October 18, 2021
The European Union’s Taxonomy Regulation, which provides a common classification framework for defining the environmental sustainability of business activity, is intended to help promote ‘green’ investment and help the EU to accelerate its transition to a sustainable economy. In practice, it has created a set of formidable challenges for companies, banks and the broader investment community on how to identify, align and report their activities.
In this podcast, Shruti Ajitsaria, partner and head of Fuse, A&O’s tech innovation space, is joined by Matt Townsend, partner and co-head of A&O’s global environment and climate law group, Elizabeth Gillam, head of EU government relations and public policy at Invesco, and Alexander Stevens, CEO of Greenomy, to discuss the goals and scope of the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation, its reporting requirements and the practical issues that organisations should consider.
October 14, 2021
In our latest podcast our team of A&O experts bring you up to speed with the key issues companies secretaries and their teams need to think about when preparing for their next Annual Report and AGM. These include:
- new requirements for annual reports this year, including in relation to climate related financial disclosures and the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF)
- proposed changes to the Listing Rules and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules in relation to diversity reporting, and developing market practice in this area
- executive remuneration and remuneration reporting, including the growing trend for ESG-metrics in companies’ long-term performance conditions, linked to remuneration outcomes
- best practice for AGMs in 2022
- climate-related AGM resolutions
Related contacts: Paul McCarthy, Matthew Townsend, Kate Astley, Victoria Rankmore, Isabella Kelly, Katie James
October 11, 2021
As the MiFID Review progresses at the UK and EU level, our financial services regulatory experts will be analysing the proposals. In the first of a series of podcasts, we take a look at what HM Treasury is proposing in the context of the transparency regime in their Wholesale Markets Review.
Related contacts: Damian Carolan, Nick Bradbury, Oonagh Harrison, Kelesi Blundell
October 7, 2021
How will recent legislative updates in Germany affect patent litigation? In this podcast, Partner Stephan Neuhaus and Associate Erin Currie, both members of our intellectual property team, discuss the injunction gap, proportionality and final injunctions
September 20, 2021
Catie Butt, A&O Consulting’s executive director, and senior consultant Tom Wilkinson discuss the role and value of outsourcing and how it can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the in-house legal function’s operations. They outline the main issues that General Counsel, heads of legal operations and those responsible for legal innovation should consider and highlight some of the common pitfalls to avoid.
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September 13, 2021
In our latest edition of Trust Us, a podcast addressing hot topics for trustees in Asia Pacific, Holly Hart from our Corporate Trust & Agency team moderates a discussion covering the role of Advanced Delivery services in creating efficiencies and considerations for LIBOR remediation.
Trustees, agents and tech - competing in an advanced-delivery world
Technology is rapidly changing the way we work. Alana Burton from our Dubai office talks about the latest in Advanced Delivery and how trustees and agents can maximise the benefits of advanced delivery, such as LegalTech, project management or flexible resourcing options, to create significant project efficiencies.
The LIBOR Sunset - trustee and agent readiness and how we can help
The end is near for LIBOR and trustees and agents are preparing for the transition. Louisa Ingham from our London office shares the latest on the transition to risk-free rates and explains the types of deals that could fall under LIBOR remediation, as well as key considerations for the process.
You will also hear from Tim Beech, Head of our Asia Pacific Corporate Trust & Agency team on what he is keeping in view at present, such as the growing trend for holders to consider replacing trustees on defaulted bonds.
The Trust Us series presents succinct overviews of hot topics for trustees in the APAC market and these podcasts are based on webinars hosted for clients. Please note this episode was recorded on 9 September 2021 and references developments occurring at that time.
August 18, 2021
Blockchain is becoming a technology deployed in many innovations across a wide range of industry.
In this podcast, Michelle Wang and James Reed, associates in our IP litigation team consider the patenting landscape and the potential opportunities and IP risks associated with digital ledger technologies.
August 12, 2021
In this podcast series EFIC1 Chief Investment Officer, Ben Davey, talks about its choice to do a SPAC IPO and how to find a suitable business combination.
August 12, 2021
In this podcast series EFIC1 Chief Investment Officer, Ben Davey, talks about its choice to do a SPAC IPO and how to find a suitable business combination.
August 12, 2021
In this podcast series EFIC1 Chief Investment Officer, Ben Davey, talks about its choice to do a SPAC IPO and how to find a suitable business combination.
