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We Talk Banking & FinanceGlobal ABS with Adam Caines of MacfarlanesWith Global ABS taking place in Barcelona next week, we spoke to Adam Caines of Macfarlanes about private credit and what he is looking forward to from the year's biggest event for the structured finance industry. James Lydeard from our Banking & Finance team in Jersey looks ahead to the event with Adam, sharing his thoughts along the way, paying particular attention to the rise of private credit and its convergence with structured finance. 2025-06-0316 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: failure to prevent fraud offenceIn the latest episode of the policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Brian Spiro, and Helen Harvey discuss the introduction of the new corporate offence for failing to prevent fraud. They cover: the purpose and legal background of the new offence;what kind of organisations are affected and how liability is determined; the proactive measures businesses must implement to ensure compliance; and enforcement implications. If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Brian or Helen. Interested in more podcas...2025-02-1124 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: litigation funding in England and WalesIn the latest episode of the policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Malcolm Hitching, and James Popperwell discuss litigation funding in England and Wales, including the impact of legal rulings, the ongoing Civil Justice Council (CJC) review, and whether or not further regulation might be needed to preserve access to justice while protecting consumers.They cover:the impact of the PACCAR ruling on litigation funding agreements;the CJC's review of the litigation funding sector in England and Wales; andwhether or not further regulation might provide relevant protections for consumers.If you would like more information...2025-01-2922 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: US tax reform – unpacking Trump’s tax plansIn the latest episode of our policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Rhiannon Kinghall Were, and Bezhan Salehy discuss President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the OECD global tax deal, the implications for Pillars 1 and 2, and the potential for future negotiations.They cover:the background and details of the OECD global tax deal;the US’ objections to Pillar 1 and Pillar 2;digital services taxes (DSTs); andpolitical, fiscal and practical implications, including the likelihood of retaliatory measures and the impact on global trade and tax policy.If you would like more information or want to di...2025-01-2717 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: COP 29In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson, and Praveen Gopalan discuss COP 29 (November 2024), recent developments in sustainable finance and ESG, and the future of COP, including COP 30’s potential focus on biodiversity.They cover:COP 29 – expectations vs. outcomes and targets;how businesses will be affected in the UK;the politicisation of ESG initiatives;current hot topics in ESG; andthe future of COP and sustainable finance.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Rach...2025-01-2427 min
Debtwired!Navigating the Mixed Terrain of Mid-Market Documentation with MacfarlanesIn this episode, Debtwire's Amelia Weitzman is joined by Kirstie Hutchinson and Adam Caines, both private capital partners at Macfarlanes, to discuss documentation in Europe's mid-market. Listen in to hear how much the gradual loosening of documentation is putting direct lenders on the backfoot of borrowers, whether there are any new clauses that raise alarm bells, and much more. 2024-12-1830 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - wages and suspensions: Mendy v Manchester CityIn the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by Isobel Lewis to talk about money: when wages are payable, when employers can withhold salary, and what happens when employees are suspended from work.They cover:the “wage-work bargain” and its significance in defining employment relationships;legal principles governing wage deductions under the Employment Rights Act; andcomplex scenarios where employees are unable to work due to external circumstances, such as suspensions or criminal trials, with references to the recent well-publicised litigation between Benjamin Mendy and Manchester City FC.If you would like more info...2024-12-1016 min
A Clan A Day PodcastClan MacFarlaneWelcome back to "A Clan A Day Podcast," brought to you by bagtownclans.com. I'm your host, Colin MacDonald, and today we explore the fascinating history of Clan MacFarlane, a proud and storied Highland clan with deep ties to the ancient Earls of Lennox. Known for their bravery, loyalty, and occasionally their lawlessness, the MacFarlanes have a history that is as complex as the Highland landscapes they called home.The origins of Clan MacFarlane are rooted in the medieval Lennox earldom. According to historian William Skene, Clan MacFarlane, or "Clann Phàrlain," can trace its lineage back t...2024-10-2205 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: reforming private law fetters to housebuildingIn the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Eloise Illingworth, and Tom Weekes, KC at Landmark Chambers discuss fetters to housebuilding from private property law in the form of restrictive covenants as well as easements, such as rights of way and rights of light.They cover:what restrictive covenants and easements are;the impact that restrictive covenants and easements have on property development;how rights of light are acquired and their effect; andhow the law might be reformed in order to facilitate housebuilding.If you would like more information or want...2024-10-0126 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - fire and rehireIn the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey delves into a major Supreme Court decision regarding Tesco's dismissal and re-engagement practices, exploring the legal implications of “firing and rehiring” and its impact on employment contracts.He covers:Tesco's 2007 agreement offering “retained pay” as a permanent contractual term;the Supreme Court ruling barring Tesco from dismissing employees to remove this benefit; andlegal implications for employers using dismissal to change contract terms.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew. Interes...2024-09-2610 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: post-election 2024 – real estateIn the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, ahead of the House of Commons summer recess this week, David Gauke, Tania Barnes and Isabella Dierden-Hunt discuss implications post General Election for the real estate industry, looking at the proposed policies of the new Government.They cover: the new Government's focus on development and infrastructure and opportunities for the industry; planning reform proposals, with a focus on energy; leaseholder and tenant protection (including leaseholder reform and what new commonhold legislation may bring); and possible reactions by clients to the proposed changes. If you would like mo...2024-07-2930 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - new employer duty to prevent sexual harassmentMatthew Ramsey and Amy Daubeney cover:the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment;equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) draft guidance on that duty; andconsequences of non-compliance for employers.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew and Amy.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2024-07-2512 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: post-election 2024 - private clientIn the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Paul Hardwick discuss implications of the recent General Election for private clients, with a focus on proposed tax policies of the new Government.They cover: the new Government's proposed tax plans, including in particular the planned changes to non-dom taxation;timing considerations; andpossible reactions by clients to the changes. If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Paul.Interested in more podcasts? Why not ch...2024-07-2221 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: pre-election 2024 – ESGIn this episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Rachel Richardson discuss ESG policies outlined in the Labour and Conservative manifestos.They cover:the proposed climate policies;green finance initiatives;Labour's proposed solutions to make the UK more attractive for private capital, including a National Wealth Fund and the Energy Independence Act; and Labour's broader environmental strategy involving an emphasis on sustainable farming practices and national biodiversity improvements.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David a...2024-07-0119 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: pre-election 2024 – taxIn the latest episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Bezhan Salehy discuss tax policy with a focus on business taxes.They cover:Labour's plans to raise revenue through targeted revenue measures;business tax strategy; anda focus on economic stability.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Bezhan.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google...2024-06-2719 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: pre-election 2024 – employment In the second episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Matthew Ramsey and Kirti Tiwari-Mehta discuss potential changes to employment law amidst the current general election campaign.They cover: potential employment law reform including the Labour Party's New Deal for Working People;Unfair dismissal protections and worker classifications;Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: and the right to switch off proposal.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Matthew and Kirti.Interested in more pod...2024-06-2419 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: pre-election 2024 – real estate In the first of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Dan Marriott and Rachael Ashton discuss property policy in light of the party manifestos ahead of the General Election. They cover: the current legislative picture and the importance of leasehold reform and tenant empowerment; the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act and the Renters Reform Bill; andthe proposed approaches to housing and planning, including ground rent proposals.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Musi...2024-06-1919 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: FCA's naming and shaming proposalsWith the announcement of the General Election, in this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Alexandra Green and Laura Bridgewater discuss the FCA's proposals to disclose the identity of companies under investigation at an earlier stage.They cover:the FCA's proposals to publicly announce the opening of enforcement investigations and disclose the identities of the companies;the finance sector's reaction to this proposal; and political considerations and the future developments considering the upcoming General Election.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get i...2024-06-1321 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: English law in 2024In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Christopher Charlton and Chloe Edworthy discuss the state of English law and its international standing.Together they discuss:the impact of Brexit on legal jurisdiction;the status of judicial recruitment; and the role of technology within the legal system.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Christopher or Chloe.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast o...2024-06-0428 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: ESG updateIn this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran consider the current state of ESG policies and sustainable finance.Together they discuss:the UK's progress in green finance since the 2021 COP26 summit;recent ESG developments including the government's nature markets framework and the Transition Finance Market Review;Europe's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS); andwhat the future holds for ESG policy. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, G...2024-05-2343 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: pension fund reformIn this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Christopher Good and Margarida Ferreira consider what the pension fund reform means for the private capital industry.Together they discuss:private funds and what might happen in future, possibly after a change in government;France’s Tibi programme;the idea of a potential national wealth fund; andthe practical impacts on funds and fundraising.For more information on this topic, read their in-depth article on "Pension fund reform".Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Ma...2024-04-2527 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - misconduct and financial servicesIn this month’s edition, senior knowledge lawyer, Matthew Ramsey, talks to senior associate, Laura Bridgewater, from our litigation and dispute resolution team about the FCA’s continuing focus on non-financial misconduct, a focus that is increasingly shared by regulators across industry sectors.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2024-02-2819 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: financing growth - Labour's plan for financial servicesInterested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2024-02-1526 min
INSIDE LEGAL ESGInside Legal ESG / Rachel Richardson / MacFarlanesThis episode of Inside Legal ESG features a conversation with Rachel Richardson, Head of ESG at MacFarlanes in London. The conversation talks about serving clients around ESG; expectations around a law firm’s own ESG; ESG political pushback; competition law; and more. You won’t want to miss this conversation.2023-12-0727 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastAutumn Statement 2023: tax - policy in practiceIn our first policy in practice Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Rhiannon Kinghall Were discuss the tax headlines and implications for our clients.Together they review:the state of the public finances and what that means for policy decisions going forward;full expensing being made permanent;updates to the Pillar 2 rules to introduce a minimum tax;NICs cuts; andsome light-hearted speculation on when we might see a general election!Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google...2023-11-2416 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastAutumn Statement 2023: pensions - policy in practiceIn our second policy in practice - Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Faye Jarvis discuss the pensions headlines and the implications for our clients.They review the three key themes set out by the Chancellor, being:Better outcomes for savers and the idea of a “pot for life”;Driving consolidation; andEnabling pension schemes to invest in a diverse portfolio.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-11-2419 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastAutumn Statement 2023: financial services - policy in practiceIn our final policy in practice Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke, Michael Sholem and Gavin Haran discuss the financial services highlights and the effect on the industry and for our clients. Together they discuss:regulatory levers that the Government hopes will grow the economy;Financial Services and Markets Act and the process for reforming onshored EU legislation;recent Government reshuffle, and the appointment of the new City Minister;Long Term Asset Fund and the ISA; andlikely impacts of change on the financial services industry.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated p...2023-11-2428 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - legislative reformIn this month’s edition, Matthew Ramsey runs through the Government’s proposals for reform of:- TUPE;- holiday pay; and- working time record-keeping.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-11-1514 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - holiday payIn the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by Jason Galbraith-Marten KC of Cloisters as they discuss holiday pay. Matthew Ramsey and Jason Galbraith-Marten KC discuss:working time and holiday pay; andthe case of PSNI v Agnew and the issues it raises.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-10-1929 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - artificial intelligence and HRIn the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by employment associate Amy Powell and lawtech manager Oliver Jeffcott as they discuss the technological development of artificial intelligence.Matthew Ramsey, Oliver Jeffcott and Amy Powell discuss:the development of artificial intelligence; andwhat HR and in-house teams need to consider regarding the adoption of AI in the workplace and its implications on the employment lifecycle.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-09-2518 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: sustainable financeIn our latest policy in practice podcast episode, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran discuss all things sustainable finance. They review the current landscape and significant policy developments from the last few months - including the impact of the ISSB, UK & EU taxonomy and disclosure requirements, greenwashing concerns, and the future of “ESG”. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-09-0630 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Georgia Krell and Hattie Walker-ArnottIn episode 10 of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Georgia Krell sits down with Hattie Walker-Arnott, owner and founder of AI-RE, an innovative company using artificial intelligence to support eclectic real estate projects.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-08-1623 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - flexible workingCovid-19 changed the world of work in fundamental ways. The shift to agile and remote working patterns has been especially profound and the existing framework under which employees can submit formal requests for flexible working has been reformed, partly to reflect post-Covid changes in attitudes and expectations, and in this month’s podcast Olivia Wistow-Hughes joins Matthew Ramsey to discuss the new arrangements and what employers will need to do to keep up-to-date.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Po...2023-08-1610 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Rebecca Ashton and Lisa WebbIn episode ten of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Rebecca Ashton sits down with Lisa Webb, a partner in the Planning and Development department and a member of the Executive Board at Gerald Eve.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-08-0727 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - neonatal leave, carer’s leave and protection from redundancyMatthew Ramsey and Louise Pereira discuss:recently enacted legislation introducing new rights to neonatal leave, carer’s leave and protection from redundancy in connection with some forms of family leave; andhow these new rights could impact individuals from a personal perspective.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-07-2021 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - non-compete clausesWe’re absolutely delighted in this month’s podcast to welcome our first guest speaker, Paul Goulding KC. Paul’s experience in employee competition litigation and team moves is unrivalled, which makes him the perfect person to discuss the Government’s proposed reform of non-compete restrictions. Join him in discussion with Matthew Ramsey.Matthew Ramsey and Paul Goulding KC discuss:proposals to cap non-competes in the UK and ban them outright in the US; andwhat employers might do in response to ensure their confidential information, trade secrets and key client relationships are protected.Interested in more pod...2023-06-2227 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Rebecca Ashton and Sarah StarkeyIn episode nine of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Rebecca Ashton sits down with Sarah Starkey, Director and Asset Manager at Atrato Group.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-06-0613 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: building "Britcoin"In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Sapheen Meran, legal technology and innovation manager, and Gavin Haran, head of policy for asset management to look at the UK plans for introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-06-0639 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - tax and consultancy agreementsMany HR teams will have grappled over recent years with the joys of IR35, Check employment status for tax (CEST), off-payroll working, and tried to get to grips with the complexity of how consultants and contractors providing services to their clients should be taxed. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-05-3045 min
The Uncover Pod - Uncovering the Legal Risk & Compliance IndustryCommunication in Leadership - Episode 5 - Lee Edwards, MLRO for MacfarlanesWelcome to the fifth edition of The UNCOVER Podcast!
In this episode, your host, Daniel Chatfield, was joined the MLRO for Macfarlanes, Lee Edwards.
Lee is primarily responsible for all things anti-financial crime, such as bribery, money laundering, etc, as well as more generalist risk & compliance matters.
His experience spans several international firms and includes a wealth of experience across the Legal Risk & Compliance industry.
In this episode we cover the importance of communication in the industry, as well as advice for peo...2023-05-2429 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: mobilising green investment - the UK’s 2023 Green Finance StrategyDavid Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran discuss the UK’s 2023 Green Finance Strategy, some of the pros and cons and what to expect in the future.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-05-1836 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHow should UK financial services regulators be held to account?Our podcast discusses the current position of the UK financial services regulators, why this topic is being so heavily debated, the different solutions being proposed and why we have made the proposal that we have. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-04-2732 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - managing sexual harassment allegationsMatthew and Tabitha discuss what steps employers can, should and must take to prevent sexual harassment at work, the increased regulatory focus on firms to embed a positive culture in which harassment is not tolerated, and forthcoming legislative changes in this difficult area.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-04-1938 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: AI and financial services regulationIn our latest policy in practice podcast, we look at the very topical issue of AI and financial services regulation. David Gauke, our head of public policy, is joined by some our AI specialists: Mark Lewis, Klaudija Brami and Sapheen Meran. Amongst other issues the podcast touches on the UK Government’s white paper detailing how the UK will regulate AI on which we have also recently published a short blog post.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Go...2023-04-1353 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: rent controlsOur latest Policy in Practice podcast focuses on the much debated policy of rent control. David Gauke, Nicole Mitchell and Lizzie Fielding discuss the current state of health of the living subsectors, the Scottish government’s rent control policy (Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022), the experience of rental controls in other markets and where future policy may be heading in the UK.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-04-0522 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Jade Grantham (Associate Director at Colliers)In episode eight of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Emily Chandler sits down with Jade Grantham, associate director in the operational capital markets team at Colliers.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-03-1716 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - managing sickness absenceIn the fourth episode of our new podcast series, Constance Shaw joins Matthew Ramsey in exploring managing sickness absence.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-03-0831 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastNatural Capital: accelerating capital flows to natureIn the second episode of the natural capital podcast, guest speaker Tassilo von Hirsch, Head of Natural Capital at The Real Wild Estates Company joins Macfarlanes’ Head of ESG Rachel Richardson and Head of Real Estate Strategy and Policy Nicole Mitchell to discuss nature based solutions (NBS).Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2023-03-0726 min
Fund Shack Private Equity PodcastMacfarlanes: politics, funds & private marketsThe so-called perma-crisis of political and economic volatility witnessed in the UK, and beyond, has made the business of raising and investing long-term funds is even more uncertain than usual. To help private markets practitioners navigate these choppy waters, we spoke with David Gauke, Damien Crossley and Shailen Patel from Macfarlanes. David Gauke is one […]
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The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - fire and re-hire clausesMost contractual changes can be agreed between employer and employee, but this is not always the case. Forcing through a change can sometimes be necessary, either by unilaterally imposing the change or, more drastically, by dismissing those employees who refuse to accept the changed terms, and offering to re-employ them on the new terms. Employment lawyers call this dismissal and re-engagement. The press uses the snappier label “fire and re-hire”. This option of last resort has come under heavy criticism in recent months, particularly after the well-publicised P&O episode, with litigation reaching the Court of Appeal in at leas...2023-02-0320 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: Retained EU Law BillIn this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Stephen Kon and Jonathan Pratt to discuss the proposed Retained EU Law Bill. The UK Government is taking renewed steps to “shake off” the continued legacy of EU law through the new Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. If enacted, the Bill will revoke EU-derived legislation by the end of 2023 using so-called “sunset provisions” and provide the government with wide powers to amend EU-derived laws subject only to limited parliamentary scrutiny. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. List...2023-01-1326 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - accents and socio-economic discriminationIn the second episode of our new podcast series, Chris Boyle join Matthew Ramsey in exploring how employers can engage with issues of class, socio-economic background and accent.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-12-2124 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: Edinburgh ReformsIn this episode of policy is practice, David Gauke is joined by Michael Sholem, Alexandra Green, Gavin Haran and Rhiannon Kinghall-Ware to unpick the potential impact of the Edinburgh Reforms.Announced by the Chancellor on 9 December, the package of over 30 reforms to the UK’s financial regulations is an attempt to achieve the biggest boost to the City since Margaret Thatcher’s 1986 “Big Bang” de-regulatory reforms.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-12-1340 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: roundup of COP15 and COP27The UN Biodiversity Conference, COP15 is now underway with hopes for clear targets on nature protection. In this episode of our policy in practice series, our policy experts provide a roundup of the key takeaways from the COP27 climate conference and expectations for COP15. David Gauke is joined by Rachel Richardson, Gavin Haran, Nicole Mitchell and Praveen Gopalan to discuss the headlines and implications from the recent COP27 conference, the COP15 biodiversity conference and the response from asset managers and policy makers.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe...2022-12-0629 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastNatural capital: nature-based solutionsIn the first episode of our natural capital podcast Rachel Richardson, Nicole Mitchell and David Short, partner at Lux Nova Partners discuss nature based solutions, public policy changes, funding, how to measure biodiversity net gain and what the future might be for nature-based solutions.To date, the focus of business, regulators and financial market participants towards the E of ESG has to a great extent been on climate, reducing emissions and setting net zero targets. However, we are seeing a complimentary shift of focus developing towards nature and out of this, nature-based solutions.Interested in...2022-11-3031 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastHR briefing - right to work checksIn the first episode of our HR briefing podcast, Tom Marsom, senior associate, and Matthew Ramsey, senior knowledge lawyer, discuss why employers need to check their employees’ right to work in the UK. Tom Marsom explains why this is a critical part of the on-boarding process, what documents need to be checked, and what the most recent developments are. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-11-1818 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Isabella Dierden-Hunt and Lucy Godwin (Associate Director at Savills)In episode seven of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Isabella Dierden-Hunt sits down with Lucy Godwin, Associate Director in the Commercial Development team at Savills.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-11-1814 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: Big Bang 2.0In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Gavin Haran and Michael Sholem discuss the future of financial services regulation following Brexit. They explore what can be done to make use of the flexibilities that Brexit allows, what EU rules the UK Government and its regulators could diverge from, and how that might happen.For more information on this subject, read our report on Big Bang 2.0.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-11-1125 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Clare Breeze and Melanie Leech (Chief Executive at the British Property Federation)In episode six of our women in real estate podcast series, partner Clare Breeze sits down with Melanie Leech, Chief Executive at the British Property Federation. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-11-0326 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: tax policyIn this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Rhiannon Kinghall Were, head of tax policy, and Bezhan Salehy, tax policy specialist, to unpick the state of play after the fiscal statement on 23 September 2022, the subsequent U-turns and ensuing political crisis.Following the upheaval of the mini-budget, the team explores where we are now, what elements of tax policy have been reversed or remain the same, and also what these changes might mean for tax policy going forward. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and s...2022-10-2419 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Sindhuja Shriananda and Donna Fleming (Legal & General Capital)In episode five of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Sindhuja Shriananda sits down with Donna Fleming head of legal - urban regeneration at Legal & General Capital. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-10-0315 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: financial sanctionsIn this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Neill Blundell, Helen Harvey and Francis Bond from our financial sanctions team to discuss the latest developments in the global financial sanctions landscape.Amidst a fast-moving situation, the team unpicks the most recent updates in sectoral and individual sanctions and enforcement, discuss common misperceptions, and also look ahead at concerns with China and the potential future imposition of new sanctions.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast...2022-08-0233 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: investment management and decarbonisationGuest speaker Zach Stein, co-founder and CEO of Carbon Collective, a US investment advisor, joined David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran to explore what the right approach is when it comes to investment management and decarbonisation.In this episode of policy in practice, the team delves into a range of questions, weighing up the social versus environmental elements of ESG, and what investors and governments need to do to stop the climate crisis.For more information on carbon taxes and carbon boarder adjustment mechanisms, as touched upon in this podcast, listen to Policy in...2022-07-1335 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: better business actThe concept of the Better Business Act proposes to change UK law, ensuring company directors operate in a manner which benefits the members, wider society and the environment. In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Rachel Richardson and Dominic Sedghi to discuss what the proposals mean, how they might work and whether they are a useful development. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-06-1526 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Emily Chandler and Vanessa Murray (Stanhope Plc.)In the fourth episode of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Emily Chandler sits down with Vanessa Murray, senior asset manager at Stanhope Plc.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-05-1814 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Tania Barnes and Ellie Jukes (Legal & General Capital)In the third episode of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Tania Barnes sits down with Ellie Jukes, head of transactions, urban regeneration at Legal & General Capital.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-04-2615 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Emily Chandler and Amanda Lim (Knight Frank)In the second episode of our women in real estate podcast series, solicitor Emily Chandler sits down with Amanda Lim, Partner, Head of flexible office solutions at Knight Frank. Amanda talks about her career and involvement in women’s initiatives at Knight Frank. She also explores the changes she has seen in the real estate sector during her professional career.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-04-1115 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: investigations and enforcement trends at HMRCIn this episode of policy in practice we cover trends in enforcement at HMRC. David Gauke is joined by litigation partners Gideon Sanitt and Neill Blundell for an in-depth discussion about the powers available to the revenue, and how the Economic Crime Act might influence future enforcement.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-04-0738 min
Radio InformationPodcast: Zelenskyjs teater, Mélenchons muligheder og dokumentarfilm om naturenVi må gøre os umage for at være nogle gode forfædre.
Det er budskabet i dokumentarfilmen River, en cinematisk verdensomrejse ad verdens floder baseret på den store britiske naturforfatter Robert Macfarlanes fortælling om forholdet mellem floder og menneskeheden.
Den er én af flere dokumentarfilm om naturen og menneskets forhold, som er blevet vist på den danske dokumentarfilmfestival CPH:DOX. Lone Nikolajsen er i studiet for at give tre anbefalinger. Fra fredag kan man nemlig købe turpas til hele 90 film i CPH:DOX onlinefestival – og du må love Lone, at én af dem bliver Fir...2022-04-0141 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastWomen in real estate - interview with Nicole Mitchell and Heather Day (PGIM Real Estate)In our first episode of "Success stories - women in real estate", Nicole Mitchell, senior solicitor in the real estate practice interviews Heather Day, chief operating officer for Europe at PGIM Real Estate. Heather discusses her early career and the steps she has taken to promote diversity, equity and inclusion at PGIM.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-03-2913 min
The Macfarlanes PodcastPolicy in practice: carbon taxes and carbon tradingDavid Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Christine Long cover some of the basics of carbon taxes and the development of the voluntary carbon markets, as well as taking a deeper dive considering what the future might bring for Governments, individuals and companies.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.2022-03-0133 min