Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and May
Slaughter and May 75 episodes Nov 10, 2026
Our Horizon Scanning podcast explores the risks and opportunities our clients will face in 2025. Join experts across the firm as they dissect the landscape through 5 critical themes - Capital Flows, Governance & Sustainability, Energy Transition, Digital, and Crisis Management. Gain valuable insights, stay ahead of the curve, and navigate the evolving horizon with us.
Episodes
Data Privacy in the context of insolvency transactions
As high-profile insolvencies involving data-heavy businesses bring data privacy considerations into focus, organisations and insolvency practitioners face complex questions around their obligations under UK data protection law. In this episode, Cindy Knott, Rebecca Cousin and Henry Pelling discuss the key privacy challenges arising in insolvency transactions, including determining controller respo
2026 UK Autumn Budget: breathing space for difficult decisions?
A relatively modest Budget, but one that raises bigger questions and leaves plenty for businesses to get to grips with.
Simon Nicholls, co-head of Corporate and M&A, and Sarah Osprey, partner in our tax team and co-head of our tax disputes practice, take stock to discuss the measures that stand out, their implications and some of the bigger budgetary decisions that may be coming later down t
Navigating ESG in M&A: A discussion with JunHe LLP
As ESG regulation and expectations continue to evolve, understanding potential risks and opportunities is becoming an important part of the M&A process.
Head of Business and Human Rights, Moira Thompson Oliver and Head of Environment and Climate Change, Samantha Brady are joined by Carey Ni, Partner at JunHe LLP, to discuss what businesses should consider when approaching ESG in transactions,
Modern Slavery in Transition featuring Mallesons | Beyond reporting - Building genuine modern slavery resilience
In this three-part podcast series, in collaboration with Mallesons, we explore how modern slavery regulation is evolving across Australia, the UK and beyond.
As expectations around modern slavery continue to grow, organisations are being challenged to move beyond compliance and build more resilient approaches to risk management. In the final episode of the series, Associate Natalie Goodman sits do
Modern Slavery in Transition featuring Mallesons | Geopolitics, trade and supply chain due diligence - When modern slavery becomes a trade issue
In this three-part podcast series in collaboration with Mallesons, we explore how modern slavery regulation is evolving across Australia, the UK and beyond.
Modern slavery is increasingly intersecting with geopolitics, trade policy and supply chain regulation. Head of Business and Human Rights, Moira Thompson Oliver, is joined by Jasmine Forde, Partner at Mallesons, to discuss how forced labour im
Modern Slavery in Transition featuring Mallesons | From transparency to teeth - The enforcement revolution
In this three-part podcast series in collaboration with Mallesons, we explore how modern slavery regulation is evolving across Australia, the UK and beyond.
In the first episode of the series, Head of Business and Human Rights, Moira Thompson Oliver, is joined by Jasmine Forde, Partner at Mallesons, to explore:
the shift from transparency-based reporting towards stronger enforcement;
examining pr
Age Assurance as a Data Privacy Obligation
With age assurance facing increasing regulatory scrutiny across the UK and EU, organisations are under growing pressure to demonstrate that they have effective and proportionate measures in place to protect children online. In this episode, Rebecca Cousin, Cindy Knott and Bryony Bacon discuss the evolving age assurance landscape, including new obligations under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025,
Managing cross-border tax investigations: a UK and Australian perspective
Tax authorities are increasingly coordinating across borders, exposing multinational groups to more complex enquiries and joint audits.
Head of Tax Knowledge, Zoe Andrews, is joined by Senior Counsel, Jamshed Bilimoria and Louise Giorgini, Senior Associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, to discuss how to navigate these challenges.
They explore responding to information requests, managing joint audi
ICO enforcement trends
With the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) clear that it expects all organisations to learn from its previous enforcement actions, what lessons should organisations take from ICO GDPR enforcement over the last 18 months? In this episode Rebecca Cousin, Head of Data Privacy, Richard Jeens, Co-Head of Cyber, and Cindy Knott, Head of Data Privacy Knowledge, discuss recent ICO enforcement trend
Horizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Crisis Management
Explore changes in enforcement trends and insights on how businesses can get ready for a more assertive 2026 in this episode of our 2026 launch series. Join Simon Nicholls and Gayathri Kamalanathan as they explore the theme of Crisis Management and cover:
The FCA’s enforcement strategy and what it means
Key areas of FCA focus
Updates to the FCA’s Enforcement Guide
The SFO’s new tools and assertiv
Horizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Digital
Unpack what 2026 holds for organisations navigating the digital space in this episode of our Horizon Scanning 2026 launch series with Simon Nicholls and Laura Houston. They cover:
The shifting landscape of digital regulation in the UK and EU
How AI regulation is evolving across the EU, UK and US
The significance of the EU’s Digital Omnibus and recent UK data reforms
Practical actions to stay ahea
Horizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Governance & Sustainability
Dive into the fast-evolving world of ESG regulation in this Governance and Sustainability launch episode of our Horizon Scanning 2026 series with Simon Nicholls and Richard Hilton. They cover:
The key drivers behind the US’ backlash against ESG
The impact of diverging US and EU/UK approaches
The most significant upcoming legislative changes to look out for
Practical steps for companies to ensure
Horizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Energy Transition
Discover the shifting landscape of the global energy transition in 2026 with Simon Nicholls and Oly Moir. This Horizon Scanning 2026 launch series episode on Energy Transition covers:
The shifting geopolitical landscape and its impact
Key headwinds facing renewables
The critical role of government intervention and innovative investment structures
The “nuclear renaissance” and its growing importan
Horizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Capital Flows
Explore the forces shaping global investment and private equity in this episode with Simon Nicholls and Aleezeh Liaqat, as they kick off the Horizon Scanning series for 2026. They cover:
Strategic responses to geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility
Key trends in private equity dealmaking
Insights into sector resilience
The evolving landscape of exits
Predictions for 2026
Explore our Capi
Employment Rights Act 2025
Clare Fletcher and Philippa O'Malley sit down to discuss the government's roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Act, giving you a steer on what your immediate priorities should be and what to look out for on the horizon.
Key Developments in UK and EU Consumer Protection
In this episode of the Digital Horizon Scanning podcast, experts from Slaughter and May’s Competition team explore major developments in consumer protection across the UK and Europe. The discussion highlights:
Recent UK consumer protection reforms and new enforcement actions by the CMA.
Focus on issues like drip pricing, pressure selling, and fake reviews.
Upcoming changes in EU consumer protecti
COP30 Unpacked: Climate finance in focus
Welcome to episode three of our three-part COP30 podcast series where we unpack new opportunities in transition finance and adaptation.
In this episode, David Hay and Julia Shearer-Rivera discuss COP30’s focus on climate finance, exploring adaptation, carbon markets, and Brazil’s Tropical Forest Finance Fund and what these mean for businesses.
Join us as we explore how these developments could dri
Accelerating action: Insights from the UN Business and Human Rights Forum 2025
The 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights brought together businesses, human rights professionals and rightsholders from across the world to discuss how businesses can step up amidst global challenges. Moira Thompson Oliver and Rosie Duthie discuss key takeaways from the forum: the growing role of AI in human rights, rising expectations of investors, and why integrating environment and human
COP30 Unpacked: From pledges to pipelines - What COP30 means for energy and infrastructure
Welcome to the second episode in our three-part COP30 podcast series, where we move beyond headlines to ask what this “COP of implementation” really means on the ground.
In this episode, Samay Shah, Daniel Mewton, and Aaron Wu explore how COP30’s decisions are beginning to flow from negotiation rooms into project pipelines. They unpack why COP30 is being called the “COP of implementation”, and wha
Digital transformation – what happens when projects go wrong?
In this Digital Horizon Scanning podcast, Kristina Locmele, Ella Williams, and Richard McDonnell discuss what happens when digital transformation projects go wrong. The conversation covers the causes and impact of tech failures, regulatory responses and practical advice for crisis management and building resilience into technology contracts.
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COP30 Unpacked: NDCs, greenwashing and nature’s role in climate action
Welcome to episode one of our three-part COP30 podcast series where we will be discussing the key topics from the climate change conference.
In this opening instalment, Harry Hecht, Moira Thompson Oliver and Samantha Brady, unpack hot topics ranging from the rise of new reporting frameworks, just transition developments and biodiversity initiatives, and how these give rise to both risks and oppor
2025 UK Autumn Budget Update
In this Horizon Scanning podcast recorded one day after the budget, Simon Nicholls and Mike Lane take stock of the "smorgasbord" of changes and look forward to what might play out over the months ahead.
Managing Cyber Supply Chain Risk
Supply chain cyber breaches are on the rise, with attackers increasingly targeting suppliers as a route into larger organisations.
In this podcast episode, Richard Jeens, Laura Houston and Alex Buchanan discuss the growing threat of supply chain attacks, why they’re so challenging to manage, and what organisations can do to protect themselves.
The Interaction of Data Privacy and AI
As AI technologies become more embedded in business operations—from recruitment tools to facial recognition and generative AI—privacy teams are under increasing pressure to balance innovation with compliance. Rebecca Cousin and Cindy Knott discuss how organisations are navigating this tension, particularly in light of recent legislative and regulatory developments.
EU Council Presidency: Denmark in the Chair
In this podcast Jan Putnis, and Sabine Dittrich are joined by Tim Johan Christensen, Managing Counsel at Gorrissen Federspiel. Tim is currently seconded to Slaughter and May. Together they discuss our expectations for the Danish EU Council Presidency which started in July 2025 and will end in December 2025.
In this episode they explore:
Key areas of focus during Denmark’s Presidency
Key developme
Increased focus on cyber governance
In this podcast from our Cyber Hub, Natalie Donovan speaks to Partners Richard Jeens and Christian Boney about the increased focus we are currently seeing around cyber governance. Discussions include how the recent high profile ransom attacks at retailers like M&S highlight the importance of good cyber governance, what cyber related changes to the UK’s Corporate Governance Code mean in practic
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 - what you need to know
The Data (Use and Access) Act (DUA Act) finally became law in June after a lengthy Parliamentary journey and various iterations. The DUA Act updates the UK’s legislative landscape to facilitate effective data usage, including by amending the UK’s data protection laws. It also provides the legislative foundations for the introduction of “smart data” data sharing schemes in sectors across the econom
UK vs EU: Diverging Roads in Digital Regulation
With the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) having recently published its provisional designation decision and roadmap for possible interventions in respect of Google Search and Search Advertising, now is a good moment to take stock of how the UK and EU are diverging in their approaches to regulating Big Tech.
In this podcast, Jonathan Slade and Annalisa Tosdevin discuss:
The significance
Copyright and Generative AI: An update from the experts
As the interplay between copyright and generative AI continues to dominate the headlines, the pressure on governments to find workable solutions, and to provide clarity, for both the creative and AI sectors is palpable.
In our latest podcast, Laura Houston and Richard Barker discuss:
the current position in the EU, including the scope of the existing exceptions for text and data mining, the copyr
Insurance in focus: From Decline to Demand – The Evolving UK Annuities Market
In the fourth episode of 'Insurance in focus' Jonathan Marks, Nick Pacheco and Sarah Osprey discuss:
Recent increases in sales of individual annuities
The broader market including the bulk annuity market
Related regulatory themes, including issues with customers obtaining advice
Tax News: The One Big Beautiful Bill
Zoe Andrews and Tanja Velling are joined by Arvind Ravichandran, Tax Partner at Cravath, to discuss the impact the proposed section 899 could have on US capital markets if enacted but how it is unlikely to be a big issue in practice.
They cover:
The purpose and potential withdrawal from the Bill of Section 899, a proposed tax on foreign investors, in response to global tax developments
How change
Insurance in focus: From crisis to coverage
In the third episode of our ‘Insurance in focus’ podcast series, Nick Bonsall is joined by Efstathios Michael and Tahlia Brysha-Pullen where they discuss:
Lessons learned for business interruption policy wording following the pandemic
The case law which has developed since 2020
Future proofing policies for emerging risks
Insurance in focus: Private capital’s growing role
Join Insurance partner, Tom Peacock, and Co-head of Private Equity, Harry Bacon, for the second episode of 'Insurance in focus'.
In this episode, they delve into:
The drivers of the ongoing interest of private equity, and private capital more generally, in the insurance sector
Related topics including key areas of regulatory scrutiny
Impacts upon M&A deals
Insurance in focus: Our 2025 forecast, recast
The first 15-minute episode features Charles Randell, Nick Pacheco and Beth Dobson, where they reflect on the themes discussed in our January Insurance Outlook and explore:
Developments in the life and pension derisking markets
Progress on the Government’s growth and competitiveness agenda
Areas of focus in the remainder of 2025, including retail conduct issues and the growing risks of uninsura
The evolving cyber risk landscape - an update from the experts: Part 2
The UK’s regulatory cyber landscape is currently evolving, with a mixture of new legislation expected and a recent spate of cyber related fines from the ICO. In the next instalment of our series on the evolving cyber risk landscape, members of our Cyber Hub, Richard Jeens and Natalie Donovan, and PwC’s Director for Cyber Threat Detection and Response, David Cannings, discuss both the UK Governmen
The evolving cyber risk landscape - an update from the experts: Part 1
With cyber-attacks on major retailers recently hitting the headlines, it is more important than ever for organisations to understand their cyber preparedness. In the first of a series focusing on the evolving cyber risk landscape, members of our Cyber Hub, Richard Jeens and Natalie Donovan, were joined by PwC’s Director for Cyber Threat Detection and Response, David Cannings, to discuss the legal
Marketing Compliance in 2025 - how should legal teams respond?
2025 expected to be a defining year for marketing compliance – with increased regulatory scrutiny, expanded enforcement powers, and shifting consumer expectations, legal teams need to reassess how marketing compliance is managed across digital channels.
In this Digital Horizon Scanning podcast episode, Rebecca Cousin and Rosie Wilson explore what’s driving this renewed regulatory focus, what it me
Digital Transformation: The impact of Operational Resilience on Digital Service Providers
Regulated firms with third party service providers or those undergoing digital transformation by either procuring new technology, developing their own or undergoing a technology migration, will need to take a proactive approach to potential areas of vulnerability and invest in their resilience.
In this podcast episode, David Shone, Martijn Stolze and Tabitha Harris discuss the impact of these regi
Transition Technologies: What's Next for UK Hydrogen Production - A commercial view
Oly Moir is joined by Brendan Murphy and Matt Deitz from LCP Delta in part 3 of our hydrogen podcast. They discuss the economics and commercial issues facing hydrogen projects. For an overview of the current state of the UK low carbon hydrogen market, listen to episode 1 of this 3-part podcast.
Transition Technologies: What's Next for UK Hydrogen Production - A technical review of the UK HPBM
In this episode, Oly Moir and Kathryn Emmett delve into the latest developments in relation to the UK Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM). They discuss the softening stance on Non-Qualifying Offtakers, the importance of power procurement for electrolytic projects, and progress on managing cross-chain risks. For an overview of the current state of the UK low carbon hydrogen market, listen to
Transition Technologies: What's Next for UK Hydrogen Production?
Join Oly Moir and Kathryn Emmett as they explore the current state of the UK low carbon hydrogen market. This episode provides an overview of the market and covers the need for national standards for hydrogen production projects, the role of hydrogen in the UK government's Clean Power Action Plan, and the production pathways supported by the Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM). Listen to epi
The ESG and DEI Discussion - from Brussels to Washington
How is the evolving ESG landscape, particularly in relation to diversity, equality, and inclusion impacting business strategies across the US, UK, and EU?
Join Harry Hecht, Philippa O’Malley and Moira Thompson Oliver in the latest Governance & Sustainability episode of our Horizon Scanning podcast show as they sit down with Michael Arnold, Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, to explore
Litigation trends arising from the development of AI
What AI litigation trends should businesses watch out for?
Join Ross Francis-Pike and David Ives in the latest Digital episode as they explore how arising AI is leading to an increase in litigation trends.
The episode covers:
How new laws and digital regulations may drive litigation in this area
The potential for litigation regarding AI to be structured as mass claims
The ongoing Getty v Stabilit
In conversation with Faculty AI - Key takeaways from the Paris AI Action Summit
In this Horizon Scanning podcast episode, Rob Sumroy and Natalie Donovan speak to Dr Angie Ma, Co-Founder of Faculty AI. They discuss the outcomes of the recent AI Action Summit in Paris, why the US and UK decided not to sign the international AI declaration, what this means for global regulation in the future and why it would be a missed opportunity to move away from a focus on AI safety.
If you
Horizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Governance & Sustainability
We explore the theme of Governance & Sustainability in this launch episode of the Horizon Scanning 2025 podcast. Partners, Phil Linnard and David Hay join Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand to discuss the effects of UK employment law reforms and the shift towards a circular economy on companies.
Horizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Energy Transition
In the Energy Transition launch episode of the Horizon Scanning 2025 podcast, Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand is joined by Partners, Susan Hughes and Alex Dustan. During the episode, they discuss the key trends and developments they are seeing in the energy sector and corporate decarbonisation strategies.
Horizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Digital
In this Horizon Scanning 2025 launch episode we explore the theme of Digital. Partners, Rob Sumroy and Anna Lyle-Smythe join Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand to discuss their views on the year ahead, from digital regulation to rapid developments in AI.
Horizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Capital Flows
In this launch episode of the Horizon Scanning 2025 podcast, we explore the theme of Capital Flows. Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand is joined by Partners, Victoria MacDuff and Matthew Tobin to discuss their views on what to expect in the year ahead, from M&A activity to transition finance.
Horizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Crisis Management
We explore the theme of Crisis Management in this Horizon Scanning 2025 podcast launch episode. Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand is joined by Ross Francis-Pike and Tim Blanchard to discuss enforcement developments from both the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and what we can expect for 2025.
Tax News - U.S. tax policy post-election
In this special episode of our Tax News podcast, Zoe Andrews and Tanja Velling asked Arvind Ravichandran, Tax Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, what U.S. tax policy may look like during a second Trump Administration.
During the episode, we cover:
The significance of the Republican Party achieving a “trifecta” in the November 2024 elections.
How tax legislation can be passed by simple ma
Part 2: ESG in the year of the election
Harry Hecht and Moira Thompson Oliver, joined by Michael Arnold, Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, reflect on the evolving ESG landscape following recent elections in the US, UK, and EU. They explore whether ESG policy has become clearer or more opaque, given the varying political contexts. The discussion highlights the persistent transatlantic divergence in ESG priorities, with the US s
The interesting link between office occupancy and employment policy
With global office markets steadily improving post-Covid, join Jane Edwarde and Phil Linnard as they discuss some of the key themes and trends with Lee Elliot, Global Head of Occupier Research at Knight Frank. This episode highlights the interesting link between office occupancy and employment policy, focusing on the London office market and how this compares to other global cities.
They explore
Navigating the increasing scrutiny of green claims
As regulators across the UK and Europe ramp up their scrutiny of green claims, businesses face increasing pressure to ensure their environmental messaging is transparent and compliant.
Join Slaughter and May partners, Tim Blanchard and Lisa Wright, as they explore the key points businesses need to be aware of when making green claims.
AI and competition law – what’s been happening?
How will competition authorities shape the future of AI for businesses and consumers?
Partner Jordan Ellison and Senior PSL Annalisa Tosdevin discuss the current focus of competition authorities on the AI sector, and what this could mean for businesses and consumers in practice.
How does the purpose of your borrowing impact tax deductibility?
Join Tanja Velling, co-host of our Tax News podcast and Tax Partners, Dominic Robertson and Charles Osborne, as they discuss the unallowable purpose rule, one of the UK's restrictions on companies deducting interest when calculating profits subject to corporation tax.
This episode dives into:
How this rule disallows interest deductions where a company’s borrowing is for a main tax avoidance purpos
Talking AI with the experts - Faculty AI explain compliance through a technical lens
In this podcast, Rob Sumroy and Natalie Donovan speak to leading AI experts Faculty AI. They discuss, with Rupert Edwards (Faculty’s Legal Director and GC) and Kat James (their Technical Director) what good AI regulation looks like, how they approach regulatory concerns like transparency and explainability from a technical perspective and what AI developments we can expect over the next 12 months.
Shifting the Overton Window: Enhancing Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity: Part 2
Amy Merrill is the CEO of The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), an independent, non-profit governance body for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), which aims to maximise its potential to finance climate solutions.
In the second part of our episode on the Voluntary Carbon Market, Amy, Samay and Aaron dive into the issue of carbon credit quality and ‘integrity’, with a focus
Shifting the Overton Window: Enhancing Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity: Part 1
Amy Merrill is the CEO of The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), an independent, non-profit governance body for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), which aims to maximise its potential to finance climate solutions.
In the first part of this episode, Samay Shah, Infrastructure and Energy Partner, and Aaron Wu, Senior PSL in our Infrastructure and Energy Group, are joined by A
A Labour Government – will it ‘Make Work Pay’?
The UK General Election on 4 July 2024 resulted in the first Labour Government in 14 years. This in turn heralds the biggest reform of employment law for a generation. Labour’s proposals in their ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ promise wide-ranging changes, including introducing day 1 employment rights, expanding pay gap reporting, repealing the last government’s anti-strike laws, and introducing rights f
ESG in the year of the election
Join partner Harry Hecht and our Head of Business and Human Rights Moira Thompson Oliver as they sit down with Michael Arnold, Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, to discuss the politicisation of ESG against the backdrop of elections in the UK, US and Europe this year.
They cover the big picture for ESG and how the regulatory agenda is evolving, dive into examples of ESG issues that are c
Tax Disputes Series - France
What does the recent trend of criminalisation of transfer pricing matters in France mean for businesses operating in the country? What tools are tax authorities in France using to obtain information and to enforce the rules? What action can be taken to minimise French transfer pricing risk and what options are available to resolve disputes?
Julien Gayral, Partner at Bredin Prat, joined Charles Osb
What to do about the EU AI Act?
What to do about the EU AI Act?
Partners Laura Houston and Jordan Ellison explore the EU AI Act, discussing what it covers, how to approach compliance and what lessons we can take from implementing other new legislation from the EU’s Digital package, including the Digital Markets Act.
Tax Disputes Series - Nigeria
How do Nigerian tax disputes generally proceed? Should taxpayers continue to comply with the transfer pricing regulations although their validity is in question? How are plans for a tax amnesty likely to develop?
Lolade Ososami, Partner at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, joined Sarah Osprey and Tanja Velling to discuss these questions and more.
This is the fifth of six episodes in a series on tax dis
Tax Disputes Series - India
Why is India's tax disputes landscape unique? How should taxpayers best approach dealings with the Indian tax authority? What is the impact on taxpayers of the recent case concerning the most favoured nation clause in Indian tax treaties, including for multinationals taking dividends out of India?
Mukesh Butani, Founder and Managing Partner of BMR Legal Advocates, spoke with Sarah Osprey, Partner
Assessing the Materiality of Nature-Related Financial Risks for the UK
What impact could nature degradation, both domestically and internationally, have on the UK’s economy and financial sector?
First-of-its-kind analysis, led by the Green Finance Institute (GFI), in a report “Assessing the Materiality of Nature-Related Financial Risks for the UK”, references that the deterioration of the UK’s natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP by the 2030
Tax Disputes Series - Australia
What is the Australian Taxation Office’s approach to tax compliance for multinationals? Does the ATO take into account a wider range of factors than HMRC when considering a settlement? What does the PepsiCo decision mean for the ATO’s expansive definition of “royalties”?
Angela Wood, National Practice Group Leader of Clayton Utz Tax Practice, joins Richard Jeens, Co-Head of Slaughter and May’s Tax
Tax Dispute Series - USA
What are current trends in US tax disputes? How can you reduce litigation risk? What is the Supreme Court likely to make of Moore, a case that could call into question large swathes of the US tax system?
Clark Armitage, Transfer Pricing Advisor and Member at Caplin & Drysdale, joins Dominic Robertson, Co-Head of Slaughter and May’s Tax Disputes Practice, and Tanja Velling, Tax PSL Counsel at
Tax Disputes Series - Brazil
Brazil has a highly litigious tax environment; companies rarely have fewer than ten ongoing disputes. To what extent is the environment improving through the introduction of a settlement process, legal reforms undertaken with a view to future OECD membership and the overhaul of Brazil’s complicated indirect tax system?
To find out, listen to this episode with Ricardo Bolan, Co-Head of Lefosse Advo
FCA Consumer Duty: Asset and Wealth Management and Consumer Investments sector
Phase 1 Complete; Phase 2 to come! Join the Slaughter and May FIG team as they reflect on the lessons learned from Phase 1 of consumer duty implementation, and the challenges that face firms for closed books ahead of 31 July 2024. As part of our Consumer Duty podcast series, this time we deep dive and look closely at how the Duty will apply to the Asset and Wealth Management and Consumer Investm
FCA Consumer Duty: Banking Sector
Phase 1 Complete; Phase 2 to come! Join the Slaughter and May FIG team as they reflect on the lessons learned from Phase 1 of consumer duty implementation, and the challenges that face firms for closed books ahead of 31 July 2024. As part of our Consumer Duty podcast series, this time we deep dive and look closely at how the Duty will apply to the Banking sector. The FIG team is delighted to be jo
FCA Consumer Duty: Insurance
Phase 1 Complete; Phase 2 to come! Join the Slaughter and May FIG team as they reflect on the lessons learned from Phase 1 of consumer duty implementation, and the challenges that face firms for closed books ahead of 31 July 2024. As part of our Consumer Duty podcast series, this time we deep dive and look closely at how the Duty will apply to the Insurance sector. The FIG team is delighted to be
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series - Business and Human Rights
Following our Governance & Sustainability episode, this is a bonus episode in which you can listen to the full conversation with Smriti Sriram and Moira Thompson Oliver on Business and Human Rights and hear more about the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, a
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Digital
The relentless rate of change in the tech and digital landscape is shaping a transformative year ahead with no signs of slowing. Our Digital episode explores the legal facets of technology in the coming year.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:
01:02
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Energy Transition
It is estimated that the global net zero economy requires an average of approximately US$3.4 trillion until 2050 to hold global warming at 1.5°C. Our Energy Transition episode explores new angles on corporate decarbonisation and investment opportunities to mitigate climate change and pave the way for sustainable and resilient energy landscapes.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Governance & Sustainability
With ever increasing regulation, businesses are expected in 2024 to shift towards the implementation of sustainability strategies with pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate progress. Our Governance & Sustainability episode discusses the navigation of the landscape for the coming year.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to ski
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Capital Flows
As markets settle into a high interest rate environment, we expect activity to pick up this year. Our Capital Flows episode offers insight on the 2024 capital flows landscape internationally.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:
01:55 - Overview on
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Crisis Management
In 2024, a nuanced exploration of the risk landscape is more relevant than ever. Our Crisis Management episode sheds light on new and emerging risks businesses will be exposed to in 2024.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:
01:20 - Shareholder Acti
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Intro Episode
Welcome to the Slaughter and May Horizon Scanning Show! In this intro episode we tell you about the Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series.
Join partners Simon Nicholls and Smriti Sriram to find out the themes and topics this series will cover and a peek backstage into how Horizon Scanning gets created.
The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer,
Horizon Scanning 2023 - Across Borders
Geopolitical volatility, rising costs and economic slowdowns coupled with regulatory changes provide an increasingly complex landscape for companies operating internationally. Businesses need to be adaptive, and their strategy and investments must also adjust accordingly.
Horizon Scanning 2023 - Risk and Resilience
Businesses face a worsening global commercial environment. From macroeconomic distress and uncertainty to geopolitical tension, supply chain disruption and sharpening litigation risk, to the effects of inflation and consumer resilience, companies must navigate amidst a range of headwinds at this point in the cycle.
