Best Clifford Chance Podcasts (2024)

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PE Risks: Introductory Episode with Anne-Laure Konopelski, Group Risk Director at EQT Partners (with Spencer Baylin and Shimin Lee) 11:24

9d ago11:24

11:24

In this introductory episode, London Head of Private Equity Spencer Baylin and Private Equity Partner Shimin Lee speak with Anne-Laure Konopelski, Group Risk Director at EQT Partners about why active risk management is an increasing area of focus for PE house, why it's helpful to have a holistic / macro view of risks, what empowers Anne-Laure to be…

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PE Risks: AI, Data and Cyber (with Violetta Kokolus and Herbert Swaniker)

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In this episode of our PE Risks podcast series, knowledge director Katherine Ellis hosts a discussion with partner Violetta Kokolus and senior associate Herbert Swaniker on technological and legal developments in AI, data and cyber including the potential risks these changes create, they also discuss what Sponsors and their portfolio companies shou…

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PE Risks: Achieving Alignment Through Management Equity Arrangements (with Sonia Gilbert and Paul Koppel) 6:11

9d ago6:11

6:11

In this episode of our PE Risks podcast series, associate Caitlin Hagart hosts a discussion with partners Sonia Gilbert and Paul Koppel focusing on an intrinsic part of a Sponsor's investment in a portfolio company, how to achieve alignment with the Management Team to achieve their plan for the business through management equity arrangements.…

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PE Risks: Environment and Sustainability (with Lily Marcel and Charlotte Chopping) 7:30

5d ago7:30

7:30

In this episode of our PE Risks podcast series, associate Sarah Bowe hosts a discussion with partner Lily Marcel and senior associate Charlotte Chopping on how Sponsors and portfolio companies can ensure that they adhere to the Fund's sustainability standards.

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PE Risks: ABC, AML and Sanctions (with Michael Lyons and Kelwin Nicholls)

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In this episode of our PE Risks podcast series, senior associate Victoria Ho hosts a discussion with partners Michael Lyons and Kelwin Nicholls on the ever present and increasingly complex challenge for Sponsors and their portfolio companies of managing bribery, money laundering and sanctions risks including creating strategies for them to monitor …

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PE Risks: Tax (with Nicola Hemsley and Philip Wagman) 8:29

5d ago8:29

8:29

In this episode of our PE Risks podcast series, senior associate Mayowa Kalesanwo hosts a discussion with partners Nicola Hemsley and Philip Wagman on the key tax developments concerning anti-avoidance and substance which pose certain risks and opportunities for Sponsors.

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PE Risks: Debt Financing (with Nick Kinnersley and Neil Cavanagh)

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In this episode of our PE Risks podcast series, associate Amelia Bennett hosts a discussion with partners Nick Kinnersley and Neil Cavanagh on how a portfolio company can ensure that it complies with the debt financing documents and touch on the current debt raising challenges and potential solutions for Sponsors.…

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PE Risks: Antitrust and New Competition Law Developments in Employment and Technology (with Stavroula Vryna and Jonathan Blondeel) 15:57

5d ago15:57

15:57

In this episode, counsel Lauren Harris hosts a discussion with partner Stavroula Vryna and senior associate Jonathan Blondeel on the new antitrust, foreign direct investment and foreign subsidies developments along with competition law developments in employment and technology and how these affect Sponsors and their investment in portfolio companie…

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UK Pensions Update: June 2024 (with Rebecca Trapp and Francesca Warren) 10:06

1M ago10:06

10:06

In this episode of our UK Pensions Podcast, we discuss the upcoming general election and what this could mean for pensions. We also consider the Pensions Regulator's recently published corporate plan. This episode accompanies our June 2024 UK Pensions Update newsletter.

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ABA Spring Meeting Roundup – Health & Life Sciences Sector Takeaways (with with Sue Hinchliffe and Leigh Oliver) 19:32

3M ago19:32

19:32

Partners Sue Hinchliffe and Leigh Oliver share takeaways from the annual ABA spring meeting in Washington, DC for clients in the health & life sciences sector.

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ABA Spring Meeting Roundup – Energy Sector Takeaways (with Milena Robotham and Michael Van Arsdall) 16:12

3M ago16:12

16:12

Partner Milena Robotham and counsel Michael Van Arsdall share takeaways from the annual ABA spring meeting in Washington, DC for clients in the energy sector.

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ABA Spring Meeting Roundup – Takeaways for Financial Investors (with Brian Concklin and Caroline Scholke)

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Partner Brian Concklin and counsel Caroline Scholke share takeaways from the annual ABA spring meeting in Washington, DC for clients in the finance and private equity sector.

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The Insurtech Series: Episode 3 (with Emma Eaton and Julia Chobanyan) 12:51

3M ago12:51

12:51

In the third episode of our Insurtech trends series, Emma Eaton, Senior Associate, and Julia Chobanyan, Associate, discuss developments on the UK Government's proposals for the regulation of AI in the UK and what it might mean for the insurance sector.

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Hybrid Capital Solutions: Understanding the fundamentals and what's driving their popularity (with Neil Evans, Matt Dunn and Melissa Coakley) 16:08

3M ago16:08

16:08

Tune in for a discussion among Clifford Chance partners Neil Evans, Matt Dunn and Melissa Coakley about hybrid capital solutions, in particular preferred equity and Holdco debt, and what is driving their popularity among issuers and investors.

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M&A On Trial: Resolution confusion (with Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin) 13:25

4M ago13:25

13:25

In the fifth and final episode, Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin discuss whether it really matters if you chose courts or arbitration to resolve your disputes. What impact might the choice have on your confidential information? How about enforceability? Do you like the sound of picking your decision-makers? These real-life issues can have a profoun…

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UK Pensions Update: March 2024 (with Rebecca Trapp, Louise Oliver and Robert Klepka) 10:34

4M ago10:34

10:34

In this episode of our UK Pensions Podcast, we discuss the Spring Budget and what the proposals mean for pensions, the recently launched consultation on options for DB schemes and the Finance Act 2024, which is making some significant changes from 6 April.

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Fintech BiteSize: A look at Euroclear's new D-FMI Platform for digital bonds (with Boika Deleva, Fanny Palmieri, Bart Garré and Alexander Tollast) 19:48

7M ago19:48

19:48

Boika Deleva (Senior Associate), Fanny Palmieri (Head of ESES Legal Team, Euroclear), Bart Garré (Head of Innovation Centre of Excellence, Euroclear Legal) and Alex Tollast (Counsel) discuss the new, innovative D-FMI Platform, launched by Euroclear.

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UK Pensions Update: December 2023 8:54

7M ago8:54

8:54

In this edition of our UK Pensions podcast, Louise Oliver, Rebecca Trapp and Portia Wainman take a look at the raft of pensions announcements arising from the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.

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M&A On Trial: To terminate or not to terminate? (with Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin) 16:22

10M ago16:22

16:22

In the fourth episode of our M and A On Trial podcast series, Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin unpick the issues around one of the biggest decisions you might have to make under a contract: whether or not to terminate.

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UK Pensions Update: September 2023 12:35

10M ago12:35

12:35

In this edition of ourUK Pensions Podcast, we take a look at a variety of recent pensions court decisions. We also cover the Pensions Regulator's updated guidance on superfunds and new draft legislation to abolish the Lifetime Allowance, as well as providing an update on pension dashboards.

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Construction Law Conversations: Energy Transition projects in Asia Pacific – Wind projects (Part 2 with Kristian Maley, Marcella Stokell and Robert Tang) 7:27

11M ago7:27

7:27

Kristian Maley, Marcella Stokell and Robert Tang discuss pressing issues and trends faced by the business world today. This is the second episode in our Construction Law Conversations series on Energy Transition projects in Asia Pacific, focusing on common risks on wind projects, and practical tips on how those risks can be mitigated.…

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M&A On Trial: Pushed to the limit (with Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin) 16:14

11M ago16:14

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In the third episode of our M and A On Trial podcast series, Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin discuss the powerful tools used in M and A deals to protect parties from having to cover the full extent of their counterparty's loss in the event of a breach.

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Construction Law Conversations: Energy Transition projects in Asia Pacific - Wind projects (Part 1 with Kristian Maley, Marcella Stokell and Tom Capel) 15:02

11M ago15:02

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In the fifth episode of our Construction Law Conversations series, Kristian Maley, Marcella Stokell and Tom Capel discuss pressing issues and trends faced by the business world today. We focus on Energy Transition projects in Asia Pacific, particularly those related to wind projects.

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M&A On Trial: What's the damage? (with Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin) 14:37

11M ago14:37

14:37

In the second episode of our M and A On Trial podcast series, Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin tackle the burning question in everyone's minds in the event of a breach. What is the loss?

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M&A On Trial: When does all the chatter matter? (with Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin)

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In the first episode of our M and A On Trial podcast series, Sachin Trikha and Harriet Martin discuss when all the chatter that happens in and around M and A deals can have a real-life legal impact.

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AI and the law - the Japanese perspective (with Michihiro Nishi) 9:53

1y ago9:53

9:53

Tokyo Partner Michihiro Nishi speaks to David Mitchell from 39 Essex Chambers about the current thinking of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulations in Japan and the future of legal disputes in Japan surrounding generative AI.This podcast has been republished with the permission of 39 Essex Chambers.…

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UK Pensions Update: June 2023 9:22

1y ago9:22

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In this edition of our UK Pensions podcast, we look at the recent High Court ruling on the validity of amendments to formerly contracted-out schemes, we consider the recent report published by the DWP on the impact of the pension transfer regulations and we summarise the key points and updates set out in the Pension Regulator's 2023/2024 corporate …

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Westminster and City – Bulk Annuities Conference 2023: Insights and Reflections (with Imogen Ainsworth, Cheng Li Yow and Hilary Evenett)

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Our Insurance specialists – Imogen Ainsworth, Cheng Li Yow and Hilary Evenett - talk us through the take-aways and their reflections from the 20th Westminster and City Bulk Annuities Conference which was held earlier this year.

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The Insurtech Series: Episode 2 (with Ashley Prebble, Emma Eaton and Julia Chobanyan) 33:17

1y ago33:17

33:17

In the second episode of our Insurtech trends series, Ashley Prebble, Emma Eaton and Julia Chobanyan, discuss the regulatory changes effecting Insurtech in the UK, take a closer look at how AI and regulation by the PRA and FCA is impacting the insurance sector, and touch on regulatory and legal topics related to imbedded insurance.…

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The Insurtech Series: Episode 1 (with Ashley Prebble, Emma Eaton and Julia Chobanyan) 24:56

1y ago24:56

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Introducing our Insurtech trends series, where experts from our global insurance sector team explore themes and issues related to Insurtech.In this episode, Insurtech 101, Ashley Prebble, Emma Eaton and Julia Chobanyan, provide an introduction to Insurtech, covering what it means, the main participants, some of the technology and use cases in the m…

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Construction Law Conversations: Notable Construction Cases Decided By The Singapore Courts In 2022 (with Paul Sandosham and Kenneth Tay) 14:23

1y ago14:23

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In the fourth episode of our Construction Law Conversations Series, Singapore Partner Paul Sandosham along with Senior Associate Kenneth Tay discuss the most notable construction cases decided by the Singapore courts in 2022. With the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and inflationary pressures, the construction industry faced a dif…

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A global lens on the US Banking Market 54:34

1+ y ago54:34

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This is a recording taken from a March 2023 client webinar designed to provide a global perspective on the recent announcement that the FDIC would be placing Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) into receivership, the rescue of SVB's UK subsidiary by HSBC, and the liquidation of Silvergate Bank.A team based in the US, UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC shared a…

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LabChat: Neurotechnology and the Law

1+ y ago

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The innovation team talks to Dr Allan McCay of Sydney Law School on his recent report-'Neurotechnology, law and the legal profession' - to find out more about the emerging impacts of neurotechnology on the legal industry.

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The Climate Lawyer: Of Human Rights and Fundamental Rights (with Rich Kim, Janet Whittaker, Carla Lewis and Sam Bookman) 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

29:58

In 2022, the UN adopted a resolution declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, a universal human right. Clifford Chance and the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice supported the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and the Environment in his work on this. In this seventh and final episode of the Clifford Chance…

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LabChat: Innovating for Social Impact

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The innovation team talk to Clifford Chance Trainee Associate Danielle Sim and Associate Leonard Lee on their recent participation in DBS' Hackathon For A Better World: Building A Scam Resilient Society, including the importance of Design Thinking for lawyers, and how to think differently in the ways of legal services delivery.…

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Talking Tech: The Role of Fintech in the Future of Debt Capital Markets (with Alexander Tollast, Christopher Wallace, Rowan Varrall, Paula Redondo Pereira) 28:10

1+ y ago28:10

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The impact of the use of technology in finance has a long history and is well known by market actors, but what about the impact of Fintech on the debt capital markets specifically? What role might Fintech have to play in its future?

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Construction Law Conversations: The new Security of Payment Act in Western Australia - Impacts for the offshore sector (with Pat Saraceni and Kristian Maley) 22:10

1+ y ago22:10

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Director Pat Saraceni along with Counsel Kristian Maley discuss recent legislative changes in Western Australia, and how they impact on construction work in the offshore sector. Pat and Kristian also share some suggestions about what steps the offshore sector can take to be ready for the State's new Security of Payment Act.…

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LabChat: Blockchain in Asia Pacific

2y ago

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The innovation team and Clifford Chance Dubai Partner Jack Hardman talk to Marc Liew, Head of Ecosystem Development for APAC at R3, about some of the key developments in the blockchain space including whether the current state of the market still presents an opportunity for reflection and innovation, as well as Clifford Chance's collaboration with …

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Construction Law Conversations: Delay analysis (with Spencer Flay, Peter Harris and Mohsun Ali) 24:39

2y ago24:39

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As part of our Construction Law Conversations series, Perth partner Spencer Flay talks to project disputes specialists Peter Harris and Mohsun Ali in Tokyo about the differences between prospective vs. retrospective analysis and why the difference matters.

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Talking Tech: The EU Pilot Regime – unlocking the Digital Capital Markets (with Alexander Tollast, Elise Soucie, Laurence Arnold and Stéphane Blemus) 24:05

2y ago24:05

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Innovation is an essential component of the financial markets. In recent years, one of the main focuses of innovation has been the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT), which is a revolutionary way of storing data. From 23 March 2023, for an initial three-year period, operators of DLT Market infrastructures will be given the opportunity to ex…

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LabChat: Singapore as APAC's Legal Innovation Hub - an Educator's Perspective 21:24

2y ago21:24

21:24

The innovation team talks to Professor Jerrold Soh, Singapore Management University Yong Pung How School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law; Deputy Director, Centre for Computational Law, about how legal innovation is a driver of graduates, and how universities are preparing graduates for the future of law.…

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LabChat: Singapore as APAC's Legal Innovation Hub 28:47

2y ago28:47

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The innovation team talks to the Singapore Academy of Law's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Paul Neo to learn more about SAL's ambitions in the legal innovation space, the role of the Singapore Technology and Innovation Roadmap, and his tips for the next generation of lawyers.

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Construction Law: Changes to the security of payment and adjudication law in Western Australia (with Spencer Flay and Sean Marriott) 23:31

2y ago23:31

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In the first of our Construction Law conversation series, Sean Marriott (Counsel, Clifford Chance, Perth) talks to Spencer Flay (Partner, Clifford Chance, Perth) about the impending changes to the security of payment and adjudication law in Western Australia.

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The Climate Lawyer: Is ESG Awash with Greenwashing? (with Rich Kim, David Adams and Karina Bashir) 32:40

2y ago32:40

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Love it or hate it, ESG remains a hot topic. Regulators, NGOs, and private litigants worldwide are increasingly focused on how companies define ESG and are using standard and asymmetric strategies to combat the practice of "greenwashing".In the sixth episode of the Clifford Chance Podcast series 'The Climate Lawyer', host Richard Kim (counsel, Düss…

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The Climate Lawyer: What Can In-House Counsel Do? (with Rich Kim & Adam Woodhall) 29:11

2y ago29:11

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There's a new hope in the battle against climate change from somewhere you might not expect. In-house counsel are stepping up to become agents for change in their organization. In this fifth episode of the Clifford Chance podcast series 'The Climate Lawyer', host Richard Kim (counsel, Düsseldorf) is joined by Adam Woodhall, founder and CEO of Lawye…

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Talking Tech: Asia Pacific Antitrust - Australia in 2022 (with Rob Tang and Ryan Draper) 20:52

2y ago20:52

20:52

In the third episode of our podcast series on tech antitrust, Sydney counsel Rob Tang and senior associate Ryan Draper examine broader trends behind Australia's crucial antitrust developments in the past two years, and key developments to expect over the course of the next year. They will also discuss the impact of such developments on digital tech…

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The Climate Lawyer: Climate Meets Venture Capital (with Rich Kim & Mona Alsubaei) 41:08

2y ago41:08

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There's no path to net zero without innovation, and nobody knows innovation like venture capital. What does it mean to be a climate VC investor? Find out in the fourth episode of The Clifford Chance Podcast series, 'The Climate Lawyer', where host Richard Kim (counsel, Düsseldorf) is joined by Mona Alsubaei, a member of the investment team at Union…

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Breaking New Ground: Inclusion targets - why do they matter? (with Connie Heng, Tiernan Brady and Angela Chan) 26:53

2y ago26:53

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In the second episode of our Breaking New Ground series, Clifford Chance's Global Director of Inclusion Tiernan Brady welcomes our Regional Managing Partner for Asia Pacific Connie Heng, and partner in our Hong Kong Capital Markets Group Angela Chan. Together, they explore the role of inclusion targets and how they help us dismantle some of the bar…

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Talking Tech: Asia Pacific Antitrust - Japan in 2022 (with Peter Coney and Masafumi Shikakura) 16:12

2y ago16:12

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In the second episode of our series on tech antitrust, Peter Coney and Masafumi Shikakura analyse the most significant antitrust developments in the past three years, and new developments to expect over the course of this year. They also discuss the impact of such developments on tech companies and investors as Japan steps up on regulatory action w…

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Breaking New Ground: How do we identify bias? (with Emma Folds and Dr Arin Reeves) 27:27

2+ y ago27:27

27:27

Welcome to our podcast series, 'Breaking New Ground'. Our theme for International Women's Day this year was #BreakTheBias, so in this series, we are focusing on some of the many ways we are working to break the bias as a firm.In this episode, partner Emma Folds welcomes Dr Arin Reeves, President and Managing Director at Nextions, to explore some of…

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