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Horizon Scanning
by Slaughter and May
Our Horizon Scanning podcast explores the risks and opportunities our clients will face in 2024. 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
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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,...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.…
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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.
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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Our Horizon Scanning podcast explores the risks and opportunities our clients will face in 2024. 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.
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