Fieldfisher's Podcast

In this episode, Anna Youngs from Fieldfisher's Employment Team talks with expert Rupert Hudspith, HR Consultant, about misconceptions and myths surrounding the EU Pay Transparency Directive and its implications for businesses.  

If your business is adopting a "wait and see" approach based on what you have heard online, or you have questions about the implications for your business, this episode is for you.

Join us for the latest episode of Transparency Pays, a podcast about the EU Pay Transparency Directive and its practical implications for businesses.

In this episode, Anna Youngs from Fieldfisher's Employment Team talks with experts Rupert Hudspith, HR Consultant about co-ordination of multi-jurisdictional pay transparency projects, and the key stakeholders who may need to be involved.  

This series provides key insights and practical advice on pay transparency to help your organisation stay informed and be prepared.

In this podcast, corporate partner, Tim Bird, speaks to specialist economic crime partner, Quinton Newcomb, to get the lowdown on the new era for economic crime enforcement against corporates in the UK.

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Join us for the first episode of Transparency Pays, a podcast about the EU Pay Transparency Directive and its practical implications for businesses. 

In this episode, Anna Youngs from Fieldfisher's Employment Team talks with experts Rupert Hudspith, HR Consultant, and Dave Finlay, Head of Reward and Benefits at Fieldfisher. 

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Following Tim Bird's recent trip to Austin, Houston and Nashville a lot of people are asking where the current opportunities lie for businesses in Europe focused on the USA. In this podcast, Tim also shares his brief thoughts following the recent IBA conference "Silicon Hills – start-up to exit". 

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Join us in the first episode of Top 10 Deal Killers, focusing on the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), this podcast aims to clarify the M&A process and make it more cost-effective for businesses. 

In this series, Tim Bird, a partner in Fieldfisher's M&A team will share insights gathered from discussions with clients and colleagues, tackling some of the most pressing issues and costly pitfalls in the world of M&A. 

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In the concluding episode of Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024, Cecily Davis, partner in Fieldfishers Construction Practice talks to Tony Burkson, CEO of VAOB Infrastructure Group . Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and visionary approach, Tony discusses his focus on revolutionising infrastructure financing in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly within the rail sector. 

The conversation explores the disparity in rail infrastructure development between East, Southern, and West Africa, highlighting maintenance and governance issues. Tony also reflects on geopolitical influences, his experiences promoting trade between the UK and Africa, and the challenges of involving UK companies in African infrastructure projects. He discusses potential growth areas like Tanzania, Angola, and the DRC, emphasizing the crucial role of development banks and the need to diminish reliance on sovereign guarantees for infrastructure projects. The discussion wraps up with Tony's views on Ghana's infrastructure challenges and the importance of private sector involvement in transport infrastructure development across the continent.

Join Natalie Farmer, a partner FieldFisher's technology and Data group, and Akua Gyekye, Director of Government Affairs and Legal for Africa at Microsoft, in this latest episode of the FieldFisher Africa Week 2024 podcast. 

They explore the transformative potential of AI across Africa, discussing initiatives like Microsoft's Airband project and partnerships with Liquid Intelligent Technologies that enhance internet access and digital literacy. 

Discover AI's impact on economic growth, healthcare, agriculture, and financial services, and the role of digital skills training through LinkedIn Learning. Experts delve into AI regulation complexities under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA) and highlight key governmental efforts in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco. 

The podcast emphasises the importance of public-private collaboration, digital skilling, and inclusive programs like Microsoft Women in AI in driving Africa's AI revolution and social development.

In this insightful episode of Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024 podcast, hosts Quinton Newcomb, Partner, and Natalie Quinlivan, Director, from Fieldfisher's commercial crime team, along with special guest Dr. Sarah Gordon, CEO of Satarla, delve into ESG compliance in the mining sector. Dr. Gordon explains the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their impact on the mining industry, particularly in the transition to net zero. 

The discussion sheds light on the essential role of minerals and metals from mining in developing renewable technologies. The podcast also navigates the societal challenges mining faces, especially in Africa, and highlights how transparency and technology can address these issues. Discover how sustainability can be a business advantage and an ethical imperative in today's global economy.

In this latest episode In Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024 Danjuma Mshelia, an Associate in the London Private Client team, interviews Paul Agbaje, Head of Africa at SING Alliance. They discuss the growing trend of family offices among wealthy African families and the challenges these families face compared to those in developed markets. 

The conversation covers the importance of family offices in managing unique financial needs, intergenerational wealth transfer, and the rising interest in impact investing and philanthropy. Paul shares insights into the local opportunities available to African families and highlights the vital role of expertise and global perspective in sustaining wealth.