate), Tim Johnston (Barrister, Brick Court Chambers).

Hear from our global M&A experts Andrew Rich, Nanda Lau, Alex Kay and Frédéric Bouvet as they dive into the world of M&A in the consumer sector and discuss market characteristics, winners and losers and key deals across the Asia Pacific, UK and European markets in this exciting and ever-evolving space.

Interview with Richard Moriarty, CEO of the Financial Reporting Council

Speakers: Gareth Sykes, Herbert Smith Freehills and Richard Moriarty, Financial Reporting Council

Note that this interview was recorded in May 2024, before the General Election was called.

Joint Herbert Smith Freehills On the Horizon/Policy Matters podcast on the corporate governance related proposals in the manifestos published for the 2024 General Election

Speakers: Paul Butcher, Director of Public Policy and Gareth Sykes, Partner

Joint Herbert Smith Freehills On the Horizon/Policy Matters podcast on the corporate governance related proposals in the manifestos published for the 2024 General Election

Speakers: Paul Butcher, Director of Public Policy and Gareth Sykes, Partner