The relentless rate of change in the tech and digital landscape is shaping a transformative year ahead with no signs of slowing. Our Digital episode explores the legal facets of technology in the coming year.

The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:

• 01:02 - Digital Transformation with David Ives and Rob Sumroy

The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.

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It is estimated that the global net zero economy requires an average of approximately US$3.4 trillion until 2050 to hold global warming at 1.5°C. Our Energy Transition episode explores new angles on corporate decarbonisation and investment opportunities to mitigate climate change and pave the way for sustainable and resilient energy landscapes.

The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:

• 01:12 - Investment in Infrastructure with Mike Corbett and Kathryn Emmett

The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.

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With ever increasing regulation, businesses are expected in 2024 to shift towards the implementation of sustainability strategies with pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate progress. Our Governance & Sustainability episode discusses the navigation of the landscape for the coming year.  

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• 01:28 - UK Audit & Corporate Governance Reform with Andrew Jolly

The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.

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As markets settle into a high interest rate environment, we expect activity to pick up this year. Our Capital Flows episode offers insight on the 2024 capital flows landscape internationally.  

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• 01:55 - Overview on M&A with Victoria MacDuff

The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.

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In 2024, a nuanced exploration of the risk landscape is more relevant than ever. Our Crisis Management episode sheds light on new and emerging risks businesses will be exposed to in 2024.  

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• 01:20 - Shareholder Activism with Roland Turnill and Claire Jackson

The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.

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Welcome to the Slaughter and May Horizon Scanning Show! In this intro episode we tell you about the Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series.

Join partners Simon Nicholls and Smriti Sriram to find out the themes and topics this series will cover and a peek backstage into how Horizon Scanning gets created.

The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.

Subscribe to the show to receive alerts about every new episode released. The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series will release one episode per theme this week.

Geopolitical volatility, rising costs and economic slowdowns coupled with regulatory changes provide an increasingly complex landscape for companies operating internationally. Businesses need to be adaptive, and their strategy and investments must also adjust accordingly.

Businesses face a worsening global commercial environment. From macroeconomic distress and uncertainty to geopolitical tension, supply chain disruption and sharpening litigation risk, to the effects of inflation and consumer resilience, companies must navigate amidst a range of headwinds at this point in the cycle.

If 2022 was a year of ever greater commitments to net zero and sustainability, then 2023 is all about authentic and effective implementation of those targets and putting in place the right governance and procedures to meet them. It’s also the year to focus on social issues alongside environmental ones. Businesses are facing increasing pressure to be sustainable, inclusive, and part of the communities in which they operate, whilst adhering to an increasing number of new rules and regulations throughout their entire supply chain.

Corporate digitalisation and technological developments continue at a rapid pace. Ongoing scrutiny of ‘big tech’ will have implications for the wider digital ecosystem. An increasing regulatory focus on online activities, cyber security and the use of data, AI and crypto-assets could also impact corporate strategy across all sectors in 2023.