Many companies around the world are looking to bring their workforce back to the office. As employers push for their return, they must consider the legal issues, including discrimination claims and contractual rights, alongside strategic considerations as employees have grown accustomed to the benefits of remote work. 

In this episode, we discuss the risks and practical solutions for employers navigating this new reality. Find out what's lawful in each jurisdiction and what you need to consider before mandating a return to office.

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While class action lawsuits in the United States have been prevalent for years, we’re seeing a rise in collective action sweeping across Europe - and across industries.

The growing trend is fuelled by several factors including the increased availability of third-party funding options, legal reforms and a growing public awareness of of the availability of collective redress options.

In this podcast, we discuss the differences in class actions in the U.S., the UK, and the EU and how companies can mitigate risk.

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As companies around the world embrace ESG as part of  their overall strategy, the level of scrutiny is on the rise. Regulatory reporting and transparency requirements also mean we are seeing an increase in ESG litigation.

Business leaders face a myriad of issues and regulatory standards that are different from country to country. In this podcast, we discuss those standards and what companies should be thinking about to avoid future litigation.

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Shareholder activism is steadily on the rise. One area that has been increasingly making headlines is how a company handles its ESG strategy. Investors are scrutinising companies' environmental, social and governance plans and are beginning to demand greater change.

For investors, it’s an opportunity to be heard - and to try to bring about change in how a company operates. But for many companies, it can be a difficult time. In this podcast, we discuss what business leaders in Europe and APAC can do in order to mitigate risk and avoid litigation.

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Companies around the world continue to face geopolitical and economic uncertainty. As business leaders look to tighten up their balance sheets, many are cutting what they consider to be non-core initiatives, but will DEI also end up on the chopping block? 

Sophie-Isabelle Horst, counsel at Hogan Lovells, speaks to fellow lawyers Anvita Sharma and Tao Leung as well as Chris Folwell, Uber’s Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for EMEA to discuss why DEI should be a key strategic goal - both from a professional and a personal perspective.

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As the world continues to move beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, new areas are being brought under the umbrella of compliance. Companies are responding to geopolitical tensions as well as increased scrutiny of human rights issues and ESG responsibilities, but are they rising up to the challenge? Khushaal Ved, senior associate at Hogan Lovells, speaks to fellow lawyers Shelita Stewart and Liam Naidoo to discuss what businesses can do in the compliance space in the UK and the US to stay ahead of the coming challenges.

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Welcome to A Matter of Law. I’m Khushaal Ved, a senior associate at Hogan Lovells. In this series, we’ll discuss a range of topics that all boardrooms may be facing today - or sometime in the future.. We’ll speak to our expert lawyers and our clients to dissect crucial and rapidly-evolving issues - and offer our perspective on how companies can embrace change in order to thrive and avoid future litigation. Search for A Matter of Law wherever you get your podcasts and follow or subscribe for free so you don’t miss an episode.

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What does it take to create a truly inclusive culture in a multinational company? Is it even possible? Reuben Vandercruyssen, senior associate at Hogan Lovells speaks to fellow lawyers Anvita Sharma and Tao Leung as well as Mary FitzPatrick, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Rolls-Royce. The three discuss the challenges, and the opportunities, when everyone gets behind a strong DEI strategy.

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