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DisputedLights, camera, class actions: Recent trends in CanadaHosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown are joined by fellow partners, Maya Angenot, from Norton Rose Fulbright’s Montreal office, and Jeremy Devereux, from Norton Rose Fulbright’s Toronto office, to discuss the intricacies of class actions in Canada.In addition to comparing and contrasting how these types of cases differ between Ontario and Quebec, this episode takes a closer look at the burgeoning trend of employment class actions, Ontario's amendments to its Class Proceedings Act, the rise of privacy breach class actions in Quebec, and the emerging challenge of fraudulent claims in settlement proc...2024-10-2945 min
NRF Global Regulation Tomorrow Podcastinside Investigations Ep 4: Privilege - key considerations during an investigationIn our fourth episode of the Inside Investigations podcast series, Thomas Hubbard (Senior Associate, Investigations, Enforcement and Compliance team, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, London) continues the discussion on privilege in investigations with Alexander Cappel (Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Frankfurt), Rongxin Huang (Partner, Shanghai Pacific Legal, Shanghai) and Kevin Harnisch (Head of White Collar Defense and Investigations, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Washington). In this second of two podcasts on privilege, the team discuss what to keep in mind in relation to privilege as an investigation progresses.2024-09-2513 min
DisputedA proactive approach to cybersecurity, data privacy and AIOur digital world is creating more data than ever before.And according to findings from Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey, as data volumes grow exponentially, so do cybersecurity and data privacy concerns.From our survey:• 40% of organizations saw their cybersecurity dispute exposure grow in 2023 – more than any other area – as cyberattacks reached record levels and the patchwork of data protection regulations grew in complexity.• Cybersecurity, data protection and data privacy also top the list of litigation concerns in the year ahead...2024-03-2636 min
DisputedRevealing 2024’s top litigation trendsWhat’s top of mind for litigation and disputes lawyers? Increased regulatory proceedings, rising class actions, and ever-growing concerns around ESG remain a priority for general counsel and in-house litigation leaders across Canada according to the Canadian findings from Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey.So, what does this mean for the future of litigation in 2024?Our first episode of Undisputed, hosts Ted Brook, Partner, and Erin Brown, Senior Associate, dive into the survey insights and how to prepare for the challenges ahead, with François-David Paré - Part...2024-02-2732 min
DisputedUndisputed: Litigation Trends Explored - A miniseries from the makers of DisputedOur brand-new hosts Ted Brook, Partner, and Erin Brown, Senior Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright are excited to bring you a special four episode miniseries that unpacks the findings from our 2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey.Undisputed: Litigation Trends Explored will share valuable insights around trending topics like ESG, cybersecurity, regulatory investigations and more, through candid conversations with subject matter experts and industry leaders.Subscribe now to learn what’s impacting the legal landscape, and stay tuned for more episodes of Disputed, returning in Spring 2024.Do...2024-02-2001 min
CurrentsEp238: Tariff Moratorium UpdateStefan Reisinger, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Washington office, joins us to give an update on the tariff moratorium applied to solar modules imported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia first implemented in June 2022. He also speaks about the recent lawsuit challenging the moratorium by Auxin Solar and Concept Clean Energy, the possible implications of the lawsuit, and the outlook for importers.Please listen to the end to hear our Super Bowl picks!2024-01-2520 min
Early Careers podcastEpisode 1: Meet the Early Careers teamOur hosts, Mark, Becky, Sharmin and Elizabeth share their experiences of working at the firm, including the importance of culture and working in an inclusive environment, and what makes Norton Rose Fulbright a great place to work. They also answer some of your questions about the application process, and provide some tips and insight into how to make your application shine.2023-11-0221 minCurrentsEp225: Invenergy Vice Presidents Discuss Build-Transfer TransactionsKyle Hermanson and Nate Hoeppner of Invenergy join us to discuss build-transfer transactions (BTAs), why they are attractive to utilities, how the Inflation Reduction Act has affected the BTA market, what risks they entail, and what the future holds for these transactions. Norton Rose Fulbright will be providing an in-depth webinar on build-transfer transactions in the new year. Subscribe to our Project Finance mailing list on www.projectfinance.law to receive updates and webinar notifications.2023-10-1227 minCurrentsCurrents Bonus Episode: Renewables Professionals Predict the World SeriesIn this bonus episode, friends of the pod give their predictions on who will win the 2024 World Series. ContributorsTodd Alexander – Norton Rose FulbrightChris Miller – Guzman EnergyDavid Rosenblatt – Arava Power CompanyEmma Raine – CIBC Capital MarketsAndrew Ehrlickman – Brookfield Asset ManagementJae Kwon – Credit AgricoleRaquel Bierzwinsky – Norton Rose FulbrightGary Blitz – AonKristin Meikle – Bechtel EnterprisesAndrew Waranch – Spearmint EnergyEmily Rogers – Norton Rose FulbrightSheldon Kimber – Intersect Power2023-10-0306 minCurrentsEp220: Taking its toll — Tolling Agreements and Offtake StrategiesChristine Brozynski, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s projects practice, joins Todd Alexander to talk about recent trends in offtake strategies for energy storage projects. They go over how tolling agreements work, what risks that entail, what other offtake strategies developers are using and more.2023-09-0717 minCurrentsEp218: Debt Workouts and Liability Management TransactionsEric Daucher, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s bankruptcy practice, joins Todd Alexander to talk about debt workouts and liability management transactions, how they are executed and leveraged, their legality, how investors and lenders can avoid litigation, and more.2023-08-2420 min
DisputedPro bono publico in Canada | S3 EP6At its core, pro bono refers to lawyers’ broader duty to give back to communities, helping to bridge the gap in access to justice. There is no shortage of opportunity for lawyers to help people in need in this country, and that’s where the pro bono committee at Norton Rose Fulbright, led by Grace Pastine, KC, steps in. Grace is the firm’s Pro Bono Counsel (the role itself is a first of its kind in the country) and she joins us to share how she is developing the firm’s pro bono program and how she sources and evaluate...2023-07-2640 minCurrentsEp211: New Proposed IRS Guidance on Tax Credits TransferabilityEpisode 211: New Proposed IRS Guidance on Tax Credits Transferability Hilary Lefko, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright, joins host Todd Alexander in an in-depth conversation on the proposed guidance on tax credits and transferability recently released by the IRS. They cover how the new guidance addresses registration, payment for credits, regulations involving partnerships, individual purchasers, bonus credits, brokers, what new products can be expected and how the tax insurance market has reacted so far.2023-06-2221 min
Earth, Wind and SolarEp18: PRI: A Risky BusinessIn this episode of Earth, Wind and Solar we discuss the “what, why, when and how” of political risk insurance (PRI) with two seasoned professionals: Hoda Atia Moustafa, global head of portfolio management at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and Kenneth Hansen, a partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s projects group. We explore what risks PRI aims to mitigate, why organizations operating in emerging markets get this coverage, when it comes into play and how MIGA approaches claims. We delve into several examples and the specific considerations and outcomes of having PRI project coverage.2023-04-2031 min
FinTech PulseSpecial edition | Exploring supply chain finance with Crossflow PaymentsIn this special edition of Norton Rose Fulbright’s FinTech Pulse podcast, lawyers Victoria Birch (co-head of payments) and Michael Sinclair (knowledge director, FinTech) are joined by Kevin Hayden, commercial director at Crossflow Payments to discuss supply chain finance, exploring why it’s relevant at this stage in the economic cycle, the different models, how it’s being automated with new technologies and the associated risks and benefits, and how it might evolve over the next 10 years.2023-02-2020 minFinTech PulseEpisode 11 | 2023 predictions for crypto and FinTech regulation, M&A and investments, NFTs, Web 3 and the Metaverse.In this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, our lawyers from Australia, Europe, Canada, the US, Middle East and UK share their thoughts and predictions for 2023 on crypto and FinTech regulation and litigation, M&A and investments, NFT's, Web 3 and the Metaverse.2023-01-271h 11FinTech PulseEpisode 10 | Latest news on MiCA, CFPB BNPL report insights, the digital assets consultation paper, FinTech developments in Hong Kong.In this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright we discuss increasing regulatory scrutiny of the buy now pay later sector in the US, the key takeaways from the UK Law Commission’s consultation paper on the future of digital assets, the upcoming regulation of crypto-assets in Europe and a new initiative in Hong Kong to connect local corporates and investors with global FinTech companies to boost the growth and adoption of FinTech in Asia.2022-10-2545 minFinTech PulseSpecial edition | The sustainability of digital assets and cryptocurrenciesIn this special edition of FinTech Pulse Podcast, co-heads of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Technology Consulting practice - Madeleine Bailey and Professor Peter McBurney - are joined by Alex de Vries, founder of Digiconomist and researcher at Vrije University’s School of Business and Economics in Amsterdam on the sustainability of crypto assets. Alex plays a major role in the global discussion regarding the sustainability of cryptocurrencies and blockchain and their energy consumption, and joins the podcast to discuss this hot topic.2022-09-0142 min
DisputedWeb3, NFTs and the Metaverse | S2 EP10Avatars, Bored Apes and Nike sneakers – a look at our new virtual reality with guest Nick Abrahams. As the Metaverse is expected to become a $1 trillion market, many of the world’s largest companies are investing in this new world, developing NFTs and building operating platforms. What’s all the fuss about? Are NFTs here to stay? How much of a Wild West is Web3? Nick is Global Head of Tech and Innovation at Norton Rose Fulbright, and host of the podcast Web3: From Mystery to Main Street.This episode qualifies for 40 minutes of CPD credit in Ontario and 40...2022-08-0939 min
CurrentsEp194: New PJM Regulations and FERC RulesBob Shapiro, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Washington office, joins us to discuss the new regulations in PJM and FERC rules being considered. We discuss how PJM is addressing their backlog, an overview of the two interconnection proposals, who the big winners and losers are, how the FERC proposal differs from the PJM regulations and more.2022-07-2126 minCurrentsEp194: New PJM Regulations and FERC RulesBob Shapiro, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Washington office, joins us to discuss the new regulations in PJM and FERC rules being considered. We discuss how PJM is addressing their backlog, an overview of the two interconnection proposals, who the big winners and losers are, how the FERC proposal differs from the PJM regulations and more.2022-07-2126 min
NRF Global Regulation Tomorrow PodcastRegulation Tomorrow Plus – HM Treasury’s proposals for buy now pay laterHM Treasury has published its response to last November’s consultation on bringing buy now pay later businesses within scope of regulation from the Financial Conduct Authority. In this Regulation Tomorrow Podcast, Matthew Gregory, Of Counsel in the London financial services team of Norton Rose Fulbright, shares his insights into the response including what in-scope firms should be doing now.2022-06-3009 minFinTech Pulse9 | Regulation of FinFluencers, blockchain in securitization, Hong Kong crypto regulation, FinTech in France, crypto lending and fundsIn this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright we discuss the regulation of FinFluencers, the use of blockchain, smart contracts, crypto, token offerings and NFTs in securitization, regulatory developments in the Hong Kong crypto space, FinTech developments in the French market, crypto lending and the use of crypto assets as collateral, and the growing interest in crypto asset funds in the German market.2022-06-201h 01CurrentsEp192: Biden's Executive OrderStefan Reisinger, partner Norton Rose Fulbright’s Washington office, joins us for a closer look at the Biden action yesterday to shield solar panels imported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia during the next two years from any anti-circumvention duties that the Commerce Department decides to impose. We discuss the current Commerce investigation, how the Biden order will affect imported panels, what it means for current financings and more.2022-06-0716 minCurrentsEp192: Biden's Executive OrderStefan Reisinger, partner Norton Rose Fulbright’s Washington office, joins us for a closer look at the Biden action yesterday to shield solar panels imported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia during the next two years from any anti-circumvention duties that the Commerce Department decides to impose. We discuss the current Commerce investigation, how the Biden order will affect imported panels, what it means for current financings and more.2022-06-0716 min
Securitization InsightEp 17 - Blockchain and Securitization: Enhanced Transparency and LiquidityAndrew Lom, a partner in the New York office and Global Head of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Private Wealth and FinTech teams, joins Patrick Dolan to discuss innovative products and services relating to blockchain, smart contracts and other disruptive technologies and their use in securitization. The discussion covers tokenization, distributed ledger technology, token offerings, cryptocurrency, NFTs and what these technologies can offer leading companies and private individuals. They also touch on some of the challenges digital assets present to the financial regulatory environment.2022-05-0214 min
DisputedAI and the law | S2 EP5I think, therefore I am…? Artificial Intelligence is changing our legal environment. But as machines continue to inform decision making and human interaction, what does this mean for long-established principles such as causation, standard of care, and procedural fairness? What ethical issues arise when we rely on machines to make a judgement call? And if a machine can learn on its own, can it be an inventor with IP rights? Breaking down this Brave New World is IP partner Maya Medeiros, and associate Jesse Beatson, whose practices cover the intersection of technology and law.For more information on th...2022-04-1834 minFinTech Pulse8 | BlockFi’s $100m fine, UAE crypto regulation, smart legal contracts, the UK’s new NSI regimeIn this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, we discuss: BlockFi Lending’s recent $100m fine imposed by the SEC and what it means for the future of crypto products; the potential impact on the FinTech sector of the UK’s new National Security and Investment (NSI) regime; the FinTech landscape and current status of crypto regulation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); and, a recent investigation by the UK law commission into how the current law of contract applies to smart legal contracts.2022-03-2339 minFinTech PulseSpecial edition | Crypto-asset regulation around the worldIn this special edition of Norton Rose Fulbright’s FinTech Pulse podcast, our lawyers discuss how crypto assets are regulated in various jurisdictions around the globe. We hear from Etelka Bogardi in Hong Kong, Jeremy Wickens in Australia, Glen Barrentine in the US, Albert Weatherill in the UK and Nikolai de Koning in the Netherlands.2022-02-281h 03
Disputed“Return” to work | S2 EP3The workplace Canadians are “returning” to is not what it was two years ago. The way we work – what, where and how we do it – has changed, and it’s brought rapid developments in the law. This episode starts by looking at the big-ticket issue: mandatory vaccination policies. We then look more broadly at the evolving definition of the workplace, and consider what recent case law can tell us about attitudes to employee rights when it comes to remote working, including the right to disconnect, pay equity, and discrimination risks. Joining us for this important, timely topic is employment and labour par...2022-02-2245 minCurrentsEp188: Energy Storage Investment Tax CreditsKeith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Washington, joins us to discuss investment tax credits (ITCs) for energy storage and provide an update on the current tax equity market. We get into how current ITCs apply to energy storage, what happens if you have a battery that is only partially charged by a renewables project, why an ITC for an energy storage project doesn’t work well with wind farms claiming PTCs, whether the storage and wind or solar projects have to have the same owner, what he expects to see happen with the Build Back Better bill, how th...2022-02-0917 minCurrentsEp188: Energy Storage Investment Tax CreditsKeith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Washington, joins us to discuss investment tax credits (ITCs) for energy storage and provide an update on the current tax equity market. We get into how current ITCs apply to energy storage, what happens if you have a battery that is only partially charged by a renewables project, why an ITC for an energy storage project doesn’t work well with wind farms claiming PTCs, whether the storage and wind or solar projects have to have the same owner, what he expects to see happen with the Build Back Better bill, how th...2022-02-0917 minFinTech PulseSpecial edition | 2022 FinTech predictions with Sandra Ro, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business CouncilIn this special edition of Norton Rose Fulbright’s FinTech Pulse Podcast, Sean Murphy is joined by Sandra Ro, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council, FinTech entrepreneur, angel investor and former executive director of digitization at CME Group, to discuss the latest FinTech trends and her 2022 predictions for NFTs, Web 3.0, CBDCs and the regulatory landscape.2022-02-0422 minCurrentsEp185: Cost of Capital: 2022 OutlookThe year ahead looks like another strong year for financings, but with uncertainty around supply chains, inflation, potential tax law changes and import tariffs. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond is up significantly so far in January, repeating a pattern early last year. The Federal Reserve is expected to start raising interest rates as early as March.
Listen to a discussion about what to expect in the year ahead for tax equity, bank and term loan B debt and project bonds, led by Keith Martin from Norton Rose Fulbright, among John C.S. Anderson, global head of corporate finance...2022-01-191h 02CurrentsEp185: Cost of Capital: 2022 OutlookThe year ahead looks like another strong year for financings, but with uncertainty around supply chains, inflation, potential tax law changes and import tariffs. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond is up significantly so far in January, repeating a pattern early last year. The Federal Reserve is expected to start raising interest rates as early as March. Listen to a discussion about what to expect in the year ahead for tax equity, bank and term loan B debt and project bonds, led by Keith Martin from Norton Rose Fulbright, among John C.S. Anderson, global head of...2022-01-191h 02FinTech Pulse7 | FATF’s guidance on virtual assets in the UK, EU & US, US President’s Working group’s Stablecoin Report, Singapore’s copyright actIn this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, we provide an update on the Financial Action Task Force’s new travel rule and its impact on virtual assets and VASPs in the UK and the EU, FATF’s recent guidance in the US on virtual assets, as well as the Stablecoin Report recently issued by the US President’s Working Group and we explore how the changes to the copyright act in Singapore will benefit the FinTech sector, in particular in relation to data mining.2021-12-2133 min
DisputedCOP26 and Canadian energy | S1 EP7A natural follow-up to our conversation on climate change disputes, in this episode, we talk about what happened in Glasgow last month, connecting key points from COP26 to current efforts in Canada to reduce emissions and develop sustainable technology. Hosts Ailsa Bloomer and Andrew McCoomb welcome guests from our Calgary and Vancouver offices: Alan Harvie, senior partner with over 30 years' experience with regulatory, operational, and environmental issues in the energy, oil and gas, and chemical industries; and Matthew Keen, partner with a practice covering energy law, environmental assessment, and issues concerning Indigenous peoples. Norton Rose Fulbright was onsite...2021-12-1448 minFinTech PulseSpecial edition: FinTech masterclass for Asian investors considering market entry into Europe and the USIn this special edition of Norton Rose Fulbright’s FinTech Pulse podcast, our FinTech lawyers discuss trends, challenges and tips that Asian FinTechs should consider when looking to expand by way of acquisition into Europe and the US.2021-11-3023 min
DisputedProxy fights | S1 EP5Battle for the Board: proxy fights happen when shareholders rally to gain control of the company and its future. Even with the impact of COVID-19 on capital market activity, shareholder activism in the form of proxy battles is rising. Does that mean it’s getting easier to start a proxy fight? What factors are driving these battles? Join hosts Ailsa Bloomer and Andrew McCoomb as they ask Walied Soliman and Orestes Pasparakis, co-chairs of the firm’s Special Situations team, why Canada is experiencing more proxy fights, what tactics are deployed, and how can companies fight back. Walied is the chai...2021-11-1623 minFinTech PulseSpecial Edition (November 2021) | Digital assets and cryptocurrencies in the insurance sectorIn this latest InsurTech special edition of Norton Rose Fulbright’s FinTech Pulse podcast, Madeleine Bailey and Peter McBurney (co-hosts of Technology Consulting NRF) are joined by James Croome, Fine Art and Specie Underwriter at Arch Insurance to discuss digital assets and cryptocurrencies in the insurance sector. They explore the risk management protocols and assessments for cryptocurrency cover, the viability of insuring the custody of private keys, and the future evolution of the cryptocurrency insurance market.2021-11-1541 minFinTech Pulse6 | China crypto & data protection developments, US payments landscape, crypto regulation in S Africa, liability schemes in tech contractsIn this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, we provide an update on the latest crypto clampdown in China and what it means for crypto service providers operating in China, as well as offshore service providers, explore the US payments landscape, discuss recent crypto regulatory developments in South Africa, talk about the key takeaways from our recent global survey on liability schemes in outsourcing and technology contracts, and provide an update on the recent developments in Chinese data protection regulations.2021-11-011h 01
DisputedManaging a breach | S1 EP3Data breaches in Canada hit a record high last year with an average cost of more than $6 million per incident. Data breaches are beginning to affect every sector and industry and regulation is beginning to increase to address these breaches. The second episode in our cybersecurity series, join hosts Ailsa Bloomer and Andrew McCoomb as they dig into how best to manage a data privacy breach. What constitutes a breach? What do you actually do when a breach happens? And how do you mitigate the impact and reduce the risk of a future incident? For the discussion, we welcome back...2021-10-2134 min
DisputedRansomware | S1 EP2Imagine you are the victim of a ransomware attack. A hacker gains access to your data and encrypts your files so you can't use them. When you log in to your system, you are confronted with a ransom demand; you’ve got to pay up if you want your data back. The ransomware industry is booming and attacks are up 151% this year compared to 2020. And the chaos it's causing is becoming more widespread. What does this mean for Canadian businesses? How are hacker techniques changing? Should you ever pay a ransom? What legal issues are engaged when defending a ransomware at...2021-10-2033 minFinTech Pulse5 | The metaverse explained, intellectual property and NFTs, the latest on Chinese data protectionIn this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, we explore the concept of the Metaverse and the potential legal and regulatory issues which could arise, discuss the intellectual property and licencing considerations relating to NFTs, and explain the latest development in Chinese data protection regulations.2021-08-2656 min
NRF Global Regulation Tomorrow PodcastEpisode 10In this episode we hear from Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Head of Fintech, Stephen Aschettino, who gives an overview of the payments landscape in the US and some of the prevailing trends in the area. We then hear from John Coley, who discusses the main takeaway points from the FCA’s 2021/22 Business Plan. Finally, we speak to financial crime expert, Lisa Lee Lewis, who provides an update on the counter terrorist financing and anti-money laundering regime in the UK.To skip to ahead to a particular section, see the details below:- Steve Aschettino -1:122021-08-2632 minFinTech PulseSpecial edition | African payments landscapeIn this special edition of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, our lawyers from London and South Africa discuss the African payments landscape, exploring why mobile payments have been so successful, the regulatory landscape supporting payments, why it is an attractive market for payments and telecoms companies and what the future holds.2021-07-2227 minCurrentsEp168: Data Centers: What Potential Investors Need to KnowDue to the increased investor appetite for digital infrastructure and growing governmental focus on improving connectivity, digital assets like data centers are crucial in supporting the growth of smart and sustainable cities. Listen to a discussion led by David Barksdale, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, among Kristina Metzger, senior vice president and leader of CBRE Data Center Capital Markets, Ben Wobschalll, managing director at Principal Global Investors, Sicco Boomsma, managing direct at ING Wholesale Banking, Christophe Strauven, senior vice president and treasurer at Vantage Data Centres, and Matthew Eid-Holm, vice president at Deutsche Bank about what they are seeing in...2021-07-2058 minCurrentsEp168: Data Centers: What Potential Investors Need to KnowDue to the increased investor appetite for digital infrastructure and growing governmental focus on improving connectivity, digital assets like data centers are crucial in supporting the growth of smart and sustainable cities. Listen to a discussion led by David Barksdale, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, among Kristina Metzger, senior vice president and leader of CBRE Data Center Capital Markets, Ben Wobschalll, managing director at Principal Global Investors, Sicco Boomsma, managing direct at ING Wholesale Banking, Christophe Strauven, senior vice president and treasurer at Vantage Data Centres, and Matthew Eid-Holm, vice president at Deutsche Bank about what they are seeing in...2021-07-2058 minFinTech Pulse4 | NFTs; Mexican FinTech and crypto markets; FCA’s announcement on Binance; UK’s BNPL landscape; German standard amendment clause updateIn this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, we explore NFTs, hear about the state of the Mexican FinTech and crypto markets, discuss the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority recent announcement regarding Binance’s activities in the UK, find out how regulatory reforms are impacting the UK’s landscape and learn about a recent judgement of the German Federal Court of Justice on standard amendment clauses.2021-07-1452 minCurrentsEp166: Investing in Water InfrastructureDamian Georgino, with Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us to discuss investing in water infrastructure. We start with how he got into the water space, what the market looks like today, the diligence questions that investors should be asking, how rates are regulated in the market, where the investment opportunities are and more.2021-07-0629 minCurrentsEp166: Investing in Water InfrastructureDamian Georgino, with Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us to discuss investing in water infrastructure. We start with how he got into the water space, what the market looks like today, the diligence questions that investors should be asking, how rates are regulated in the market, where the investment opportunities are and more.2021-07-0629 minFinTech PulseSpecial edition | The state of all things innovation and InsurTech in the Insurance sectorIn this special edition of FinTech Pulse from Norton Rose Fulbright, Madeline Bailey, co-head of Technology consulting at Norton Rose Fulbright is joined by one of the most influential women in European InsurTech, Parul Green, Board member of Insurtech Board, HM Treasury and Chief of Staff, APAC and Europe at AXA XL, to discuss the state of all things innovation and InsurTech in the Insurance sector. They discuss topics ranging from the trends in insurance that are driving technology innovation and interest in Insurtech, progress with diversity and inclusion, and how insurers are reacting to the threat of disruption, to...2021-06-3035 minFinTech PulseSpecial edition | Navigating global crypto-custody legal and regulatory requirements and using crypto-assets as collateralIn this special edition of FinTech Pulse from Norton Rose Fulbright, members of our global FinTech regulation team compare notes on their jurisdictions’ approaches to crypto-custody and the use of crypto-assets as collateral, in particular:•How the law in various jurisdictions categorises crypto-assets and what does that mean for their custody?•Do you need a regulatory licence to hold crypto-assets and what types of licence are possible?•Are there any key rules that apply to crypto-custodians in the various countries?•What are the key issues on using crypto-assets as collateral?•What issues might arise when providi...2021-06-0944 minFinTech Pulse3| China – what recent regulatory developments mean for crypto and embedded finance; tracing cryptocurrencies; German FinTech landscape; UKIn this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from Norton Rose Fulbright, we interview Tim Chapman from Elliptic on the tracing of cryptocurrencies, particularly in the context of disputes and investigations, we discuss the recent significant developments in the crypto space in Hong Kong and China, as well as the crackdown on embedded finance, we discuss the FinTech landscape in Germany and provide an update on the UK Law Commission’s crypto asset consultation.2021-06-0153 minCurrentsEp159: SPAC Market UpdateTrevor Pinkerton and Lior Nuchi with Norton Rose Fulbright join us to discuss the renewable energy SPAC market. We discuss the boom the SPAC market has seen in the last year, the recent slowdown of SPAC IPOs and why it is happening, why technology-focused companies are subject to de-SPACing, the history of renewable energy in the SPAC world, what happens with the deals after they close, how much de-SPACing is happening and more.2021-05-1826 minCurrentsEp159: SPAC Market UpdateTrevor Pinkerton and Lior Nuchi with Norton Rose Fulbright join us to discuss the renewable energy SPAC market. We discuss the boom the SPAC market has seen in the last year, the recent slowdown of SPAC IPOs and why it is happening, why technology-focused companies are subject to de-SPACing, the history of renewable energy in the SPAC world, what happens with the deals after they close, how much de-SPACing is happening and more.2021-05-1826 minFinTech Pulse2 | European AI regulation; SPACs in the FinTech sector; the UK and FinTech post-BrexitIn this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from Norton Rose Fulbright, we discuss the potential impact of the recently proposed European AI regulation, the increasing use of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the FinTech sector and why a SPAC might be a viable alternative to a IPO, and finally what makes the UK an attractive market for FinTechs to expand into and the related regulatory considerations.2021-05-0646 minCurrentsEp153: Biden's Infrastructure PlanWhat is the outlook in Congress for the massive infrastructure plan that President Biden unveiled last week? Listen as four veteran Washington observers, John Gimigliano, principal-in-charge, federal tax legislative and regulatory services, KMPG Global, Elissa Levin, director, federal government affairs, Avangrid, Inc., Joe Mikrut, partner, Capitol Tax Partners, and Chris Miller, partner, AJW, Inc., discuss which parts of the plan they expect to be enacted with Keith Martin from Norton Rose Fulbright.2021-04-0659 minCurrentsEp153: Biden's Infrastructure PlanWhat is the outlook in Congress for the massive infrastructure plan that President Biden unveiled last week? Listen as four veteran Washington observers, John Gimigliano, principal-in-charge, federal tax legislative and regulatory services, KMPG Global, Elissa Levin, director, federal government affairs, Avangrid, Inc., Joe Mikrut, partner, Capitol Tax Partners, and Chris Miller, partner, AJW, Inc., discuss which parts of the plan they expect to be enacted with Keith Martin from Norton Rose Fulbright.2021-04-0659 minCurrentsEp152: Offshore Wind in CaliforniaAdam Stern, executive director of Offshore Wind California, and Jim Berger, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, join us to discuss prospects and growing momentum for offshore wind power in California. We start with an overview of progress to harness offshore wind in the US, the potential to bring this renewable energy technology to California, what it would mean for clean power, jobs and climate in the Golden State, new legislative initiatives as well as hurdles and financing to develop offshore wind in California, and how much this new industry is expected to grow in the next 10 years.2021-03-2919 minCurrentsEp152: Offshore Wind in CaliforniaAdam Stern, executive director of Offshore Wind California, and Jim Berger, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, join us to discuss prospects and growing momentum for offshore wind power in California. We start with an overview of progress to harness offshore wind in the US, the potential to bring this renewable energy technology to California, what it would mean for clean power, jobs and climate in the Golden State, new legislative initiatives as well as hurdles and financing to develop offshore wind in California, and how much this new industry is expected to grow in the next 10 years.2021-03-2919 minCurrentsEp150: Merchant Financings After TexasHas the appetite among banks and tax equity investors to finance hedged merchant power and storage projects changed as a result of the events last month in Texas and, if so, how? What lessons did lenders and tax equity investors take away about how to do future projects? Are the effects limited to projects in ERCOT? Sven Wellock, managing director and co-lead of energy – renewables and power at ING Capital, Daniel Miller, managing director at CIT Energy, James Wright, managing director and head of renewables, clean energy and sustainability for the United States at CIBC Capital Markets, and Rubiao Song, ma...2021-03-1946 minCurrentsEp150: Merchant Financings After TexasHas the appetite among banks and tax equity investors to finance hedged merchant power and storage projects changed as a result of the events last month in Texas and, if so, how? What lessons did lenders and tax equity investors take away about how to do future projects? Are the effects limited to projects in ERCOT? Sven Wellock, managing director and co-lead of energy – renewables and power at ING Capital, Daniel Miller, managing director at CIT Energy, James Wright, managing director and head of renewables, clean energy and sustainability for the United States at CIBC Capital Markets, and Rubiao Song, ma...2021-03-1946 minCurrentsEp148: Hydrogen: The next frontierClose to 4,000 people registered to listen to a discussion among three experts about the prospects for hydrogen. Interest is particularly high in green hydrogen, which is expected to play a significant role as the US moves rapidly to decarbonize. Sheldon Kimber, CEO and founder of Intersect Power, Karen Lee, senior counsel for commercial law at the Southern California Gas Company, and Sanjay Shrestha, chief strategy officer of Plug Power, talked with Jim Berger and Deanne Barrow with Norton Rose Fulbright.2021-03-1159 minCurrentsEp148: Hydrogen: The next frontierClose to 4,000 people registered to listen to a discussion among three experts about the prospects for hydrogen. Interest is particularly high in green hydrogen, which is expected to play a significant role as the US moves rapidly to decarbonize. Sheldon Kimber, CEO and founder of Intersect Power, Karen Lee, senior counsel for commercial law at the Southern California Gas Company, and Sanjay Shrestha, chief strategy officer of Plug Power, talked with Jim Berger and Deanne Barrow with Norton Rose Fulbright.2021-03-1159 min
NRF Global Regulation Tomorrow PodcastEpisode 4After a Christmas hiatus, the Regulation Tomorrow Podcast is back with a bumper-sized episode to kick 2021 off with a bang.In episode 4, Jonathan Herbst gives a quick update on Brexit before examining the short selling restrictions on GameStop in the US from a UK market abuse perspective (this begins at 06:38). We’re delighted to be joined by our first special guest, the Payment Systems Regulator’s General Counsel and Head of Enforcement and Competition, Carole Begent, who will be taking a look at the year ahead with Norton Rose Fulbright’s own payments expert Albert Weatherill. We also hear f...2021-02-0426 minCurrentsEp140: Cost of Capital: 2021 OutlookMany developers struggled during 2020 to find tax equity. Economists expect growth to start slow and accelerate by year end. Interest rates remain low, but the yield curve is becoming steeper as the bond market takes into account the potential for future inflation. Listen to a discussion led by Keith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, among John C.S. Anderson, global head of corporate finance and infrastructure at Manulife, Jean-Pierre Boudrias, managing director and head of project finance for North America at Goldman Sachs, Jack Cargas, managing director at Bank of America, Ralph Cho, co-head of the North American power...2021-01-211h 00CurrentsEp140: Cost of Capital: 2021 OutlookMany developers struggled during 2020 to find tax equity. Economists expect growth to start slow and accelerate by year end. Interest rates remain low, but the yield curve is becoming steeper as the bond market takes into account the potential for future inflation. Listen to a discussion led by Keith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, among John C.S. Anderson, global head of corporate finance and infrastructure at Manulife, Jean-Pierre Boudrias, managing director and head of project finance for North America at Goldman Sachs, Jack Cargas, managing director at Bank of America, Ralph Cho, co-head of the North American power...2021-01-211h 00CurrentsEp136: Tax Extender Bill UnpackedKeith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us to unpack the tax extenders bill that cleared Congress on Monday night. We discuss how the bill affects solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects, the immediate impact on the market, who the biggest beneficiaries are and more.2020-12-2208 minCurrentsEp136: Tax Extender Bill UnpackedKeith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us to unpack the tax extenders bill that cleared Congress on Monday night. We discuss how the bill affects solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects, the immediate impact on the market, who the biggest beneficiaries are and more.2020-12-2208 minCurrentsEp129: Post-Election AnalysisFive veteran Washington observers talked about what changes to expect for renewable energy and the project finance market as a result of the election. John Gimigliano, principal in charge, federal tax and regulatory services at KPMG, Brandon Hurlbut, partner at Boundary Stone Partners and co-host of the “Political Climate” podcast, Joe Mikrut, partner at Capitol Tax Partners, Christine Tezak, managing director at ClearView Energy Partners, and Eric Wolff, an energy reporter at Politico, joined Keith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Washington.2020-11-061h 00CurrentsEp129: Post-Election AnalysisFive veteran Washington observers talked about what changes to expect for renewable energy and the project finance market as a result of the election. John Gimigliano, principal in charge, federal tax and regulatory services at KPMG, Brandon Hurlbut, partner at Boundary Stone Partners and co-host of the “Political Climate” podcast, Joe Mikrut, partner at Capitol Tax Partners, Christine Tezak, managing director at ClearView Energy Partners, and Eric Wolff, an energy reporter at Politico, joined Keith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Washington.2020-11-061h 00NRF Global Regulation Tomorrow PodcastEpisode 1The end of the Brexit transition period is fast approaching, and much of the future UK-EU relationship is yet to be decided, leaving many in financial services eagerly wondering what will happen next. In the first episode of the Regulation Tomorrow podcast, Jonathan Herbst, Global Head of Financial Services at Norton Rose Fulbright, provides an update on the status of the negotiations and gives his views on what’s next for financial services firms. He’s joined by Imogen Garner who discusses the hot topics in the asset management space and Hannah Meakin, who looks at the world of market infr...2020-10-0823 minCurrentsMexico Renewables Market UpdateRaquel Bierzwinsky, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Mexico City and New York offices, joins us to discuss the renewables market in Mexico almost two years into AMLO’s term in office. She goes over the shift in government policy and what it means for project developers and lenders.2020-09-0933 minCurrentsMexico Renewables Market UpdateRaquel Bierzwinsky, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Mexico City and New York offices, joins us to discuss the renewables market in Mexico almost two years into AMLO’s term in office. She goes over the shift in government policy and what it means for project developers and lenders.2020-09-0933 minCurrentsEp111: Lessons Learned from PG&E's BankruptcyPG&E is on its way out of bankruptcy, and there are many lessons to learn from the largest American utility’s second trip through bankruptcy. We briefly cover the political and regulatory issues lurking in the background and then dive into the lessons learned from people who were affected by the bankruptcy, cover what they would do differently if it were to happen again, address how to price bankruptcy risk and discuss how the industry is approaching projects with PG&E offtake contracts and California in general. Jim Berger and Christy Rivera, partners with Norton Rose Fulbright, are joined by...2020-07-221h 00CurrentsEp111: Lessons Learned from PG&E's BankruptcyPG&E is on its way out of bankruptcy, and there are many lessons to learn from the largest American utility’s second trip through bankruptcy. We briefly cover the political and regulatory issues lurking in the background and then dive into the lessons learned from people who were affected by the bankruptcy, cover what they would do differently if it were to happen again, address how to price bankruptcy risk and discuss how the industry is approaching projects with PG&E offtake contracts and California in general. Jim Berger and Christy Rivera, partners with Norton Rose Fulbright, are joined by...2020-07-221h 00CurrentsEp107: Energy Storage in ERCOTCaitlin Smith, vice president, and Matthew Berend, co-founder, of AB Power Advisors, and Sam Porter, senior counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright, join us to discuss energy storage projects in ERCOT. We discuss what storage projects have been done so far in ERCOT, the regulatory background, ancillary service opportunities for storage, how much storage is currently in the queue, what incentives there are to build storage, who might be interested in these projects and more.2020-07-0629 minCurrentsEp107: Energy Storage in ERCOTCaitlin Smith, vice president, and Matthew Berend, co-founder, of AB Power Advisors, and Sam Porter, senior counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright, join us to discuss energy storage projects in ERCOT. We discuss what storage projects have been done so far in ERCOT, the regulatory background, ancillary service opportunities for storage, how much storage is currently in the queue, what incentives there are to build storage, who might be interested in these projects and more.2020-07-0629 minCurrentsEp98: Uncertain Times: The Role of IFIsIn times of economic and financial crisis, commercial lending and private sector investment into emerging markets – even for projects or opportunities with sound economics and credit fundamentals – often dry up. Development finance institutions and export credit agencies are often called upon to step into the breach. While aggregate investment declines, IFIs, in effect, see a larger piece of a smaller pie. In these unprecedented times of global pandemic and meltdown of the world economies and markets, DFIs and ECAs are able to take a longer view beyond the immediate crisis and play a leading role in getting emerging markets back on t...2020-05-1158 minCurrentsEp98: Uncertain Times: The Role of IFIsIn times of economic and financial crisis, commercial lending and private sector investment into emerging markets – even for projects or opportunities with sound economics and credit fundamentals – often dry up. Development finance institutions and export credit agencies are often called upon to step into the breach. While aggregate investment declines, IFIs, in effect, see a larger piece of a smaller pie. In these unprecedented times of global pandemic and meltdown of the world economies and markets, DFIs and ECAs are able to take a longer view beyond the immediate crisis and play a leading role in getting emerging markets back on t...2020-05-1158 minCurrentsEp91: What the CARES Act Means for CompaniesKeith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Washington, joins us to unpack the $2.2 trillion economic relief bill that cleared Congress on Friday -- the CARES Act -- and what it means for companies in the project finance market. We get into the handful of things it does for companies, the prospects for more targeted relief for renewables, what we are seeing currently in the market and more.2020-03-2921 minCurrentsEp91: What the CARES Act Means for CompaniesKeith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Washington, joins us to unpack the $2.2 trillion economic relief bill that cleared Congress on Friday -- the CARES Act -- and what it means for companies in the project finance market. We get into the handful of things it does for companies, the prospects for more targeted relief for renewables, what we are seeing currently in the market and more.2020-03-2921 min
Lane ChangeRobot taxes!Rob Kovacev, one of Norton Rose Fulbright’s leading tax lawyers and a former DoJ tax litigator explains “Gray Rhinos” and “taxes” as they apply to robotics and automation, as well as their substantial implication for self-driving cars and our evolving society.2020-02-2523 minCurrentsEp86: The LIBOR TransitionClaire Edwards, knowledge counsel with Norton Rose Fulbright in London, joins us to discuss the upcoming move away from LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate. We discuss the basics of LIBOR, its importance to the industry, why it is being replaced, what types of rates people can expect to see in place of it, the difficulties around getting people to accept a new standard rate and much more.2020-02-2522 minCurrentsEp86: The LIBOR TransitionClaire Edwards, knowledge counsel with Norton Rose Fulbright in London, joins us to discuss the upcoming move away from LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate. We discuss the basics of LIBOR, its importance to the industry, why it is being replaced, what types of rates people can expect to see in place of it, the difficulties around getting people to accept a new standard rate and much more.2020-02-2522 minCurrentsEp83: Cost of Capital: 2020 OutlookIt is the start of a new year. Many forecasters expect modest global growth this year, helped by favorable monetary policies by central banks, but with risk on the downside due to trade and geopolitical tensions. The US market remains awash in liquidity. Listen to a discussion led by Keith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, among John C.S. Anderson, global head of corporate finance and infrastructure at Manulife, Jean-Pierre Boudrias, managing director and head of project finance for North America at Goldman Sachs, Jack Cargas, managing director at Bank of America, Ralph Cho, co-head of the North American...2020-01-221h 02CurrentsEp83: Cost of Capital: 2020 OutlookIt is the start of a new year. Many forecasters expect modest global growth this year, helped by favorable monetary policies by central banks, but with risk on the downside due to trade and geopolitical tensions. The US market remains awash in liquidity. Listen to a discussion led by Keith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, among John C.S. Anderson, global head of corporate finance and infrastructure at Manulife, Jean-Pierre Boudrias, managing director and head of project finance for North America at Goldman Sachs, Jack Cargas, managing director at Bank of America, Ralph Cho, co-head of the North American...2020-01-221h 02CurrentsEp82: PPAs, Bankruptcy and Utilities, Oh My!Howard Seife, global head of financial restructuring and insolvency at Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us to discuss how power purchase agreements are affected by utility bankruptcies in the wake of the latest ruling by a US appeals court in the FirstEnergy Solutions bankruptcy. He covers what the FirstEnergy Solutions case, plus experience with the PG&E and other recent bankruptcies, suggest about when a PPA can be rejected, what project owners and creditors can do to protect themselves, and more.2020-01-2017 minCurrentsEp82: PPAs, Bankruptcy and Utilities, Oh My!Howard Seife, global head of financial restructuring and insolvency at Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us to discuss how power purchase agreements are affected by utility bankruptcies in the wake of the latest ruling by a US appeals court in the FirstEnergy Solutions bankruptcy. He covers what the FirstEnergy Solutions case, plus experience with the PG&E and other recent bankruptcies, suggest about when a PPA can be rejected, what project owners and creditors can do to protect themselves, and more.2020-01-2017 minLane ChangeArtificial Intelligence in Autonomous VehiclesPeter McBurney, Head of Technology Consulting and Maya Medeiros, intellectual property lawyer and patent agent at Norton Rose Fulbright join us to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in autonomous vehicles. We discuss what AI is, how it is used and challenges it faces in the AV industry, ethical consideration in relation to self-driving cars, and more.2020-01-0242 minCurrentsEp79: PTC Extension Legislation UpdateKeith Martin, with Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us from Washington to discuss the likelihood that Congress will pass a tax extenders bill at year end and what tax changes of interest to the renewable energy industry are potentially in play.2019-12-0611 minCurrentsEp79: PTC Extension Legislation UpdateKeith Martin, with Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us from Washington to discuss the likelihood that Congress will pass a tax extenders bill at year end and what tax changes of interest to the renewable energy industry are potentially in play.2019-12-0611 minCurrentsEp76: FERC's Proposed Changes to PURPABob Shapiro, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Washington office, discusses FERC’s proposed changes to PURPA. We go over what PURPA is and why it was created, its relevance today, the most significant changes that FERC is proposing and how those changes will affect the market.2019-10-2419 minCurrentsEp76: FERC's Proposed Changes to PURPABob Shapiro, partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Washington office, discusses FERC’s proposed changes to PURPA. We go over what PURPA is and why it was created, its relevance today, the most significant changes that FERC is proposing and how those changes will affect the market.2019-10-2419 minLane ChangeWelcome to Lane ChangeAn introduction to Lane Change, Norton Rose Fulbright's new podcast dedicated to the latest trends and regulations in the autonomous vehicle industry, hosted by partner Paul Keller.2019-06-2802 minCurrentsEp58: Energy Storage PPAsKat Gamache, senior counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us to discuss all things energy PPAs. We go into the biggest differences between traditional renewable PPAs and PPAs with storage, how pricing is handled, the types of batteries she is seeing in the market, lifespan terms in combined resource projects and more.2019-04-1620 minCurrentsEp58: Energy Storage PPAsKat Gamache, senior counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright, joins us to discuss all things energy PPAs. We go into the biggest differences between traditional renewable PPAs and PPAs with storage, how pricing is handled, the types of batteries she is seeing in the market, lifespan terms in combined resource projects and more.2019-04-1620 minCurrentsEp25: Energy Storage Drivers & Pitfalls, a Webinar with ICFPlease join us for a webinar from Norton Rose Fulbright and ICF on energy storage. Our own Kat Gamache and Deanne Barrow are joined by Judah Rose and Shankar Chandramowli from ICF to discuss market drivers of storage adoption and potential risks and challenges.2018-03-281h 01CurrentsEp25: Energy Storage Drivers & Pitfalls, a Webinar with ICFPlease join us for a webinar from Norton Rose Fulbright and ICF on energy storage. Our own Kat Gamache and Deanne Barrow are joined by Judah Rose and Shankar Chandramowli from ICF to discuss market drivers of storage adoption and potential risks and challenges.2018-03-281h 01