The Flint Podcast

Events are unfolding rapidly in Ukraine. Beyond its deeply troubling humanitarian, security and political implications, Russia’s invasion will have far-reaching and potentially unpredictable consequences for businesses across a wide range of sectors. 

Understanding the implications of a deteriorating security situation, sanctions, and the possible constraints on energy and other commodities will be crucial when navigating the coming week.  

In this Episode, Flint Managing Partner Sir Simon Fraser (Head of the UK Foreign Office 2010-2015), chairs a discussion between Flint Specialist Partner, Sir Julian King (UK EU Commissioner 2016-19), Gregor Kreuzhuber (Flint’s Managing Director in Brussels) and Sam Lowe (Flint Director and Trade specialist). 

We enter 2022 amid great international uncertainty. Covid may be in retreat in the developed world, but not across the globe. High debt and inflation will make delivering on climate promises hard.

Serious political and military tension has flared between Russia and the West over Ukraine. The China/US standoff persists. America is divided and Biden may lose control on the Hill in the US midterms. Growth in China is slowing and control is tightening as Xi seeks his third term.

The EU is in transition, with a new German government and the French Presidential election ahead. The UK government is mired in political problems. Tensions persist between the EU and the UK.

Understanding the trends and risks matters a lot for businesses.

Flint Partner Kiran Horwich chairs a discussion between Flint Partner Flint Managing Partner Sir Simon Fraser (Head of the UK Foreign Office 2010-2015), Specialist Partner Sir Julian King (UK EU Commissioner 2016-19 and former Ambassador to France), and Director Francois-Joseph Schichan (former French diplomat). 

Koyin Fuwa, Flint consultant interviews Kiran Horwich, Flint partner; about her journey from Consultant to Partner.

In the aftermath of the final deal at COP26 our experts provide analysis of the deal itself, as well as what it means for the domestic and international agenda on climate change in the months and years ahead.

Flint Partner Kiran Horwich chairs a discussion between Flint Partner Josh Buckland (Former adviser to the Business Secretary on energy and climate issues) and Flint Managing Partner Simon Fraser (Former head of UK Foreign Office and Department of Business). 

In the aftermath of the Budget and Spending Review,  Flint experts provide their analysis of the Chancellor’s statement, talk through its political and economic implications and what this all means to the business community. 

 Flint Partner Kiran Horwich chairs the discussion between Partner Tim Pitt (former Special Adviser to Chancellors Sajid Javid and Philip Hammond) and Specialist Partner Giles Wilkes (former Business and Economy Adviser to the Prime Minister in No10).