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Dentons Business Insights PodcastAI in 2025: Key Trends in Europe, UK and CanadaAI is here, and businesses must adapt. In this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by global AI leaders, Dentons partners, Chantal Bernier (Canada), Simon Elliott (UK, Ireland & Middle East), and Giangiacomo Olivi (Europe) to unpack key insights from Dentons’ Global AI Trends Report. Together, our panel of experts explore AI adoption, regulatory challenges, governance, and risk management across Europe, the UK, and Canada—helping businesses navigate the evolving AI landscape in 2025 and beyond.2025-04-0132 min
Bravo DentonsBravo Dentons #12 – Julia HeitmannWie verbringt Julia Heitmann, Counsel im Düsseldorfer Banking and Finance Team, ihre Mittagspause? Warum finden 90% ihrer Arbeit auf Englisch statt und wieso geht man in Neuseeland zum Kaffeetrinken raus?All das (und vieles mehr) erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2025-03-2559 minBravo DentonsBravo Dentons #11 – Dr. Tobias BüntenWas überzeugt unseren Düsseldorfer Corporate/M&A Partner Dr. Tobias Bünten im Vorstellungsgespräch? Warum ist ein stabiles Netzwerk das beste Akquisetool? Und wie unterscheidet sich die spanische von der deutschen Juristenwelt?All das (und vieles mehr) erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2025-01-2159 minDentons Business Insights PodcastLuxembourg: Europe’s Gateway for Global InvestmentIn this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by Dentons Luxembourg colleagues, Maria Rodriguez, Counsel in Investment Funds and Jean-Luc Fisch, Head of Investment Funds and Tax, to discuss Dentons Global Funds practice and Luxembourg as Europe’s premier gateway for global investors. Highlighting its AAA-rated economy, investment-friendly legal framework, and position as a leader in cross-border investment fund distribution, Maria and Jean-Luc explain why Luxembourg is an ideal hub for both UCITS and alternative investments. Listen to this episode to learn more about investment opportunities in Luxembourg and abroad.2024-11-1220 min
Dentons CallingDentons Calling #8 - Merger Control in AzerbaijanAzerbaijan has introduced significant changes to the merger control regime. What are the key amendments that entered into force on July 1, 2024? Listen to the eighth episode of Dentons Calling and learn about the latest merger control developments in Azerbaijan.2024-10-0105 min
Sanctions+Episode 5 | Tim Meyer (Duke University School of Law)In this episode, we are joined by a guest co-host, Leah Kehoe, another member of the International Trade team at Dentons! Leah and Milana interview Tim Meyer, a constitutional law professor at Duke University School of Law, on the effects of the US Supreme Court recently overturning the landmark Chevron decision. Professor Meyer explains the concepts of foreign affairs exceptionalism, the Major Questions Doctrine, IEEPA emergency powers, and the expected uncertainties and certainties in the sanctions space that will follow. Stay tuned until the end for Dentons’ International Trade associates’ summer update.2024-09-0529 minBravo DentonsBravo Dentons #10 – Dr. Philipp ByersWie hat sich unser Münchner Arbeitsrechtspartner Dr. Philipp Byers erfolgreich ein Journalisten-Netzwerk aufgebaut und wie bespielt er es? Warum ist Mentoring mehr als ein wöchentlicher Teamcall? Und wer hat eigentlich 1986 die Bundesliga gewonnen?All das (und vieles mehr) erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2024-09-051h 24Dentons CallingDentons Calling #7 - Merger Control in EgyptThe amendments to the merger control regime in Egypt entered into force on June 1, 2024. What are the key changes? Listen to the seventh episode of Dentons Calling and learn about the latest merger control developments in Egypt.2024-05-3105 min
Hold That ThoughtEpisode 5: Beyond the Code - Unravelling the complex tapestry of artificial intelligence in businessWith its rapid global popularity, ChatGPT has sparked both enthusiasm and concern, prompting crucial conversations about its potential applications, and the ethical considerations it raises. Join us as we explore the multifaceted landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI), unravelling its unprecedented capabilities and the practical considerations that come with its use. Dentons Partner Campbell Featherstone talks to Founder and Board Director at AcademyEX Frances Valintine, and Head of Dentons' Data Privacy and Cybersecurity UK Ireland, Middle East Simon Elliott. In this episode, they discuss: How AI has revolutionised productivity in various industries including the legal profession. How...2024-05-2732 minDentons CallingDentons Calling #6 - Merger Control in IrelandWhat are the key changes to the Irish competition law brought about by the recently enacted Competition Amendment Act? And how can companies mitigate the risk of increased legal uncertainty triggered by the new powers for the authority? Listen to the sixth episode of Dentons Calling and learn about the latest merger control developments in Ireland.2024-03-1903 minDentons Business Insights PodcastGoing beyond borders: Current and future trends in cross-border dealmaking by private equity fundsOn this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by Andrea Johnson, Partner and Global Co-Head of Dentons Private Equity group, to discuss recent insights gleaned from Dentons’ exclusive report, Beyond Borders Private equity fund managers’ survey of current topics in cross-border M&A. Listen here to learn about key drivers, trends, and lessons learned within the past 24 months as well as a look ahead to M&A activity in the next 12 months.2024-03-0522 min
Dentons IR Insights Podcast – AustraliaMaximise the benefits of conducting forensic / investigative due diligence on employeesIn this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Paul O’Halloran, Partner and Alexandra Terrill, Managing Associate at Dentons explore the forensic aspect of background checks with Roger Darvall-Stevens, Partner and Head of Fraud & Forensic Services and Milind Sheth, Senior Manager at RSM. Hiring an employee who conceals background information critical to hiring decisions is a reoccurring issue that employers often discover only when it’s too late.2024-02-281h 01Dentons CallingDentons Calling #5 - Merger Control in the Czech RepublicHow will the Czech merger control regime be affected by the European Court of Justice Towercast decision? And for future transactions in the Czech Republic, what challenges will companies in the energy sector face? Listen to the fifth episode of Dentons Calling and learn about the latest merger control developments in the Czech Republic.2024-02-2803 minSanctions+Episode 1 | Sanctions Year-In-Review 2023In this episode of the Sanctions+ podcast, Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi delve into Dentons's Sanctions Year-in-Review report for 2023. Join us as we unpack insights from Dentons’s International Trade team on key developments, trends, and challenges that shaped the sanctions landscape over the past year. From geopolitical tensions to cross-border collaboration, we explore how these factors influenced U.S. sanctions policy in 2023. Drawing on the team’s expertise, we also examine highlights of the year, emerging patterns in enforcement, and our regulatory forecast for 2024. Don't miss out on the fun towards the end of the episode, as we take a...2024-02-2616 minDentons CallingDentons Calling #4 - Merger Control in ArgentinaAre you curious to learn about an upcoming reform of the Argentinian competition law and its implications for Merger Control reviews? Listen to the fourth episode of Dentons Calling and learn about the latest merger control developments in Argentina.2024-01-3003 minDentons CallingDentons Calling #3 - Merger Control in CanadaWhat does a major reform of the Canadian competition law mean for merger control reviews? Listen to the third episode of Dentons Calling and learn about the latest merger control developments in Canada.2024-01-0303 minDentons CallingDentons Calling #2 - Merger Control in IndiaFacing the challenges of merger control in India? Listen to the second episode of Dentons Calling and learn about the latest merger control developments in India.2023-12-2104 minDentons CallingDentons Calling #1 - Merger Control in the UkraineIn our new bite-sized video series Dentons Calling Maren Tamke and Josef Hainz will take you through topical news around the globe. In our first episode, we are talking about some significant changes to the antitrust and competition law in Ukraine. Listen to the first episode of Dentons Calling and learn about the latest merger control developments in Ukraine.2023-11-1602 min
Dentons In-House SolutionsEfficient engagement of outside counsel with scoping and communication strategiesInDentons latest global in-house legal insights survey, we explored a number of themesincluding what legal teams from around the world are doing to achieve greateroperational efficiency within their department. While assessing and optimizingworkloads and exploring how to leverage automation for routine or administrativetasks are high on the list, so is ensuring the efficient engagement of outsidecounsel. In our latest podcast, we connect with James Arnold, Head of LegalProject Management for Dentons in the UK, Ireland and Middle East...2023-11-0310 minBravo DentonsBravo Dentons #9 – Dr. Maria BrakalovaWas reizt unsere Berliner Partnerin Dr. Maria Brakalova am Außenwirtschaftsrecht? Was sind die wichtigsten Skills, die man als Partnerin in einem so dynamischen und internationalen Rechtsgebiet in einem Teilzeitarbeitsmodell mitbringen muss? Und was heißt eigentlich JWD?All das und vieles mehr gibt es in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2023-09-281h 01Bravo DentonsBravo Dentons #8 – Peter HombergWas fasziniert Peter Homberg am Thema medizinisches Cannabis und wie sieht er die aktuelle Legalisierungsdebatte? Wie funktioniert langfristig erfolgreiches Beziehungsmanagement mit Mandanten?Und warum macht Geschwindigkeit einfach Spaß? Die Antworten gibt es in der aktuellen Episode von „Bravo Dentons“ dem Personality Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2023-08-311h 04Bravo DentonsBravo Dentons #7 – Dr. Kai GoretzkyWie beurteilt unser Frankfurter Partner Kai Goretzky den Impact durch KI für die Versicherungsbranche? Was macht für ihn gutes Mentoring aus? Und was begeistert Kai am FC St. Pauli? Die Antworten finden Sie in der neuen Folge Bravo Dentons – dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2023-07-261h 01
Dentons PodChat SeriesKey legal decisions and cases in the restructuring of financially distressed healthcare entitiesHealthcare entities worldwide are facing increasing financial stress, resulting in an increase in healthcare industry bankruptcies. This results from increased labor costs, higher inflation and interest rates, and low investment returns, stemming from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other things. This panel examines some cutting edge and relatively recent bankruptcy court decisions, providing General Counsel and in-house legal teams valuable insights into the utilization of bankruptcy to restructure debt, navigate financial challenges, capture value, and, ultimately, leverage bankruptcy proceedings to their advantage.In this week’s PodChat episode, our panelists discuss how health care or...2023-06-2632 minBravo DentonsBravo Dentons #6 – Thomas SchubertWie wurde aus Thomas Schubert ein „true global lawyer“? Wie motiviert er sein Team, bis zum Schluss 100% zu geben, und wie sorgt er für den nötigen Ausgleich danach?Und was tut man eigentlich, wenn man einem Grizzly in der freien Wildbahn Kanadas begegnet? Das alles und vieles mehr erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2023-06-2159 min
Bravo DentonsBravo Dentons #6 – Thomas SchubertWie wurde aus Thomas Schubert ein „true global lawyer“? Wie motiviert er sein Team, bis zum Schluss 100% zu geben, und wie sorgt er für den nötigen Ausgleich danach?Und was tut man eigentlich, wenn man einem Grizzly in der freien Wildbahn Kanadas begegnet? Das alles und vieles mehr erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2023-06-2110 minDentons PodChat SeriesWhat does the current financial distress in healthcare systems worldwide, coming out of the pandemic, portend?In the US, hospitals had the worst financial year in recent times in 2022, and maybe ever. This included, labor shortages, particularly in nursing, which existed before the pandemic have increased because of burn out and retirements. Additionally, labor costs have skyrocketed, and inflation has increased costs of supplies and equipment. In this week’s PodChat, a podcast series hosted by experts from Dentons’ Corporate and Restructuring groups, Dentons Partners Daniel Fritz, Neil Griffiths and Sam Maizel discuss the issues this raises for in-house legal teams, hospital closures, faster movement towards tech enabled healthcare, and the relia...2023-06-1324 min
Family Office IntelRestructuring and insolvency issues that family enterprises face in the tumultuous 2023 economyIn this episode, Edward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons Family Office Group, is joined by Dentons partner, Bob Richards. Bob is chair of Dentons' Global Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice group and practices in the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency-related transactions and litigation. His practice includes Chapter 11 representations, distressed asset acquisitions, distressed loan purchases and foreclosure sales, and out of court transactions and transaction structuring. Eddie and Bob discuss the issues most likely to impact a family office in a financially distressed situation. Bob provides further insight into the sectors that are most affected from real estate to automotive...2023-04-1137 minBravo DentonsBravo Dentons #5 – Sabine WieduwiltWarum intrinsische Motivation für Sabine der beste Antrieb ist. Welche Rolle Netzwerke wie „Frauen in der Immobilienwirtschaft e.V.“ und „ZIA Zentraler Immobilienausschuss“ für ihren Case und ihre Karriere spielen. Und warum die besten „Bewerbungsgespräche“ manchmal auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt stattfinden – das alles und vieles mehr erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode „Bravo Dentons“, dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2023-03-1545 minDentons IR Insights Podcast – AustraliaPrivacy law Q&AIn this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Dentons Partners, Paul O'Halloran and Toby Blyth address the most commonly asked workplace privacy questions and help employers to better understand their privacy obligations when handling “personal information” and “sensitive information” of employees at work.2023-02-281h 00
Dentons Academy AustraliaApartment Sales Contracts – aspects to know before you buy off the plan!Welcome to a Dentons and WAAA podcast with Samantha Reece, Director ofWAAA and John Park, Partner at Dentons law firm. In this podcast, they discussapartment sales contracts and things you need to know if you are lookingto buy an apartment – or know someone who is. They help shed some light onaspects that you need to be mindful of before you sign on the dotted line.2023-02-0833 minBravo DentonsBravo Dentons #4 – Dr. Matthias HaddingWas hat sich für Matthias verändert seitdem er Partner ist? Warum engagiert er sich besonders für den juristischen Nachwuchs? Und wo gibt es in Düsseldorf eigentlich die beste Pizza? Die Antworten darauf und vieles mehr gibt es in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2023-01-191h 03Bravo DentonsBravo Dentons #3 – Thomas (Tom) StrassnerWarum Tom sich als Führungskraft, aber nicht als Chef sieht. Weshalb er eigentlich nie studieren wollte. Und wieso er sich ab Tag 1 bei Dentons in München „angekommen fühlte“ erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2022-11-1754 minDentons In-House SolutionsMaximizing External Legal Service Provider ValueWith a possible recession on the horizon, organizations around the world will be turning to their playbooks and refining their focus to be sure they come through the other side stronger than before. The law department cannot be an outlier in this effort. In anticipation of requests to reduce your budget, now is a good time to consider conducting a review of the law firms and other external providers you use to understand not only what can be done to achieve greater value but where you can achieve greater cost savings from those relationships. In t...2022-10-2013 minBravo DentonsBravo Dentons #2 – Dr. Gesine von der GroebenWie Gesine von der Groeben in den Bereichen Mergers and Acquisitions und Venture Capital erfolgreich ist, warum Formate wie Pitch-Veranstaltungen für sie und die Start-up-Szene wichtig sind und was Leadership für sie bedeutet erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode von Bravo Dentons – dem Personality Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland. Mehr von Gesine gibt es regelmäßig zusammen mit Dr. Rebekka Hye-Knudsen und hochkarätigen Gästen bei „Tales of Sales“ dem Corporate/ Mergers and Acquisitions -Podcast von Dentons.Direkt reinhören und auf allen gängigen Plattformen abonnieren!2022-10-1354 minBravo DentonsBravo Dentons #1 – Dr. Axel SchlieterWarum Axel Schlieter sich als Führungskraft seine To-do’s selbst suchen muss, welche Möglichkeiten ihm der polyzentrische Ansatz von Dentons bietet und warum in seinem Büro Skateboard-Decks an der Wand hängen – das und vieles mehr erfahren Sie in der neuen Episode von „Bravo Dentons“, dem Personality-Podcast von Dentons in Deutschland.2022-09-1558 min
Dentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesDentons joins IBI Group-led Smart City SandboxIn this episode, Kat Sliwa speaks with Rahul Mehra , Director, Senior Practice Lead Intelligent Systems at IBI Group to speak about Dentons becoming the newest member of IBI’s Smart Cities Sandbox. They touch on some of today’s hot topics like gas prices and electric vehicles, broadband requirements for a smart city and digital twinning.2022-03-3023 minDentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesExpanding high-speed internet across CanadaIn this episode, John Casola, CIO of Canada Infrastructure Bank joins Dentons Partner, Michael Ledgett to discuss how rural municipalities and indigenous communities are partnering with private sector telecom developers and investors to build and operate fiber optic cable backbones to bring high speed internet to public and private users.2022-01-1029 min
Dentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesBad news: Privacy litigation is increasing Good news: It’s getting harder for plaintiffs to winIn this episode, Chloe Snider, Partner in Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Transformative Technologies groups discusses the increase in Privacy Litigation mainly due to ransomware and data breaches, and the effects the increase has on plaintiffs and defendants.2021-12-1712 minDentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesPayments, open banking and opening dataIn this episode of Dentons Data in Conversation, Tracy Molino, Counsel in our Banking and Finance group will discuss the top three topics that is supporting payment modernization efforts in Canada: Open banking, the RPAA (The Retail Payment Activities Act) and data and payment.2021-11-2509 min
Arbitration from Dentons Podcast SeriesClimate change and international arbitrationIn this episode, Rachel Howie and James Langley speak with Risteard de Paor, a Partner at Dentons Madrid, who joins the discussion on climate change and international arbitration. Hear how international arbitration can be the most efficient way to resolve climate change related disputes and what climate change goals mean for international commercial and investment arbitration.2021-11-2413 minFamily Office IntelBlockchain: an insider’s prospective on the evolution of the technologyEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office Group, is joined by John Crain and Li Chuan Hsu. John is the CEO and Founder of digital art marketplace SuperRare Labs. Li Chuan is a Dentons Corporate Senior Partner and Co-Head of the Fintech/Blockchain practice in Singapore. His main areas of practice encompass corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, blockchain and distributed ledger technology for clients across Asia-Pacific, Oceania and Europe. Together, they discuss the current state of blockchain and what the future holds, including its impact on use cases, NFTs, and art/digital art. The conversation continues with insights on...2021-11-1541 minDentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesRansomware, ransom demands and determining whether to payIn this episode of Dentons Data in Conversation, co-host Karl Schober discusses the increase of ransomware demands; Karl will look into the industries that have been effected by the increase, when to involve your cybersecurity insurance provider and factors that could guide your business in determining whether to pay or not pay the ransom demands.2021-11-1108 minDentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesBill 64 and Privacy in QuébecIn this episode of Dentons Data in Conversation, Chantal Bernier, National Practice Leader, Privacy and Cybersecurity discusses Quebec’s Bill 64 and its modernization on Québec’s privacy law. The Act modernizes legislative provisions in regards to the protection of personal information.2021-10-2908 min
Dentons Health in Canada Podcast SeriesEmployers and employees’ rights and powers regarding the COVID-19 vaccinationIn this episode, our host Luca Lucarini interviews Eleni Kassaris, the lead of Dentons’ Employment and Labour group in Vancouver. They discuss issues related to employers implementing mandatory vaccination, testing at employment sites, and employees’ rights regarding these procedures.2021-10-1519 minDentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesWaterfront Toronto and what makes a city "smart"?In this episode, Katarzyna Sliwa sits down with Chantal Bernier, National Practice Leader Privacy and Cybersecurity, Dentons, and Kristina Verner, Vice President, Innovation, Sustainability & Prosperity, Waterfront Toronto to discuss what makes a city 'smart'. On the Sidewalk Labs Quayside project, Chantal acted as privacy counsel to Waterfront Toronto, alongside Kristina, who led the project. They provided an overview on how they worked together to design Waterfront Toronto while ensuring privacy rights are respected.2021-10-0448 minDentons Health in Canada Podcast SeriesLatest trends in public health law and how to protect yourselfIn this episode, our hosts Jessica Ward and Ilan Levy speak with Rose Carter, the co-lead for Dentons’ HealthTech group in Canada, on the laws and power of law in Public Health as well as the different areas within it. 2021-10-0427 minArbitration from Dentons Podcast SeriesEmerging trends in international arbitrationWe kick off Season 2 of Arbitration from Dentons welcoming our new co-host James Langley from Dentons’ London office. In our first episode, our hosts Rachel Howie and James Langley set the stage for our coming season. They review the top issues impacting trends and developments in international arbitration including ESG, M&A disputes, mining and arbitration and diversity and inclusion.2021-09-2812 minFamily Office IntelAn insider’s view on the evolution of the wealth management industryEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office Group, is joined by Tom Burroughes, Group Editor of Family Wealth Report (FWR). Prior to FWR, Tom was the Wealth Management Editor for The Business, a UK-based publication owned by the Telegraph Group, as well as a correspondent for Reuters. Tom shares his unique insights on family offices and the wealth management industry, including the evolution of this industry to its prominence today due to the influence of media and technology, as well as the future trajectory of this industry.2021-09-241h 00Dentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesProptech, smart buildings, and digital twiningHow will proptech impact the future of construction? How can a digital twin assist with identifying and optimizing the static and active assets within a building? What is a digital twin? How is construction technology reinventing the relationship between the physical space and unseen assets. Learn more about these questions and more as Katarzyna Sliwa (Dentons Canada LLP) discusses opportunities around smart building with Terry Olynyk (President and Managing Director, Multiplex Canada).2021-09-0926 min
Dentons Entertainment & Media Law Signal Podcast SeriesEpisode 10: Pursuing Entertainment LawAre you in law school or are a new grad thinking of making the move into entertainment law? Listen in as Bob Tarantino chats with the newest member of Dentons Media and Entertainment team, Stephanie Provato, on how she found her niche in the media and entertainment space and tips for how you can too. Even if your law school doesn’t directly offer media and entertainment courses, hear about ways you can proactively position yourself to be ready to confidently enter the industry.2021-08-3021 minFamily Office IntelKey tax and wealth planning insights for Ukrainian business owners, entrepreneurs, and family offices (Available in Russian only)Key tax and wealth planning insights for Ukrainian business owners, entrepreneurs, and family offices (Available in Russian only)Edward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office and High Net Worth group, is joined by Valeria Tarasenko, tax advisor in the Dentons Kyiv office and member of the firm’s Global Tax team. Valeria specializes in tax law and tax dispute settlements. She advises national and multinational companies on tax structuring and tax planning, assessment of tax risks, cross-border taxation and application of international tax treaties. Together, they discuss the taxation regime affecting Ukrainian entrepreneurs and business owners, the...2021-08-2630 minFamily Office IntelAll the family office news that’s fit to printEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office and High Net Worth group, is joined by acclaimed journalist Paul Sullivan. Paul created and writes the New York Times’ “Wealth Matters” column and is the author of The Thin Green Line: Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy and Clutch: Why Some People Excel Under Pressure and Others Don’t. He also writes for Golf Magazine and previously has written for Financial Times, Conde Nast Portfolio, Fortune, Money, Barron’s and Bloomberg. In this episode of Family Office Intel, they talk about how covering the world of wealthy families has changed...2021-08-1350 minFamily Office IntelInsider’s perspective on how family offices look at investing in early stage companiesEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office and High Net Worth sector, is joined by Chris Cunningham and Sam Frankfort. Chris is a media and tech veteran, entrepreneur and early-stage venture capital investor. Sam is the founding partner of Benvolio Group, which focuses on direct investing in early stage disruptive consumer facing concepts. Sam now sits on several boards of early stage companies and is actively involved in a number of early stage venture companies. They discuss best practices for family offices evaluating venture opportunities, how families offices collaborate in the venture space, ideas ar...2021-08-0946 minFamily Office IntelFiduciary exception to the attorney-client privilege in PennsylvaniaEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office practice, is joined by Deborah Little and Sam Braver, colleagues in the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, as they share their insights on a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision, concerning the fiduciary exception and its effect on attorney-client and work-product privileges, including the impact of this decision on clients in Pennsylvania, Florida an beyond.2021-08-0320 min
Dentons Academy AustraliaA legal perspective on construction related matters due to the current COVID-19 situationIn this Dentons Academy podcast, Dentons Construction Law partner Marcus Graham chats with Banking & Finance partner Anthony Walsh about the snap decision to shut down construction in NSW due the current COVID-19 outbreak, as well how they see this evolving and the other challenges the construction industry is currently facing.2021-07-2908 min
Dentons Academy AustraliaHow has the current COVID-19 outbreak impacted tenants and landlordsIn this Dentons Academy podcast, Dentons Real Estate partner Matthew Geary chats with Banking & Finance partner Anthony Walsh about the current impact on tenants and landlords due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak and the health orders that are in place, whether there is any relief for tenants at the moment and where to from here.2021-07-2710 min
Dentons Academy AustraliaTaking a closer look at insolvency law issues during the COVID-19 lockdownIn this Dentons Academy podcast, Dentons Recoveries & Restructuring partner Fintan O’Connor chats with Banking & Finance partner Anthony Walsh about whether there are current insolvency protections in place for directors due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown, what this now means for them and also the options that they have.2021-07-2610 minFamily Office IntelFamily offices and HNWIs in Italy. Strategic thoughts, best practices and prospective trendsEdward Marshall is joined by Andrea Fiorelli, partner and head of the Dentons Italian Tax practice in Milan and Rome. Andrea sits on several boards of directors for financial institutions, focusing also on high net worth and wealth/asset management as part of his practice. He advises key managers, shareholders and individual investors of financial institutions, as well as entrepreneurs who focus on estate and succession planning matters. Together, they discuss the Italian family office and high net worth landscape, including what entices a family office to set up shop in Italy, the effect of Brexit on the Italian market...2021-07-2330 min
Dentons Academy AustraliaWhat the allowances for technology use during COVID-19 can mean for your businessIn this Dentons Academy podcast, Dentons Corporate Law Partner Caroline Snow chats with Banking & Finance Partner Anthony Walsh about the temporary relief provided during COVID-19 which allows the default use of technology for the execution of documents and holding company meetings, and what it can mean for your business.2021-07-2211 min
Dentons Academy AustraliaCOVID-19 and what it means for employers, employees and vaccines, working from home and paymentsIn this Dentons Academy podcast, Dentons Employment Law Partner Ruth Nocka chats with Banking & Finance Partner Anthony Walsh about the current COVID-19 situation unfolding and what that means for employer and employees in relation to mandating vaccinations, working from home and payments.2021-07-2210 minFamily Office IntelLessons learned from the field: navigating the complexities of working with cross-border and complex entrepreneurial multi-national familiesEdward Marshall is joined by Gary Gartner of the Dentons Tax Practice and member of the firm’s Global Family Office and High Net Worth Steering Committee. Gary also is Managing Director of Alchemy Capital Planning, a strategic joint venture partner of Dentons. He has extensive experience counseling families on the US and international tax consequences of various transactions, restructurings, and securities offerings. Additionally, he advises on strategic joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and a wide array of liquidity transactions, as well as providing them with general business and strategic advice. They discuss the evolution of the international tax base fr...2021-07-1941 minFamily Office IntelMobility 4.0: The future of transportation and the technology revolution underwayEdward Marshall is joined by Jose Munoz (Global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America), Elena Mueller (Global Head of Venture Management at Schaeffler), Chris Thomas, (Co-Founder of Assembly Ventures) and Eric Tanenblatt (Dentons’ Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation +head of the firm’s Global Autonomous Vehicles Practice). Together, they discuss the current and future states of mobility, the move to full electrification and the infrastructure for making such a successful move. The discussion continues with a focus on global public policy development in the mobility space, autonomous vehicles, and investable opportunities in t...2021-07-141h 02Dentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesVaccine passports in the workplaceAs COVID vaccines roll out across Canada, more and more employers are grappling with how to manage vaccinated and unvaccinated employees. With uneven vaccine distribution, vaccine refusals, and vaccine hesitancy, and medical contraindications, employer demands for proof of vaccination may be met with privacy complaints and lawsuits, employment law claims and/or claims of discrimination under human rights legislation. In this episode of Dentons Data in Conversation Podcast Meaghen Russell, Kelly Osaka and Karl Schober discuss the legal privacy issues surrounding vaccine passports.2021-07-0521 minFamily Office IntelThe SPAC landscape in the context of family offices (replay - May 12, 2021 webinar)Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are increasing in popularity, especially in the realm of family office investment. Why are family offices interested in SPACs? How can family offices take advantage of SPAC vehicles? What are the implications of SPACs on a US and global level? What does the future hold for SPACs? Edward Marshall, Global Head of the Family Office and High Net Worth Sector, is joined by panelists Paul Barrett (Citi Private Capital Group), Richelle Parham (WestRiver Group) and James Woolery (Woolery & Co.), as well as Dentons Corporate partner, Brian Lee, for an informative discussion to answer these...2021-05-211h 01
Dentons Agribusiness Podcast SeriesThe AgTech Landscape in CanadaThe AgTech Podcast is a series that looks into how technology is changing the way we develop, operate, and manage our agricultural industry in Canada. In episode 1 we chat with Marc Elrick, Principal at Critical Path Group, about what the AgTech landscape in Canada looks like and what exciting new developments are emerging in this space. Critical Path Group hosts one of the leading AgTech conferences annually in Canada, the Agri Tech Venture Forum, where up-and-coming AgTech companies pitch their concept to an international audience of investors. The Agri Tech Venture Forum, which Dentons is proud to sponsor and be...2021-05-1025 minDentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesE-retail industry: The intersection of privacy and consumer protection lawsWhat are the challenges facing the e-retailing industry? In this episode of Dentons Data in Conversation, Karl Schober and Erica Shadeed discuss the myriad of issues facing e-retailers in Ontario, Quebec and the rest of Canada - from consumer protection, e-commerce, advertising and changing privacy laws.2021-05-0726 minDentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesA fireside chat with AirMatrix: How drones fit into the smart city ecosystemDrones offer the ability to go where people aren’t, and do things that people can’t. This gives rise to countless opportunities to increase connectivity and modernize infrastructure in urban environments. In this episode, Bashir Kahn (Founder and CEO, AirMatrix) joins Kathryn McCulloch (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss some of these use cases, as well as the regulatory and technological challenges to driving drones forward in Canada.2021-04-0524 minDentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesTop 5 Things Privacy Officers need to know about the CPPAIn this episode of the Dentons Data in Conversation podcast, Chantal Bernier National Practice Leader, Privacy and Cybersecurity outlines the top five considerations every Privacy Officer needs to know about the CPPA. 2021-04-0214 min
Women in Leadership and EntrepreneurshipThe importance and need of allyshipJoin Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 24, Heather chats with Radha Khosla, Partner in our Dentons Toronto office, about the importance and need for allyship, and the practical ways for leaders to embrace conversations about this subject and how to move it forward. Read more about Dentons' commitment to anti-racism and allyship.2021-03-2530 minDentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesSmart cities roadmap to recoveryCities have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Online shopping and teleworking are now the norm, and digital infrastructure is more important than ever. The pandemic has highlighted the massive equity challenge faced in our Cities and across the country. From a socio-economic standpoint, what does the future hold for Cities? Chris Murray (City Manager, City of Toronto) joins Michael Ledgett (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss the City of Toronto’s strategies for building a renewed Toronto out of the pandemic. 2021-03-1528 minFamily Office IntelNew Zealand: Residency by investment programs and family office trendsEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office sector, is joined by Henry Brandts-Giesen, partner and leader of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation team in the Dentons Auckland office, and Melinda Lehman, Investment Market Manager North America for Immigration New Zealand of the New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. They discuss global mobility trends of wealthy families, the residency by investment program in New Zealand, and New Zealand’s nascent family office sector. They also cover New Zealand as a global financial jurisdiction and home base for entrepreneurs.2021-03-1546 minFamily Office Intel100-Year Family Enterprises: A discussion on how families can achieve longevity and leverage their family offices to support these effortsEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office practice, is joined by Dennis Jaffe for a discussion on resilient family enterprises. Dennis is a pioneer and leader in family enterprise consulting space. They discuss several areas, including the commonalities among families that are able to achieve long-lasting family businesses and enterprises, the role of family offices in supporting successful family enterprises, and developing the next generation to be good stewards of family wealth.2021-03-0849 minDentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesThe power of data for smart citiesThe Smart Cities space moves fast. Intelligent infrastructure is becoming essential. Data is helping to innovate in the Smart Cities space, but also gives rise to new legal issues which need to be handled with care. In this episode, Jody Becker (Chief Strategy Officer & EVP Infrastructure Services & Technology) joins Kirsten Thompson (Dentons Canada LLP) and Karl Schober (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss developments in the Smart Cities space, issues regarding data transparency and ownership of data, cross-border transfers of information, and futureproofing future projects.2021-03-0428 minArbitration from Dentons Podcast SeriesReflections on investor-state disputesIn this episode, your host Rachel Howie interviews Bart Legum, head of Dentons’ investment treaty arbitration practice, on considerations for investors and states in investor-state arbitration. 2021-03-0214 minFamily Office IntelA discussion of the Economics of Mutuality, a new business model innovation, and its application to businesses and family officesEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office practice, is joined by Jay Jakub. Jay is a former executive and co-leader of the Economics of Mutuality (EoM) initiative at renowned Mars, Incorporated and currently the Chief Advocacy Officer at the EoM Foundation. They discuss the background of EoM, a new economic school of thought started by the Mars family. Jay and Edward also cover how the EoM works in practice and how it compares to impact investing and other strategies that aim to provide social good while reaching financial goals. The discussion is rounded out by an analysis of how E...2021-03-0151 minDentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesCanadian Privacy Protection Act: Top 5 considerations in litigationIn a new series of podcasts, Dentons Data in Conversation will look at the top five business implications as Canada goes through its biggest privacy overhaul in 20 years. From what this means for different industries to operatizing data-driven technologies, join our guests to hear about the top five considerations.2021-02-2226 minFamily Office IntelHow families and fiduciaries can minimize litigation risks and exposures arising from alternative investmentsEdward Marshall, Global Head of Dentons’ Family Office practice, is joined by Deborah Little and Sam Braver, colleagues in the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, as they share their insights on fiduciary litigation, including the impact on fiduciaries of changes in the alternative investment industry and the steps families and fiduciaries can take to avoid costly litigation.2021-02-1442 minDentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesTop five things businesses need to know about the CPPAChanges to Canada’s privacy laws could significantly impact businesses. In this episode of the Dentons Data podcast, Kirsten Thompson, Dentons Data practice lead, outlines the top five things businesses need to know about Bill C-11, the new Consumer Privacy Protection Act.2021-02-0311 minDentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesCommunities from the ground upWhat makes a community ‘smart’? How do planners, developers, and municipalities leverage smart technologies to plan for and create communities based on principles of healthy, sustainable development? In this episode, Agnes Koc (Manager, Marketing and Communications, Dorsay Development Corporation) and Mary Ellen Bench (Dentons Canada LLP) discuss Veraine, the smart, healthy and sustainable community planned in Northeast Pickering. 2021-02-0121 min
Family Office IntelCombating threats in the family office domainEdward Marshall, Global Head of Family Office at Dentons, is joined by Kevin Hulbert, for a discussion of the risk and threat landscape for family offices. Kevin, a former senior executive at the Central Intelligence Agency and currently a Senior Advisor at Dentons, provides his insights based on working with family offices around the world. They discuss why family offices face different threats and make attractive targets for criminals and other bad actors and how family offices can better prepare against the variety of threats they face. They discuss numerous threats and how to combat them across many domains inc...2021-02-0125 min
Dentons Canada Tax Insights Podcast SeriesTax Free Savings Account – What you should knowThe TFSA program began in 2009 and was established as a way for Canadian individuals 18 years of age or older to set money aside and invest it tax free throughout their lifetime. There are many rules that govern the use of the tax free savings account and in this episode, Gergely Hegedus, member of our Edmonton office tax group goes over some of these rules. For more information on this subject, Gergely can be contacted directly via email at Gergely.hegedus@dentons.com2021-01-2508 minWomen in Leadership and EntrepreneurshipDentons WomenLEADJoin Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them.In episode 20, Heather chats with Courtney Burton, Partner in Dentons’ Calgary office, where she practices in the corporate/commercial group and is the co-lead of the Energy department. Courtney talks about WomenLEAD and how the network plays a critical role in supporting and building the success of women in our Firm. More information about Dentons WomenLEAD can be found here: https://www.dentons.com/en/whats-different-about-dentons/as-diverse-as-you-are/womens-leadership-and-growth-network2021-01-2225 minDentons Smart Cities Chat Series5G Network deployment - Enabling an essential driver of smart city solutionsIn this episode, Shawn Slack (Director, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, City of Mississauga) and Paul Cowling (Senior Vice-President, General Counsel & Regulatory Affairs, Shaw Communications Inc.) join Monica Song (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss the challenges and opportunities that 5G networks present to municipalities. How do municipalities integrate 5G infrastructure into their urban design, and how carriers ensure that local concerns are addressed?2021-01-1527 minDentons Business Insights PodcastCanada’s competitive advantage in the global cannabis sectorCanadian Cannabis companies have a unique window of opportunity to retain the leading position in this growing global sector. Having passed the two-year 'canniversary' of the federal Cannabis Act, and with more than 1,000 new cannabis retail stores expected to open across the country next year, business leaders are well-positioned to leverage insights and shift the focus from cultivation to innovation. In this episode of the Toronto Business Insights podcast, Blair McCreadie speaks with Eric Foster about the industry review he’s leading with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, pressure points companies are facing, evolving opportunities for expansion, an...2020-12-2121 minDentons Smart Cities Chat SeriesSmart cities in Canada: The role of Infrastructure CanadaIn this episode, Kelly Gillis (Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada) joins Dentons Partner, Michael Ledgett to discuss the role of Infrastructure Canada in the Smart City space. Kelly and Michael discuss the need to be inclusive of communities of all sizes, the Federal Government’s approach to community engagement, and optimizing private sector innovation and engagement.2020-12-1022 minArbitration from Dentons Podcast SeriesDisputing and defending arbitral jurisdictionJoin our hosts Rachel Howie and Amy Kläsener as they interview Lawrence Teh, senior partner, Dentons Rodyk, on challenging arbitral jurisdictions. During this episode, we tackle the issues that arise when parties are challenging or defending jurisdictions, addressing how one can look at pursuing or defending challenges as they arise. 2020-12-0117 minDentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesEpisode 11 - Bill 64 - The good, the bad and the uglyDentons Data in Conversation is back with new episodes for our listeners. Data remains one of the biggest commodities in today’s world market and the legal landscape is modernizing the way it is accessed and shared. Over the past few years, Canada has been moving to improve the protection of privacy information. In a first of many segments, we will cover the policy and business implications as Canadian businesses face compliance challenges to stay ahead of these projected changes.2020-11-0620 minArbitration from Dentons Podcast SeriesInternational arbitration in the renewable energy industryInternational arbitration (IA) continues to be a popular dispute resolution mechanism in the renewables energy industry. During this episode, Rachel Howie and Amy Kläsener interview Dentons Madrid partner Risteard de Paor on current trends and recent developments in arbitration and what lies ahead as we move into this new dynamic.2020-10-2214 minDentons Entertainment & Media Law Signal Podcast SeriesEpisode 6: Careers in Canadian Entertainment Law: Part 2When preparing to become a lawyer, it’s important to test drive a few practice areas to find your perfect fit. Entertainment law, for example, sounds entertaining, but capturing opportunities comes with hard work at a fast pace.As a follow-up to our hit episode Careers in Canadian Entertainment Law (Part 1), Bob Tarantino and Caitlin Choi speak with a few of our Dentons Canada summer students about what it’s like to practice entertainment law. In this special episode of the Entertainment & Media Law Signal podcast, our lawyers-in-training flip the script and ask our hosts their questions – from whether...2020-08-1833 min
Arbitration from Dentons Podcast SeriesEmergency arbitrator proceedings and interim relief in the New DynamicIn this episode your host Amy Kläsener interviews senior partner, Kirindeep Singh of Dentons’ Singapore office. In the last episode, we looked at the approaches institutions are taking to tailor their procedures in response to the global pandemic. In this episode, we look at how the most urgent issues are being handled and petitions for interim relief, whether before emergency arbitrators or the courts2020-07-1714 min
Dentons Business BitesUnlocking environmental collaboration: making competition law fit for the sustainability challengeOffering food for thought in the current situation, the Business Bites series continues to ask what ingredients can create the best recipes to help navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by the new dynamic.Starting with the Paris Agreement in 2015, continuing with the ambitious goals set forth by the EU in its proposed Green Deal, the world is waking up to the urgency of climate change and the preservation of biodiversity. The current pandemic has also generated further debate about the need to take action.In the latest Business Bite, partners Jean-Nicolas Maillard and Yves Botte...2020-07-1314 min
Dentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesA Bird's-Eye View - Drones in the New DynamicDrones have become the perfect “front line defenders” and are among the new and innovative applications that many industries are turning to in this new dynamic.
With these new applications of drone technologies, several potential regulatory and privacy issues arise. Even though Canada’s regulatory framework was transformed in 2019 with the enactment of the new Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), some of the potential applications remain unaddressed by or outside of the current regulatory scheme. During this podcast session, our hosts Kelly Osaka and Karl Schober speak with Dentons Partner, Kathryn McCulloch, on how we can expect drones...2020-07-1022 min
Dentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesCompetition Bureau – Canada’s new privacy watchdogThe worlds of competition law and privacy law have been spinning closer together in Canada for the past several years. During this podcast, our hosts Kelly Osaka and Karl Schober interview Dentons national lead of the Transformative Technology and Data Strategy group, Kirsten Thompson, on the Competition Bureau’s decision relating to the use and disclosure of personal information as false or misleading representation. We will cover how your business can mitigate risk and practical considerations that can be implemented to stay ahead.2020-07-0219 min
Arbitration from Dentons Podcast SeriesOvercoming the challengesIn our second session, Amy Kläsener and Rachel Howie interview Dentons Hong Kong partner Robert Rhoda on the challenges the arbitral institutions are facing in these unique times. During this session, we will cover how arbitral institutions have shifted their responses to accommodate restrictions imposed in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, remote work and virtual hearings.2020-06-3015 minDentons Business BitesUsing Insurance to manage the risk of investment screeningOffering food for thought in the current situation, the Business Bites series continues to ask what ingredients can create the best recipes to help navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by the new dynamic.Listen to Dentons partners Séverine Hotellier and Nora Wouters, as well as Jens Hillebrand Pohl, Course Director at the Academy of European Law (Europäische Rechtsakademie, ERA) in Trier, Germany, discuss the use of insurance in managing the risk of investment screening. Investment screening risk insurance will be familiar to investors active in the US (CFIUS insurance), but it remains a relatively new topic...2020-06-2908 minDentons Business BitesA changing workplace - new measures and accelerating trends, what is here to stay?Offering food for thought in the current situation, the Business Bites series continues to ask what ingredients can create the best recipes to help navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by the new dynamic.Listen to Dentons partners Katell Déniel-Allioux, Aleksandra Minkowicz-Flanek and Tomáš Bílek discuss the changes in working trends that have been accelerated by COVID-19, in particular the challenges employers may need to be mindful of as agile working becomes a cornerstone of the new dynamic.2020-06-2314 minDentons Business BitesCOVID-19: A Testing Ground For Force MajeureOffering food for thought in the current situation, the Business Bites series continues to ask what ingredients can create the best recipes to help navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by the new dynamic.Listen to Dentons partners Anouk Rosielle, Tim Constable and Thomas Nebel discuss one of the most frequent topics raised by businesses during this current crisis – Force Majeure. As COVID-19 has proven a testing ground for Force Majeure, we discuss the preliminary results, as well as consider the future of Force Majeure.2020-06-1614 min
Dentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesMoving digital - The trade-off between health and privacy: The UK perspectiveIn this episode, we continue the global conversation on the use of contact tracing apps and other measures taken by governments around the world to minimize the exposure to COVID-19. Canada is approximately one month behind the UK, with most provinces and cities only in their initial phase of lifting restrictions, and some business sectors permitted to re-open, albeit, with numerous safety measures and restrictions. What can we learn from the UK on the road ahead to reopening? Kelly Osaka and Karl Schober interview Dentons UK partner Simon Elliot on the launch of the NHS “track and trace app” and othe...2020-06-0830 min
Dentons Data In Conversation Podcast SeriesMoving digital - Contact tracing: the tradeoff between health and privacyAs Canadian cities begin to open, provincial governments are moving ahead with using digital surveillance as a means to fight the pandemic. The Alberta government recently announced the launch of the cellphone contact-tracing app, ABTraceTogether. A similar app has been credited with helping contain the virus in Singapore. Both apps use Bluetooth to make users aware of whether they have, at some point, come in contact with someone who has contracted COVID-19. These apps have caused concerns about the personal information that they may collect, raising questions as where and by whom such information is stored, and for how long...2020-05-1621 min
Dentons Canada Tax Insights Podcast SeriesThe Latest Update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ProgramOn April 8, 2020, the Federal Government announced more changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program in an effort to combat the economic impact of COVID-19 and to expand access to the subsidy. In our latest Dentons Tax Insights podcast, we go over these changes and what they mean for businesses across Canada.2020-04-0909 min