The Linklaters Podcast
The Linklaters Podcast features discussions on legal issues and market trends from experts at Linklaters, a leading global law firm. Each episode explores how the firm helps clients navigate evolving markets and regulatory environments. The podcast offers insights into legal practice, risk management, and opportunities worldwide. Note that the content is not legal advice and views expressed are those of the speakers.
Episodes
Work it out - Non-financial misconduct – practical implications of the FCA’s latest guidance
Episode Eight: Non-financial misconduct – practical implications of the FCA’s latest guidance
In this episode, Nick Marshall and Alison Wilson discuss the latest rules and guidance changes and draw out what is changing and the key practical implications for firms.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our website.
Work It Out - Third party harassment
Episode Seven: Third party harassment
In this episode, Nick Marshall and Laurie Ollivent discuss the new employer liability for third-party harassment which comes into force in October 2026, including the steps businesses should be taking now to prepare.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our website.
Work It Out - Workplace monitoring
Episode Six: Workplace monitoring
In this episode, Sinead Casey, Greg Palmer, and Leanne Raven discuss the evolving role of workplace monitoring technologies, the potential pitfalls for employers and practical tips to mitigate risk.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our website.
What happens when agentic AI goes wrong: Part 2
Episode 44: Payments Monthly
Olivia Murphy, Megan Gosling & Simon Treacy
The OpenAI-Hugging Face incident, which we discussed in our previous payments podcast, shows how AI agents can act in unexpected ways. In this episode, Olivia Murphy, Megan Gosling and Simon Treacy apply this to agentic payments and consider the implications for authorisation, authentication and liability.
Listen to all e
What happens when agentic AI goes wrong // Fintech
Episode 43: Payments Monthly
Richard Hay, Peter Church, Olivia Murphy & Megan Gosling
The recent incident in which an OpenAI agent hacked Hugging Face reveals both the capability of frontier AI models and the limitations of guardrails and sandboxes to contain AI agents. In this podcast episode Peter Church explains what happened and Richard Hay and Olivia Murphy consider the implications for a
Episode 26: Seen but not heard // Business Skills
Episode 26: Seen but not heard
Speakers: Lila Vialat, Ian Rodwell and Professor Connson Locke
What does it really take to speak up and be heard at work? In this episode, we talk to Professor Connson Locke of the London School of Economics, psychologist, speaker and author of ‘Making Your Voice Heard’, about why influence is about far more than having the best idea in the room. From power dynamics
Top 5 Things you Need to Know: Episode 3 – UK Sustainability Reporting Standards // Corporates and Financial Sector
Episode 3: Top 5 Things you Need to Know
In this podcast, Sarah Martin explains the top five things you need to know about the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). These implement the ISSB’s sustainability disclosure standards (IFRS S1 and S2) in the UK.
To listen to more podcasts, head to www.linklaters.com/insights
UK crypto regime: Safeguarding cryptoassets // Fintech
Episode 8: Safeguarding cryptoassets
Complying with the FCA’s rules for safeguarding cryptoassets is one of the more onerous aspects of the UK’s cryptoasset regulatory regime. James Morris and Matilda Anderson outline the key requirements for crypto custodians under the FCA’s CASS 17.
Episode 25: Under Pressure // Business Skills
Episode 25: Under Pressure
Speakers: Lila Vialat, Ian Rodwell and Nicky Perfect
What can hostage negotiation teach us about working better together? In this episode, we speak to former Metropolitan Police hostage and crisis negotiator Nicky Perfect about the human skills behind high-stakes conversations. From first impressions and active listening to handling emotion, building trust and approachin
Top 5 Things you Need to Know: Episode 2 - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive // Corporates and Financial Sector
Top 5 Things you Need to Know: Episode 2 - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
In this podcast, Sara Feijao explains the top five things you need to know about the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD / CS3D), which will apply to all in-scope companies from 26 July 2029. EU Member States have until 26 July 2028 to transpose the Directive into national law.
T
Top 5 Things you Need to Know: Episode 1 - EU Forced Labour Regulation // Corporates and Financial Sector
Top 5 Things you Need to Know: Episode 1 - EU Forced Labour Regulation
In this podcast, Sara Feijao explains the top five things you need to know about the EU’s Forced Labour Regulation (FLR), which will start applying on 14 December 2027.
To listen to more podcasts, head to www.linklaters.com/insights
Get ready for machine-speed commerce // Fintech
Episode 42: Payments Monthly
Georgina Kon & Olivia Murphy
As AI agents begin to shop for us, payment transactions will become faster and more frequent. In this podcast, Georgie Kon explains how the rise of agentic payments will force merchants and payments firms to look again at their operations, contractual arrangements and regulatory compliance.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast
PFAs litigation landscape in the US, EU and UK // ESG
Episode 3: PFAs regimes: chemicals & hazardous substances - corporates and financial sector
In this podcast, Satindar Dogra, Elizabeth Raultson, Anke Krause and Sarah Martin discuss what the PFAs litigation landscape in the US, EU and UK looks like at the moment and how it could develop.
What the Mills Review tells us about the future of payment journeys // Fintech
Episode 41: Payments Monthly
Olivia Murphy & Simon Treacy
The Financial Conduct Authority commissioned the Mills Review to explore how AI will transform retail financial services by 2030. In this podcast episode Olivia Murphy shares key points from the review about how agentic payments could transform consumer journeys.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
The Human Edge // Business Skills
Episode 24: The human edge
Speakers: Lila Vialat, Ian Rodwell and Rahim Hirji
What happens when AI assumes aspects of our jobs, while also reshaping how we think about experience, expertise and our sense of self at work? In this latest episode, we are joined by Rahim Hirji, author of Super Skills: The Seven Human Skills for the Age of AI, to explore the changing nature of work, the unbundling of r
Episode 2: Superfunds considerations: the trustee perspective and market outlook // Pensions
Episode 2: Superfunds considerations: the trustee perspective and market outlook // Pensions
Superfunds, or DB consolidators, are now an option for trustees and sponsors considering their endgame strategy.
In this two-part podcast series, Linklaters and pensions consolidation specialist TPT Retirement Solutions, which is developing a superfund designed to support run-on, explore what superfun
Episode 1: Superfunds explained: their purpose, transfers to them and the regulatory landscape // Pensions
Episode 1: Superfunds explained: their purpose, transfers to them and the regulatory landscape // Pensions
Superfunds, or DB consolidators, are now an option for trustees and sponsors considering their endgame strategy.
In this two-part podcast series, Linklaters and pensions consolidation specialist TPT Retirement Solutions, which is developing a superfund designed to support run-on, explore w
UK crypto regime: Introducing MARC // Fintech
Episode 7: Introducing MARC
Crypto-native firms are not the only ones needing to prepare for the UK’s market abuse regime for cryptoassets. Peter Bevan and Sherryn Buehlmann explain how MARC will have a wide reach.
How to deal with PFAs in M&A transactions // ESG
Episode 2: PFAs regimes: chemicals & hazardous substances - corporates and financial sector
In this podcast, Aileen Buchanan (Linklaters), Lauren Bachtel (Linklaters) and Belinda Valledy (ERM) explore how to address issues relating to PFAs in M&A transactions, including due diligence, transaction documents and insurance.
Overview of PFAs regimes in the UK, EU and US // ESG
Episode 1: PFAs regimes: chemicals & hazardous substances - corporates and financial sector
In this podcast, Claudia Harper, Lauren Bachtel and Sebastian Meyn provide a high-level overview of what PFAs (also known as “forever chemicals”) are, how they are regulated in the UK, EU and US, and what changes are afoot.
UK crypto regime: Stablecoins // Fintech
Episode 6: Stablecoins
Stablecoins are competing to be the future of digital money. Sam Quicke and Sophia Le Vesconte explain why the UK’s approach to regulating stablecoins depends on where the issuer is based.
UK crypto regime: Scope and implications for tokenisation // Fintech
Episode 5 : Scope and implications for tokenisation
The UK’s cryptoasset regulatory regime will be a major consideration for current and future tokenisation projects. Sam Quicke and Sophia Le Vesconte explore how the scope of the regime may impact different types of digital assets.
Here, there and everywhere! // Business Skills
Episode 23: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry
Speakers: Lila Vialat, Ian Rodwell, Dr Sylwia Ciuk and Dr Kay Galpin
Far from being a temporary phenomenon, it now seems that hybrid working is here to stay. But what does that mean for young people entering the workplace? Do they experience it as liberation or something more problematic? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Sylwia Ciuk and Dr Kay Galpin fr
From Framework to Action: The EU Single AML Rulebook and AMLA in Practice // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Episode 8: New EU anti-money laundering regime
In Episode 8, Paloma Fierro and Stefaan Loosveld look at how the new EU anti‑money laundering package will work in practice. They explain the shift to a Single AML Rulebook with directly applicable rules across all Member States, the creation of AMLA as a powerful EU supervisor for up to 40 major financial institutions, and key changes such as lower c
UK crypto regime: Application period // Fintech
Episode 4: Application period
The Financial Conduct Authority’s application period for cryptoasset licences opens in September 2026 and closes in February 2027. Harry Eddis and Bethan Poole explain why this application window matters and what happens to applications made after it closes.
UK crypto regime: Overview // Fintech
Episode 3: Overview
The UK’s new crypto regime starts to apply on 25 October 2027. Peter Bevan and Olivia Murphy run through the key points to note.
UK crypto regime: Current state // Fintech
Episode 2: Current state
The UK’s new crypto regulatory framework builds on existing rules. James Morris and Frances Hodgkins give an overview of how cryptoassets are already regulated in the UK.
UK crypto regime: Welcome // Fintech
Episode 1: Welcome
The UK is introducing a comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptoassets. Peter Bevan and Richard Hay explain why this is an important moment for crypto and tradfi firms.
FCA payments priorities // Fintech
Episode 40: Payments Monthly
Harry Eddis, Olivia Murphy & Simon Treacy
In its regulatory priorities report for the UK payments sector, the Financial Conduct Authority tells firms to address gaps in their compliance. Harry Eddis and Olivia Murphy work through the areas of most interest to the FCA.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
Busy Brains, Better Breaks // Business Skills
Episode 22: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry
Speakers: Amy Brann, Ian Rodwell and Lila Vialat
Why do our best ideas arrive in the shower and rarely in a meeting? Neuroscientist and author Amy Brann joins the Ideas Foundry to explore how a working knowledge of the brain can supercharge organisational performance. We discuss how overloaded diaries, vague priorities and endless meetings drain our energy
From Rulebook to Enforcement: AMLA’s Investigation and Sanctioning Powers // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Episode 7: From Rulebook to Enforcement: AMLA’s Investigation and Sanctioning Powers
Speakers: Kerstin Wilhelm & Matthias Schelkens
In Episode 7, Kerstin Wilhelm and Matthias Schelkens examine the investigation and enforcement powers of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). They discuss AMLA’s extensive toolkit, including information requests, on‑site inspections and measure
Inside the Single AML Rulebook: PEPs, High-Risk Countries and Correspondent Banking // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Episode 6: Inside the Single AML Rulebook: PEPs, High-Risk Countries and Correspondent Banking
Speakers: Ngoc-Hong Ma, Sébastien Herbert and Nicolas Vermeulen
In this episode, Ngoc-Hong Ma, Sébastien Herbert and Nicolas Vermeulen unpack the risk‑based measures in the new European Union Anti‑Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR). They explore enhanced due diligence for politically exposed persons, dea
Telling Stories // Business Skills
Episode 21: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry
Speakers: Allyson Stewart-Allen and Ian Rodwell
What if leadership begins with a story rather than a spreadsheet? In this episode, Allyson Stewart-Allen, founder of International Marketing Partners, broadcaster and author of ‘Working with Americans’, joins Ian Rodwell to explore how storytelling, authenticity and an understanding of what motivates and inspi
AMLA in Action: How direct supervision will reshape high risk firms // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Episode 5: AMLA in Action: How direct supervision will reshape high‑risk firms
In this episode, Ana Isabel Mozo and Romain Payre discuss key updates to the European Union Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR). They explain the new customer due diligence and beneficial ownership rules, including lower thresholds for checks on crypto assets and cash, updated ownership criteria, and what firms shou
The Single Rulebook Challenge: Navigating the new EU AML regime // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Episode 4: The Single Rulebook Challenge: Navigating the new EU AML regime
In this episode, Stefaan Loosveld and Andreas Dehio examine one of the most revolutionary features of the new EU anti-money laundering framework: the single rulebook under the directly applicable AML Regulation (AMLR). They discuss how the move from national regimes to a uniform EU rulebook will reshape customer due diligen
Understanding surplus: legal parameters and trustee duties // Pensions
Episode 1: Understanding surplus: legal parameters and trustee duties
Speakers: Phil Goss and Alasdair Smith - Linklaters
Daniel Barlow and Sally Minchella - Law Debenture
In this podcast, Linklaters' Partners Phil Goss and Alasdair Smith are joined by Law Debenture's Trustee Directors Daniel Barlow and Sally Minchella to discuss the legal parameters around pension scheme surplus and how these
Antitrust & Foreign Investment Legal Outlook 2026 // Antitrust & Foreign Investment
Antitrust & Foreign Investment Legal Outlook 2026
As we enter 2026, regulators are juggling competing demands: boosting economic growth while protecting national security and innovation.
The result? A tale of two speeds for dealmakers—fast-track approvals for straightforward transactions, but intensified scrutiny for anything touching AI, defence, or critical technologies.
Meanwhile, antitrust
Spotlight on the Fair Work Agency // Employment & Incentives
Episode 3: Introducing the Employment Rights Act 2025
Speakers: Nick Marshall, Avani Agarwal, Hayley Tennant
A major shift in the enforcement of employment rights is on its way with the creation of the new Fair Work Agency.
In our podcast, we unpick the key aspects of the new body, including:
Employment rights and protections within its remit. Not only will the Fair Work Agency assume powers fro
Changes to harassment laws // Employment & Incentives
Episode 2: Introducing the Employment Rights Act 2025
Speakers: Kloe Halls, Anjali Raval, Alice Dunn
Workplace harassment laws are set for the biggest overhaul in over a decade under the new Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”).
In our podcast, we discuss how employers can prepare for the four headline changes:
Strengthening the duty to prevent sexual harassment. The duty to take 'reasonable
The new Employment Rights Act 2025 // Employment & Incentives
Episode 1: Introducing the Employment Rights Act 2025
Speakers: Nick Marshall, Kloe Halls, Julie Toal
In our podcast, we discuss the changes affecting employers in the following areas and how to prepare:
> Unfair dismissal
> Contractual variations
> Workplace harassment
> Collective redundancy
> The Fair Work Agency
EU Omnibus I: next steps on changes to CSRD and CSDDD // ESG
In this podcast, James Marlow and Tom Cobbaert discuss next steps on changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) under the Omnibus I package now that the European Parliament and Council have agreed their respective negotiation positions and trilogues have started. They also discuss next steps on changes to the
Regulating AI payments // Fintech
Episode 39: Payments Monthly
Sam Quicke, Imran Bhaluani & Simon Treacy
Providers of AI agents need to be careful about how they structure their products. Sam Quicke and Imran Bhaluani work through some of the key legal and regulatory considerations for agentic payments.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
Agentic payments // Fintech
Episode 38: Payments Monthly
Sam Quicke, Imran Bhaluani & Simon Treacy
The future of payments will be powered by AI. In this podcast episode, Sam Quicke and Imran Bhaluani explore how AI agents look set to change how we shop online.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
AMLA’s direct supervision: entity selection and enforcement // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Episode 3: New EU anti-money laundering regime
This episode focuses on the Anti-Money Laundering Authority's (AMLA) role in supervising obliged entities. The speakers explain AMLA's risk-based selection process, which will identify entities based on risk exposure, operational scale and cross-border activities. The discussion covers how AMLA will supervise these entities using joint supervisory tea
Unpacking the new EU AMLA // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Episode 2: New EU anti-money laundering regime
In this episode, Matthias Schelkens and Christian Schmitt introduce the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)—the EU’s response to long-standing challenges in AML enforcement. They discuss what AMLA is, why it matters, and how it aims to unify and strengthen AML supervision across the EU. Next, our team explores what AMLA’s arrival could mean for
Introduction: What the new AML regime is all about // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Episode 1: New EU anti-money laundering regime
This first episode introduces our podcast series on the European Union anti-money laundering regime, summarising the sweeping 2024 reforms that establish a single, directly applicable set of AML rules and create the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). It also highlights why these game-changing rules matter and previews the expert insights to c
Unleash your inner Alice! // Business Skills
Episode 20: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry
Speakers: Lisa Ardley-Price and Ian Rodwell
In a world that is frenetic, volatile and uncertain, how can we retain focus and serenity while remaining efficient and productive? It’s a question that Lisa Ardley-Price, in-house lawyer, coach, fitness trainer and yoga teacher, marathon runner and well-being practitioner, is incredibly well-placed to answer. Wit
ESG litigation – the ECHR Cannavacciuolo judgment // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses
Florence Danis (Brussels) and Elena Andrich (Milan) explore the Cannavacciuolo decision, which addresses the violation of the right to life stemming from large-scale environmental pollution, and its practical takeaways for businesses.
Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.
Competition litigation – Heineken and ASG 2 CJEU judgments // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses
Florence Danis (Brussels) is joined by Hannes Ingwersen (Frankfurt) and Maaike Roem (Amsterdam) to unpack critical developments around parent company liability (Heineken) and full compensation rights for competition law breaches (ASG 2).
Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.
Private international law - the Lastre CJEU judgment // Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses
Mirjam Erb (Frankfurt) and Guillaume Croisant (Brussels) discuss the implications of the Lastre judgment on the use of asymmetric jurisdiction clauses.
Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.
Back to School 2025: proposed changes to UK sustainability disclosure regime
In this podcast, Wahdana Bilal and Claudia Harper discuss the UK government’s consultation on the draft UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) which will implement the ISSB standards into national law with some limited changes, including next steps and practical implications for businesses.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
Back to School 2025: transition plans
In this podcast, Wahdana Bilal and Iyes Igiehon discuss what is a transition plan, the evolving regulatory and main legal risks for businesses, and practical tips for creating a robust transition plan.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
Back to School 2025: interoperability of sustainability disclosure regimes
In this podcast, Annamika Cook and Victoria Costa explore some of the key issues that can arise for multi-nationals when having to comply with similar but different sustainability disclosure regimes in several jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to address these issues.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
Back to School 2025: latest developments on modern slavery reporting requirements in the UK
In this podcast, Jon Tan and James Marlow discuss the latest developments on modern slavery reporting in the UK, including recently updated guidance from the government and various Parliamentary reports recommending changes to the UK regime.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
Back to School 2025: first wave of CSRD reports
In this podcast, Sarah Martin and Annamika Cook discuss key takeaways from the first wave of reports published in 2025 under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
A new-look safeguarding regime // Fintech
Episode 37: Payments Monthly
From May 2026 it will be easier for the FCA to intervene where payment firms do not meet its standards for safeguarding customer money. Harry Eddis and Olivia Murphy pick out some of the key rule changes.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
FCA sets course for safeguarding reform // Fintech
Episode 36: Payments Monthly
The FCA has confirmed new rules for how payments and e-money firms safeguard customer money. Harry Eddis and Olivia Murphy explain why the FCA is pressing ahead with some of its proposals and hitting pause on others.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
Improving wind-down plans in payments // Fintech
Episode 35: Payments Monthly
The FCA says that e-money and payments firms’ wind-down plans need more work to be credible. Liz Dowd and Frances Hodgkins explain why it matters to have a good wind-down plan in place.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
How payments firms manage risk // Fintech
Episode 34: Payments Monthly
A recent FCA review has highlighted room for improvement in e-money and payments firms’ risk management frameworks. Liz Dowd and Frances Hodgkins pick out the main lessons for firms to learn from the review.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
Deal trends and developments in the fixed line and mobile NetCo market // TMT
Episode 1: NetCo Insights (a TMT Finance podcast)
In this podcast, Julian Cunningham-Day and Rich Jones discuss the evolving landscape of the fixed line and mobile NetCo market with TMT Finance. They explore what makes a NetCo, why this model is attracting significant interest, and recent trends shaping the telecommunications sector. The conversation covers motivations behind NetCo structures, key
Cartels and Antitrust Summer Outlook // AFIG
Summer Outlook 2025
Global Trends, Tools and Tactics
Merger Control Summer Outlook // AFIG
Summer Outlook 2025
Global Trends, Opportunities and Challenges for Dealmakers
Summer Outlook 2025 // AFIG
Summer Outlook 2025
Global Trends in Antitrust Enforcement and Merger Control
WINS: Women IN Sport with Jess Runicles // Sports
Episode 8 WINS: Women IN Sport with Jess Runicles
In episode eight of WINS, Jess Runicles, Head of Sustainability at Motorsport UK, joins Georgina King, Managing Associate in Linklaters’ Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations practice, and James Marlow, Managing Associate in Linklaters’ Environment, Social and Governance practice, for a conversation around the work carried out by Motorsport UK
Work It Out - Senior exits and terminations: avoiding the common pitfalls // Employment and Incentives
Episode Five: Senior exits and terminations: avoiding the common pitfalls
In this episode, Sinead Casey and Cara Hegarty discuss a critical area for businesses: managing senior exits and terminations and avoiding the common pitfalls. Whilst a change in leadership for a company may feel like a dramatic moment, it does not need to be a crisis and there are strategies to adopt to manage a senior depa
Work It Out: Workplace investigations and criminal proceedings // Employment and Incentives
Episode 4: Work It Out
In this episode, Nick Marshall and Elly Proudlock discuss the interplay between workplace investigations and criminal processes, including when an employer should consider notifying the police about potential misconduct, the obligations on an employer to provide documents or evidence to the police, and how to manage the internal investigation once the police are involved or
Five years with the Spanish FI regime: An interview with the Deputy Head of Unit for Foreign Investments, Santiago Conde Lara // Foreign Investment
Episode 7: Global Foreign Investment Podcast Series
Jose Gimenez sits down with Santiago Conde Lara, who acts as the Deputy Head of Unit for Foreign Investments (Subdirección General de Inversiones Exteriores (SGIE)), to discuss the Spanish FI regime 5 years since its inception and prospects for reform.
Topics covered include:
Market insights gained by the SGIE
Benefits of the voluntary consu
Understanding Agentic AI: the Power of Autonomy // Fintech
Episode 14: Crypto Facto with Josh Klayman
In the latest episode of our Crypto Facto podcast, Joshua Ashley Klayman Kuzar dives into the fascinating world of AI with Linklaters Law Clerk and tech enthusiast Toby Irenshtain. Josh and Toby discuss the latest developments in AI including Agentic AI, AI’s overlap with crypto in Web3, and the opportunities and risks that lie ahead.
To listen to all epi
Are you having a laugh? // Business Skills
Episode 19: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry
Speakers: Neil Mullarkey and Ian Rodwell
We rarely consider the power of humour and laughter in the workplace. But the evidence shows that not only can it make us feel more connected but it can also supercharge performance and creativity. So who better than Neil Mullarkey, one of the world’s most experienced and accomplished improv performers and a veteran
ESG bonds and the arrival of the Gold Standard // Capital Markets
Episode 6: Bond Beats
In this episode of Bond Beats, Linda Taylor (Counsel), Laura Le Masurier (Managing Associate), and Erin McKeown (Managing Associate) welcome Patricia Gentile (Head of Finance and Insurance at A2A) and Jo Richardson (Managing Director and Head of Research at the Anthropocene Institute) to explore the sustainable bond market and the arrival of the first European Green Bond. The
WINS: Women IN Sport with Grace Ahrens // Sports
Episode 7: WINS: Women IN Sports
In episode seven of WINS, Grace Ahrens, Executive Director at Women in Soccer, joins Georgina King, Managing Associate in Linklaters’ Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations practice, for a conversation around the work carried out by Women in Soccer, the infrastructure side of the soccer industry in the US, the changing landscape of women’s soccer and the challe
Debt Capital Markets Legal Outlook 2025 // Capital Markets
Episode 5: Bond Beats
In the fifth episode of Bond Beats, we dive into the key trends explored in our annual publication “Debt Capital Markets Legal Outlook 2025”. The discussion highlights key regulatory developments for the debt capital markets as well as the state of play for sustainable finance and digital issuance.
To listen to all episodes in the Bond Beats series, visit our website.
Relaxations of bankers' bonus rules // Employee Incentives
Episode 1
Relaxations of bankers’ bonus rules - What’s proposed and how to prepare
The PRA and FCA are consulting on new proposals to relax some of the remuneration pay rules for senior staff at banks and making the regime more flexible and proportionate. The changes would reduce the number of material risk takers (MRTs), simplify the tests for identifying them, and ease restrictions on paying out
Singapore – Use of personal data in AI systems and cybersecurity developments // TMT
Season 2 - Episode 5: The Current State of Data Protection
In this episode, TMT managing associate Jia-Yi Tay explores Singapore's latest regulatory developments in AI and cybersecurity. Two key updates in this space include the release of new guidelines by regulators addressing the use of personal data in AI systems, and the passing of amendments to the Cybersecurity Act. These new guidelines cla
Exploring NY State’s proposed Sovereign Debt Reform and its Global Impact // Capital Markets
Episode 4: Bond Beats
In this episode of Bond Beats, Cecil Quillen (partner) and Erin McKeown (managing associate) welcome Gregory Makoff, a senior fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and an expert on sovereign debt management. Together, we discuss key aspects of New York's proposed legislative reforms, their implications for low-income c
Antitrust & Foreign Investment Legal Outlook 2025 // Antitrust & Foreign Investment
Antitrust & Foreign Investment Legal Outlook 2024 - All change ahead
Looking ahead to 2025, regulators’ approach to competition law is expected to see considerable shifts. On a tide of concern for national and economic security – and following a year with considerable political change – expect government pressure to prioritise growth, investment and innovation, to shape how regulators review t
Middle East – Personal Data Protection Law Developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia // TMT
Season 2 - Episode 4: The Current State of Data Protection
There have been some major developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year with the Personal Data Protection Law coming into force on 14 September 2024. Namely, the Saudi Data & AI Authority have been proactive in issuing guidelines to allow for organisations to better comply with the laws and regulations. Specifically, there are
Thailand – Personal Data Protection Law: now enforced and clarified // TMT
Season 2 - Episode 3: The Current State of Data Protection
After more than two years since its implementation, the Thai Personal Data Protection Act sees its first enforcement case. Regulators have taken action against the violation and imposed a major fine. In this episode associate Patchara Suebwattanakul explores the highlights from Thailand’s inaugural enforcement case, shedding light on recen
Trump Card: Crypto Plays to Win under the Next US Administration // Fintech
Episode 13: Crypto Facto with Josh Klayman
In this episode of Crypto Facto, Josh Klayman, Linklaters’ Head of U.S. Head of Fintech and Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets, is joined by Jeff Cohen, Partner in Linklaters’ New York Capital Markets practice. Josh and Jeff discuss the recent US presidential election and dive into what the new Trump administration may have in store for the crypto se
Hong Kong SAR – AI and Cybersecurity updates // TMT
Season 2 - Episode 2: The Current State of Data Protection in Asia
In this episode, Albert Yuen, Head of Hong Kong TMT, takes a deep dive into the recent data privacy developments in the Hong Kong SAR relating to AI and cybersecurity. Regulators have been actively providing guidance on AI risks and related governance and compliance requirements. Follow along to learn how businesses can better navi
