Welcome to episode #3 of the A&O Career Insights podcast. This podcast series aims to shine a light on individuals in the firm, to explore how they navigated their careers to become more senior and successful. Our host, Danielle Viner, a training events coordinator in London, will be interviewing a different guest in each episode to help inspire people to shape their own careers, In this episode, Danielle meets with Jantien van Renterghem, a financial crime and sanctions lawyer in the BAU. In this episode, Jantien shares invaluable insights into the role of the BAU, outlining how she ensures that accepted business aligns with the firm's commercial objectives and legal obligations. We also delve into the effects of global conflicts on new business, including the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In this final episode of Voices for Change season one, Justin Farrance is joined by Hilde van der Baan, A&O’s Social Impact Group partner and Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director of Women for Women International UK.  Hilde and Sara share their thoughts on the importance of engaging with men on global issues impacting women, how everyone has the power to make a change, plus lessons from our impactful partnership with Women for Women International.  Voices for Change was a project built to create a community of diverse thinkers and doers, and we hope each episode raised awareness of key stories and lessons. As Sara puts it, ‘don’t underestimate the impact your passion can have on other people’. 

La Legge sulla Competitività dei Capitali vuole favorire la raccolta dei capitali sul mercato, sia incentivando la quotazione di nuove società sia semplificando le regole applicabili alle società già quotate. Alessandra Pala, counsel del dipartimento International Capital Markets, e Marco Biallo, senior associate del dipartimento Corporate, parlano dei cambiamenti più rilevanti per le società, dalla corporate governance e lo svolgimento dell’assemblea delle società quotate, al voto plurimo e maggiorato, fino alle misure adottate in tema di piccole e medie imprese.

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don’t become judges’.  Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the U.K., Sandie shares her story, meaningful advice to those who feel pressured to conform within their careers, and some of her decisions along the way, including why her ‘Women in Law’ portrait is captioned, ‘this is what a single mother from Balham looks like’.

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don’t become judges’.  Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the U.K., Sandie shares her story, meaningful advice to those who feel pressured to conform within their careers, and some of her decisions along the way, including why her ‘Women in Law’ portrait is captioned, ‘this is what a single mother from Balham looks like’.

In this episode, Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don’t become judges’.  Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the U.K., Sandie shares her story, meaningful advice to those who feel pressured to conform within their careers, and some of her decisions along the way, including why her ‘Women in Law’ portrait is captioned, ‘this is what a single mother from Balham looks like’.

In this podcast, our tax experts look into the implications of Pillar Two, the OECD/G20’s initiative to introduce a global minimum tax, for structured finance transactions. Tax partners Chris Harrison, Esther Lemmon and Charles Yorke speak to tax knowledge counsel Brin Rajathurai about various topics including: A recap of the global minimum tax – what is Pillar Two and how does it work? The tax consequences of the new rules in the context of structured finance transactions and the potential commercial repercussions The significance of consolidation for Pillar Two purposes and unexpected grouping of orphan vehicles How the UK and other jurisdictions are addressing some of the potential issues for structured finance transactions

Livio Bossotto e Giorgia Giorgetti, rispettivamente partner e counsel del dipartimento Employment di Allen & Overy in Italia, parlano del recente provvedimento con cui il Garante della Privacy ha chiarito i limiti per il trattamento dei metadati contenuti nella posta elettronica dei dipendenti da parte del datore di lavoro e della portata di tale provvedimento per le aziende.

In this podcast, Godwin Tan and Vicky Chen from A&O’s Society of East Asian Lawyers (SEAL) chat with Grace Wang and Miao Wang, two recently promoted A&O partners based in New York and Luxembourg respectively. Grace and Miao discuss their career journeys, the challenges and opportunities they faced as lawyers of East Asian ethnicity, and their advice for junior lawyers. Tune in to hear about the experiences and achievements of two East Asian lawyers across three continents!

In this episode, Johanna Tschurtschenthaler (Counsel, Tax), Stephanie Yiolitou (Senior Associate, Tax) and Chiara Wolf (Junior Associate, Tax) uncover the impact of ATAD 2’s reverse hybrid mismatch rule on Luxembourg fund structures and dive deep into the implications of this rule for Luxembourg fund entities. They share best practices related to tax structuring and risk management for Luxembourg funds and give an update on the latest guidance from tax authorities regarding the respective tax forms. An episode full of practical examples and answers to the market’s most common questions!

In this episode, Johanna Tschurtschenthaler (Counsel, Tax), Stephanie Yiolitou (Senior Associate, Tax) and Chiara Wolf (Junior Associate, Tax) uncover the impact of ATAD 2’s reverse hybrid mismatch rule on Luxembourg fund structures and dive deep into the implications of this rule for Luxembourg fund entities. They share best practices related to tax structuring and risk management for Luxembourg funds and give an update on the latest guidance from tax authorities regarding the respective tax forms. An episode full of practical examples and answers to the market’s most common questions!  

Join Allen & Overy U.S M&A partner Dario de Martino, Senior Counsel Kuang Chiang, Associate Puja Patel and Associate Mara Goodman, and as they analyze key tech M&A and regulatory trends of 2023 and discuss predictions for 2024. The panel discusses the downturn in tech M&A during 2023, attributing it to macroeconomic factors, including geopolitical conflicts and heightened regulatory scrutiny. A key issue highlighted is the valuation discrepancies between buyers and sellers in 2023, often bridged by earnouts. Mara Goodman delves into the increased adoption of earnouts in tech and life sciences M&A. These arrangements, generally pegged to financial metrics like revenue, earnings or EBITDA targets, have been pivotal in reconciling differing valuation expectations. However, Dario de Martino and Mara Goodman caution that one of the issues in the use of earnout provisions is the complexity of these provisions. If not drafted simply, with clear language and objective criteria, they can lead to post-transaction disputes that are costly and time consuming. They further discuss the use of arbitration clauses for dispute resolution in the event of a post-transaction dispute. The conversation also highlights the vital role of tech M&A in corporate growth strategies, emphasizing drivers such as AI (including AI-enabled enterprise software), cybersecurity and Web3, which are poised to propel future M&A activities in 2024. The team also discusses the aggressive antitrust merger enforcement regime seen in the U.S. in 2023 and how it has affected dealmakings. Anti-trust specialist Puja Patel examines expected developments in 2024, including the release of new FTC/DOJ Merger Guidelines and the proposed changes to the HSR Act notification form, and discusses how these changes will influence dealmaking. Lastly, the team discusses the outlook for cross-border tech M&A deals in 2024 and evaluates how the recent increase in scrutiny of inbound investments for national security issues may impact tech transactions. CFIUS specialist Kuang Chiang analyzes how the current regulatory regime, including mandatory filing requirements, the increase in foreign direct investment regimes, and new regulation on outbound investments, impacts dealmakers. 

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Global Head of Policy and Document who shares his career journey and insights, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership and theories including stereotype threat.

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Global Head of Policy and Document who shares his career journey and insights, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership and theories including stereotype threat.

In this episode, Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Global Head of Policy and Document joins Justin Farrance to share his career journey and insights, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership and theories including stereotype threat. Part 1 of the discussion is available to watch now, with part 2 being released on Monday 15th January.

In this episode, Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Global Head of Policy and Document joins Justin Farrance to share his career journey and insights, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership and theories including stereotype threat. Part 1 of the discussion is available to watch now, with part 2 being released on Monday 15th January.

Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia are back with the first episode of Deconstructing Crypto in 2024.  In this new episode, Todd and Gene review the rapid transformation of financial markets in 2023 and the opportunities and challenges driven by two interrelated forces: the gamification of trading and the rise of artificial intelligence. Gamification influences the behavior and preferences of retail investors, who have flocked to online platforms that offer low-cost, easy-to-use, and fun-to-play features. Social media has amplified the gamification effect by creating online communities where investors can share information about stocks, cryptocurrencies, or other assets, and coordinate collective actions to influence market prices and volumes. Social media driven trading, now in combination with artificial intelligence applications, has caused significant market volatility and regulatory scrutiny. Risks include increased market instability and contagion; distorted price discovery and valuation; facilitated market manipulation and fraud; exposed investors to excessive risk and losses; and challenged existing regulatory frameworks and oversight capacities. Citing those risks, in December 2023, the US Financial Stability Oversight Council in its annual report identified artificial intelligence as an emerging vulnerability to financial institutions. Todd and Gene explore the role of social media in creating and amplifying market volatility and discuss the implication of AI for market efficiency, integrity and competition.

The rise of generative AI presents vast opportunities for advertising. What IP issues do advertisers need to be aware of when using synthetic media? In this podcast Clemency Wells, AI Communications Lead, asks Beverley Potts, Senior IP Knowledge Lawyer and Rob Dickens, IP Associate, to explain the opportunities and issues posed by synthetic media and practical steps that advertisers can take to mitigate against risks. 

Partner Dr. Josef Parzinger spricht im Spotlight Podcast über seinen Weg ins Insolvenz- und Restrukturierungsrecht, Praxisbeispiele und den Partner-Prozess.

Partnerin Denise Benz und Partner Dr. Jan Ebersohl sprechen im Spotlight Podcast über die Zusammenarbeit mit Mandanten, Smartphones in den 2010er Jahren und das Besondere am Patentrecht.

Die Partner Max Landshut und Dr. Jonas Wittgens sprechen im Spotlight Podcast über Standortunabhängiges Selbstverständnis, feindliche Übernahmen und die Dynamik in der M&A-Arbeit.

Partnerin Dr. Heike Weber spricht im Spotlight Podcast über interne und externe Mandanten, die Rolle des Steuerrechtlers im M&A-Deal und über Teamwork.

UK tax incentives for sustainable investments is the first in a series of podcasts from the Allen & Overy tax team, exploring how tax incentives are used to incentivise sustainable behaviour. Each podcast in the series will focus on a different jurisdiction, with this initial podcast looking at the latest position in the United Kingdom.   Governments worldwide are facing increasing pressure to develop policies that aid the transition to net zero and support social change. The introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act in the US, which introduced substantial tax credits has been grabbing headlines, but what are other jurisdictions doing in this space?   This podcast featuring members of our UK tax team is moderated by senior associate Gordon Hopkinson (London), this podcast features partner Charles Yorke (London), knowledge counsel Naomi Lawton (London), and associate Sadia Khan (London).   The team discuss the following topics: Is full expensing, as announced in the latest Autumn Statement, the UK’s answer to the US Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives? What has the UK been doing to incentivise environmentally friendly behaviours both in terms of direct and indirect taxes? What is on the horizon in terms of environmental incentives? What impact could government initiatives such as freeports and investment zones have in this area? How is the UK encouraging social impact investing?

In this episode of our Market Horizons podcast series, partner Amanda Thomas (London) and counsel Jennifer Cresswell (London) from our International Capital Markets practice return to the topic of the divergence ahead in the prospectus space from a debt security perspective. Together they aim to identify possible areas of divergence from an EU and UK perspective as both prospectus regimes continue along their paths of review and reform.  

Pol Theisen (Counsel, M&A et Real Estate) et Philippe Eicher (Senior Associate, M&A et Real Estate) lancent une nouvelle série de podcast autour du marché immobilier au Luxembourg. Dans le premier épisode de cette série, ils discutent de l’état actuel du marché immobilier qui fait face à une situation difficile ainsi que des différentes mesures proposées par le nouveau gouvernement afin de redynamiser le secteur.

Livio Bossotto, partner Employment di Allen & Overy in Italia, Veronica Rossetti, senior associate del dipartimento di Litigation, ed Emilio de Giorgi, partner Antitrust, fanno il punto sugli adempimenti previsti dal decreto legislativo 24/2023 e lo stato di applicazione delle nuove norme evidenziandone alcuni nodi operativi.

In episode 8 of Deconstructing Crypto, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia break down the trial of FTZ founder Sam Bankman-Fried, in which a federal jury found him guilty of seven counts of fraud.  This is the most high profile case in the crypto space, and has sent shockwaves through the market. Todd and Gene explain the charges filed against Sam Bankman-Fried, the facts of the trial and the important implications for the rest of the cryptocurrency market.  They also look at the increasing pressure on the crypto market from US lawmakers, including the recent guilty plea from former Binance CEO regarding violations of U.S. anti-money-laundering requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act, and the criminal charges brought against Binance.

The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 has the potential to transform trade finance by permitting market participants to ditch paper documentation and move to digital. Last week’s episode explored the background, rationale and implications of the Act. This time, our panel turns their attention to practical aspects of complying with the new law and next steps for digitalisation of world trade.  Hosted by Catherine Lang-Anderson, a partner at Allen & Overy, the podcast brings together a panel of experts from the Law Commission, Lloyds Bank and current Fuse cohort member, Enigio, a tech company offering digital solutions for trade finance. Professor Sarah Green, the Law Commissioner for Commercial and Common Law at the Law Commission of England and Wales, has been instrumental in the legal developments around the digitalisation of trade. She is joined by Rogier Van Lammeren, Managing Director, Head of Trade and & Working Capital Products at Lloyds Bank, and Alex Waites, Executive Director at Enigio. In this second episode, the panel considers the impact of the legislation in the UK and beyond, discussing the economic and efficiency gains as well as the ripple effect it has on international developments around the world. They emphasise the need for industry-wide collaboration and cooperation to implement the shift to digital trade documents, aided by legal consistency and system interoperability across jurisdictions.

COP 28 is a significant milestone. Not only will the conference hear the findings of the first-ever Global Stocktake, which reviews progress against the goals of the Paris Agreement, but extensive discussions are expected around the future of fossil fuels and the significant scale-up of renewables. Financing will remain a central theme, notably the loss and damage fund and new carbon trading mechanisms.  To set the scene, a panel of experts from across the Allen & Overy network share their insights on the key issues to watch at COP 28. This podcast was recorded on 27 November 2023. 

Join Justin Farrance, A&O’s DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues from across A&O, as well as clients and alumni about their personal stories, commitment on DE&I and advice for others to learn from. In this episode, partner, Will Samengo–Turner and guest Precious Oyelade talk to Justin about their journey and in particular, the firm’s collaboration with Google as part of the Black Founders Fund. This works to address the funding gap and systemic barriers that Black entrepreneurs face in accessing capital, networks and resources. The podcast flags some of the stats, such as, prior to the fund’s launch in 2021, only 0.25% of venture capital funding went to Black founders.

Join Justin Farrance, A&O’s DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues from across A&O, as well as clients and alumni about their personal stories, commitment on DE&I and advice for others to learn from. In this episode, partner, Will Samengo–Turner and guest Precious Oyelade talk to Justin about their journey and in particular, the firm’s collaboration with Google as part of the Black Founders Fund. This works to address the funding gap and systemic barriers that Black entrepreneurs face in accessing capital, networks and resources. The podcast flags some of the stats, such as, prior to the fund’s launch in 2021, only 0.25% of venture capital funding went to Black founders.

Tune in to uncover insider tips and embark on a career journey with G&R. Listen to our recruitment team as they answer the frequently asked questions and share valuable insights into our recruitment process.

In this podcast our team of A&O experts bring you up to speed with the key issues company secretaries and their teams need to think about when preparing for their next Annual Report and AGM, and discuss some of the developments on the horizon. Points covered include: AGM share capital authorities - latest guidance and market practice update; executive remuneration - current trends and good practice recommendations; “say on climate”- AGM resolutions and protests; annual reports - new requirements and practice points; UK corporate governance reform - what we’re expecting in the future. You can find further information on the support we can provide for Annual Reports and AGMs and details of some value-added services by downloading our brochure.

In the latest episode in our series of podcasts exploring current and emerging developments shaping the future of banking, Sally Dewar, CEO of A&O Consulting, and Clive Garfield, Executive Director of A&O Consulting, join Roger Lui, partner and co-head of the Global Bank Sector team, to discuss the findings of A&O’s recent in-depth global research study into organisational culture in financial services. In particular, they look at the role and responsibilities of boards and executive management teams in shaping and driving culture to manage risk, drive performance, and empower employees.

Companion diagnostics are classed in the U.S. and in the EU as medical devices, usually in-vitro medical devices (IVDs). They are a class of products which are rapidly gaining in importance, particularly in treating patients with cancer. About one third of marketing authorisations in the field of oncology in the EU between 2010 and 2020 required a diagnostic test for patient identification. The Global Oncology Companion Diagnostic Market Size was valued at 2.2 billion in 2019.     In this podcast, Sapna Palla, Tine Carmeliet and Rafi Allos discuss the regulation of IVDs in the EU and the U.S. and how they are authorised in these jurisdictions. 

In the final episode of our of the IP arbitration podcast series, Melody Chan and James Fox discuss FRAND disputes – the story so far, why some think arbitration is the only way forward and limitations to its usefulness.

Martina Rossi e Piermaurizio Tafuni intervistano uno dei massimi esperti di mediazione in Italia, Nicola Giudice, Responsabile del servizio di conciliazione della Camera Arbitrale di Milano, per parlare della mediazione, della sua evoluzione dalla sua introduzione nel 2010 ad oggi, con le novità portate dalla Riforma Cartabia, e dei benefici dell’istituto.

In the last couple of years, European co-legislators have worked to design a harmonised and comprehensive regime designed to both incentivise an efficient digital transformation within the Union, as well as to ensure market stability and adequate investors protection in the area of digital assets. In this podcast moderated by Judith Bremer, associate in the financial regulatory team in Frankfurt, Emiliano La Sala, head of domestic capital markets and Fintech group coordinator in Italy, provides an overview on the current situation and the latest regulatory developments in Europe, from the DLT Pilot regime to MiCAR. 

In this podcast, Partners Sigrid Jansen and Nick Charlwood sit down with Associate Ella Richards to discuss the recent landmark Vroon restructuring and their experience of this USD900 million restructuring which involved the first ever parallel use of the new Dutch WHOA and an English scheme of arrangement.

A new video podcast series by Allen & Overy called Voices for Change, for inclusive thinkers and doers.  Join Justin Farrance, A&O’s DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues from across A&O, as well as clients and alumni about their personal stories, commitment on DE&I and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes announced each month. First up, Senior Partner Wim Dejonghe talks to Justin about his early years in law, as well as why “the biggest risk for any successful organisation is to become complacent with DE&I, because the world will catch up with you.”

A new video podcast series by Allen & Overy called Voices for Change, for inclusive thinkers and doers.  Join Justin Farrance, A&O’s DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues from across A&O, as well as clients and alumni about their personal stories, commitment on DE&I and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes announced each month. First up, Senior Partner Wim Dejonghe talks to Justin about his early years in law, as well as why “the biggest risk for any successful organisation is to become complacent with DE&I, because the world will catch up with you.” 

The regulatory frameworks for medicines and medical devices have historically grown up on separate tracks, but increasingly, medicines and medical devices are being used together in patients as drug device combinations, companion diagnostics and medical devices used in clinical trials. Join Sapna Palla, Eda Zhuleku and Rafi Allos in part one of this podcast series to discuss the use of medical devices in clinical trials and the different perspectives between the EU and U.S., as well as the regulatory requirements that may apply.

According to WIPO (the World Intellectual Property Organization), Asia accounted for two-thirds of the total IP filing activity for patents, trademarks and industrial designs worldwide, and almost the entire global utility model filing activity. What is unique about IP arbitrations in Asia?   In our penultimate episode, partners Melody Chan, Jill Ge and associate Timothy Tai explore IP disputes in Asia, when they are likely to go to arbitration instead of courts and the pros and cons of the seats available in the region.

Baseball arbitrations: what they are, who uses them and why they’re beneficial. Many businesses will not have considered or heard of baseball arbitration as a form of dispute resolution.   In the third of a short series of podcasts on IP arbitrations, listen here as senior IP associate James Fox quizzes senior arbitration associate Katrina Limond on all you need to know.

Das Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz ist am 2. Juli 2023 in Kraft getreten, welches Unternehmen die Pflicht zur Errichtung einer internen Meldestelle auferlegt. In unserem nächsten #Employmenttalk möchten wir die ersten Erfahrungen mit der Umsetzung mit Ihnen teilen und beleuchten, welche rechtlichen und organisatorischen Herausforderungen es für Unternehmen, die bereits ein internes Meldesystem betreiben oder noch einführen müssen, zu meistern gilt. Unter anderem werden folgende Fragen beantwortet: Wie muss die interne Meldestelle mit Hinweisen umgehen? Wie laufen die auf eine Meldung möglicherweise folgenden Internal Investigations ab? Was ist datenschutzrechtlich bei Betrieb der Meldestelle zu beachten? Können bestehende zentrale Meldestellen in Konzernen weiterhin genutzt werden? Welche Anreize können geschaffen werden, damit Hinweisgeber sich zunächst an die interne Meldestelle wenden? Wie ist der Betriebsrat zu beteiligen?

This is the second podcast in a short series on IP arbitrations. Here, Bijal Vakil, Matthew Hodgson and Katrina Limond discuss why it makes sense to arbitrate international IP disputes as well as potential hurdles

Kicking off the first in a short series of podcasts on IP arbitrations, James Fox, senior IP associate, asks arbitration partner Matthew Hodgson and senior associate Katrina Limond about the fundamentals of arbitration, and the rules that in-house lawyers need to know in order to advise their businesses on whether arbitration is a practical route to take

The European Commission have published the long awaited proposals for major revision of  pharmaceutical law in the European Union. In our latest life sciences podcast, Rafi Allos and Tine Carmeliet discuss the new directive and new regulation under the legislation with much anticipated change to happen.

Welcome to episode #2 of the A&O Career Insights podcast. This podcast series aims to shine a light on individuals in the firm, to explore how they navigated their careers to become more senior and successful. Our host, Danielle Viner, a training events coordinator in London, will be interviewing a different guest in each episode to help inspire people to shape their own careers,  In this episode, Danielle meets with Christine Shedden to discuss her journey in HR, how she became a manager and some of the complex challenges she’s faced with in her role. 

The current global economic sentiment has affected the fundraising efforts of Indonesian startups, especially in later funding rounds, as companies encounter challenges in justifying their previous valuations. There is a notable shift occurring in the mindsets of both investors and founders, with an increasing focus on profitability and EBITDA as key performance measures. In this episode, we delve into the evolving dynamics of Indonesian startups.

In this episode, we will be discussing the massive growth of digital banks in Indonesia. Our senior associate, Sam Samid along with associate, Agnes Guntara, will touch upon what a digital bank is from a legal perspective and what has been driving banks’ appetite for digitalisation in recent years, including the regulatory hurdles that investors should be aware of.

In Indonesia, the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill was passed and become law in October 2022 in Indonesia. PDP Law is the first comprehensive law in Indonesia to govern personal data protection in both electronic and non-electronic systems. Albeit being passed in October 2022, in the provisions of the PDP law, there is a two year grace period to allow parties to comply with the new standards imposed.  With two-years grace period for parties to comply with its requirements, enactment of implementing regulations is forthcoming but uncertainties are still up in the air. However, that does not mean that companies cannot prepare themselves for the PDP Law.  To learn more, tune in to our data specialists, Cedric Lindenmann, Prasetyo Sukirno, Agnes Guntara’s discussion on the latest happenings in Indonesia. 

Welcome to episode #1 of the A&O Career Insights podcast. This podcast series aims to shine a light on individuals in the firm, to explore how they navigated their careers to become more senior and successful. Our host, Danielle Viner, a training events coordinator in London, will be interviewing a different guest in each episode to help inspire people to shape their own careers. In this episode, Danielle discusses what it’s like to work in recruitment with our first guest, Steven Murrell, a resourcing manager, whose career has spanned 22 years at the firm.

La scissione con scorporo ha fatto ingresso nel nostro ordinamento ad opera dell'art. 51, d. lgs. 19/2023: si tratta della possibilità, normata dal nuovo articolo 2506.1 del Codice civile, di effettuare l’operazione di scissione assegnando le azioni o quote di una o più società beneficiarie neo-costituite non ai soci della società scissa, bensì alla società scissa stessa. In questo podcast, Chiara De Luca e Simona Simone, rispettivamente senior associate del dipartimento Corporate e associate del dipartimento Tax, approfondiscono le novità introdotte dal nuovo istituto anche tenendo conto della recente analisi di Assonime.  

In episode 6 of Deconstructing Crypto, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia analyze theSecurities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement actions against Binance and Coinbase, two of the largest crypto asset trading platforms in the world. They explain the charges, the legal arguments, the potential defenses, and the implications for the crypto industry.  Both enforcement actions represent high-stakes moves against the crypto ecosystem and are striking given the prevailing uncertainty as the legal community awaits (i) a ruling in the Ripple case as to whether crypto assets constitute securities and (ii) US congressional action to directly regulate the space. Todd and Gene analyze the implications of these developments for the crypto industry and the legal and strategic challenges that crypto actors face in navigating a complex and evolving enforcement landscape.

Despite the recent “crypto crisis” and the digital assets slump, it seems likely that non-fungible tokens or NFTs are here to stay.   What should businesses be doing to ensure that they have the necessary IP protection before entering the world of NFTs? Listen here to a podcast by Beverley Potts, Theresa Castle and Robert Dickens which will discuss some of the IP infringement issues that are starting to emerge following the creation of, and trade in, NFTs.

In the last couple of years, European co-legislators have worked to design a harmonised and comprehensive regime designed to both incentivise an efficient digital transformation within the Union, as well as to ensure market stability and adequate investors protection in the area of digital assets. In this podcast moderated by Judith Bremer, associate in the financial regulatory team in Frankfurt, Emiliano La Sala, head of domestic capital markets and Fintech group coordinator in Italy, provides an overview on the current situation and the latest regulatory developments in Europe, from the DLT Pilot regime to MiCAR. 

Dans ce podcast, Pascal Molinelli (Collaborateur Senior, Paris) ),expert dans le domaine de la gestion d’actifs, revient sur le Règlement ELTIF II, un sujet particulièrement d’actualité dans la sphère de l’asset management. Il livre notamment son éclairage sur : L’ambition d’ELTIF 2.0 au regard du faible succès du premier Règlement ELTIF Les principales innovations apportées par ELTIF 2.0 L'adaptation du cadre réglementaire français (fonds éligibles et éligibilité en unité de compte) au titre du nouveau Règlement Les prochaines étapes clés pour le lancement des ELTIF 2.0

How and when do life sciences entrepreneurs decide whether to raise more funds, partner with big pharma, or exit their company? What strategies and tactics do they apply? And what are the key lessons and challenges along the way? In our latest life sciences podcast, Tine Carmeliet and Juno Hautekiet interview two CEOs who have chosen very different routes for growing their biotech ventures. Tim Knotnerus of Agomab Therapeutics, one of the most promising therapeutics companies in Europe and one of 2022’s “Fierce 15” honorees, shares how to create optionality and how he recently secured a USD 114 million Series B financing. Claudine van der Sande, former founder and CEO of Xinvento, a biotech aiming to improve the lives of those with Congenital Hyperinsulinism, reveals why she instead decided to sell her company and how she managed to do this with the company still in its preclinical development phase. Join us on this podcast as we explore their motives, priorities and advice for future biotechs.

In this episode of Selecting your Fund Domicile, A&O Middle East Funds & Asset Management Partner Kamar Jaffer and our guest speaker Bhavna Ramsurun, Partner at BLC Robert & Associates, discuss current legal and regulatory trends in the funds sector in Mauritius. In particular, the discussion focuses around:  types of funds that are being set in Mauritius types of vehicles that are currently used in the region, including, among others, the Variable Capital Company (VCC) key regulatory structuring considerations and requirements applicable to private funds the economic substance requirements and the ecosystem in Mauritius topical fund finance, ESG and sustainable finance trends.   Selecting your Fund Domicile is a series of video podcasts that focuses on manager considerations for setting up a fund and choosing the most appropriate domicile. Featuring leading offshore law firms and A&O experts, this Q&A series will explore some of the benefits and legal and regulatory considerations for each offshore location, including the British Virgin Islands, the Channel Islands, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Ireland, Luxembourg and Mauritius. We will also cover FAQs on how to choose a domicile for your fund and why offshore jurisdictions have become a key choice for global alternative investment funds.  About the speaker Bhavna Ramsurun is a Partner at BLC Robert and Associates in the Financial Services team.  She is involved in diverse aspects of financial regulatory matters with a special focus on investment funds, capital markets regulation and securities law. Bhavna frequently advises on structuring and establishing funds and alternative private investment vehicles, the establishment of financial services providers and institutions and regulatory compliance. She is also well-honed in securities law and capital market matters including the securities offering, listing of securities on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, takeover regulation and issuers’ regulatory obligations.

In the next episode of ‘Women in Funds’, funds & asset management partner Emma Danforth (London) has an insightful discussion with Lorna Brown, CEO at the newly established Birchwood Real Estate Capital, around diversity, equity & inclusion topics, the value of mentorship and sponsorship in her career and how to thrive in a male-dominated industry.    About the speaker Lorna Brown is the Chief Executive Officer at Birchwood Real Estate Capital, an alternative lender focussed on providing senior, whole loan and mezzanine financing in the UK and Europe.   Lorna has over 22 years’ experience across real estate equity and debt. She established Birchwood Real Estate following her role as Head of Capital Markets at Delancey, where she was responsible for raising and deploying their inaugural debt fund as well as sourcing, closing and managing equity transactions and arranging debt for their equity investments. Prior to this, Lorna held a range of roles including Global Head of Real Estate Debt at Legal & General Investment Management, Managing Director at Blackstone Real Estate and Managing Director at RBS.

In this podcast, Maurice Macchi (counsel) and Julian Kisslinger (associate), members of the Luxembourg Employment Law team, discuss the Luxembourg law on moral harassment, which has been adopted on 9 March 2023. They address the major points and obligations for Luxembourg employers and share their point of view and practical tips on how to comply with the new law’s provisions.

The next episode of Selecting your Fund Domicile covers topical fund trends in Ireland. A&O Middle East Funds & Asset Management Partner Kamar Jaffer moderates a discussion about key legal, regulatory and sustainability trends in the funds space led by A&L Goodbody Partners, Brian McDermott and Stephen Carson. 

Tine Carmeliet, Juno Hautekiet and Geert Glas discuss how early-stage life sciences companies can survive the so-called “valley of death”. This is the funding gap between making a promising scientific discovery in a laboratory setting and the translation of the scientific findings into human applications and potential treatments for a disease, and is a widely recognized problem.  Our life sciences experts focus on the challenges growth companies face and why it is important to make the right legal decisions early on. They discuss, among other things: the importance of properly organising seed funding during pre-clinical trial stages; the maintenance of intellectual property rights and the potential impact of university-funded research; and  the unpredictable and expensive nature of clinical trials, and how to manage these challenges to successfully navigate the “valley of death”.

In our newest episode of the Allen & Overy Luxembourg Podcast, Victoria Woestmann, Senior Associate in our Corporate M&A department, discussed all things Beneficiary Units with Justine Yansenne, junior associate in our Corporate M&A department, who recently won the Prix de l’ALJB 2020 for an empirical study on the market practice for beneficiary units in Luxembourg commercial companies, together with her university colleague, Dr. Thomas Biermeyer. Keen to find out what beneficiary units are, what they are used for, and whether you have to pay for them with your own sweat and blood ? Listen in !