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In this episode, we are joined by Hadrien Servais, partner and head of European private credit at Simpson Thacher. Hadrien traces his path from a chance start in banking to leading a practice, breaks down the financing of a private equity deal and the roles of sponsors and lenders, and shares candid advice to law students on building a career in commercial law.

In this episode, Mahnoor Khalid hosts Veronika Fikfak, who is a Professor of Human Rights and International Law at UCL, judge ad hoc at the European Court of Human Rights, and a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration.We discuss the May 2025 letter, in which nine European states pushed back against the European Court of Human Rights. The letter placed renewed scrutiny on the Court's role in migration cases and reignited debate over its "living instrument" approach to interpreting the Convention. Veronika unpacks what the letter actually says, why these states are speaking out now and what this means for the future of international human rights in Europe.Beyond our podcast, interested audience members may watch Veronika's public lecture on this topic. Link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik4jQokLP_I

In this episode: How AI and LegalTech are reshaping legal careers—and why human skills (judgements, charisma, storytelling) matter more than ever.

In this episode, we host our esteemed guest, Munir Hassan, Partner and Head of Energy and Climate Change at CMS, as he shares his insights into the rapidly evolving clean energy sector. He discusses navigating complex commercial and regulatory landscapes, and reflects on his work across global markets including the UK, Europe, Asia, MENA, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Munir provides valuable expertise on M&A transactions, project financing, and disputes within the renewable energy space. In particular, the conversation explores carbon credits, the global shift toward clean energy, a project CMS has been working on, and how renewable energy fits into today’s political climate. While the episode was recorded last year, many of the themes discussed remain highly relevant. Students interested in climate change and renewable energy, especially law students considering a career in this field, will gain meaningful insights from this conversation.

In this episode, Oliver Lipscombe hosts Jonathan Bloom - former law firm partner who became a founder, now Business Development Director at Perkins Coie London.We discuss institutional blindspots, what business schools don't teach about venture capital, and how to protect yourself as a founder or advisor.Jonathan's new book Blindspots launches February 11th - both a protection manual and survival story documenting the systematic patterns that destroy ventures.Pre-order at www.oraclehousepress.com

“We’re running science experiments - some will fail, but the wins make up for everything.”That mindset captures the U.S. approach to startups and sets the tone for our next episode, dropping next week. In this episode, Anastasia hosts Daniel Glazer, founding partner of the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the Silicon Valley-headquartered law firm. Mr. Glazer advises UK and European tech and life sciences companies on raising capital in the US, UK, and Europe, and on expanding their businesses across the Atlantic.For LSE law students, the conversation breaks down what startup lawyers actually do, how cross-border deals work in practice, and the skills needed to succeed in high-growth environments.

In this episode, Madi hosts our esteemed guest Dr. Ann Olivarius as she speaks on a range of topics from female sexuality over time, to the current legal sphere of sexual discrimination, to current discrimination issues.Dr. Ann Olivarius studied an undergraduate BA Political Science from a feminist perspective at Yale before achieving a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford. She then completed a rigorous 5-year-joint JD/MBA in 3 years with highest honours. She then move into the corporate legal sphere and set up her own firm, McAllister Olivarius, where she has advised the likes of Margaret Thatcher to Bill Gates. In 2022, she was awarded honorary King’s Council and the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honours List  to recognise her services to Justice, Women and Equality.Ann provides various anecdotes of her work and what she has seen across her career. Ann is an extremely influential, compassionate, and dedicated woman. She works hard ineverything she does and has dedicated her entire life to supporting and uplifting women.LSE students, especially those with an interest in feminism and gender discrimination in the law, have a listen to gain insights on this extremely influential figures approach to legal feminism.

In this episode, Pascale hosts Eric Neumayer and Madeleine Rees to discuss the possible legalisation of sex work in the UK and the impacts it would have.Eric Neumayer is an economist by training, he is the author, co-author or co-editor of numerous articles and publications on economics, sustainability and social issues, including a research paper on whether legalised prostitution increases human trafficking.Madeleine Rees is a British human rights lawyer who has brought cases to the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court in Luxembourg. Madeleine served as Head of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to human rights.To explore this topic of decriminalising sex work, first the economic implications are considered and then the legal and social implications that decriminalisation, legalisation and criminalisation have on the industry. Part 1 will focus on the economics and how the market for sex work overlaps with the market for human trafficking, and thus how changing legalisation and demand affects both industries. Part 2 looks at the legal implications of decriminalisation, the social message it sends, the actual consequences of stricter or more relaxed laws, and the ethics behind sex work.

In this episode, Anastasia hosts our esteemed guest, Lord Matthew Elliott as he speaks on the importance of perseverance in campaigning and his experience as a Member of the House of Lords. Specifically, he focuses on the idea that people in the campaigning world should not be confounded by the many problems encountered and instead persist.The BBC described Matthew Elliott as "...one of the most successful political campaigners in Westminster today." He was also the founder or leader of 7 different groups and most notably chief executive of Vote Leave, the official organisation advocating for a leave in the 2016 referendum. Another notable position includes being the Co-Founder and Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, which is one the UK’s most high profile campaign groups. Additionally, Elliott is an LSE alumni who graduated in the year 2000.LSE students have a listen to gain insights from a successful LSE alumnus about how to pursue your initiative and advocate for your ideas!You can find the episode at the link in our bio now ⬆️

In this episode, Michele speaks with guest speaker Ruth Chambers on the topic of UK environmental legislation. In particular, they discuss not only Ruth’s professional career as a fellow at the Green Alliance, where she plays a leading role in the maintenance of environmental regulatory frameworks, but also the changing standards of climate change protection and sustainability in a post-Brexit context. Specific points of discussion include the UK’s gradual departure from EU legal practices in its loosening of environmental restrictions as well as recent environmental case law developments to keep a lookout for. In addition to her Green Alliance role, Ruth is also an honorary professor of practice at the UCL Centre for law and the environment, and an adviser to River Action UK. She has also played a vital role in the Greener UK coalition movement, an organisation that helped preserve environmental protections domestically via campaigning for the passage of the Environment Act 2021.

In this episode, guest speaker Colleen Theron speaks to Noa on the issue of unpacking the issue of modern slavery. Modern forms of slavery, such as human trafficking and forced labour, undermine peoples’ fundamental dignity and liberty. Our goal in this episode is to understand how modern slavery manifests itself in today’s society and the stakeholders involved in perpetuating this cycle of enslavement. The episode also focuses on the private sector and the growing emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility - especially considering the recent CSR Directive.Colleen is a tri-qualified solicitor with over 25 years’ legal and commercial experience of working with businesses and NGOs across sectors at both a strategic and operational level. Colleen founded Ardea in 2010 (back then CLT-Envirolaw) with the vision to harness her niche legal expertise in order to help companies understand how to meet their legal obligations for sustainability and business and human rights and create progressive voluntary best practice standards. Tackling modern slavery in supply chains and communities is a key passion of hers.

In this episode, guest speaker Brooke Lyne speaks to Saima about breaking into the world of law from a non-traditional background, and her journey finding her specialism in property litigation. Brooke offers her thoughts on the future of property law, discussing key issues such as the balance of power between landlords and tenants, the challenges posed by cuts to legal aid, and the potential of housing reforms to improve the justice system. Hearing from people from similar backgrounds can be one of the ways to push yourself in the right direction. It can be comforting to remind ourselves that such inspirational people also once or still may feel the same nerves or confusion at times as we do. They too undertook the daunting experience of university, so their advice is priceless!Brooke Lyne is a junior barrister at Landmark Chambers, who was called to the bar in 2016. A first-generation university student, she read English at Cambridge. She specialises in all areas of property work including residential and commercial landlord and tenant cases, and real property disputes.In 2023 Brooke appeared (being led) for the successful landlord in the Supreme Court in Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Limited v Williams & ors [2023] UKSC 6; a case concerning the scope of the tribunal’s jurisdiction in leasehold service charge disputes.

In this episode, guest speaker Tomás Magalhães and professor Gerry Simpson speak to Antonio about the validity and continued relevance of international law. The role of international law in conflict resolution, and its normative desirability, have been debated since the end of WWII, when the field of international criminal law became so prominent. The conversation then develops towards a discussion of the Human Rights project and universalism. Tomás is a Portuguese physicist, social entrepreneur, and thinker who focuses on the growth of polarisation in modern times. He is the founder of the #DEPOLARIZA podcast, where he discusses politics and philosophy with field experts. Gerry is a professor of Public International Law at the LSE. His current research work focuses on the Cold War and International Law, most recently authoring a meditation on Cold War nuclearism, ‘The Atomics: My Nuclear Family at the End of the Earth’.Regardless of whether your interests lie in Law, IR, History, or Philosophy, this episode is sure to captivate!

In this episode, our guest speaker Rob Marks speaks to Anson about the topic of leveraged buyouts (LBO) in America, and shares his experiences from his decades-long career in the LBO field. Particularly, he demystifies the workings of Private Equity deals, the structure of an LBO deal, the legal input LBO lawyers provide in their services and the necessary qualities of an LBO lawyer.Rob is currently a Managing Partner of Tomlinson Advisory Group, a boutique law firm focused on serving the M&A, capital raising and other transactional needs of growth companies. He is also the author of the recently published memoir The Associate: My Personal Journal to Private Equity Law Firm Partner, which details his professional career through a series of anecdotes.Aspiring commercial solicitors, this is not an episode to miss! Beyond our podcast, interested audience members may purchase a copy of The Associate where Rob gives a personal account of how LBO deals operate and more below: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVGBD5PX 

In this episode, our guest speaker Patricia Volhard speaks to Shanaya about the current navigation of investment funds and ESG regulation in both European and UK markets.Patricia is currently a Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton and their Head of European offices. She is also an expert in Investment Funds and ESG matters across Europe, recently being renamed as one of Europe’s Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers by Private Equity News. Moreover, Patricia is also part of Debevoise’s core group of ESG partners.

In this episode, our guest speakers Emmie Jones, Frederick Labovitch, Katie Morgan and Tom Owen, all representatives from White and Case, speak to Shanaya about the unveiling of a private equity deal that has happened recently.With speakers ranging from trainee solicitors to associates to partner, this podcast shines a special light by highlighting the different roles present in a firm and the communications and dynamics that happen between these parties, ultimately allowing the entire deal to go through smoothly.Aspiring commercial solicitors, this is not an episode to miss!Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected]

Geoffrey Yeung is a barrister practicing at Denis Chang’s Chamber, a leading Chamber in Hong Kong. He worked on Infinger, Nick v Hong Kong Housing Authority [2020], a landmark case which ruled that it was unlawful for the Hong Kong Housing Authority to preclude same-sex married couples from applying for public rental housing as a family. He has been recognised as a Rising Star of Administrative and Public Law in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024 and specialises in general civil & commercial litigation, and constitutional & administrative law with public law dimensions. In this episode, our host Anson Cheng delves into the topic of civil partnerships in Hong Kong with Geoffrey. A civil partnership is a relationship between two people, formed when they register as civil partners of each other, which ends only with death, dissolution or annulment. This arrangement provides many of the financial benefits afforded to married spouses, such as the rules for pensions, survivor benefits, annulment and dissolution.Geoffrey comments on the impacts of Sham Tsz Kit v Secretary of Justice, the landmark case which ruled that the Hong Kong government has a positive duty to implement a framework to recognise same-sex partnerships such as civil partnerships. He details the legal and social implications of requiring the civil partnership framework, the other protections afforded to same-sex couples, the adequacy of protection for the LGBTQ+ community and possible future policies.Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected]

John Kwan, the founder of London-based legal tech startup 10BE5, speaks to our host Shanaya about his career in legal tech. From practicing at Cleary Gottlieb for over six years since his NQ (newly qualified) days to his pivot to entrepreneurship, his seasoned legal experience offers a profound understanding of the legal tech market, which informs his startup’s unique and nuanced offering.In this episode, John elaborates on his career journey, including his participation in A&O’s Fuse programme. He then provides insight into his ideation behind 10BE5’s service, and delves into 10BE5’s flagship N2N feature (which has seen use in a recent Magic Circle IPO deal). Finally, he discusses recent developments in the legal tech industry from the perspective of a legal tech pioneer, including the advent of large-language models. To those considering an alternate route within the legal industry, looking for a starting guide to the work of legal tech, or further building commercial awareness, this episode in the legal tech series is not one to miss!Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected]

In this episode, our guest speaker Emmie Jones, a Partner and co-head of the private equity practice at White & Case, provides a glimpse into the fundamental aspects of private equity transactions to Shanaya and our listeners. From structuring, negotiating, and executing highly complex, cross-border transactions; to advising growth investors and private equity houses on acquisition and management deals - Emmie offers a wealth of knowledge and experience with her profound understanding of the private equity sector.Distinguishing PE work from M&A and other transactional practices, Emmie sheds light on the captivating dynamics of the PE space and the legal structure of private equity deals. Additionally, Emmie articulates the essential skills required to excel in this specialised practice area, as well as her outlook of the private equity market in the future.Aspiring private equity solicitors, this is not an episode to miss!Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected]

In this episode, our guest speaker Farhana Sharmeen, the Head of Latham & Watkins’s Singapore practice and Co-Deputy Asia Managing Partner, speaks to Sophia about her progression as a lawyer. Reflecting on her journey from being a trainee at a local Singaporean law firm to being a senior leader at one of the world’s leading global law firms, she offers a unique insight into life as an international lawyer advising on big-ticket M&A transactions across South East Asia and beyond.Against the backdrop of an economic downturn following the pandemic, Farhana discusses how 2023 has seen a changing landscape of deal activity. With businesses setting new expectations and valuations, deal-making has changed in Singapore across the past 12 months. Farhana elaborates on how the tech, hospitality, and energy sectors have all seen impactful activity in 2023. More specifically, she dives into data centres and the increasing number of deals being struck in this area.Aspiring commercial solicitors, this is not an episode to miss!Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected]

Koen Lenaerts has been the president of the Court of Justice of the European Union since 2015 and, since then, has led one of the most critical transition periods in the History of the organisation. From the tension between EU values during Brexit, to the Rule of Law crisis in Poland and Hungary, the role of the CJEU has been expanding in an increasingly legalised EU, where the Commission has been more prone to relying on legal mechanisms to ensure uniformity.The most recent case, Commission v Hungary, where a direct engagement by the court with Article 2 of the UN Charter, is currently awaiting deliberation. President Lenaerts makes his position very clear throughout this episode.President Leanerts’ studies in Harvard have encouraged him to implement some of the features of the American federalist model in the EU and the CJEU. President Lenaerts additionally discusses reform of the preliminary reference procedure. This episode will be of great interest to anyone interested in contemporary international law and the EU.Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any enquiries or feedback at [email protected].

In this episode, our host Gian explores the future of arbitration with Hyunyang (Ashley) Koo, a partner at Lee & Ko and a trailblazer in international arbitration and construction law. Hyunyang was a speaker at a recent International Chamber of Commerce Young Arbitrators and ADR Forum (ICC YAAF) seminar, where she discussed the necessity and feasibility of the practice in today’s commercial landscape.Drawing from Hyunyang’s expertise, this episode focuses on fact witness hot-tubbing, the practice of fact gathering whereby multiple fact witnesses present their evidence concurrently together, rather than independently one at a time. Gangnam Style arbitration refers to fact witness hot-tubbing in which an arbitral session is not concluded with a single hearing, but is backed up by multiple ‘follow-up’ sessions, submissions and hearings. Hyunyang shares her insights on the practical possibilities of Gangnam Style international arbitration, the procedural pitfalls it faces, and the fallibility of memory in the context of fact witness evidence gathering to paint a bigger picture of the position fact witness hot-tubbing can hold in today’s commercial international arbitration cases. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any enquiries or feedback at [email protected].

Join our host Mia Cheng as she interviews Aks Khurana, a final year law student at QMUL with work experience at 5 fintech startups in the Middle East and a training contract with Latham & Watkins.Khurana delves into strategies on differentiating between law firms and successfully applying to vacation schemes, as well as the challenges he overcame throughout the process of securing a training contract. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any enquiries or feedback at [email protected].

In this episode, our guest speaker Megan Yeates dials in from San Fransisco where she is an Associate at Freshfields' Antitrust, Competition and Trade team. Reflecting on her progression from a trainee solicitor at Freshfields' London headquarters to an Associate part of their small Silicon Valley office, Megan attributes her experience completing an international secondment to New York in their corporate team as the propelling reason for her decision to permanently move to the U.S. to continue her legal career. Within her antitrust practice, Megan has particular expertise navigating the new UK National Security and Investment Act and she draws interesting similarities and differences between this Act and the U.S.'s federal approach to such. Megan also highlights the regulatory and compliance dominance of the EU in areas including antitrust, intellectual property and technology. Finally, Megan and Sophia engage in a thoughtful academic discussion into two major cases she has worked on including Amadeus' succesful defence in the European Commissions' antitrust investigation into parity clauses and Tesco's 10-billion-dollar disposal of its Thai and Malaysian businesses. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecaseEmail us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

In this episode, our host Sophia interviews Lucy Johnson, an Associate at Clifford Chance and Chair of their Trainee Committee. Describing her training contract experience, Lucy synthesises the role and responsibilities of a trainee in areas such as Transactional Real Estate and Dispute Resolution. Within the former area, Lucy has worked on remarkable cases including advising GRIDSERVE on over half a billion pounds in certified green financing to accelerate #NetZero transport with a huge expansion of its UK-wide electric vehicle charging network. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at @lsesonthecase Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

Trudo Lemmens is a Professor and Scholl Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Toronto. He is cross appointed to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Joint Centre for Bioethics, amongst other roles. In this episode, our host Renee and Trudo discusses how Canada prepares to expand the law around euthanasia to include those with mental illness. They further delve into varied reasonings behind both those that support, or oppose this new change.Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

Join our host Shanaya in conversation with Sarbajeet Nag, a distinguished partner in the Global Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance group at Milbank LLP.Employing a merit, diversity, and social mobility driven approach, Sarbajeet gives an insight into why the leveraged finance space is so compelling, and how students interested in law and finance can get involved. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

Join our host Antonio as he speaks with Sir Mark Lyall Grant, former Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser and the UK ambassador to the United Nations, amongst other roles. A wide range of topics, including the war in Ukraine, the relevance of the UN, and the increasing unfulfillment of international treaties are discussed in detail throughout the episode. We recommend this episode to anyone interested in law, international relations, and global conflict.Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

In this episode, our host Zoey Ong is joined by Linklaters LLP Managing Associate Joseph Richmond as he explains NFTs, what they are, and how they interact with law.Joseph decodes the fundamentals of Non-Fungible Tokens, explaing how they operate from both financial and legal perspectives. He further delves into the legal risks involved, and the implications of unsubstantial regulatory framework in relation to NFT trading. Later in the episode, Joseph explains how the rise of NFTs could impact consumer and privacy law, as well as the application of NFTs in the upcoming area of sports.  Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

Cemented in your decision to study law? Hear from Iyad Mohamed and Praise Olawanle, second and third-year law students at the LSE, as they explain all there is to know about succeeding in this degree and in University life in general. In the second instalment of the 'Law School' series, Sophia Dallimore hosts a round-table discussion on the ins-and-outs of life at LSE and the LLB!Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

In this episode, our host Shanaya delves into the world of technology in the legal industry with Brenna Speiser. Brenna spent six years as senior counsel at Goldman Sachs advising on matters relating to financial markets infrastructure, before becoming a senior manager at FUSE, Allen & Overy’s tech innovation space. Brenna discusses how the landscape of legal tech has changed across the past five years, and provides insight as to how such technologies have helped lawyers at Allen and Overy and other commercial firms. Brenna simplifies the image of legal tech, breaking down the constantly evolving landscape that initiatives like FUSE are pioneering. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

Join our host Gian Chang in conversation with Mino Han, a current partner at Peter & Kim, and former adjunct professor at the University of Korea.In this episode, Mino discusses common misconceptions of arbitration in construction law, its similarities and differences to litigation, and how it bridges the gap between civil and common law systems. Mino also explores arbitration as a career, diving into challenges, career highlights, and his motivations for dual qualification in both Korea and England & Wales.The episode concludes with tips from Mino about succeeding in law school, and gives voice to the charm of arbitration as the convergence of creative oral advocacy, flexible legal arguments, and cultural nuances. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

Featuring Haylea Campbell, a US qualified associate working in the pro-bono department of Hogan Lovells, this episode explores the importance of pro bono work in commercial firms, and Hayley’s role as a committee member for the Human Rights Law Association.Before joining Hogan Lovells, Haylea undertook her LLB and LLM in Scotland, and worked as a research analyst at the Royal United Services Institute. This episode also explores the legal aftermath of the Manchester arena suicide bombing that unfolded, and how the variety of evidence she gathered at Hogan Lovells assisted the public inquiry. Whilst working for Hogan Lovells’ pro bono department, Hayley has also represented a group of Yazidi women enslaved by IS in Syria and Iraq.Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

In this episode, we welcome visiting Professor in Practice at LSE Jonathan Fisher KC, where he teaches Financial Crime on the LLM programme. He is ranked as a leading barrister in Band 1 for Financial Crime, Business Crime and Proceeds of Crime cases by the internationally recognised law directory, Chambers & Partners UK. Additionally, he practices from Red Lion Chambers, one of London’s top criminal sets of barristers’ chambers. Jonathan is also a registered practitioner in the Dubai International Financial Court. During the episode, our host Mia Cheng discusses with Professor Jonathan Fisher KC a range of topics, including first year at law school, how to pursue a career at the bar, and what steps aspiring criminal barristers can take now. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback or enquiries at [email protected].

Thinking about studying law, but not sure where to get started or what it entails? In our first instalment of the Law School Series, Violette Maris talks to Abigail Graham-Maw a 1st-year law student at UCL and Elsye Barge a 2nd-year law student at the LSE. Listen to their unique perspectives about their time so far at law school, what to expect from a law degree, and how you can get prepared!Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback at [email protected] any enquiries, please reach out [email protected].

Professor Jeffrey David Sachs is a leading American economist named as one of the Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine (2004 & 2005). A graduate from Havard University, he currently heads the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. Professor Sachs is also renowned for his work on sustainable development, economic development, and the fight to end poverty, having served under multiple United Nations Secretary Generals on various special advisory roles. Most recently, Professor Sachs is an SDG Advocate for United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Professor Sachs also writes a monthly foreign affairs column for Project Syndicate, a nonprofit association of newspapers around the world that is circulated in 145 countries. He is also a frequent contributor to such major publications as the Financial Times, Scientific American, Time and The Huffington Post.Thank you to Professor Sachs for speaking with us. You can find out more about Professor Sachs' career, along with some of his numerous publications here! Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback at [email protected] any enquiries, please reach out [email protected].

Dr Miguel Poiares Maduro is the Dean of the Catholic Law School of Lisbon. Dr Poiares Maduro previously served as an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg from 2007 to 2009.  He has an extensive background as a Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar of Law at Harvard University, director of the School of Transnational Governance and professor of law at the European University Institute in Florence and visiting professor at Yale Law School. He has also worked as a lecturer at numerous other institutions, with the London School of Economics being among them. Dr Poiares Maduro also served as Minister for Regional Development in the Portuguese government of Pedro Passos Coelho from 2013 to 2015. Thank you to Dr Poiares Maduro for speaking with us. The link to the conference mentioned in the episode can be found here. In it, Dr Poiares Maduro in his capacity as president of the Scientific Committee of the Gulbenkian Future Forum, speaks to Marta Cartabia (Minister of Justice of the Italian Government) and Susanne Baer (Judge of the Federal Constitucional Court of Germany) on the future of justice. The interview, along with other related publications can be found within the link!  Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback at [email protected] any enquiries, please reach out [email protected].

Husnara Begum is a careers consultant and outplacement specialist with over 20 years of experience working in the legal sector. A former solicitor at Linklaters and legal journalist at The Lawyer, she launched her own consultancy in early 2013, helping to place many lawyers at all levels of PQE into roles in top City and US law firms. Training as an executive coach in 2016, she later extended her consulting services to cover career transitioning and outplacement support. As an Asian female with a disability, she is a strong advocate for boosting diversity and social mobility in the legal profession, especially for people from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds. Her corporate clients comprise a growing roster of US and City law firms and two top post-graduate law schools. She also works very closely with the Law Society in organizing careers events, heading their careers clinic and helping to run their returners program. Thank you to Husnara for speaking with us. Check out her consultancy's website here for resources for aspiring and qualified lawyers. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback at [email protected] any enquiries, please reach out [email protected].

Welcome back! This episode we take a brief journey to Hong Kong, as our host Nicole speaks with Stefan Schmierer, the Founder and Managing Partner of Ravenscroft & Schmierer. As a firm operating in Hong Kong, Ravenscroft & Schmierer works with international clients on a range of sectors including corporate, tax, employment and many others. Stefan is a lawyer qualified in both Germany and Hong Kong, and has been working in Hong Kong since 2009 advising clients on matters in both jurisdictions.Listen as Stefan walks through his own career journey, trends to watch out for in the Hong Kong legal market, and even his favourite Chinese dish!Thank you to Ravenscroft & Schmierer for speaking with us. Find out more about them here: https://www.rs-lawyers.com.hk/.Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-the-case-lse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsesulawsoc/  For any enquiries, please reach out [email protected].

Simon Clark is an ex-Wall Street Journal financial journalist specialising in finance, business and politics. He was also a Pulitzer Prize nominee for his part in the team that exposed the 1MDB financial scandal in Malaysia. He is the co-author of The Key Man, a book about the rise and fall of The Abraaj Group — once considered to be the largest emerging markets private equity firm and a pioneer proponent of impact investing.Get The Key Man here.Access the Bloomberg Article mentioned in the episode here. There is a lot of research out there about the connection between corruption and poverty, which you can find out more via the following links:  https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/wp9876.pdf The Tax Justice Network] Landesa (focusing on land rights) ShareAction Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback at [email protected].

Welcome to the very first episode of “On the Case”!  For our inaugural episode, our host, first year law student Andrew Tan, speaks with the LSE’s Law Dean David Kershaw. Dr Kershaw is the general editor of the Modern Law Review, an Associate Tenant at Cornerstone Barristers, and completed his LLM and SJD at Harvard Law School. You'll hear about his journey into corporate practice at Herbert Smith and Shearman & Sterling, his experiences studying and working in both the US and the UK, as well as his advice for people who want to seek a similar path.Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!Email us with any feedback at [email protected].