In this episode of our Securing the Digital Future podcast series, partner Rachael Annear is joined by Lorna Christie from the UK’s data regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), to discuss how the ICO is collaborating with Ofcom to ensure a coherent approach to regulation where online safety and data protection intersect.…

As you may already know, our three new London Private Credit and Capital Solutions partners joined us last month. We are very excited to introduce you to them in the latest episode of our “No Worse Off” Podcast series! Paul, Mark and Nick tell us about their practice, what Private Credit and Capital Solutions really means, as well as revealing a fe…

As the world intensifies its efforts toward Net Zero, Asia stands at the forefront of the global energy transition, representing half of global energy demand and emissions. With heavy dependence on fossil fuels across most large Asian economies, the path to Net Zero will be both challenging and full of opportunities for forward-thinking companies. …

In our latest podcast episode of Securing the Digital Future, Freshfields partner Rachael Annear is joined by Suzanne Cater and Amy Jordan from the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, for an in-depth look at how online safety legislation is being applied in the UK and what businesses and organizations need to know.…

In this episode of our MedTech podcast series, partner Vinita Kailasanath sits down with Nada Hanafi, Co-founder of MedTech Color, to discuss Nada’s career, how diversity impacts the MedTech industry, and advice for future MedTech leaders.Par Freshfields

Join partners Lindsay Hingston, Jonathan Kelly, and associate Madeleine Wall in our first "No Worse Off" episode of 2025. In this episode, they explore the intersection between international sanctions and restructuring and insolvency, covering UK and EU developments while providing practical guidance on implementing restructuring solutions within s…

The recent and upcoming changes to the heads of key antitrust agencies, and in particular the Chair of the UK Competition and Markets Authority, may signal a shift in approach to merger control. In our latest Essential Antitrust podcast, our host Jenn Mellot is joined by fellow partners Thomas Janssens, Martin McElwee and Colin Raftery to discuss h…

The transitions taking place across agency leadership will maintain competition law and policy at the forefront of regulatory developments in 2025. In particular, antitrust policy will be shaped by political influences and growing pressure to consider domestic growth, security and economic resilience concerns, alongside other industrial policy goal…

In our latest podcast episode of Securing the Digital Future, Freshfields partner Rachael Annear is joined by Michelle Ramsden from the US Department of Justice for an overview of the status of online safety regulation in the US. They discuss the complex patchwork of laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels, as well as how civil li…

In this episode of the MedTech podcast, Freshfields partner Vinita Kailasanath and Cimbal Capital Group principal Derek Underwood talk about his experience at the intersection of life sciences and tech, developing trends, and innovation in the space.Par Freshfields

In the latest episode of "No Worse Off," hosts Lindsay Hingston and Emma Gateaud review 2024's key legal headlines. This year-end special showcases legal milestones, team achievements, and landmark events that have transformed the restructuring landscape throughout the year. Stay tuned for more insights into the world of restructuring in 2025, and …

In this podcast series, the Freshfields People & Reward team discusses key topics in the executive reward space for publicly listed and private companies, including considerations for remuneration committees, transatlantic regulatory concerns, and the structure of specific incentive arrangements. In the fourth episode of this series, Applying Malus…

On 01 December 2024 the new European Commissioner for Competition Teresa Ribera took office. A refreshed approach to competition policy has been tasked to her by President Ursula von der Leyen including tackling killer acquisitions, speeding up state aid and antitrust enforcement as well as a new approach to mergers that could help to boost the EU’…

Changes at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) resulting from the 2024 election will have significant implications for the private funds industry. Tim Clark, Freshfields’ Global Co-Head of Private Funds and Secondaries, and David Nicolardi, a counsel at Freshfields and former SEC Branch Chief, discuss the expected impacts on SEC reg…

In our latest podcast episode of "No Worse Off," Freshfields partner Craig Montgomery is joined by colleagues Madlyn Primoff from New York, Kristina Weiler from Hamburg, and Mijke Sinninghe Damsté from Amsterdam for an in-depth look at how litigation risk impacts restructurings from start to finish. They delve into the complexities that arise in cr…

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered the Autumn Budget 2024. In the first Budget delivered by the Labour Party since 2010, Reeves announced an extensive array of tax reforms designed to 'stabilise' public finances and facilitate increased government spending. Altogether, tax rises totalling £40 billion were announced - s…

On October 10, 2024 the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rulemaking implementing the most significant update ever to the US HSR merger control filing. While these changes won’t be effective until the end of January 2025 at the earliest, understanding now how tackle new features such as expanded…

In our latest podcast episode, Freshfields partner Lindsay Hingston and Senior Associate Alex Thomson are joined by Georgina Peters, Barrister at South Square, for a further look at of Liability Management Exercises (LMEs). They examine how LMEs might be shaped by different legal regimes, with a particular focus on potential issues under English la…

As we enter the final stretch of the set up of a new European College of Commissioners, tune into our latest EUnpacked podcast to hear insights from our policy team on the ground in Brussels. Together they discuss what the new Commission structure reveals about what lies ahead, who are likely to be the big personalities driving forward policy and l…

Over the past few years, the function and scope of private credit within financial markets has increased greatly. As private credit funds play a greater role in activities traditionally undertaken by banks, they are attracting growing scrutiny from both regulators and governments who are concerned about heightened risks to the financial system. In …

In our latest podcast episode, Freshfields partner Lindsay Hingston hosts a candid discussion on the subject of women in restructuring, featuring Katharina Crinson, counsel at Freshfields, and Jo Hewitt, managing director at Alvarez & Marsal. Drawing on personal experience as well as insights from Katharina and Jo’s former and current leadership ro…

The sixth episode of our restructuring podcast series, No Worse Off, which provides legal and commercial insights, and practical tips, on the world of restructuring. Liability management has become a key strategy in the US distressed markets as the restructuring community seeks alternatives to bankruptcy. These transactions can enhance liquidity, r…

Two years have elapsed since the introduction of new vertical block exemptions and guidelines in the EU and the UK. Since then, the European Commission has imposed the highest record fine on file for unlawful territorial restrictions imposed by a supplier on its resellers, in contravention of EU competition law. On the opposite side of the Atlantic…

The healthcare industry is one of the most vulnerable sectors to cybersecurity risk. In this episode of the MedTech podcast, Freshfields partners Vinita Kailasanath and Brock Dahl explore some recent examples of credible threats to the industry and how companies can implement technological innovation to help mitigate these risks.…

In this second episode of our EUnpacked podcast series that looks at key hot topics being tackled in Brussels, podcast host Natalie Pettinger Kearney is joined by her colleagues Léa Bareil and Victor Garcia Lopez to talk about the EU elections and what it means in terms of the outlook for business.Par Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

The fifth episode of our restructuring podcast series, No Worse Off, which provides legal and commercial insights, and practical tips, on the world of restructuring. The cross-border restructuring landscape has transformed in recent years, with the introduction of the UK restructuring plan and the arrival of similar, Chapter-11 inspired processes i…

Two former CFIUS Chairs discuss Treasury’s recently released draft rules and impending U.S. capital controls. In this episode of our Essential Antitrust podcast, host Jenn Mellott is joined by Freshfields’ Aimen Mir and Brian Reissaus to analyze some breaking news out of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: draft rules operationalizing controls on …

The geopolitical climate involving the US-China relationship has created opportunities in Southeast Asia, leading many businesses to look to Southeast Asia for growth. The region’s GDP growth is forecasted to reach 4.6% in 2024 and 4.7% in 2025, and businesses are keen to capitalise on its growth potential. In this episode, Ninette Dodoo, an antitr…

Keeping you up to date on executive compensation matters. In this podcast series, the Freshfields People & Reward team discusses key topics in the executive reward space for publicly listed and private companies in 2024, including considerations for remuneration committees, transatlantic regulatory concerns, and the structure of specific incentive …

Keeping you up to date on executive compensation matters. In this podcast series, the Freshfields People & Reward team discusses key topics in the executive reward space for publicly listed and private companies in 2024, including considerations for remuneration committees, transatlantic regulatory concerns, and the structure of specific incentive …

In this special episode, Emma Gateaud is joined by Head of London Restructuring Richard Tett as he marks his 20th anniversary as a partner and his 30th anniversary at the firm. They discuss Richard’s life in restructuring, including his role models and career highlights, and how the market has changed over the decades.…

On 25 April 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a suite of reforms to the way in which it carries out Phase 2 merger investigations. Intended to streamline in-depth reviews, improve opportunities to engage with the CMA throughout the process and incentivise merging parties to put forward remedies at the earliest possible …

In this episode, Craig Montgomery and Emma Gateaud are once again joined by Tom Smith KC, to continue their discussion on UK restructuring plans. They discuss the concept of the Relevant Alternative, when is the best time for a company to present a plan and the availability of new European tools for restructurings.…

The second episode of our restructuring podcast series, No Worse Off, which provides legal and commercial insights, and practical tips, on the world of restructuring. In this episode, Craig Montgomery and Emma Gateaud are joined by Tom Smith KC, to discuss some of the recent high profile challenges in restructuring plans and what we can learn from …

In this podcast series, the Freshfields People & Reward team discusses key topics in the executive reward space for publicly listed and private companies in 2024, including considerations for remuneration committees, transatlantic regulatory concerns, and the structure of specific incentive arrangements. In the first episode of this series, Being p…

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has delivered the Spring Budget 2024. In a rowdy House of Commons, the Chancellor delivered what will be his last Spring Budget before a UK general election widely expected to take place in autumn this year. Further details on some of these measures are expected to follow on Tax Administration and Ma…

The first episode of our new restructuring podcast series, No Worse Off, which provides legal and commercial insights, and practical tips, on the world of restructuring. Podcast hosts Lindsay Hingston, and Emma Gateaud, in our London office, cover recent trends including the looming wall of debt maturities, liability management, contested restructu…

In January 2024, China implemented significant changes to its merger control thresholds – marking the first revisions in 16 years. Coupled with last year's amendments to the Anti-Monopoly Law, they represent a comprehensive revamp of China’s merger control regime. In this episode of our Essential Antitrust podcast, host Jenn Mellott is joined by Fr…

Listen to the latest episode of the Freshfields MedTech podcast as partner Vinita Kailasanath and Managing Director of Ivy Tree Advisors, Jonathan Olsen, discuss key MedTech hot topics coming out of this year’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.Par Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

In our first Essential Antitrust podcast of 2024, host Jenn Mellott is joined by Alastair Chapman, Ninette Dodoo and Mark Sansom to explore some of the themes highlighted in “Global antitrust in 2024: 10 key themes”, our recent report on the biggest trends in antitrust for the year ahead. With insights from the US, UK, EU and Asia, we predict how a…

Boris Feldman, Freshfields Partner, interviews two of the most prominent pioneers of technology - Vinton G. Cerf, one of the ‘fathers of the internet’ and Whitfield Diffie, a leading inventor of public-key cryptography. Listen in for a fascinating discussion on the origin of technologies that have changed the course of history, and predictions for …

In this episode in our Essential Antitrust Asia, Laurent Bougard speaks to Bilal Anwari and Gustaaf Reerink from ABNR Law in Indonesia, which is part of Freshfields’ StrongerTogether network. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of Indonesia's updated merger control regime, highlighting opportunities and potential pitfalls for foreign inve…

President Biden’s Executive Order 14105 on outbound investment restrictions is expected to take effect in 2024. While this policy may not be the sweeping “reverse CFIUS” regime that many in industry anticipated and feared, it nonetheless represents a disruptive shift in investment dynamics for Asian and US investors. In this podcast, Ninette Dodoo …

Back in October, the global Freshfields Tax team published the Tax investigations and disputes across borders guide which, among other things, provided an overview of current trends in corporate tax disputes and gave some predictions for the future. In our latest podcast, London Tax partner Sarah Bond, Düsseldorf Tax partner Philipp Redeker and Lon…

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill will introduce the most significant reforms to UK competition and consumer laws since the CMA was established in 2014. The Bill is on track to take effect next year and is making its way through the UK Parliament. But its passage has been far from smooth sailing and fundamental questions about the…

In September 2023, the OECD and Canadian Competition Bureau published the Gender Inclusive Antitrust Toolkit. Designed to help competition authorities apply a gender lens to enforcement, the toolkit features key conclusions on how gender can be factored into merger review, evaluation of competitive effects in conduct investigations, detection of ca…

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has delivered the Autumn Statement 2023. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) reports that the UK economy has proved to be more resilient to the shocks of the pandemic and energy crisis than anticipated, but with growth forecasts for the next two years reduced and the UK inflation rate expected…

With Tim Clark, Global Head of Private Funds and Secondaries at Freshfields, and Pablo Caló, Managing Partner of Fairview Capital. Join industry leaders Tim Clark and Pablo Caló as they discuss the evolution of the secondary market and share insights from their experiences. In this episode, Tim and Pablo delve into Pablo’s career arc, detailing how…

Olivia Wyld and Johanna Nerona speak at Legal Geek, a legal tech conference, about how we use legal project management and empathetic leadership to support the management of matters and to go from chaos to control.Par Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Nearly four years into his mandate as Director-General for Competition, Olivier Guersent joins us to reflect on this and on his 30-year career at the European Commission. Olivier speaks with our podcast hosts Jenn Mellott and Laurent Garzaniti to debate the most significant enforcement milestones and challenges faced by DG Competition in recent yea…