• What you need to know about AI disputes in Australia
    Nov 22 2024

    Our experts unpack some of the critical legal considerations to navigate the complexities of AI-related issues and disputes. The discussion touches on the current and future legal framework, some of the regulatory, enforcement and litigation risks associated with the use of AI including IP, AI washing, data and privacy, and consideration of how to insure against those risks.

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    31 mins
  • Going for green on real estate transactions: How to champion ESG priorities in Leases
    Nov 21 2024
    In this episode of Going for Green on Real Estate Transactions, Nick Hew, a senior associate in the Real Estate practice at Herbert Smith Freehills, is joined by Carolyn Milligan, a partner in the same group, and Neal Scambler, a Corporate Real Estate Advisor. They discuss the current market trends and some of the key considerations regarding green lease provisions and how landlords and tenants can seek to achieve their ESG objectives by including tailored green lease provisions.
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    14 mins
  • Cross Examining Cyber EP13: Cross Examining Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind – Part 2
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode, Cam is again joined by Kaman Tsoi and, together, they continue the cross-examination of Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind.

    In this podcast, we talk about the role of the board, the OAIC’s enforcement approach and the Cyber Security Strategy, including the Commissioner’s view on the extortion demand ‘conundrum’. Commissioner Kind also offers some wise words on what it takes to be a good lawyer in the cyber space…courageous!

    Commissioner Kind is a very impressive individual. She brings a very pragmatic perspective to the role and her personality is coming through in the OAIC’s approach and engagement.

    Thanks again for listening. This is Cross Examining Commissioner Kind, Part 2…here we go…

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    21 mins
  • Talking Shop EP17: Retail Real Estate Trends Across the UK & Europe
    Nov 19 2024
    In this episode of Talking Shop, Susan Black, a partner in the Competition practice at Herbert Smith Freehills and Global Co-Head of HSF’s Consumer Sector group, is joined by Shona Grey, a partner in HSF's Real Estate practice, and David Evans, a senior associate in the same group. They discuss the resurgence of the retail sector in the UK and Europe, the renewed focus on the role of retail parks and premium retail, and the re-purposing of commercial assets.
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    14 mins
  • Employment Espresso Pods: Cultural Adaptation – what are the current & upcoming workplace tensions?
    Nov 18 2024

    Changes rarely happen in a vacuum. Adaptation in the workplace often occurs in many varying, but interconnected, ways, prompted by regulatory, legislative, and political changes as well as changes in societal expectations. In this Espresso Pod, we explore where our clients might experience some competing tensions in the workplace in the future, and how employers and employees alike must be ready to adapt. Recorded in collaboration with HSF's Global Bank Review.

    Links to further resources:

    • Global Banking Review 2024
    • Our Chapter: what are the emerging workplace trends in banking?
    • Webinar: "Off the Clock": Exploring the Right to Disconnect in a 24/7 World
    • Webinar: Words of warning for employers

    Speakers: Emma Rohsler, Partner and EMEA Regional Head of Employment, Pensions and Incentives, Paris; Christine Young, Partner, London; Shivchand Jhinku, Partner, Sydney; Tyler Hendry, Senior Associate, New York.

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    15 mins
  • The Pensions Exchange: EDI for pension schemes
    Nov 18 2024

    "Trustee boards lack diversity, but not the desire to improve". That was the conclusion of The Pensions Regulator, based on a survey conducted earlier this year. Jia Liu joins us to explain why trustees should be focussing on EDI, and the steps which they can take.Subscribe to the HSF Pensions Notes Blog.

    Speakers: Richard Evans, Professional Support Lawyer and Jia Liu, Associate

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    13 mins
  • Going for green on real estate transactions: How to champion ESG priorities in Agreements for Lease
    Nov 13 2024

    Episode 2 of our podcast series Going for Green on Real Estate Transactions explores the key areas of ESG focus for developers/landlords and tenants on pre-letting transactions as well as how ESG issues are impacting the terms of Agreements for Lease and related documents.

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    16 mins
  • Class Actions Fireside: "Rethinking Risk: Inside Class Actions" Series - Spotlight on Cyber
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode, Christine Wong and Camille Tewari explore cyber class action risk and explore why it emerged as the top concern among class action risk areas in our Rethinking Risk: Inside Class Actions” report.

    Read our report: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2024-09/rethinking-risk-inside-class-actions

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    10 mins