Building on the release of our Global Freezing Orders Guide last year, this series of videocasts and podcasts features our colleagues from around the world discussing key issues and trends related to freezing orders in their respective jurisdictions.

 In the seventh episode of the series, we are joined by Mark Cooper, Matthew Howse, and Alastair Frood. Together, they provide valuable insights into the key aspects of freezing orders in England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

Sierra Nicholson is joined by Rhys McWhirter and Rachel Reid to reflect on part 1 and provide additional insights into expectations for growth in the digital assets market, balanced regulation and rulemaking, consumer expectations driving investor appetite for emerging tech.

With under one week to go to our annual UK Pensions Conference, Simon Daniel sits down with Tessa Page, Partner and UK Wealth Strategy Leader at Mercer. 

Join them as they discuss the government’s stance that pension schemes should do more to invest in UK economic growth, and other topical questions.

In this episode, Matthew is joined by Azmina Keshani at Zodia Custody to explore:

trends in the digital asset markets across global regions , finding balance between regulations that foster innovation and those that hinder it, digital asset innovation beyond cryptocurrency , practical tips for institutions looking to explore or deepen their investment in digital assets

Building on the release of our Global Freezing Orders Guide last year, this series of videocasts and podcasts features our colleagues from around the world discussing key issues and trends related to freezing orders in their respective jurisdictions.

 In the sixth episode of the series, we are joined by Jason Tam and Wing Chan from our Hong Kong practice. Together, they provide valuable insights into the key aspects of freezing orders in Hong Kong.

Our Energy Transition Series continues to bring you leading global content to support your energy transition journey. You’ll hear from energy industry experts exploring global key energy trends and the latest analysis and insights to help you deliver a lower carbon future.

Hydrogen and green ammonia are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, but their success depends on securing bankable offtake agreements. Ensuring alignment between project developers, offtakers, and financiers is key to securing funding in this rapidly growing sector. This webinar will explore key aspects to unlocking bankability, including risk allocation, long-term security, price stability, and regulatory considerations.

Join Charlotte Smart and Owen Dutton as they discuss the dynamics of retail letting and asset management from both a landlord and tenant perspective, including expansion vs consolidation, changing rent structures, the need for store flexibility and the move from online to physical retail.

Charlotte Smart – Partner – [email protected]  Owen Dutton – Legal Director – [email protected]

In this episode, Catherine Henney sits down with Kate Grange KC (39 Essex Chambers) and Nick Griffin KC (QEB Hollis Whiteman) to reflect on their significant public inquiry experience, including the Grenfell Tower inquiry. We discuss what tools are available to inquiry chairs to manage the risks where there are separate criminal proceedings including how to ensure engagement of inquiry witnesses and core participants, and when undertakings or anonymity orders may be appropriate. 

We also discuss the powers of suspension, and how balance must be maintained to ensure that proceedings on both sides can progress as expediently as possible.

Tune in to the eighth episode of our podcast series on Private Equity trends in Europe. Partners Matthew Allen, Anthony Cross, and Principal Associate Chris Archer provide an overview of the TMT Private Equity market, highlighting current market conditions, local trends and active sectors, as well as future market prospects.

Building on the release of our Global Freezing Orders Guide last year, this series of videocasts and podcasts features our colleagues from around the world discussing key issues and trends related to freezing orders in their respective jurisdictions.

In our fifth episode, we are joined by Rebecca Copley, Shalagh Massingham and Shibani Kapur from our Dubai office. They provide a comprehensive overview of freezing orders in the UAE - an increasingly relevant topic given the growing number of businesses and high-net-worth individuals relocating to the region. As this influx of capital continues, the ability to secure assets and enforce legal measures has become more critical than ever.