The Linklaters Podcast

In this seventh episode of our R&I soundbites series, our partner Nicholas Le Masurier and counsel Paul Sidle discuss the use of Holdco PIK (payment-in-kind) as a recent trend in restructurings. Nick and Paul provide an overview of the key features of Holdco PIK, explain why there has been an increase in its use, and consider the issues and risks associated with this instrument.

In episode two, corporate partner, Waleed Rasromani, speaks to Habib Abdur-Rahman, Head of ESG at Investcorp, to take a closer look at the opportunities for investors and the private sector to embed ESG in their day-to-day business operations, and the development of new technologies that will help the transition to net zero.

In this sixth episode of our latest R&I soundbites series, our partner Juliana Leite de Barros and counsel Paul Sidle take a look at Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC's scheme of arrangement and consider the impact that sanctions have on restructurings

Episode 4 – Thailand

Conversations on ASEAN continue in this episode, where Marcus Pollard joins our Bangkok team, Sutthipong Koohasaneh and Sonya Kalnin to share their views on the enforcement focus of the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand – zooming into issues in the digital economy and updates on Thai merger control regime. Our experts on the ground share their insights on some distinctive characteristics of the regulator’s enforcement, against the backdrop of the ongoing consultations to enhance the country’s Trade Competition Act. Tune in and stay on top of the developments that keep the TCCT busy as Thailand has emerged as one of the key competition law jurisdictions in Asia.

In this fifth episode of our latest R&I soundbites series, our managing associate Sara Arriaza and counsel Paul Sidle discuss the restructuring of Spanish steelmaker Celsa and how it will test the recent legislative changes to Spanish insolvency law, which transpose the European Directive on preventive restructuring frameworks.

In this episode, Dubai energy & infrastructure managing associate, Deepika Sriram, speaks to Ibrahim Al-Zu’bi, Chief Sustainability Officer at Majid al Futtaim, Vice Chair of the United Nations Global Compact Network UAE and author of ‘How To Net Positive’, to discuss the evolution of ESG in a post covid-19 era and share strategies on how to embed ESG principles in corporate policies to generate long term value.

In our latest R&I soundbites series, we will explore a range of topics and case studies that are front of mind in the restructuring market. In this first episode, our partner Damien Gomez and counsel Paul Sidle discuss the restructuring of Hong Kong Airlines, which involves a parallel Hong Kong scheme of arrangement and a UK Part 26A restructuring plan. They delve into potential issues and challenges in relation to the Cape Town Convention and what this means for future restructurings in the aviation sector.

In our fourth episode, Doug Davison, Richard Smith, Alison Saunders and Adam Lurie examine the recently announced initiatives by the US Department of Justice to crack down on corporate crime.

We have also published a client note on this development, available here.

The FCA has finalised its plans for a new Consumer Duty. Harry Eddis, Olivia Murphy and Simon Treacy highlight what’s changed since the draft rules and other points of interest for payment and e-money institutions.

In their discussion, they consider scoping issues including through the lens of some specific e-money and payments scenarios, as well as touching on implementation plans and ongoing monitoring.

For more resources on the Consumer Duty including a recording of our November 2022 webinar on scoping, visit our Consumer Duty webpage.

In this episode, Linh Bui from Allens’ Ho Chi Minh City office and Yolanda Hutapea from our formal association firm in Indonesia, Widyawan & Partners, joins Kathleen Gooi in bringing you an overview of the antitrust developments in the ASEAN region. Zooming into Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, our experts share their insights into the common themes antitrust regulators are actively looking at, including the anti-competitive conduct in the livelihood and digital sectors, as well as the notable features and trends of these very diverse merger control regimes. Listen now and get up to speed with the countries’ latest competition law landscape as they emerge as the key antitrust jurisdictions in Asia.