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Simmons & Simmons Financial Services Insights - Episode 2 - AMLA – The New Sheriff in Town
Lena Schäfer and Jeffrey Horahan discuss the EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), its role in the new AML framework, and the implications of direct supervision, supervisory convergence and AMLA readiness for financial institutions across the EU.
TECH: Ignite - Enforcement of the EU AI Act
Minesh Tanna, Alejandro Guerrero and Laura Cortes update on the Enforcement of the EU AI Act.
TECH: Ignite - Impact of AI on businesses, workforces, and risk, management
Mandy Perry and Lauren Dickinson discuss Impact of AI on businesses, workforces, and risk, management.
TECH: Ignite - AI developments and emerging regulation
Christopher Götz, Jaap Tempelman, Edoardo Tedeschi and Sophie Sheldon give insights on AI developments and emerging regulation.
Data Centres with Five Nines Global
Sebastian Murphy and Michael Tobin of Five Nines Global, join Data Dive to discuss how AI is affecting development and construction of Data Centres.
Simmons & Simmons Financial Services Podcast Series - Episode 1
Jeffrey.Horahan@simmons-simmons.comLena.Schaefer@simmons-simmons.com
FS Reg Insights: What’s Changing in the Definition of E-Money under PSD3 and the PSR?
Michael Oxlade and Lena Schäfer explore the evolving definition of e-money under PSD3 and the PSR. They discuss recent European case law and EBA guidance on the concept of “acceptance”, the treatment of stablecoins under MiCA, and the implications for licensing, e-money business models and payment services regulation.
EU Market Integration Package – Episode 4
In this episode of our series on the EU Markets Integration and Supervision Package, Betül Kohlhäufl is joined by Niamh O'Leary to explore what the proposals could mean for the funds sector. The discussion looks at potential changes to the UCITS and AIFMD frameworks, including the proposed UCITS depositary passport, cross-border fund distribution, pre-marketing, ESMA's expanded role and
PRTea - Beyond the Soundbites
In this episode of PRTea, Amrit is joined by Cleo Taylor, Michael Abramson and Russell Lee to challenge some of the recent narratives shaping the PRT market.Together, they unpack the role insurers already play in UK productive finance, whether TAS 300 is really changing the buyout conversation, how insurer capital should be understood, and why covenant, capital buffers and endgame strategy all nee
Policies, Pounds and Politics - New Government, New Solutions?
EU Market Integration Package – Episode 3
Cross-Border Regulation: Introducing satellite - our new global fund registration tool
FS Reg Insights Podcast - WpI-MaRisk
Betül Kohlhäufl and Lena Schäfer unpack BaFin’s latest consultation on the WpI‑MaRisk, the new risk management framework for German investment firms. They explore what has changed compared to the previous draft, how the rules differ from traditional MaRisk (banking), and what this means in practice for managing directors, supervisory boards, and compliance teams. Expect clear insights on governanc
Transfer Pricing Adjustments and VAT: Why It Still Depends
Jo Crookshank and Kapisha Vyas continue discussing the relationship between transfer pricing adjustments and VAT, following the decision of the CJEU in Stellantis Portugal but without the clarity we were all hoping for.
Data Dive 17 – Data Centres with Matt Hanson of FTI Consulting
Matt Hanson, Managing Director at FTI Consulting, joins Data Dive to discuss capacity vs reality: can the DC industry deliver on its own ambition?
EU Market Integration Package - Episode 2
In the second episode, Betül and her colleague Gema discuss the EU’s Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP) and its implications for European capital markets. The conversation focuses on the significant expansion of ESMA’s supervisory powers, including direct oversight of major market infrastructures and crypto asset service providers, as well as changes to ESMA’s governance and funding
Enforcement of HFSS advertising rules
Robert Allen - Partner, Simmons & Simmons
Stars - Guided Breathwork
Wellbeing resources for alumni: Guided breathwork meditationBreathwork has been shown to be one of the most effective tools to manage stress, provide energy and focus and enhance cognitive function. In this replay of a session held for staff at Simmons & Simmons in March, Jamie Clements – breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space – leads participants through a short, guided breathi
Data Dive 16 – Insurance and Data Centres with Phil Bower: Part 2
In this episode we dive further into how the data centres are expanding insurance horizons with Phil Bower, Head of the Data Centres at Price Forbes.
Data Dive 15 – Insurance and Data Centres with Phil Bower: Part 1
Phil Bower, Head of the Data Centres at Price Forbes, joins Data Dive for a two-episode special, to discuss all things Insurance and data centres.
Disputes in a Fragmenting World: Doing business across borders
PRTea Episode 3 - Spilling the Tea on the PRT Market
With Amrit Mclean global head of de-risking Simmons & Simmons and special guest Frankie Borrell, head of BPA origination, Royal London.
Agentic AI
Ban on HFSS Advertising: A difficult road ahead for food and drink advertising?
Joel Smith - Partner, Simmons & Simmons Elinor Cavil - Associate, Simmons & Simmons In the first episode of Simmons & Simmons’ Food & Beverage podcast series, we explore the rapidly evolving UK regulatory landscape governing the advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).This episode unpacks the UK government’s new HFSS advertising restrictions, including their scope a
Transfer Pricing Adjustments and VAT – A Matter of Faith?
Jo Crookshank and Kapisha Vyas discuss the relationship between transfer pricing adjustments and VAT, focusing on the recent CJEU cases, Arcomet Towercranes and Stellantis Portugal.
Private Equity Series
TECH: Ignite - Mix tape- the latest hits in tech, digital, and data regulation
TECH: Ignite - Avoid the tama-‘gotchas’- legal pitfalls in agentic AI
TECH: Ignite - 404- Claim not found — inside the UK’s first optout tech defence
TECH: Ignite - From floppy disks to the cloud- digital sovereignty in the AI era
Private Equity Series - Episode 2
Simmons Cross-Border Reg Podcast
Vittorio Casamento – Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright AustraliaRussell Afifi – Senior Lawyer, navigator Simmons & SimmonsJohn Paul Zammit – Managing Associate Simmons & SimmonsAustralia's New Licensing Regime for Foreign Financial Service Providers – What You Need to KnowWith draft legislation reintroduced to the Australian Parliament and transitional reliefs extended until 31 March 202
Disputes in a Fragmenting World: Corporate criminal liability
PRTea Episode 2 - Spilling the Tea on the PRT Market
With Amrit Mclean Global Head of De-risking Simmons & Simmons and Special Guest Shreyas Sridhar, Managing Director at Canada Life.
PRTea Episode 1 - Spilling the Tea on the PRT Market
With Amrit Mclean Global Head of De-risking Simmons & Simmons and Special Guest Joe Wren Partner at Simmons & Simmons
GDPR considerations in contracting for AI solutions
EU Market Integration Package - Episode 1
Welcome to the Simmons & Simmons podcast series on the European Commission’s Market Integration Package. In this series, we explore the Commission’s latest legislative proposals aimed at facilitating greater integration of EU financial markets under the Savings and Investment Union strategy. Each episode breaks down the key elements of the package and examines what these changes mean in practi
Disputes in a Fragmenting World: Digital opportunities, disruption and risk - Cybersecurity
Health Horizons - Fireside chat - IDA closing
Health Horizons - Panel Discussion 4 - Capital catalysts
Health Horizons - Keynote Speech - Repairing humans
Health Horizons - Breakout room - Health data
Health Horizons - Fireside chat - OECD
Health Horizons - Panel Discussion 3 - AI
Health Horizons - Panel Discussion 2 - Investors’ spotlight
Health Horizons - Panel Discussion 1 - Trends
Health Horizons - Keynote Speech - Evidence-based decision making
Health Horizons - Conference Opening
Disputes in a Fragmenting World: Predictions 2026
Private Equity Series - Episode 1
Conversation on AI and the future of work
A Human-AI Partnership – Rethinking the Future of Work The future of work doesn’t arrive with a bang. It slips in quietly—an AI tool summarising your emails, a junior lawyer collaborating with a data scientist. The headlines warn of job losses, but the real story is more nuanced, more human, and far more exciting. What if the future isn’t about humans versus machines, but about a powerful partners
Policies, Pounds and Politics - Of Kite Flying and Pitch Rolling
AI and biometric data special category data
AI and data security
Marrying GDPR and AI governance
Data Dive 14 - Centre Securitisation and Ratings with Ashley Thomas of ARC Ratings
Episode 14 - Barry Gros is joined by Ashley Thomas, Head of Structured Finance (UK) at ARC Ratings, to discuss the fundamentals of securitisation, focusing on its growing relevance in the data centre industry due to increasing capital requirements and the limitations of traditional bank financing.
Data Dive 13 – Tariffs with Andy Hartwill
Barry Gross and Andy Hartwill, Client Insights Lead at Simmons & Simmons discuss the current status of US tariffs, the hotly anticipated US Supreme Court decision on their legality and what happens next if SCOTUS rules against the Trump administration.
Tokenisation in China Life Sciences: Opportunities & Challenges
Token Trouble: Navigating Crypto Disputes
Future of Digital Law: AI, Data and Cyber Regulation Trends
AI and Liability: Disputes, Due Diligence and Risk
Policies, Pounds and Politics - of snowflakes in the sun
The (Risk) Matrix
In this session, we examined the growing sophistication and complexity of major IP and tech disputes facing businesses and how the courts have been addressing them (e.g. Getty Images v Stability AI, IBM v LzLabs, and patent FRAND litigation). We discussed the strategies businesses should adopt to manage these risks, present their strongest position, and ensure appropriate governance and oversight.
Mission: Possible?
In this session, we explored how businesses can navigate and thrive in an increasingly tech-regulated world. Drawing on real-world experiences from financial services regulation and past implementations of tech and data regulations, we shared valuable insights for companies facing the next wave of digital regulation.
Automated decision making and profiling
This webinar will explore the GDPR's provisions on automated decision-making and profiling, including the right to human intervention and the requirement for transparency and fairness.
AI and individuals’ rights under the GDPR
This session will discuss the rights of individuals under the GDPR in the context of AI, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
Data privacy considerations in APAC AI legal regime
This session provides an overview of the data privacy requirements under AI laws, standards and regulatory guidelines in key APAC jurisdictions including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, etc.
AI-related Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
This session provides an overview of the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process and its relevance to AI-related projects, including the identification and mitigation of data protection risks.
AI and GDPR purpose limitation requirements
This session will explore data privacy considerations that arise during the AI model training process, including the collection, use and sharing of data.This session explores data privacy considerations that arise during the AI model training process, including the collection, use and sharing of data.
Data privacy considerations in AI model training
This session will explore data privacy considerations that arise during the AI model training process, including the collection, use and sharing of data.This session explores data privacy considerations that arise during the AI model training process, including the collection, use and sharing of data.
Sustainability Simplified EP1
Manager liability
Motor finance commissions – what does the Supreme Court’s ruling mean for your business?
The UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment on Friday 1 August in the motor finance commission case of Johnson, Wrench and Hopcraft. The decision might have significant implications for a wide range of businesses, beyond the motor finance sector.We hosted a concise, high-level webinar where our team explained what this ruling could mean for your business, including:What is the immediate impact o
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Asset Management & Financial Institutions
Product liability series 2025: Tech troubles - navigating Product Liability in the Digital Age
As technology evolves, so do the challenges of product liability. This session will address the unique issues faced by businesses in the digital age, including cybersecurity risks and the liability of AI-driven products.Speakers: Olivier Mignolet, Minesh Tanna and Martin Binder
Product liability series 2025: European class-actions - lessons from the HLS sector
Learn from recent class-action cases in the healthcare and life sciences sector. Our speakers will provide insights into the strategies and outcomes of these cases, offering valuable lessons for businesses across industries. Speakers: Jacques-Antoine Robert, Machteld Hiemstra and Mauro Teresi
Product liability series 2025: Global environmental exposures - PFAS and microplastics
Delve into the global environmental challenges posed by PFAS and microplastics. This session will cover the legal and regulatory responses to these issues and their impact on product liability.Speakers: Ingrid Hobbs, Tim McCaw and Pierre-Alexis Maingon
Product liability series 2025: Safeguarding businesses - new EU / UK product liability regimes
With strong consumer protectionist measures and enhanced regulatory obligations for businesses in a range of product sectors, we provide practical guidance and strategy on how to protect business, mitigate civil liability and regulatory exposure, and safeguard innovation. Speakers: David Kidman, Olivia Delagrange and Udo Pickartz
Developments in the German Regulatory Law Landscape
In our latest podcast episode, "Developments in the German Regulatory Law Landscape”, host Betül Kohlhäufl and guest Bastian Kaufhold from our Frankfurt team take a look at the recent proposed update of the German shareholder control regulation
Pensions Podcast: Unlocking DB Surplus - Simmons welcomes DWP’s response to surplus return consultation
In this episode, we explore the proposed changes to the defined benefit (DB) pension surplus regime. With new rules on the horizon, DB schemes could soon gain greater flexibility to unlock and make use of surplus funds. Join us as we break down what these developments could mean for pension scheme trustees and sponsors.
