The Macfarlanes Podcast
The Macfarlanes podcast features expert discussions on the changing legal world around us and the challenges posed by recent developments. We pride ourselves on our flexibility to meet the needs of our clients with our unique approach. Disclaimer: Information in this podcast should not be taken as legal advice. Please seek specific legal advice when taking legal action.
Episodes
76 episodes
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HR briefing - competition and employment
In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by competition law experts Rachel Carter and Fiona Beattie to explore the emerging intersection between employment law and competition law – an area often overlooked by HR professio...
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Policy in practice: Labour and financial services – one year on
In the latest episode of our Policy in practice podcast, Head of Public Policy David Gauke is joined by Financial Services Regulation Partners, Alexandra Green and Michael Sholem to reflect on the Labour government’s approach to financial servi...
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Policy in practice: opportunities for private capital managers - the Mansion House Accord and the new Pension Schemes Bill
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcast, Head of Public Policy David Gauke is joined by Pensions Partner Faye Jarvis and Investment Management Partner Lora Froud to discuss how private capital managers can access UK pensio...
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Policy in practice: failure to prevent fraud offence
In the latest episode of the policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Brian Spiro, and Helen Harvey discuss the introduction of the new corporate offence for failing to prevent fraud. They cover: the purpose and leg...
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Policy in practice: litigation funding in England and Wales
In the latest episode of the policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Malcolm Hitching, and James Popperwell discuss litigation funding in England and Wales, including the impact of legal rulings, the ongoing Civil Justice Council (CJC) review,...
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Policy in practice: US tax reform – unpacking Trump’s tax plans
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Rhiannon Kinghall Were, and Bezhan Salehy discuss President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the OECD global tax deal, the implications for Pillars 1 and 2, and the p...
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Policy in practice: COP 29
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson, and Praveen Gopalan discuss COP 29 (November 2024), recent developments in sustainable finance and ESG, and the future of COP, including COP 30’s potentia...
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HR briefing - wages and suspensions: Mendy v Manchester City
In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by Isobel Lewis to talk about money: when wages are payable, when employers can withhold salary, and what happens when employees are suspended from work.They cover:<...
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Policy in practice: reforming private law fetters to housebuilding
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Eloise Illingworth, and Tom Weekes, KC at Landmark Chambers discuss fetters to housebuilding from private property law in the form of restrictive covenants as well as easeme...
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HR briefing - fire and rehire
In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey delves into a major Supreme Court decision regarding Tesco's dismissal and re-engagement practices, exploring the legal implications of “firing and rehiring” and its impact on employment cont...
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Policy in practice: post-election 2024 – real estate
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, ahead of the House of Commons summer recess this week, David Gauke, Tania Barnes and Isabella Dierden-Hunt discuss implications post General Election for the real estate industry, lookin...
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HR briefing - new employer duty to prevent sexual harassment
Matthew Ramsey and Amy Daubeney cover:the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment;equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) draft guidance on that duty; andconsequences of non-...
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Policy in practice: post-election 2024 - private client
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Paul Hardwick discuss implications of the recent General Election for private clients, with a focus on proposed tax policies of the new Government.They cover:&nbs...
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Policy in practice: pre-election 2024 – ESG
In this episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Rachel Richardson discuss ESG policies outlined in the Labour and Conservative manifestos.They cover:the proposed climate policies;gre...
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Policy in practice: pre-election 2024 – tax
In the latest episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Bezhan Salehy discuss tax policy with a focus on business taxes.They cover:Labour's plans to raise revenue through targeted revenue measur...
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Policy in practice: pre-election 2024 – employment
In the second episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Matthew Ramsey and Kirti Tiwari-Mehta discuss potential changes to employment law amidst the current general election campaign.They cover:
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Policy in practice: pre-election 2024 – real estate
In the first of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Dan Marriott and Rachael Ashton discuss property policy in light of the party manifestos ahead of the General Election. They cover: t...
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Policy in practice: FCA's naming and shaming proposals
With the announcement of the General Election, in this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Alexandra Green and Laura Bridgewater discuss the FCA's proposals to disclose the identity of companies under investigation at an earlier stage.<...
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Policy in practice: English law in 2024
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Christopher Charlton and Chloe Edworthy discuss the state of English law and its international standing.Together they discuss:the impact of Brexit on legal jurisdiction;
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Policy in practice: ESG update
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran consider the current state of ESG policies and sustainable finance.Together they discuss:the UK's progress in green finance since the 2021 ...
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Policy in practice: pension fund reform
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Christopher Good and Margarida Ferreira consider what the pension fund reform means for the private capital industry.Together they discuss:private funds and what might happ...
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HR briefing - misconduct and financial services
In this month’s edition, senior knowledge lawyer, Matthew Ramsey, talks to senior associate, Laura Bridgewater, from our litigation and dispute resolution team about the FCA’s continuing focus on non-financial misconduct, a focus that is increa...
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Autumn Statement 2023: tax - policy in practice
In our first policy in practice Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Rhiannon Kinghall Were discuss the tax headlines and implications for our clients.Together they review:the state of the public finances an...
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Autumn Statement 2023: pensions - policy in practice
In our second policy in practice - Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Faye Jarvis discuss the pensions headlines and the implications for our clients.They review the three key themes set out by the Chancellor, being:<...
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