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Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Secondary market liquidity before exit: old wine in new bottles?In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at liquidity routes for portfolio companies before exit.Links:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/travers-smith_assetmanagement-privatecapital-markets-ugcPost-7341038259122126849-K5r1?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAANSBP8B6s50YH7QZ6bxZ_O1alhPfCdpZEM&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_linkhttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pisces-key-questions-answeredhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-goes-further-and-faster-to-boost-capital-markets-by-delivering-pisceshttps://on.ft.com/3FyWeM22025-06-2007 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: Investing in Europe's defenceIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at investments in defence by alternative asset managers.Links:Rethinking Defense: The Role of Private Capital | Bain & CompanyPreqinWoke guns? Banks want weapons badged as a social good – POLITICOOur position on sustainability regulations and UK defence | FCAESMA Guidelines on Fund Names | Travers SmithEU foreign subsidies regulation: another notification regime for dealmakers to become law | Travers SmithAsset managers race to set up European defence fundsDu...2025-04-0407 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Fixing the European plumbingIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at securitisation reform in Europe.Links:UK regulators to face twice-yearly reviews as Reeves vows to slash red tape | Rachel Reeves | The GuardianNew approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth (HTML) - GOV.UKNew approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth (HTML) - GOV.UKSimplification or Deregulation? The EU's Sustainability Omnibus Explained | Travers SmithHow to fix Europe’s securitisation market US and Asia securitisation markets contribute far mor...2025-03-2108 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: Will Trump 2.0 kill off the Brussels effect?In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are asking whether it still makes sense for global compliance programmes to adopt a single standard.Links:Anu Bradford | Columbia Law SchoolFact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Protects Civil Rights and Merit-Based Opportunity by Ending Illegal DEI – The White HouseFederal Register :: Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement To Further American Economic and National SecuritySEC.gov | Acting Chairman Statement on Climate-Related Disclosure RulesFinal rule: The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for InvestorsUS judge temporarily blocks Trump’s anti-DEI purge | US news | The GuardianCOMPS-9569.pdfFailure to prevent frau...2025-03-0707 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: What's in store for 2025?In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at UK sustainability regulation, and what's in store for 2025.Links:https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-eu-sustainability-regulation-in-2025/https://www.responsible-investor.com/esg-round-up-germanys-scholz-calls-for-two-year-delay-to-csrd/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/icymi-a-recap-of-developments-in-eu-sustainability-reporting-in-2024/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-the-role-of-government-in-transition-finance/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/size-matters-guidance-on-climate-related-disclosures-for-large-companies-and-llps/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-savings-opportunity-scheme-esoshttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/from-energy-savings-opportunity-to-energy-savings-requirements/https://www.frc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/2024/12/uk-sustainability-tac-issues-final-recommendations/https://www.traverssmith...2025-01-1009 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: EU sustainability regulation in 2025In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at EU sustainability regulation, and what's in store for 2025.Links:https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/11/08/the-budapest-declaration/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-the-impact-of-the-draghi-report-on-esg-regulation/https://www.businesseurope.eu/sites/buseur/files/media/position_papers/legal/2024-11-05_joint_trade_association_statement_towards_eu_due_diligence_that_works_for_all_0.pdfhttps://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/11/08/the-budapest-declaration/#:~:text=We%20must%20adopt%20an%20enabling%20mindset%20based%20on%20trust%2C%20allowing%20business%20to%20flourish%20without%20...2024-12-1307 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: What does COP29 tell us about the UK's green growth ambitions?In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at what COP29 tells us about the new UK government's green growth ambitions. Links:https://unfccc.int/cop29https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpqd1rzw9r4ohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2lknel1xpohttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-to-expect-at-cop29/https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreementhttps://unctad.org/publication/new-collective-quantified-goal-climate-financehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54797743https://www.ft.com/content/24b994...2024-11-1506 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: The EU AI ActIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at we are looking at the EU AI Act, and its likely impact on the attractiveness of the EU as a hub for Artificial Intelligence.Links:https://academic.oup.com/book/36491https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/european-approach-artificial-intelligencehttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/sep/02/i-hope-im-wrong-the-co-founder-of-deepmind-on-how-ai-threatens-to-reshape-life-as-we-know-ithttps://oecd.ai/en/ai-principleshttps://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-05/ESMA35-335435667-5924__Public_Statement_on_AI_and_investment_services.pdfhttps://www...2024-10-0406 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Politics, Policy, and Private CapitalIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at trends in the private markets as discussed at our third annual Alternative Insights Summit in June.To see the agenda for our Summit, click here. Links:https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-back-to-work/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/travers-smith_assetmanagement-alternativeinsights-privatecapital-activity-7217464206562865152-BOcrhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/travers-smith_assetmanagement-investigations-markets-activity-7219621018435227648-h7dEhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/travers-smith_markets-assetmanagement-pensions-activity-7221107755879731200-eAlhhttps://www.bvca.co.uk/Policy/Investment-Compacthttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/t...2024-07-2612 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: UK sustainability policies of the futureIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at the future for UK sustainability policy.We have released the third episode in our podcast series Sustainability Insights … in conversation. In conversation with Simon Witney, Ellen De Kreij, lead advisor to Apax’s Operational Excellence Practice on Impact and Sustainability, explains how Apax selects impact investments, how they work with management to promote impact, and how they report on impact to their investors.Listen to the conversation here, and please subscribe to receive future editions in this podcast series direct to your inbox.2024-06-2809 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights ... in conversation - Episode 3: Ellen De Kreij, Lead advisor, Impact and Sustainability, Apax Partners: what impact means to Apax PartnersOur third episode of Sustainability Insights… in conversation focuses on impact and what it means to Apax Partners. Ellen De Kreij is lead advisor to the Operational Excellence Practice on Impact and Sustainability and is a true expert in the Impact field. Together with Simon Witney from Travers Smith's ESG & Impact team, Ellen and Simon discuss how Apax select impact investments, how they marketed their impact fund, and how they demonstrate the impact that they and their portfolio companies are having. Apax were quite the early movers in the impact space, having started to focus on their po...2024-06-2435 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: The diverging paths of private funds regulationIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at the diverging path of private funds regulation in the US and the EU.Links: https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sec-finalises-private-fund-adviser-rules/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/aifmd-ii-the-next-phase-of-eu-alternative-investment-fund-regulation/https://www.ft.com/content/a3138e87-1e8b-494b-80c3-7361c554b379https://www.bvca.co.uk/Portals/0/Documents/Policy/Submissions/220425%20BVCA%20response%20to%20SEC%20private%20fund%20adviser%20proposals.pdfhttps://ilpa.org/quarterly-reporting-standards/https://ilpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ILPA-Launches-Comment-Period-for-Quarterly-Reporting-Standards.pdf2024-06-1407 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Financial regulation and AIIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at Artificial Intelligence, and the opportunities it offers for asset managers.FCA's AI update: AI Update (fca.org.uk)Our note on the FCA's update The FCA and Bank of England's "strategic approach" to AI – what it means for regulated firms | Travers Smith2024-05-1705 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights ... in conversation - Episode 2: From commodities trading to bees and trees … Kristen Weldon's journey to natural capital in private marketsOur second episode of Sustainability Insights … in conversation charts Kristen Weldon's journey to natural capital in private markets. Simon Witney and John Buttanshaw from Travers Smith's ESG team talk to Kristen about the importance of nature and biodiversity, explore some of the investible opportunities for the private markets, and discuss UK and EU legal and regulatory initiatives. 2024-04-2434 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS9 E3 - Travers Smith X Kramer Levin - Other US employment trendsIn these three episodes we are joined by Kramer Levin Partner Robert Holtzman.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in the US (particularly New York), including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of US employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2024-04-1712 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS9 E2 - Travers Smith X Kramer Levin - End of employment in the USIn these three episodes we are joined by Kramer Levin Partner Robert Holtzman.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in the US (particularly New York), including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of US employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2024-04-1013 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS9 E1 - Travers Smith X Kramer LevinIn these three episodes we are joined by Kramer Levin Partner Robert Holtzman.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in the US (particularly New York), including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of US employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2024-04-0415 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. Episode 14 – New UK immigration rules for business visitorsWelcome to the fourteenth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this episode, Senior Associate Moji Oyediran and Associate Katie Good discuss the recent changes to the UK's immigration rules for business visitors, as well as what else should be on your radar in 2024.2024-04-0310 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Private markets and foreign subsidiesIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights we are looking at the European Commission's recent policy brief reviewing the first 100 days of the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation.Links:EU's new Foreign Subsidies RegulationTravers Smith's Alternative Insights: The impact of the EU's new rules on foreign subsidiesThe European Commission's recent policy brief2024-03-2207 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesEpisode 4: Employee wellbeing and benefits through the lens of ESGIn episode four, Senior Counsel Sarah Baker and Trainee Solicitor Hattie Rawlings from our Employment team interview Jackie Buttery, Head of Benefits and Rewards at Travers Smith, to understand how we are incorporating ESG into our employee benefits strategy. Our speakers explore legal obligations employers have towards their employees' mental health, discuss the potential of green initiatives within the employee benefits space, and unravel the tie between ESG and employee wellbeing. Furthermore, they shed light on the ways companies can bolster their support for employees via benefit packages and underscore the role communication plays in successfully implementing ESG strategies.2024-03-0814 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Subscription line financingIn the 73rd issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at subscription line financing and the emerging role of rating agencies.Links:An analysis by Blackrock ILPA's guidelines issued in 2017In 2022, Citi was reported to have scaled back its lending by over two-thirdsRating agencies (GLI Fund Finance 2024 - Rated subscription lines: An emerging solution tot he liquidity crunch | Travers Smith)We launched a new podcast series in February: Sustainability Insights … in conversation. In the first edition, Simon Witney discussed topical issues – including the global ESG landscape and responsible AI – with Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of E...2024-02-2304 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights ... in conversation - Episode 1: Cornelia GomezListen to a discussion between Travers Smith's Simon Witney and Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG at General Atlantic. Simon and Cornelia discuss the outlook for regulation in 2024, differing global perspectives on sustainability, and responsible AI.2024-02-2039 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS8 E3 Travers Smith x Deacons - Other considerations in Hong KongIn these three episodes we are joined by Deacons Partners Cynthia Chung and Elsie Chan and Deacons Associate Stephanie Yip.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Hong Kong, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects and considerations of Hong Kong employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2024-02-1208 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS8 E2: Travers Smith x Deacons - Termination in Hong KongIn these three episodes we are joined by Deacons Partners Cynthia Chung and Elsie Chan and Deacons Associate Stephanie Yip.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Hong Kong, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects and considerations of Hong Kong employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2024-02-0107 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: The year aheadIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights week we are looking at what is in store for 2024.2024-01-2607 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS8 E1: Travers Smith x Deacons - Hiring in Hong KongIn these three episodes we are joined by Deacons Partners Cynthia Chung and Elsie Chan and Deacons Associate Stephanie Yip.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Hong Kong, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects and considerations of Hong Kong employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2024-01-2511 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Retailisation: Will 2024 be the year of the ELTIF?In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at ESMA's proposed implementing rules for the European Long Term Investment Fund, or ELTIF, and how they match up to the needs of sponsors.2024-01-1205 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: Labels for UK funds, but limited impact for private capital?In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights week we are looking at the UK's new disclosure and labelling regime for asset managers and its impact on private capital firms.2023-12-0807 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Tax cuts for UK business – and a welcome focus on private capitalIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at the UK's 2023 Autumn Statement.2023-11-2307 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: The European Commission's review of SFDRIn this week's Issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights, we are looking at the prospect of a complete overhaul of the EU's SFDR.2023-11-1006 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: Tax hot topics: an interview with Tosin Adeyeri and Elena RowlandsIn this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, Travers Smith Funds partner Tosin Adeyeri and Tax partner Elena Rowlands sat down to discuss 'tax hot topics' and the UK tax landscape in a post-Brexit world.2023-10-2708 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsSustainability Insights: Can the UK's FCA move the needle on diversity?In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights week we are looking at the UK's proposed new rules on Diversity and Inclusion for regulated financial firms. 2023-10-1307 min
Travers Smith PensionsWhat's Happening in Pensions - Issue 104 summary"What’s Happening in Pensions", is Travers Smith Pensions' regular news briefing covering topical pensions law developments.2023-08-2211 minTax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. Episode 13 UK and US Considerations in relation to Management Incentive Plans Part 2Welcome to the thirteenth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.2023-08-0923 minTravers Smith PensionsWhat's Happening in Pensions - Issue 103 summary"What’s Happening in Pensions", is Travers Smith Pensions' regular news briefing covering topical pensions law developments.2023-07-0505 min
From Travers SmithTenant insolvenciesIn this podcast, produced for the Association of Real Estate Funds, Travers Smith Partner Sarah Walker, CMS Partner Marc Armstrong and Travers Smith Senior Associate Kirsty Emery discuss what a landlord might be able to do if one of its tenants stops paying its rent or goes into an insolvency process.2023-06-1329 minTravers Smith PensionsWhat's Happening in Pensions - Issue 102 summaryTravers Smith's Nick White, Knowledge Lawyer and Pensions Senior Counsel, Chris Widdison summarise the upcoming 'What's Happening in Pensions - Issue 102'.2023-05-1205 min
Talking. Sustainability.BEPS Pillar 2 and SustainabilityIn this podcast, Associates Aimee Hutchinson and Callum Burgess from the Travers Smith Tax team return to the topic of base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) and take a look at the second pillar of the OECD's corporate tax reform plan. Aimee and Callum discuss the plan, which aims to incorporate a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, in the context of the current global drive for sustainability (including sustainable taxation) and explore how Pillar 2 could be a force for change in that context.2023-05-0917 minTravers Smith PensionsWhat's Happening in Pensions - Issue 101 summaryTravers Smith's Nick White, Knowledge Lawyer and Pensions Partner, David James summarise the upcoming 'What's Happening in Pensions - Issue 101'.2023-03-2404 min
From Travers SmithWhat's Happening in Pensions - Issue 101 summaryTravers Smith's Nick White, Knowledge Lawyer and Pensions Partner, David James summarise the upcoming 'What's Happening in Pensions - Issue 101'.2023-03-2404 min
Tackling. Stereotypes.Neurodiversity Celebration Week - David James and Blanche DsouzaAs part of Neurodiversity Celebration week, David James, partner at Travers Smith and a sponsor of the Enable Group, speaks with Blanche Dsouza, an associate in the funds team, about ADHD.2023-03-1730 min
From Travers SmithPension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices - Episode 4 – Multi-scheme groupsIn this four-part "in conversation" series, EY-Parthenon partners Karina Brooks and Eimear Kelly and Travers Smith partners Dan Naylor and Joseph Wren discuss pension scheme surpluses, drawing out some important topics for consideration by trustees and sponsors. Key themes from the discussion include the advantages of advance planning, the need for schemes and sponsors to respond to dynamic circumstances which can change scheme funding levels rapidly (such as the LDI crisis), and the ways in which good outcomes can be achieved both for members and for other stakeholders including the sponsor.2023-02-2209 min
Travers Smith PensionsPension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices - Episode 1 – The market landscape - From Travers SmithIn this four-part "in conversation" series, EY-Parthenon partners Karina Brooks and Eimear Kelly and Travers Smith partners Dan Naylor and Joseph Wren discuss pension scheme surpluses, drawing out some important topics for consideration by trustees and sponsors. Key themes from the discussion include the advantages of advance planning, the need for schemes and sponsors to respond to dynamic circumstances which can change scheme funding levels rapidly (such as the LDI crisis), and the ways in which good outcomes can be achieved both for members and for other stakeholders including the sponsor.2023-02-2208 min
Travers Smith PensionsPension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices - Episode 2 - Schemes in deficit - From Travers SmithIn this four-part "in conversation" series, EY-Parthenon partners Karina Brooks and Eimear Kelly and Travers Smith partners Dan Naylor and Joseph Wren discuss pension scheme surpluses, drawing out some important topics for consideration by trustees and sponsors. Key themes from the discussion include the advantages of advance planning, the need for schemes and sponsors to respond to dynamic circumstances which can change scheme funding levels rapidly (such as the LDI crisis), and the ways in which good outcomes can be achieved both for members and for other stakeholders including the sponsor.2023-02-2207 min
Travers Smith PensionsPension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices - Episode 3 – Fully-funded schemes - From Travers SmithIn this four-part "in conversation" series, EY-Parthenon partners Karina Brooks and Eimear Kelly and Travers Smith partners Dan Naylor and Joseph Wren discuss pension scheme surpluses, drawing out some important topics for consideration by trustees and sponsors. Key themes from the discussion include the advantages of advance planning, the need for schemes and sponsors to respond to dynamic circumstances which can change scheme funding levels rapidly (such as the LDI crisis), and the ways in which good outcomes can be achieved both for members and for other stakeholders including the sponsor.2023-02-2209 minTravers Smith PensionsPension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices - Episode 4 – Multi-scheme groups - From Travers SmithIn this four-part "in conversation" series, EY-Parthenon partners Karina Brooks and Eimear Kelly and Travers Smith partners Dan Naylor and Joseph Wren discuss pension scheme surpluses, drawing out some important topics for consideration by trustees and sponsors. Key themes from the discussion include the advantages of advance planning, the need for schemes and sponsors to respond to dynamic circumstances which can change scheme funding levels rapidly (such as the LDI crisis), and the ways in which good outcomes can be achieved both for members and for other stakeholders including the sponsor.2023-02-2209 minFrom Travers SmithPension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices - Episode 1 – The market landscapeIn this four-part "in conversation" series, EY-Parthenon partners Karina Brooks and Eimear Kelly and Travers Smith partners Dan Naylor and Joseph Wren discuss pension scheme surpluses, drawing out some important topics for consideration by trustees and sponsors. Key themes from the discussion include the advantages of advance planning, the need for schemes and sponsors to respond to dynamic circumstances which can change scheme funding levels rapidly (such as the LDI crisis), and the ways in which good outcomes can be achieved both for members and for other stakeholders including the sponsor.2023-02-2208 minFrom Travers SmithPension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices - Episode 2 - Schemes in deficitIn this four-part "in conversation" series, EY-Parthenon partners Karina Brooks and Eimear Kelly and Travers Smith partners Dan Naylor and Joseph Wren discuss pension scheme surpluses, drawing out some important topics for consideration by trustees and sponsors. Key themes from the discussion include the advantages of advance planning, the need for schemes and sponsors to respond to dynamic circumstances which can change scheme funding levels rapidly (such as the LDI crisis), and the ways in which good outcomes can be achieved both for members and for other stakeholders including the sponsor.2023-02-2207 minFrom Travers SmithPension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices - Episode 3 – Fully-funded schemesIn this four-part "in conversation" series, EY-Parthenon partners Karina Brooks and Eimear Kelly and Travers Smith partners Dan Naylor and Joseph Wren discuss pension scheme surpluses, drawing out some important topics for consideration by trustees and sponsors. Key themes from the discussion include the advantages of advance planning, the need for schemes and sponsors to respond to dynamic circumstances which can change scheme funding levels rapidly (such as the LDI crisis), and the ways in which good outcomes can be achieved both for members and for other stakeholders including the sponsor.2023-02-2209 minTravers Smith PensionsWhat's Happening in Pensions - Issue 100 summary"What’s Happening in Pensions", is Travers Smith Pensions' regular news briefing covering topical pensions law developments. In this episode, we focus on recent developments affecting DC pension benefits.2023-02-1507 min
Tackling. Stereotypes.LGBT History Month – In conversation with Dan Vo and Garth HeronAs part of LGBT History Month, we invited Dan Vo, Head of Learning and Engagement at the Queer Britain museum, to participate in a podcast about queer history and the importance of educating ourselves about it. In the recording, Dan speaks with Garth Heron, Diversity & Inclusion Executive at Travers Smith, about his own background as well as some of his favourite pieces in the museum and what they can tell us about the past.2023-02-0821 min
From Travers SmithMitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats - what are the regulatory, supply chain and employment law impactsWelcome to the second episode of our Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats podcast series. In this series of 3 podcasts, members of the Travers Smith Cybersecurity team, Technology & Commercial Transactions Partner, James Longster, Employment Partner, Adam Wyman and Dispute Resolution Senior Counsel, Rachel Wilson, take a look at what happens in the aftermath of a data breach. They focus on cybersecurity threats originating from within an organisation or its supply chain and discuss how to mitigate their impact.2023-02-0114 min
From Travers SmithMitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats - why insider threats must not fall under the radarIn the first episode of the "Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats" short series members of the Travers Smith Cybersecurity team, Technology & Commercial Transactions Partner James Longster, Employment Partner Adam Wyman, and Dispute Resolution Senior Counsel Rachel Wilson look at why it's important not to allow internal threats to fall under the radar, and what preparation can help your business to achieve a better outcome when a data breach occurs.2023-01-2314 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | Review of the year 2022Welcome to the twelfth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this twelfth episode, Tax Partner Hannah Manning, Senior Associate Kaleem Khan and Associate Lewis Currie recap some of the topics which we have explored so far in the series through the festive lens of Santa and his toy-making business.2022-12-1516 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | How a company can become and remain UK tax residentWelcome to the eleventh episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this eleventh episode, Tax Senior Associate Siv Devakumar and Associate Holly Norman discuss the UK corporate tax residence test, focussing on practical tips on how to ensure a non-UK incorporated company becomes and remains UK tax resident.2022-11-3014 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | Private companies & international share plansWelcome to the tenth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this tenth episode, Incentives & Remuneration Senior Associate Hugo Twigg and Knowledge Counsel Kulsoom Hadi address some of the key points for private companies to consider when operating their incentive plans internationally, including securities law, tax and other legal and best practice issues.2022-10-3113 min
Tackling. Stereotypes.Black History Month 2022 - Leander A. Dolphin in conversation with Mahesh VariaAs part of Black History Month, we invited Leander A. Dolphin (Managing Partner at Shipman & Goodwin) to participate in a podcast to discuss her background and professional success.In the recording, Leander speaks with Mahesh Varia, Head of Incentives & Remuneration Group at Travers Smith, about role modelling, allyship and much more.2022-10-261h 04
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | Public companies & international share plansWelcome to the ninth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this ninth episode, Incentives & Remuneration Senior Counsel Elissavet Grout and Associate Tom Leatherby discuss some of the key considerations for public companies when establishing and operating international share plans, including commercial, legal and tax factors.2022-09-2912 minTackling. Stereotypes.Bi Visibility Week 2022 - In conversation with Dominic Arnall and Garth HeronAs part of Bi Visibility Week, we invited Dominic Arnall, CEO of Just Like Us, to participate in a podcast to help raise awareness of the lived experiences of people who identify as bi.In the recording, Dominic speaks with Garth Heron, Diversity & Inclusion Executive at Travers Smith, about stereotypes, assumptions, and what more allies can do to promote bi inclusion.2022-09-2207 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | New visa options for employersWelcome to the eighth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this eighth episode, Employment Partner Alex Fisher and Senior Associate Moji Oyediran take a more in-depth look at the UK immigration regime, focusing on some of the recent changes and new routes that should open up new and exciting visa options for employers when looking at temporary transfers or...2022-08-3113 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS7 E3: Travers Smith x SRS Advogados - Other considerations in PortugalWelcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes, we will be speaking to Maria de Lancastre Valente, Partner at SRS Advogados.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Portugal, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Portuguese employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https...2022-08-0415 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS7 E2: Travers Smith x SRS Advogados - Ending Employment in PortugalWelcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes, we will be speaking to Maria de Lancastre Valente, Partner at SRS Advogados.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Portugal, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Portuguese employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https...2022-07-2822 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | The UK's immigration regimeWelcome to the seventh episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this seventh episode, Employment Partner Alex Fisher and Senior Associate Moji Oyediran discuss the UK's immigration regime and the key considerations for internationally mobile executives when undertaking business visits to the UK from overseas. They also touch on the key issues to think about when planning business travel from...2022-07-2814 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS7 E1: Travers Smith x SRS Advogados - Hiring in PortugalWelcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Maria de Lancastre Valente, Partner at SRS Advogados.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Portugal, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Portuguese employment law.Find more episodes in our International Employment podcast series. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy2022-07-1413 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | Carried interest returns for internationally mobile fund managersWelcome to the sixth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the tax implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this sixth episode, Tax Knowledge Counsel Ian Zeider and Tax Associate Tom Margesson discuss the UK tax issues relevant to carried interest held by internationally mobile fund managers who have come to work in the UK.2022-07-0719 min
Tax. Simplified.Tax. Simplified. | Introduction to BEPSIn this podcast, Senior Associates, Sarah Roman and Michelle Carnegie, from the Travers Smith Tax team provide an introduction to base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) and the measures being taken to reform international taxation rules, with a particular focus on the new Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules.2022-06-2311 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | Overseas remote working – what are the employment tax liabilities?Welcome to the fifth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the tax implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this fifth episode, Incentives & Remuneration Knowledge Counsel Kulsoom Hadi and Tax Associate Holly Norman discuss the employment tax issues that might arise when non-UK resident employees are employed by a UK company but are working from their home jurisdiction part of the time. 2022-05-3116 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS6 E3: Travers Smith x Trilegal - Other considerations in IndiaWelcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Atul Gupta at Trilegal.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in India, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Indian employment law.Find more episodes in our International Employment podcast series. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3...2022-05-2728 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS6 E2: Travers Smith x Trilegal - Ending Employment in IndiaWelcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Atul Gupta at Trilegal.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in India, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Indian employment law.Find more episodes in our International Employment podcast series. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3...2022-05-1729 minTax. Simplified.Tax. Simplified. | To PAYE or not to PAYE - the importance of understanding your worker supply chainIn this podcast, Senior Associate, Claire Prentice, and Knowledge Counsel, Kulsoom Hadi, from the Travers Smith Incentives team consider the importance of understanding and monitoring your worker supply chain from an employment tax perspective.2022-05-1215 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | Overseas remote working: when does it create a taxable presence for the employer?Welcome to the fourth episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the tax implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this fourth episode, Tax Partner Hannah Manning and Associate Tom Margesson discuss when an employee working remotely from abroad can create a taxable presence for their employer.2022-04-2825 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS6 E1: Travers Smith x Trilegal - Hiring in IndiaWelcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Atul Gupta at Trilegal.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in India, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Indian employment law.Find more episodes in our International Employment podcast series. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3...2022-04-2629 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | Tax issues relating to non-resident directorsWelcome to the third episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the tax implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this third episode, Tax Senior Associate Claire Prentice and Associate Tom Leatherby discuss the rules that apply to non-resident directors that come to the UK. 2022-03-3113 min
Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability InsightsAlternative Insights: UK government sets out next steps for funds regimeA regular briefing for the alternative asset management industry - Issue 32Last month, the UK government made some important announcements about its post-Brexit plans to re-vamp the funds regime. Many alternative asset managers will be disappointed that a number of industry suggestions have not (yet) been taken up.For the last two years, the Treasury has been reviewing the UK funds regime. Its aim is to make the UK "a more attractive location to set up, manage and administer funds and to support a wider range of more efficient investments better suited to investor needs". This rev...2022-03-2507 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS5 E3: Travers Smith x Bowmans - Other considerations in South AfricaWelcome to the fifth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Karen Fulton at Bowmans.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in South Africa, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of South African employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPo...2022-03-2311 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS5 E2: Travers Smith x Bowmans - Ending Employment in South AfricaWelcome to the fifth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Karen Fulton at Bowmans.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in South Africa, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of South African employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPo...2022-03-1513 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | How to structure a private equity transaction for a global management teamWelcome to the second episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the tax implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this second episode, Tax Partner Hannah Manning and Senior Associate Siv Devakumar consider how to structure tax-efficient share incentive arrangements for international management teams in private equity transactions.2022-03-0424 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS5 E1: Travers Smith x Bowmans - Hiring in South AfricaWelcome to the fifth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Karen Fulton at Bowmans.We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in South Africa, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of South African employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPo...2022-03-0211 min
Tax. Simplified.Tax. Simplified. | The new rules on uncertain tax treatment (part 2)In the second Travers Smith tax podcast on the new Uncertain Tax Treatment rules, Tax Partner Simon Skinner and Tax Senior Associate Hugh Brooks discuss what an "uncertain tax treatment" will include. 2022-02-0313 min
Tax. Simplified.Travelling. Seamlessly. | Short term business visitorsWelcome to the first episode of our Travelling. Seamlessly. global mobility podcast series. In this series, members of the Travers Smith Global Mobility team will be talking about the tax implications of moving your people and operations into and out of the UK, in a variety of contexts.In this first episode, Incentives & Remuneration Senior Counsel Elissavet Grout and Knowledge Counsel Kulsoom Hadi discuss the main tax and social security rules that those managing short term business visitors to the UK have to think about. Please note that this podcast is for information purposes only. I...2022-01-3118 min
Tax. Simplified.Tax. Simplified. | The new rules on uncertain tax treatment (part 1)In our latest Travers Smith tax podcast (the first in a series of two on this topic), Tax Partner Simon Skinner and Tax Senior Associate Hugh Brooks introduce the new rules relating to uncertain tax treatment following the latest draft HMRC guidance released on 18 January 2022.2022-01-2712 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS4 E3: Travers Smith x Vinge - Other considerations in SwedenWelcome to the fourth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Åsa Gotthardsson at Vinge.We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Sweden, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Swedish employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyP...2021-11-1610 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS4 E2: Travers Smith x Vinge - Ending Employment in SwedenWelcome to the fourth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Åsa Gotthardsson at Vinge.We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Sweden, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Swedish employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyP...2021-11-0917 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS4 E1: Travers Smith x Vinge - Hiring in SwedenWelcome to the fourth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Åsa Gotthardsson at Vinge.We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Sweden, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Swedish employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyP...2021-11-0212 min
Talking. Sustainability.Ending the global water crisis: In conversation with Sam Cottman and Scott HarrisonLast month, Travers Smith's Director of Pro Bono, Sam Cottman, sat down with Charity: Water founder and New York Times bestselling author, Scott Harrison, to discuss the incredible work that our client Charity: Water does. Scott also discussed his fascinating journey from New York nightclub promoter to ending the global water crisis. 2021-11-0149 minTalking. Sustainability.ESG performance conditions for employee incentive awardsIn this podcast, Incentives & Remuneration Knowledge Counsel Kulsoom Hadi and Tax Associate Aimee Hutchinson discuss the use of ESG performance conditions and how the Travers Smith team became involved in drafting ESG conditions for long-term incentive plan (LTIP) awards as part of the Chancery Lane Project.2021-10-2914 minTackling. Stereotypes.Black History Month 2021 - Episode 3 - Jonathan Gilmour in conversation with Dan LambethAs part of Black History Month 2021, we are pleased to launch a series of podcasts examining themes relating to race, ethnicity and inclusion. Aimed at promoting discussion, we hope you find the series to be thought provoking and informative.In our third episode, Jonathan Gilmour, Partner and Head of Derivatives and Structured Products at Travers Smith, speaks with Dan Lambeth, Executive Director, Sustainable Investment at J.P. Morgan, about leadership, role modelling, allyship and much more.2021-10-2616 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS3 E3: Travers Smith x Gide Loyrette Nouel - Other considerations in FranceWelcome to the third in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Foulques de Rostolan at Gide Loyrette Nouel.We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in France, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of French employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.d...2021-10-2112 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS3 E2: Travers Smith x Gide Loyrette Nouel - Ending Employment in FranceWelcome to the third in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Foulques de Rostolan at Gide Loyrette Nouel.We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in France, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of French employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.d...2021-10-1817 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS3 E1: Travers Smith x Gide Loyrette Nouel - Hiring in FranceWelcome to the third in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Foulques de Rostolan at Gide Loyrette Nouel.We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in France, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of French employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.d...2021-10-1118 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS2 E3: Travers Smith x A&L Goodbody – Other considerations in IrelandWelcome to the second in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Ireland, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Irish employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2021-09-1417 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS2 E2: Travers Smith x A&L Goodbody – Ending employment in IrelandTravers Smith and A&L Goodbody discuss the issues surrounding ending employment in Ireland. This series looks at employment law issues from a UK and international perspective.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2021-09-0721 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS2 E1: Travers Smith x A&L Goodbody - Hiring in IrelandIn this series we will be speaking to Head of Employment, Duncan Inverarity at A&L Goodbody.We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Ireland, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Irish employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2021-09-0114 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS1 E3: Travers Smith x Gleiss Lutz - Other considerations in GermanyWelcome to the third in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2021-07-1519 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS1 E2: Travers Smith x Gleiss Lutz - Ending employment in GermanyEmployment law bitesize seriesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2021-07-0824 min
Employment Law Bitesize SeriesS1 E1: Travers Smith x Gleiss Lutz - Hiring in GermanyIn our first three episodes we will be speaking to Head of Employment, Thomas Winzer and Employment Counsel, Tobias Abend at Gleiss Lutz.We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Germany, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of German employment law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp2021-07-0116 minTackling. Stereotypes.LGBTQ+ History Month podcast series - Episode 1 - LGBTQ+ young people and mental healthThe coronavirus lockdown has provoked a mental health crisis among young LGBTQ+ people. This podcast with Dominic Arnall, CEO of LGBT+ charity Just Like Us, and Carly Hubbard, Head of HR at Travers Smith, will highlight findings from the charity's research into the experiences of young LGBTQ+ people over the past year.You can read more about the research findings here. 2021-02-2413 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS1 E4: Individual redundancies: part 2 - carrying out the consultationIn this episode Adam Rice, Knowledge Counsel, and Clare Skinner, Associate, from the Travers Smith Employment law team, take a look at how you carry out the consultation process:How long should consultation last? What do you need to consult the employee about?What about employees on sickness or family leave?What are your obligations when looking for alternative roles?When can the employee turn down an alternative role?What payments are employees entitled to on redundancy?Should you offer a right of appeal?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: ...2020-09-2809 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS1 E2: Collective redundancies: part 2Welcome to the second in our series of short podcasts from the Employment team. Our podcasts are designed to give a basic overview of different areas of employment law, either as a refresher or by way of learning for those newer to HR.Episode 2 is part of a series on redundancies and focuses on how to complete the collective consultation process:How long does consultation last for?What do you need to cover in your consultation?What happens if you can't reach agreement?What happens if you don't consult properly?Collective consultation vs individual consultation.Collective...2020-09-1008 minEmployment Law Bitesize SeriesS1 E1: Collective redundancies: part 1Welcome to the first in our series of short podcasts from the Employment team. Our podcasts are designed to give a basic overview of different areas of employment law, either as a refresher or by way of learning for those newer to HR.Episode 1 is part of a series on redundancies and focusses on collective redundancies:When are collective redundancy obligations triggered?Who does the employer need to consult?How should you go about electing employee representatives?What information do you need to send to the representatives?What information do you need to send the insolvency...2020-09-0910 min