Podcast appearances and mentions of Clifford Chance

Neda Vakilian, Partner, Investor Solutions Group at Actis Neda is a partner of the firm having joined Actis in January 2022 where she was responsible for the coordination and management of strategic investor initiatives, fundraising project management, and product development. In March 2023, Neda was promoted to Global Head of Actis' Investor Solutions Group. Neda has around 20 years of industry experience, working across private capital markets, business development, and fundraising. Before joining Actis, she was Co-Head of Capital Solutions and Investor Relations for Amber Infrastructure. In this role, she was responsible for sales, client servicing, and product development, and was an investment committee member and board director on strategies. Prior to this, Neda worked at Macquarie Capital and the Green Investment Bank (now the Green Investment Group) where she was a leading member of the team responsible for raising what was, at the time, the largest renewables fund in Europe. She began her career as a solicitor, working at Clifford Chance and SJ Berwin. Disclaimer Risk management seeks to mitigate risk but does not eliminate risk and does not protect against losses. The statements referenced herein regarding the impact of the United States political office on decarbonisation efforts or the market are as of June 2025 and represent the views of Actis which is not research and should not be treated as research. Historic market trends are not reliable indicators of actual future market behaviour or future performance of any particular investment which may differ materially and should not be relied upon as such. Moreover, there is no assurance historical trends will continue.  

In 2015, Ireland made history becoming the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. A decision that sent waves across the world.As we look back on its 10th anniversary, we want to look at the ripple effects of the vote and how it influenced another nation, Australia, to get its people to vote for marriage equality...Tiernan Brady, Global Director of Inclusion and Clifford Chance and the Director of the Australian Yes Campaign, joins Kieran to discuss.

While one cannot control the external environment, one can control the progress and direction of their legal career. As this BigLaw partner has learnt, putting one's best foot forward on any given client matter and making the biggest difference one can is the best way to get ahead and open new professional doors. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clifford Chance partner David Clee about his professional journey, the idea of not always following commonly trodden pathways in one's career, the importance of being open to different pathways, how he has remained open-minded about opportunities while also following a guiding light for what he has wanted in his career. Clee also delves into the need to “maximise the return” on any client matter one works on, being clear about where one wants to end up while also not looking too far ahead, mitigating the “natural inclination to be in a hurry”, finding greater purpose, overcoming environmental uncertainty, adopting the right mindset, and the importance of seeking feedback. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Dan Neidle – poacher turned gamekeeper (although not in his own estimation) – has gone from Head of Tax at Clifford Chance to the scourge of tax shy plutocrats. He joins this week's Law & Disorder to sit down with Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer and discuss his successes in revealing the dodgy dealings of a former-Chancellor of the Exchequer, as well as a certain Italian jockey. In the process, he has changed the standards of modern lawyering and become one of Britain's most effective campaigners.If you have questions, criticisms, praise or other feedback, please do send your thoughts to us via lawanddisorderfeedback@gmail.com!Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer and Editor: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.PR by Sally Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legal industry is experiencing a pivotal transformation, fueled by advancements in AI, shifts in workplace dynamics, and evolving regulatory frameworks. In today's episode of AI Lawyer Talking Tech, we examine Maptician's latest survey on law firm workplace trends, the rise of generative AI in legal research with Denmark's Pandektes securing €2.9M, and Lawpath's $10M funding round to expand AI-powered legal assistance for SMBs. We'll also discuss the EU AI Act's early compliance requirements, the impact of AI on legal aid, and Veritext Legal Solutions' expansion into alternative dispute resolution. As AI continues to shape legal workflows, we'll explore how firms are assessing their technology health, ensuring data security, and preparing for the future. Stay tuned for the latest insights on how legal tech is redefining efficiency, accessibility, and professional responsibility in law. Maptician Launches 2025 Law Firm Workplace Trends Survey to Uncover Key Insights on Seating, Collaboration, and Technology04 Feb 2025Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyDenmark's Pandektes Bags €2.9m For GenAI Legal Search04 Feb 2025Artificial LawyerUnlocking Your Firm's Potential with SOS Legal's Health Check Surveys04 Feb 2025Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technology‘The Limits of AI' – Juro Webinar, Feb 2604 Feb 2025Artificial LawyerVeritext Legal Solutions Acquires Leading ADR Companies04 Feb 2025Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyAL TV Walk Through: GOLT Legal Tech Directory04 Feb 2025Artificial LawyerLawpath Bags $10m, Advances Legal AI Solution For SMBs04 Feb 2025Artificial LawyerUK ‘legal AI for finance' software provider Semeris raises £3.5m03 Feb 2025Legal IT InsiderAI and legal aid: A generational opportunity for access to justice03 Feb 2025Thomson Reuters InstituteThe Little Things That Make the Biggest Difference in Legal Tech03 Feb 2025Bigfork TechnologiesFirst requirements of AI Act come into effect as Clifford Chance prepares for Paris AI Fringe03 Feb 2025Legal IT InsiderThe EU AI Act Countdown Is Over: First Wave of Requirements Now In Force03 Feb 2025Debevoise Data BlogImpact of Trump Administration Regulatory Freeze Memorandum: Selected Regulations and Agency Actions04 Feb 2025Gibson DunnKey Insights on President Trump's New AI Executive Order and Policy & Regulatory Implications03 Feb 2025Squire Patton BoggsTexas Attorney General's Landmark Privacy Lawsuit Signals New Era in Data Privacy Enforcement03 Feb 2025White & CaseAfrica's Shared Legal Frameworks: Building Unity Through Law04 Feb 2025FurtherAfricaFederal employee unions are suing the Treasury and alleging Elon Musk's DOGE gained illegal and 'unprecedented' access to data04 Feb 2025Yahoo! NewsThinking Like a Lawyer: Agentic AI and the New Legal Playbook03 Feb 2025National Law ReviewTech Law's Board of Barristers prepares for 74th annual moot court03 Feb 2025University DailyExploring the Implications of China's First Anti-Anti-Suit Injunction03 Feb 2025Lawdit Commercial SolicitorsAI and legal aid: A generational opportunity for access to justice03 Feb 2025Thomson ReutersLitigation & AI - Potential Shifts Under the New Administration03 Feb 2025JD SupraAI and law: Transforming legal practices with generative AI technology03 Feb 2025Thomson ReutersLegislatures Pursue State-Level Voting Rights Acts03 Feb 2025NCSLLexitas Launches Award-Winning Case Tracking Tool eLaw® in Florida03 Feb 2025Lexitas Please, Please Stop Using ChatGPT If You're Not Checking Cites03 Feb 2025Above The LawAgents Vs. Agentic AI: What In-House Counsel Need To Know About These 2 AI Frontiers03 Feb 2025Above The LawUnlocking Your Power Zone: Karen & David Skinner on Thriving in Legal Practice03 Feb 20253 Geeks and a Law Blog

In this week's episode, Hemma visits Catherine Razzano, a veteran legal and compliance expert and Head of Global Legal Compliance at social media giant TikTok. Learn about Catherine's transition from private practice to in-house compliance work as she shares her journey from a prestigious clerkship and partnership track in Big Law with an FCPA and white-collar practice to leading in-house compliance teams at General Dynamics, Panasonic, and TikTok. Hemma asked Catherine about the challenges and benefits of working under a monitorship, with Catherine emphasizing the importance of relationship building and trust. Catherine also shared her experiences leading teams under scrutiny and pressure, including during the pandemic and at TikTok. Catherine discusses the source of her firm commitment to mentoring and sponsoring the next generation of ethics and compliance leaders. Tune in to hear inspiring insights on the importance of intentionality and finding your passion when navigating transitions as we enter the second quarter of the century in 2025. Highlights include: Managing compliance teams under scrutiny and pressure Culture-building in global organizations Navigating different industries as a compliance professional Following your passion for career growth and transitions The importance of mentoring and sponsorship Biography: Catherine Razzano is the Head of Legal Compliance at TikTok, the social media giant where she leads a global team of compliance professionals. She joined TikTok from Panasonic Avionics Corp., where she was hired in 2018 to help the company strengthen its compliance systems while under independent oversight following an investigation into violations of U.S. antibribery law. Before Panasonic, Catherine was an Associate General Counsel and Director of International Law & Compliance at General Dynamics after leaving her white-collar criminal practice at prestigious law firms, Cadwalader Wickersham and Taft and Clifford Chance, LLP, and serving as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable John M. Facciola in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia Thanks, as always, to our sponsor, Corporate Compliance Insights, and our wonderful #GWIC community. You can join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn here.

Plenty of dealmakers expect a boom in M&A activity next year, anticipating a business-friendly Trump administration will rekindle animal spirits. That may mean private-equity firms will unload companies they've held for years. Traditionally, that means Big Law firms will have a flood of work. But it may also mean less of a certain type of complex transaction that has been occurring over the past year: Private equity companies selling pieces of businesses between themselves. On this episode of our podcast, On the Merits, Bloomberg Law's Roy Strom spoke with Neil Barlow, a private equity partner at Clifford Chance, about what this environment could mean for Big Law's M&A fortunes. The upshot is that lawyers could be trading more complex deals for a greater volume of them. Either way, the trends highlight how important the private equity business has become for global law firms' success. Do you have feedback on this episode of On The Merits? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown is joined by Nick Raymond, General Counsel for Corporate and Group Functions at Swiss Re, one of the world's largest reinsurers. Nick shares his unique career journey from private practice at Clifford Chance to leading a global team at Swiss Re, spanning legal functions like M&A, ESG, asset management, and more.Nick's reflections on embracing opportunities, lifelong learning, and prioritising team dynamics offer valuable insights for lawyers navigating career growth and leadership challenges.Listen in as Nick discusses:The Role of Luck and Opportunity: Why recognising and seizing opportunities, even when they're risky, can lead to career breakthroughs.Learning from Setbacks: How challenges and failures have helped him grow professionally, and why every experience is a learning opportunity.The Power of Teamwork and Fun: Why enjoying your work and fostering a positive team environment is key to long-term success.Key Takeaways:Ride Your Luck: Nick shares how taking risks and being flexible have opened doors in his career, from private practice to managing a global team at Swiss Re.Continuous Learning: Adopting a mindset of curiosity and growth has helped Nick adapt and thrive in a complex, ever-changing legal environment.Have Fun Along the Way: Nick reflects on the importance of maintaining perspective, building strong team relationships, and not taking yourself too seriously in a demanding profession.Mentioned in the Episode:Podcast Recommendation: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosBook Recommendations:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Amazon linkSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Amazon linkWhether you're curious about what it takes to lead a large in-house legal function or seeking career advice on stepping outside your comfort zone, Nick's journey provides practical and inspiring insights for legal professionals at all stages of their careers.

Une sélection des actualités du jour qui ont un impact direct ou indirect sur vos finances personnelles. Avec : Laurent Grassin, directeur des contenus de Boursorama, et Me Frédérick Lacroix, avocat en droit bancaire et financier chez Clifford Chance.

Ce mercredi 27 novembre, Lorraine Goumot a reçu Aude Kersulec, journaliste BFM Business, Valentin Nicaud, membre de la cellule infos d'expert de Bourse Direct, Antoine Fraysse-Soulier, responsable de l'analyse des Marchés chez eToro, Laurent Grassin, directeur des contenus chez Boursorama, Me Frédérick Lacroix, avocat en droit bancaire et financier chez Clifford Chance, Nicolas Doze, éditorialiste BFM Business, Alain Pitous, senior advisor ESG, et Grégory Guilmin, fondateur de la Bourse Make it Easy, dans l'émission Tout pour investir sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce mercredi 27 novembre, Lorraine Goumot a reçu Aude Kersulec, journaliste BFM Business, Valentin Nicaud, membre de la cellule infos d'expert de Bourse Direct, Antoine Fraysse-Soulier, responsable de l'analyse des Marchés chez eToro, Laurent Grassin, directeur des contenus chez Boursorama, Me Frédérick Lacroix, avocat en droit bancaire et financier chez Clifford Chance, Nicolas Doze, éditorialiste BFM Business, Alain Pitous, senior advisor ESG, Grégory Guilmin, fondateur de la Bourse Make it Easy, David Renan, trader, investisseur et formateur sur DR Bourse, Andréa Tueni, sales trader chez Saxo Banque, Sandrine Allonier, porte-parole Vousfinancer, Marie Coeurderoy, journaliste BFM Business, et Alexandre Bruneau, co-fondateur du Kretz Club, dans l'émission Tout pour investir sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Clifford Chance's Marcia Hook joins senior reporter Chuck Stanley to discuss the future of US offshore wind in the wake of Donald Trump's election to a second term in the White House.#renewables #offshorewind #energy #energytransition

John Quinn is joined by Essam Al Tamimi, Founder and Chairman of Al Tamimi & Company, the leading law firm in the UAE and the broader Middle East and Africa region. Founded in 1989 in Sharjah, UAE, the firm has grown to encompass 17 offices across 10 countries with 420 lawyers, dominating the legal landscape in the UAE.  Mr. Al Tamimi explains his firm's origins and his vision of creating a leading regional law firm, inspired by international models like Clifford Chance and Kim & Chang.  John and Mr. Tamimi discuss the UAE's legal evolution, starting from scratch with the UAE's independence in 1971 to its current sophisticated blend of common and civil law.  This transformation is supported by specialized jurisdictions like the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which offer international standards in arbitration and legal proceedings.  Mr. Al Tamimi notes how these developments have fostered competition and elevated local legal standards.  He also describes the UAE's rapid economic and social development, emphasizing its visionary leadership, diversification, and commitment to tolerance and innovation.  He explains how the UAE has addressed negative stereotypes about its business environment, emphasizing the UAE's stringent new money-laundering regulations and its open approach to foreign investment.  The nation's inclusive ethos, welcoming diverse expatriates and fostering collaboration, has been key to its success.  Looking ahead, Mr. Al Tamimi underscores the importance of focusing on future-facing sectors like AI, renewable energy, healthcare, and education.  He believes these fields will drive growth and advises young lawyers to align with emerging global trends.  Mr. Al Tamimi's passion for mentorship and his disciplined lifestyle reflect his commitment to sustaining the firm's legacy in the UAE's evolving legal and economic landscape.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Schon in der Schulzeit wusste Christina Wanner: Jura ist ihr Ding. Diesem ersten Bauchgefühl ist sie konsequent gefolgt - Seit Juni 2024 ist sie Associate bei Clifford Chance in Frankfurt. In dieser Folge von RECHT persönlich will Moderator Moritz Mümmler wissen, wie der Kontakt zur Kanzlei entstanden ist und wie Christinas Start als frischgebackene Rechtsanwältin lief. Sie erzählt begeistert von ihrer Wahlstation in New York und warum sie nach dem Zweiten Staatsexamen unbedingt zurück zu Clifford Chance wollte. Dort ist Christina im Steuerrecht tätig, das bedeutet in der Full-Service-Kanzlei: „Wir mischen überall ein bisschen mit.“ Das und die Vielfalt der Themen mag sie besonders an ihrer Arbeit. Es gelte, offen für Neues zu sein, gerne auf Menschen zuzugehen und natürlich eine gewisse Affinität zu Zahlen mitzubringen. Christina lobt die Zusammenarbeit im Team und mit den Partner*innen. Sie sei zwar stets herausgefordert, aber nie überfordert – und entsprechend glücklich mit ihren ersten 90 Tagen als Anwältin. Nach diesem Fazit verrät uns Christina dann noch was sie mit der Superpower „Unsichtbarkeit“ anstellen würde. Also viel Spaß! Die neue Episode als Video auf YouTube. Bitte ⁠⁠hier⁠ klicken. Du bist noch nicht bei clavisto? Als exzellente Nachwuchsjurist*in bist Du bei uns genau richtig! Unser Talentprogramm bietet Dir vielfältige Karrierechancen, kostenlose Förderleistungen und begleitet Dich auf Deinem Weg in eine Top-Kanzlei. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.clavisto.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RECHT persönlich auf Apple Podcasts bewerten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clavisto auf Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clavisto auf Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clavisto auf LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠

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Meg welcomes Simon Davis, former Law Society of England and Wales President and former commercial litigation Partner at Clifford Chance, on the podcast this week to discuss the ever-changing landscape in the legal industry and all of the challenges arising out of that for law firms and their lawyers.They also discuss scrutiny of lawyers in litigation and ethical considerations in disputes.Thank you for Listening!

Dalla riforma agraria alla legge di orientamento, Coldiretti festeggia i suoi 80 anni alla presenza del presidente della Repubblica, Sergio Mattarella. Per l'occasione l'organizzazione degli imprenditori agricoli lancia la raccolta digitale delle firme per una legge di iniziativa popolare che porti l'Europa a cambiare strada sulla trasparenza di quanto arriva in tavola con l'obbligo dell'etichetta d'origine a livello europeo su tutti gli alimenti in commercio. Una battaglia definita "storica e identitaria", contro i cibi camuffati da made in Italy, per la quale sono state già raccolte 300mila firme con i gazebo Coldiretti, e con l'obiettivo di raggiungere un milione di sottoscrizioni. L'iniziativa è stata presentata al Teatro Eliseo di Roma, sede scelta per le celebrazioni assieme al presidente nazionale di Coldiretti Ettore Prandini, al segretario generale Vincenzo Gesmundo e ad agricoltori provenienti da ogni regione d'Italia. Per l'evento è stata coniata dall'Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato una speciale moneta emessa dal ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze.È intervenuto ai microfoni di Focus Economia, Ettore Prandini (nella foto), Presidente Coldiretti.DDL Capitali come volano per la competitività delle imprese italiane in EuropaSi è tenuto questa mattina al Palazzo dei Giureconsulti a Milano il convegno "Legge Capitali: un volano per le imprese? Competitività delle regole dei mercati finanziari per accelerare la crescita del Sistema Italia", a cura de Il Sole 24 Ore, promosso da Clifford Chance, un evento che ha come obiettivo l'analisi del DDl Capitali, approvato lo scorso 27 febbraio e le sue ricadute su società e mercati. La legge introduce una serie di interventi a sostegno della competitività dei capitali e delega al Governo la riforma delle disposizioni in materia di mercati dei capitali e società di capitali contenute nel Testo Unico della Finanza e nel Codice Civile. Le misure contenute puntano a promuovere l'ammodernamento del quadro normativo italiano e la rimozione di alcuni ostacoli alla domanda di capitali da parte delle imprese, nella prospettiva del mercato unico (la cosiddetta Capital Markets Union, il pacchetto di misure europee che intendono facilitare il flusso di investimenti verso l'economia reale, per stimolare la crescita e creare opportunità di investimento, a vantaggio di investitori e aziende)Fattori di accelerazione delle riforme potrebbero venire dalle suggestioni del Rapporto Draghi e del Rapporto Letta, ma anche dalla recente approvazione del Listing Act della UE, nel segno di una maggiore competitività del nostro mercato e dell'Europa all'interno dello scacchiere finanziario internazionale.Il commento ai microfoni di Sebastiano Barisoni di Paolo Sersale, managing partner Italia Clifford Chance.Parla Giorgetti, la Manovra entra nel vivoIl Piano di bilancio presentato dal Governo prova a conciliare l esigenza di una riduzione strutturale del deficit e la necessità di non schiacciare troppo una crescita già in affanno. La giornata di ieri alle commissioni Bilancio di Camera e Senato, dove questa sera è atteso il ministro dell Economia Giancarlo Giorgetti (alle 18), è stata la rappresentazione di questa difficoltà.È in particolare Bankitalia ad addentrarsi negli snodi chiave della prossima manovra, a partire dalla misura più importante anche in termini di sforzo finanziario rappresentata dalla conferma del taglio al cuneo fiscale. Perché nel medio termine, sottolinea il capo dipartimento economia e statistica di Via Nazionale Sergio Nicoletti Altimari, con una decontribuzione senza correttivi «verrebbe meno a livello aggregato l equilibrio tra entrate contributive e uscite per prestazioni, che caratterizza il nostro sistema previdenziale e ne rappresenta un punto di forza».Alla conferma della decontribuzione è affidata larga parte dell effetto espansivo della manovra, chiamata nei piani del Governo a spingere al +1,2% una crescita 2025 che nel tendenziale senza nuove misure si fermerebbe al +0,9%. Gli obiettivi di Pil hanno ricevuto ieri la validazione dell Ufficio parlamentare di bilancio, che in audizione con la presidente Lilia Cavallari ha evidenziato «i rischi prevalentemente al ribasso» sollevati prima di tutto dalla complicata congiuntura internazionale. Nell orizzonte domestico, invece, l ultima variabile è stata data dalla revisione dei conti trimestrali dell Istat che, conferma Bankitalia, dovrebbe determinare una «riduzione meccanica» di due decimali nella crescita 2024, rendendo più lontano l obiettivo del +1% scritto nel Piano, come aggiunge l Upb.Ma a far storcere il naso all Autorità dei conti sono soprattutto le «carenze di informazioni» nel Piano, dove mancano dati sul quadro a politiche invariate e sulla revisione del calendario di spesa del Pnrr: spesa che comunque arranca, perché al 2 ottobre era a 53,5 miliardi. Solo 8,9 dei 44 miliardi in programma nel 2024 sono stati spesi. La prima prova del Piano, insomma, da questo punto di vista non è andata benissimo, e l Upb chiede che la riforma della contabilità chiamata a intervenire in fretta per rimettere su binari solidi la programmazione accolga quella «trasparenza» chiesta anche dal documento finale dell indagine parlamentare sul tema.È intervenuto a Focus Economia Gianni Trovati, de Il Sole 24 Ore.

This episode features the first panel session of the day at Artemis' ILS Asia 2024 conference, which was held in Singapore on July 11th. It was our sixth in-person conference in Singapore focused on catastrophe bonds, insurance-linked securities (ILS) and alternative reinsurance capital trends. The first session of the day was a panel discussion titled "Catastrophe bonds: Onwards and upwards in the liquid ILS market." Moderating the panel session was: Mark Gibson, Head of Products & Solutions ILS, Schroders Capital.. Joining him were: Iain Reynolds, Director, Head of Catastrophe Analytics and Research, Peak Re; Lena Ng, Partner, Clifford Chance; Hussain Ahmad, Head of Structured Solutions, APAC, Guy Carpenter; and Peter DiFiore, Managing Director, Neuberger Berman. The panellists explored the state of the catastrophe bond market and the outlook for the rest of the year, as well as the evolving use of catastrophe bonds as reinsurance and more direct risk transfer structures, plus how activity in Singapore and Asia more broadly is developing. Listen to the full episode for more insights into the catastrophe bond market from our expert speakers.

With a £22bn ‘black hole' in the public finances, the new chancellor Rachel Reeves has difficult decisions to make ahead of Labour's autumn Budget next month. How might this hole be plugged, and where might tax rises land? In this episode, Dan Neidle, founder of think-tank Tax Policy Associates and former head of tax at Clifford Chance, considers which tax-raising levers the chancellor might pull on October 30, and puts forward a case for fairer, growth-focused tax policy.For more tips on how to organise your money, sign up to Claer's email series 'Sort Your Financial Life Out With Claer Barrett' at FT.com/moneycourseIf you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she's @ClaerB on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Want more?Check out Claer's column, What's the chancellor's next move going to be with my pension? Listen to more episodes of Money Clinic, such as What will the UK election mean for your money?, Isa season: how to build tax-free wealth, and more.Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Tamara Kormornick with help from Mischa Frankl-Duvall. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's global head of audio.Disclaimer: The Money Clinic podcast is a general discussion about financial topics and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech billionaire Mike Lynch, who recently died in a yacht accident off the coast of Sicily, had reportedly been considering funding an "Innocence Project" to investigate the conviction of Lucy Letby, a former nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital. This revelation comes as medical and legal experts continue to question the evidence used to convict Letby, describing it as "unsafe." Lynch, known for his expertise in probability theory and his involvement in high-profile legal battles, was one of seven people who lost their lives when his yacht, the Bayesian, sank during a storm. The incident claimed the lives of Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, and five others, including Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judith, as well as Clifford Chance lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda. Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, was among the 15 survivors who managed to escape on a lifeboat. Former Brexit secretary David Davis revealed Lynch's interest in Letby's case, noting that Lynch had questioned the statistical evidence that played a crucial role in her conviction. “Mike was a world-class expert on probability theory and saw straight through the statistical weaknesses that underpinned the Letby prosecution,” Davis wrote. Lynch's experience with the justice system, particularly his own decade-long battle against fraud charges in the US, may have influenced his interest in investigating possible miscarriages of justice like Letby's. Letby was sentenced to 15 whole-life orders, making her only the fourth woman in UK history to be told she will never be released from prison. The trial, which lasted 10 months, was marked by complex medical evidence and statistical arguments that took time to explain to the jury. Some of the evidence included notes written by Letby that read, "I AM EVIL I DID THIS" and "I killed them on purpose because I am not good enough," which the prosecution presented as confessions. However, other notes suggested a different state of mind, with Letby writing, "Kill myself right now … hate my life, fear, panic, despair, WHY ME? I haven't done anything wrong." Several experts have criticized the conviction, arguing that the reliance on statistical evidence and expert opinion on complex medical issues created an "unsafe" basis for the guilty verdicts. Peter Green, a mathematics professor at Bristol University, told The Economist that the conviction is "unsafe," while Philip Dawid, a statistics professor at Cambridge University, said it "leaves a bad taste in the mouth." Green and other experts argued in their booklet, "Healthcare Serial Killer or Coincidence?" that using statistical correlations to establish guilt was flawed, comparing it to "painting the target around the arrow." Further complicating matters, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) admitted errors in the evidence initially presented about staff entries and exits at the neonatal unit, although they claimed these mistakes were corrected during the retrial. This has not quelled concerns among some experts who believe the conviction should be re-examined. Channel 4 is set to produce a two-part documentary, "The Trial of Lucy Letby," directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Daniel Bogado. The series aims to explore the details of Letby's trial and the ongoing debates about her conviction. Meanwhile, a public inquiry into how Letby was able to commit her crimes on the neonatal unit will begin at Liverpool Town Hall. As the public and legal community await the inquiry and documentary, Lynch's interest in Letby's case adds a poignant layer to his legacy. Known for challenging injustices, Lynch's tragic death has reignited discussions about fairness in high-profile cases. The Lynch family, grieving the loss of both Mike and Hannah, expressed their gratitude to those involved in the rescue efforts. "The Lynch family is devastated, in shock, and is being comforted and supported by family and friends. Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy," a family spokesperson stated, asking for privacy during this time of grief. Hannah Lynch, who had just completed her A-levels and was preparing to study English at Oxford University, was remembered for her kindness and academic excellence. “She was endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious, and the most amazing, supportive, and joyful sister and best friend to me,” her sister Esme said. Her teachers also praised her as “one of the best English students in the country.” As the investigation into Letby's case continues and the public inquiry looms, Lynch's untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding justice and the importance of thorough examination in high-profile cases. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! 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Tech billionaire Mike Lynch, who recently died in a yacht accident off the coast of Sicily, had reportedly been considering funding an "Innocence Project" to investigate the conviction of Lucy Letby, a former nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital. This revelation comes as medical and legal experts continue to question the evidence used to convict Letby, describing it as "unsafe." Lynch, known for his expertise in probability theory and his involvement in high-profile legal battles, was one of seven people who lost their lives when his yacht, the Bayesian, sank during a storm. The incident claimed the lives of Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, and five others, including Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judith, as well as Clifford Chance lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda. Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, was among the 15 survivors who managed to escape on a lifeboat. Former Brexit secretary David Davis revealed Lynch's interest in Letby's case, noting that Lynch had questioned the statistical evidence that played a crucial role in her conviction. “Mike was a world-class expert on probability theory and saw straight through the statistical weaknesses that underpinned the Letby prosecution,” Davis wrote. Lynch's experience with the justice system, particularly his own decade-long battle against fraud charges in the US, may have influenced his interest in investigating possible miscarriages of justice like Letby's. Letby was sentenced to 15 whole-life orders, making her only the fourth woman in UK history to be told she will never be released from prison. The trial, which lasted 10 months, was marked by complex medical evidence and statistical arguments that took time to explain to the jury. Some of the evidence included notes written by Letby that read, "I AM EVIL I DID THIS" and "I killed them on purpose because I am not good enough," which the prosecution presented as confessions. However, other notes suggested a different state of mind, with Letby writing, "Kill myself right now … hate my life, fear, panic, despair, WHY ME? I haven't done anything wrong." Several experts have criticized the conviction, arguing that the reliance on statistical evidence and expert opinion on complex medical issues created an "unsafe" basis for the guilty verdicts. Peter Green, a mathematics professor at Bristol University, told The Economist that the conviction is "unsafe," while Philip Dawid, a statistics professor at Cambridge University, said it "leaves a bad taste in the mouth." Green and other experts argued in their booklet, "Healthcare Serial Killer or Coincidence?" that using statistical correlations to establish guilt was flawed, comparing it to "painting the target around the arrow." Further complicating matters, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) admitted errors in the evidence initially presented about staff entries and exits at the neonatal unit, although they claimed these mistakes were corrected during the retrial. This has not quelled concerns among some experts who believe the conviction should be re-examined. Channel 4 is set to produce a two-part documentary, "The Trial of Lucy Letby," directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Daniel Bogado. The series aims to explore the details of Letby's trial and the ongoing debates about her conviction. Meanwhile, a public inquiry into how Letby was able to commit her crimes on the neonatal unit will begin at Liverpool Town Hall. As the public and legal community await the inquiry and documentary, Lynch's interest in Letby's case adds a poignant layer to his legacy. Known for challenging injustices, Lynch's tragic death has reignited discussions about fairness in high-profile cases. The Lynch family, grieving the loss of both Mike and Hannah, expressed their gratitude to those involved in the rescue efforts. "The Lynch family is devastated, in shock, and is being comforted and supported by family and friends. Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy," a family spokesperson stated, asking for privacy during this time of grief. Hannah Lynch, who had just completed her A-levels and was preparing to study English at Oxford University, was remembered for her kindness and academic excellence. “She was endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious, and the most amazing, supportive, and joyful sister and best friend to me,” her sister Esme said. Her teachers also praised her as “one of the best English students in the country.” As the investigation into Letby's case continues and the public inquiry looms, Lynch's untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding justice and the importance of thorough examination in high-profile cases. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Tech billionaire Mike Lynch, who recently died in a yacht accident off the coast of Sicily, had reportedly been considering funding an "Innocence Project" to investigate the conviction of Lucy Letby, a former nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital. This revelation comes as medical and legal experts continue to question the evidence used to convict Letby, describing it as "unsafe." Lynch, known for his expertise in probability theory and his involvement in high-profile legal battles, was one of seven people who lost their lives when his yacht, the Bayesian, sank during a storm. The incident claimed the lives of Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, and five others, including Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judith, as well as Clifford Chance lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda. Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, was among the 15 survivors who managed to escape on a lifeboat. Former Brexit secretary David Davis revealed Lynch's interest in Letby's case, noting that Lynch had questioned the statistical evidence that played a crucial role in her conviction. “Mike was a world-class expert on probability theory and saw straight through the statistical weaknesses that underpinned the Letby prosecution,” Davis wrote. Lynch's experience with the justice system, particularly his own decade-long battle against fraud charges in the US, may have influenced his interest in investigating possible miscarriages of justice like Letby's. Letby was sentenced to 15 whole-life orders, making her only the fourth woman in UK history to be told she will never be released from prison. The trial, which lasted 10 months, was marked by complex medical evidence and statistical arguments that took time to explain to the jury. Some of the evidence included notes written by Letby that read, "I AM EVIL I DID THIS" and "I killed them on purpose because I am not good enough," which the prosecution presented as confessions. However, other notes suggested a different state of mind, with Letby writing, "Kill myself right now … hate my life, fear, panic, despair, WHY ME? I haven't done anything wrong." Several experts have criticized the conviction, arguing that the reliance on statistical evidence and expert opinion on complex medical issues created an "unsafe" basis for the guilty verdicts. Peter Green, a mathematics professor at Bristol University, told The Economist that the conviction is "unsafe," while Philip Dawid, a statistics professor at Cambridge University, said it "leaves a bad taste in the mouth." Green and other experts argued in their booklet, "Healthcare Serial Killer or Coincidence?" that using statistical correlations to establish guilt was flawed, comparing it to "painting the target around the arrow." Further complicating matters, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) admitted errors in the evidence initially presented about staff entries and exits at the neonatal unit, although they claimed these mistakes were corrected during the retrial. This has not quelled concerns among some experts who believe the conviction should be re-examined. Channel 4 is set to produce a two-part documentary, "The Trial of Lucy Letby," directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Daniel Bogado. The series aims to explore the details of Letby's trial and the ongoing debates about her conviction. Meanwhile, a public inquiry into how Letby was able to commit her crimes on the neonatal unit will begin at Liverpool Town Hall. As the public and legal community await the inquiry and documentary, Lynch's interest in Letby's case adds a poignant layer to his legacy. Known for challenging injustices, Lynch's tragic death has reignited discussions about fairness in high-profile cases. The Lynch family, grieving the loss of both Mike and Hannah, expressed their gratitude to those involved in the rescue efforts. "The Lynch family is devastated, in shock, and is being comforted and supported by family and friends. Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy," a family spokesperson stated, asking for privacy during this time of grief. Hannah Lynch, who had just completed her A-levels and was preparing to study English at Oxford University, was remembered for her kindness and academic excellence. “She was endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious, and the most amazing, supportive, and joyful sister and best friend to me,” her sister Esme said. Her teachers also praised her as “one of the best English students in the country.” As the investigation into Letby's case continues and the public inquiry looms, Lynch's untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding justice and the importance of thorough examination in high-profile cases. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Tech billionaire Mike Lynch, who recently died in a yacht accident off the coast of Sicily, had reportedly been considering funding an "Innocence Project" to investigate the conviction of Lucy Letby, a former nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital. This revelation comes as medical and legal experts continue to question the evidence used to convict Letby, describing it as "unsafe." Lynch, known for his expertise in probability theory and his involvement in high-profile legal battles, was one of seven people who lost their lives when his yacht, the Bayesian, sank during a storm. The incident claimed the lives of Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, and five others, including Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judith, as well as Clifford Chance lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda. Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, was among the 15 survivors who managed to escape on a lifeboat. Former Brexit secretary David Davis revealed Lynch's interest in Letby's case, noting that Lynch had questioned the statistical evidence that played a crucial role in her conviction. “Mike was a world-class expert on probability theory and saw straight through the statistical weaknesses that underpinned the Letby prosecution,” Davis wrote. Lynch's experience with the justice system, particularly his own decade-long battle against fraud charges in the US, may have influenced his interest in investigating possible miscarriages of justice like Letby's. Letby was sentenced to 15 whole-life orders, making her only the fourth woman in UK history to be told she will never be released from prison. The trial, which lasted 10 months, was marked by complex medical evidence and statistical arguments that took time to explain to the jury. Some of the evidence included notes written by Letby that read, "I AM EVIL I DID THIS" and "I killed them on purpose because I am not good enough," which the prosecution presented as confessions. However, other notes suggested a different state of mind, with Letby writing, "Kill myself right now … hate my life, fear, panic, despair, WHY ME? I haven't done anything wrong." Several experts have criticized the conviction, arguing that the reliance on statistical evidence and expert opinion on complex medical issues created an "unsafe" basis for the guilty verdicts. Peter Green, a mathematics professor at Bristol University, told The Economist that the conviction is "unsafe," while Philip Dawid, a statistics professor at Cambridge University, said it "leaves a bad taste in the mouth." Green and other experts argued in their booklet, "Healthcare Serial Killer or Coincidence?" that using statistical correlations to establish guilt was flawed, comparing it to "painting the target around the arrow." Further complicating matters, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) admitted errors in the evidence initially presented about staff entries and exits at the neonatal unit, although they claimed these mistakes were corrected during the retrial. This has not quelled concerns among some experts who believe the conviction should be re-examined. Channel 4 is set to produce a two-part documentary, "The Trial of Lucy Letby," directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Daniel Bogado. The series aims to explore the details of Letby's trial and the ongoing debates about her conviction. Meanwhile, a public inquiry into how Letby was able to commit her crimes on the neonatal unit will begin at Liverpool Town Hall. As the public and legal community await the inquiry and documentary, Lynch's interest in Letby's case adds a poignant layer to his legacy. Known for challenging injustices, Lynch's tragic death has reignited discussions about fairness in high-profile cases. The Lynch family, grieving the loss of both Mike and Hannah, expressed their gratitude to those involved in the rescue efforts. "The Lynch family is devastated, in shock, and is being comforted and supported by family and friends. Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy," a family spokesperson stated, asking for privacy during this time of grief. Hannah Lynch, who had just completed her A-levels and was preparing to study English at Oxford University, was remembered for her kindness and academic excellence. “She was endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious, and the most amazing, supportive, and joyful sister and best friend to me,” her sister Esme said. Her teachers also praised her as “one of the best English students in the country.” As the investigation into Letby's case continues and the public inquiry looms, Lynch's untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding justice and the importance of thorough examination in high-profile cases. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Hace una semana, en la madrugada del día 19, un superyate de 54 metros de eslora y bandera británica naufragó junto a la costa de Sicilia tras una breve pero vigorosa tormenta. No es habitual que una embarcación de estas características se hunda a sólo 700 metros de la costa durante una noche de verano en el Mediterráneo. No es habitual, pero ocasionalmente sucede. Lo que es menos habitual aún es que en ese mismo barco, el Bayesian, viajasen un empresario tecnológico multimillonario, un prestigioso abogado neoyorquino y el presidente de la división internacional de un banco de inversión de Manhattan. Todos junto a sus familias. Pues eso fue lo que sucedió frente a Porticello, un minúsculo puerto de pescadores a 15 kilómetros al este de Palermo donde el Bayesian fondeó para pasar la noche. Ocurrió todo muy rápido. A eso de las 4 de la mañana una fuerte tormenta sorprendió al Bayesian y a otro yate holandés, una goleta llamada Sir Robert Baden Powell, que se encontraba fondeado junto a él. El segundo capeó el temporal, no ocurrió lo mismo con el Bayesian que se fue al fondo en apenas 15 minutos. El yate llevaba 12 pasajeros y 10 tripulantes, un total de 22 personas de las que sobrevivieron 15 gracias al capitán del Sir Robert Baden Powell que reaccionó a tiempo y auxilió a los náufragos. Pero faltaban otras seis personas que se fueron al fondo del mar en el interior del Bayesian. Entre ellas se encontraban Mike Lynch, un magnate tecnológico británico, Jonathan Bloomer, presidente de Morgan Stanley International y Christopher Morvillo, socio del bufete Clifford Chance y abogado de Lynch. También fueron recuperados los cadáveres de la esposa de Bloomer, la de Morvillo, la hija de Lynch y el del cocinero del yate. El rescate fue complicado, llevó varios días a los servicios de salvamento marítimo italiano. El barco se encuentra a 50 metros de profundidad y no fue sencillo para los submarinistas extraer los cadáveres de su interior. Tuvieron que realizar más de cien inmersiones auxiliados incluso por un dron submarino. Lynch había sido noticia en junio porque, tras un juicio en Estados Unidos, resultó absuelto por un tribunal de San Francisco. Le acusaban de haber inflado el precio de su empresa, Autonomy, cuando se la vendió en 2011 a Hewlett Packard por más de 11.000 millones de dólares. El crucero lo realizaban para celebrar la sentencia, por eso se encontraba a bordo el abogado defensor y el presidente de Morgan Stanley que testificó a su favor en el juicio. Un día antes el vicepresidente de Autonomy, Stephen Chamberlain, que también había sido juzgado en el mismo caso, murió atropellado mientras hacía footing en un pueblito cerca de Cambridge, ciudad en la que había nacido Autonomy y en la que Lynch fundó hace diez años Darktrace, una empresa de ciberseguridad tras cerrar la operación con Hewlett Packard y que hoy cotiza en la Bolsa de Londres. Aunque coincidentes en el tiempo, no se ha probado relación alguna entre ambos sucesos. Se trata de una simple y macabra casualidad. Respecto al naufragio, un fiscal siciliano ha ordenado una investigación y se plantea imputar por homicidio al capitán del yate, un neozelandés llamado James Cutfield por no haber dispuesto convenientemente la embarcación de cara a la tormenta. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:44 El misterio del Bayesian 28:45 La reforma judicial en México 36:07 Las Olimpiadas de París 42:14 Voto hispano a Trump · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #bayesian #mikelynch Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

A British-flagged superyacht has sunk off the coast of Sicily, leaving at least one person dead and six others missing.  Among those still lost are British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, the chairman of investment bank Morgan Stanley International Jonathan Bloomer, and Chris Morvillo, a lawyer at Clifford Chance. It's believed the yacht was struck by a sudden and powerful storm in the early hours of Monday morning. Mike Lynch, known by some as the "British Bill Gates", was recently cleared after a high-profile fraud trial relating to the $11bn sale of his software giant Autonomy to US company Hewlett Packard. Niall Paterson speaks to our correspondent in Sicily, Ashna Hurynag, to hear about the causes of the yacht's sinking and the investigation into what happened.  Plus, Danny Fortson, West Coast correspondent for The Sunday Times, talks about interviewing Mike Lynch only a few weeks ago.Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Laura FitzPatrickEditor: Paul Stanworth 

Chris Morvillo of Clifford Chance sits down with David Oscar Markus to discuss the long and amazing saga of his representation of Mike Lynch, the CEO of Autonomy.Mike Lynch was dubbed the British Bill Gates. Then his world came crashing down as he was charged in federal court with fraud for what the feds described as a massive scheme to trick HP into buying Autonomy for more than it was worth. Lynch turned to Chris Morvillo, Brian Heberlig, and Reid Weingarten. Join David and Chris as they discuss this incredible against all odds story.

In the first episode of our miniseries of podcasts celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024, Gautam Bhattacharyya, chair of Reed Smith's India Business team, welcomes Yasmin Batliwala MBE, CEO of Advocates for International Development. Together, they explore Yasmin's career path, her mentors and inspirations, her passion for pro bono work and the significance of her Parsi heritage. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith Podcast, Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast,  our guests will share their personal stories, passions, and challenges, past and present, all with the goal of bringing people together and learning more about others.  You might be surprised by what we all have in common, inclusivity included.   Gautam: Hello everyone and welcome to another of our Reed Smith podcasts and this one is part of our special mini-series to celebrate and mark South Asian Heritage Month 2024 and I'm overjoyed to have as our podcast today the incredibly impressive Yasmin Batliwala. Hello Yasmin.  Yasmin: Hello Gautam, lovely to be here.  Gautam: It's lovely to have you and I've been really so excited to do this podcast with you. For our listeners, I'm going to introduce Yasmin so you can appreciate just what an amazing person she is. Yasmin is the chief executive of Advocates for International Development, a very prominent pro bono and CSR institution with which Reed Smith has had a very long and happy relationship and association. And we continue to do so. And I've known Yasmin for many, many years. and we've had many a discussion about our shared passion for pro bono work and the importance of lawyers doing pro bono work and the impact that it has. Yasmin is responsible for overseeing the work of A4ID, as I'll call it, and she's held many prominent roles in the public and third sector over her very illustrious career. Apart from pro bono work, her portfolios have included some incredible causes. Those include HIV and AIDS, drug alcohol, dependency, and criminal justice. She has also undertaken work for the UN's Office of Drugs and Crime, and has a great deal of board experience too, having, amongst other things, been on the board of a large NHS trust. Yasmin also, to the extent she has spare time, and I'm stunned she does have spare time, has also served as a magistrate in the Youth and Adult Courts. She's also, as you can imagine, been the recipient of several honors. And amongst those, and there are many of them, she has been awarded the City of London Woman of Achievement for her public service work. And in 2022, Yasmin received an MBE for her work in human rights, the rule of law and international development as part of the Queen's New Year's honors list. So it really is a wonderful privilege to be speaking to you on this podcast, Yasmin, and I'm really looking forward to our discussions. Now, let me start with this as we get into our discussion. Tell us a little bit about your career background. I've already highlighted for our listeners a few of the roles that you've undertaken prior to your current role as chief executive of A4ID. But I wonder whether you could give us a little bit of a background about how you got to your role at A4ID and your career background, which has led up to that.  Yasmin: Thank you very much, Gautam. I'd like to start then by thanking you for inviting me to join in this podcast and for the opportunity to talk about the work of Advocates for International Development, which I know that you know that I'm truly passionate about. So to answer your question about what I was doing prior to A4ID work-wise, before joining A4ID, basically I ran my own consultancy, providing senior level support to the public and non-profit sectors. My work primarily involved problem solving, managing teams, assisting the recruitment of CEOs and other executive positions. And I should say that I thoroughly enjoyed being self-employed as it allowed me to spend quality time with my two young daughters as they were then. And I could work during their nursery hours and resume tasks when they were asleep. And incidentally, I even earned more money than I've ever done since while I was working for myself. Throughout my career, I think you've said, I have worked mainly in the public and non-profit sector. And you've indicated the background work I've done within the drugs field and also in HIV. And I've also served, as you've mentioned, on various boards, including also a university, as well as on police authority, where I briefly held position of chair. I currently chair VIA, formerly known as WDP, which is a leading charity providing drug and alcohol services across the UK. VIA is known for its quality of services and innovative approach. And I like to think that my leadership has played a role in its success. Now, in respect to other things that have brought me to A4ID, I was invited to get involved with A4ID just by chance. Someone suggested that I met the executive director at the time. She and I got on swimmingly and as a consequence of that I started to work with her to look at how we could build the organization so that's really a potted summary of my career to date.  Gautam: Well thank you and it really is I mean you know you've packed a lot in in your wonderful career today and undertaking some amazing work for lots of really important causes and you know I think I think one of the things I just want to step back to is you've had a very impressive career. Of that, there's no doubt. And it's ongoing, right? You're not finished yet. Not by a long way. But we all benefit from mentors and inspirations in the course of our career. And I wonder whether you could share with our listeners some of your biggest career mentors and inspirations so far.  Yasmin: Gautam, I think that's a really difficult question because I have been inspired by so many people over the years. Obviously, those who have supported and encouraged me stand out, ranging from my line managers and peers to various teams that I've worked with, including actually my current team. Indeed, my very first job was doing what was called action research on illicit drug use in SW5, which is Earls Court, and also the West End. Professor Betsy Ettore was my line manager at the time, and she was simply amazing. She encouraged me to think for myself and was always available when I needed her. I was at the time fresh out of university and yet she treated me like an equal and I valued that because she actually listened very carefully to what I had to say and supported my ambition for the study that we were doing. Now coming back to where I am today I suppose I especially want to mention the board of A4ID. Their support has been incredible but it's their pioneering spirit and belief that everything is possible that truly inspires me. They also believe in me personally which has been invaluable and enabled me to push forward with our vision. Roger Leese, the chair of A4ID and a partner at Clifford Chance, has perhaps been a significant inspiration throughout our time working together. We've often solved problems by approaching them from completely different perspectives, and his insights have always been spot on. Indeed, the longer I have known him, the more I've come to respect him. To me, integrity and respect are very important in those that have inspired me. And perhaps the reason I've been working in this role for so long has been mainly because of the individuals that I have been fortunate to come across over the years. Now, I've been particularly impressed by the legal profession's can-do culture and their attitude that everything and anything is possible, which happens also to be my perspective in life. This approach and their understated passion is something I greatly admire. The entire legal pro bono community, from international law firms that we work with, to in-house counsel, the judiciary, paralegals and barristers, demonstrate to me their remarkable dedication. They use their skills and intellect to contribute to the greater good, often without expecting recognition or even a pat on the back. Let me give you an example close to home. Now, you've mentioned just in your start the involvement of Reed Smith. So when I joined A4ID, Reed Smith provided us with the accommodation. At that time, A4ID was a much smaller organization with fewer staff and a smaller turnover. Right. Without Reed Smith's support, I'm not sure A4ID would have thrived. Reed Smith even contributed their staff's time to oversee the development of A4ID at the beginning, not seeking thanks or recognition, just doing what they could to help the cause. If anything was requested from them, they would think about it and come back to us with a solution about how to make it happen. So I, for one, have immense admiration for Reed Smith and the support that the firm has provided ever since our inception in 2006. Many of our law firms have also, as well as corporate partners, have also shown and continue to show some support over the years. They've supported A4ID in its journey and through us have provided expert pro bono legal advice to international development sector and have also donated funds to enable us to exist and to function. And I firmly believe that through the law, we can change the world for the greater good and that lawyers have a key role to play in making this happen. Imagine no other profession is able to achieve this, only the legal profession. What inspiration is that? So to answer your question, I would say I've been most inspired by the legal sector with which I've been fortunate to work with and why I'm still in this role after all these many years.  Gautam: Well, thank you, Yasmin. That was an incredibly impressive set of points. And I just wonder if I could dig into that a little bit. Extremely, there's a lot I could unpack there. But let me focus on what makes pro bono work so important. Now, we all know it's really important. It has real impact. And lawyers are integral to that. And so I wonder whether you could give us your thoughts on just why pro bono work is so important and why law firms and the teamwork that they achieve is so important to make that happen. You mentioned in your answer just now just how unique in many ways the legal profession is to be able to deliver those sorts of services and results. And I certainly know how enriching it's been for me personally to be heavily involved in pro bono work for so many years. But I wonder whether you could share your thoughts on that, please.  Yasmin: Thanks, Gautam. I would say that pro bono work is vital because it allows professionals and the corporates to give back to the community, promoting social justice and addressing systemic inequalities. qualities. By providing free legal services to those who cannot afford them, pro bono work ensures that access to justice is not limited by financial means. This contribution really helps to level the playing field, ensuring that vulnerable and marginalized communities and individuals can defend their rights and receive fair treatment under the law. If you look at CSR for law firms, on the other hand, I think it encompasses a broader range of activities beyond pro bono work, which includes ethical business practices, environmental sustainability and community engagement. Pro Bono also, I would say, demonstrates the company's commitment to operating responsibly and contributing positively to society. These initiatives enhance the company's reputation, build trust with stakeholders, and also we find continually that it can lead to increased employee satisfaction and retention. Through pro bono, law firms and corporates can address various social issues from poverty and education to health and environmental protection. The other thing I think that's really important with regard to pro bono, is teamwork that law firms can do. Teamwork is essential in making pro bono successful because it allows the pooling of resources, expertise and networks. Law firms possess specialized legal knowledge and skills and are crucial for tackling complex legal issues. By collaborating, firms can leverage their collective expertise to provide a comprehensive and effective legal assistance. I think this collaborative approach really does ensure that beneficiaries receive high quality support, which are tailored to their specific needs. Also, teamwork among law firms fosters a culture of shared responsibility and mutual support. And we find that when law firms work together with us on pro bono projects, they can share best practices, learn from each other's experiences, and really develop innovative solutions to very common challenges. This collective effort amplifies the impact of their work, making it possible to address larger and more complex issues than any single firm could or tackle alone. It also, I suppose, fosters a sense of solidarity and purpose within the legal community as a whole. So collaboration enhances the reach and scalability of pro bono. By joining forces, and certainly by joining forces with us, law firms can extend their service to a broader range of beneficiaries and communities. This expanded reach is particularly important in addressing systemic issues that require coordinated efforts across different jurisdictions and different sectors which apply to us at A4ID. Collaborative initiatives can mobilize more resources including funding, personnel, technological tools to support large-scale projects and long-term interventions. In fact, teamwork with law firms also provide opportunities for professional development and capacity building. We find and I find continually that lawyers engaged in pro bono work gain valuable experience and skills to enhance their professional growth. Put simply pro bono work makes you a better lawyer. The reason is obvious through A4ID lawyers are exposed to diverse legal issues and client populations broadening their perspective and very much enriching their practices. Additionally, firms that actively participate in these initiatives can attract and retain talent by demonstrating their commitment to social justice as well as ethical practices. And as I've said already, co-ordinated efforts in pro bono can lead to systemic change by addressing root causes of social issues and advocating for policy reforms, law firms can help to create a more equitable and just society. Collaborative projects that people do with A4ID often involve strategic litigation, legislative advocacy and public education concerns, campaigns that go beyond individual cases to affect broader societal change. This strategic approach maximizes the long-term impact of pro bono. So effective teamwork also ensures that pro bono is sustainable. And by sharing the workload and resources, firms can maintain those long-term communities to these projects. Sustainability, after all, is crucial for achieving lasting impact and ensuring that the beneficiaries receive continuous support. Collaborative efforts help distribute the responsibilities and costs which are associated with these initiatives, making it much easier for firms to sustain their involvement over time. So to conclude, pro bono work is essential promoting social justice, corporate responsibility. Teamwork with law firms is crucial for maximizing the effectiveness and reach and sustainability of these initiatives. And through collaboration, law firms can leverage their collective expertise, resources and networks works to make a significant positive impact on society and advance the cause of justice for all. So in a nutshell, that's what makes pro bono so incredibly important.  Gautam: Thank you, Yasmin. And you know, everything you said there, I was just absorbing and just realizing just how it all aligns with exactly how I see it. Because I can honestly tell you, Yasmin that us and you know we've had many a conversation about what pro bono means to each of us but i know that some of my most satisfying outcomes that i've achieved as a lawyer for clients for for pro bono clients have come from that sort of work it's it's not just about doing big cases as we do and as i as i do for big corporate companies a big industrial groups for governments, etc, etc. That's, of course, very important to the life of a law firm. But a law firm needs to be known for everything it brings. And I can honestly say, and I can't talk about some of these cases, but some of the most important cases I've done have involved taking on the establishment. Establishment for people who would otherwise not have access to law firms what I call big law big law firms and those law firms come together in teams like you say often in conjunction with other law firms and there are a number of examples where Reed Smith has teamed up with other law firms and it's a wonderful thing because the perception is otherwise that law firms are all competitors. They're like boxers in a boxing ring. But we're not actually. That's really a myth. We operate in a marketplace, yes, but on pro bono work, we actually come together in a very productive way. And so, no, thank you for sharing those really, really, really amazing thoughts, because I'm sure our listeners, it'll really resonate with our listeners. So thank you for that, Yasmin. I wonder whether I could just now turn to the question of heritage, because heritage is obviously a very important thing. And this podcast is being recorded and will be published as part of South Asian Heritage Month. And I wonder whether you could just share with us a little bit about what makes your heritage so empowering and so important and uplifting for you.  Yasmin: Well, Gautam, as you know, I'm a Parsi. Parsis originated from ancient Persia and fled to India, I think around the 6th, 7th century to escape religious persecution. Their successful integration and preservation of our culture and religious identity in a foreign land. For me, I think exemplify the resilience and adaptability of the community of Parsis. The religion of the Parsi community is Zoroastrianism, which places its values of saying good thoughts, good words and good deeds and doing good deeds. This provides very much of a strong moral and ethical foundation, promoting a positive and proactive approach to life and encouraging meaningful contributions to society. And despite being a small community, and I do mean small, as a number of Parsis are reducing year on year to the point of extinction, I should say, Parsis have made significant contributions in various fields such as business, science, arts and philanthropy. Indeed, social responsibility and generosity of spirit are highly encouraged within the community. So I suppose my heritage is empowering and uplifting because it connects me to a rich and a diverse cultural tapestry that informs my identity and sense of self. This connection to my roots provides me with a deep understanding of where I come from and the traditions that have shaped my community over generations. The stories, the customs and values that have been passed down to me are a source of pride and strength, offering a foundation upon which I can build my own life and my own aspirations. Considerations this cultural inheritance if you like acts as my guiding light influencing my values behaviors and perspectives cultural heritage has also paid i think a significant role in shaping my world view and moral compass the values and ethics inherited from my cultural background guide me guide my actions and decisions promoting principles such as respect as i've have mentioned before, integrity, but also responsibility. These values are not just abstract concepts. They are lived experiences demonstrated by my family members and the community. This moral grounding is empowering as it provides clear guidelines on how to navigate life's complexities and make meaningful contributions to society. And as I've mentioned, My commitment can only be demonstrated by my contribution to the various public sector boards and roles that I've had within the community in which I live. So that's very, for me, a very important part of being a Parsi and a member of a community that will disappear, I suspect, in the not too distant future.  Gautam: Yeah, no, thank you, Yasmin. I am indeed very familiar with the Parsi history. And indeed, many of my best friends in the law are Parsis. And if I just take one jurisdiction, for example, in India, right, which you, of course, know very well, there are many prominent Parsi lawyers. And there have been. One of my greatest mentors was Fali Nariman, who was India's most celebrated lawyer, who unfortunately passed away in February of this year. But many, many prominent lawyers in India are Parsis. And many of the big industrial houses, as you know, in India, are Parsi in origin and remain Parsi in management and in all that they do. And those concepts of doing business fairly and being philanthropic, like very heart of Parsi culture. So it's very interesting. And I recall also, I grew up, Yasmin, in Northwest London. And very near where I went to school, there was an old cinema that stopped showing films. And it was taken over by the Parsi community. And it became a Zoroastrian center of worship. And this goes back to my much younger days. So I'm very familiar with that. And it's very interesting how it continues to inform you and inspire you, because it should do. And I also, I'm also very familiar with the fact that the Parsi community is getting smaller. As people marry outside of the Parsi faith, that inevitably has an impact. But the pride and the history of the Parsis is so rich. And, you know, it'll always be everlasting. So, and there's a long way yet to go. So, no, thank you for that. That's really, really nice to know. And, you know, just one last question on that before we turn to the last topic. What, in terms of looking at the examples of what the Parsi tradition and faith and heritage has taught you, one of the things that I'm always very mindful of is that the pro bono tradition, as I call it, is very well developed in certain jurisdictions. Jurisdictions but it's yet to develop fully in some jurisdictions now one of the countries where it is gathering pace is certainly India but just look at the size of that country and the legal community there i mean just briefly what you know what are your thoughts about what we could do to try to expand the pro bono tradition in a wonderful jurisdiction like India,  Yasmin: Actually, I think there's an awful lot that can be done. There's certainly an interest. We have been working in India and in fact have an entity called the A4ID Foundation, which is wholly Indian. We've been working alongside some amazing lawyers. In fact, part of the board comprises of some absolutely amazing Indian lawyers who are working with us to develop this. So we are bringing the culture to the pro bono culture that already exists, actually, within India and within the Indian community. But it's about using their legal brains that we're starting to to encourage. And that's happening, happening slowly, but it is happening. And with the vast number of lawyers in India, just think what we could do. Amazing. The other thing I wanted to just mention in terms of what you said was this week I received a gift from one of my team, members of my team. He's actually based in India. And the gift was a signed copy of the constitution, Indian constitution by Nariman.  Gautam: Oh, wow. Yeah. It's a wonderful book. Yes. And so I've been dipping since he sent it to me. I've been dipping in it. It's quite a quite a tomb. And I actually thought when I saw it, oh, my God, am I going to be able to read this? Because, you know, it's quite an interesting but quite a how can I put it, a dry topic.  Gautam: Yeah.  Yasmin: But having looked at it and read through it, it's actually brilliantly easy to read. He simplifies things because he knows the subject area so well that it's so easy to read. And I would thoroughly recommend if you have the opportunity to do so. And that includes your the people listening to this. I would thoroughly recommend it. It's a fantastic read.  Gautam: I agree. And, you know, the whole concept of the constitution is so important because it comes down to fundamental principles of fairness and doing things in an orderly way, in a proper way, and upholding that separation of power and not enabling things to just become merged as one. And that independence of thought is very very important now that's well i i think you're very fortunate to have a signed copy of that of that tome um i'm sure it'll be well thumbed in days and weeks to come as you read it so yes we've come almost to the end of our podcast and i've enjoyed, as i always do speaking to you i've had as i've said in the introduction i've had many a conversation with you over the years. I've always come away a much better person after each of those conversations, and this conversation has certainly been no exception to that. One of the traditions that we have in this podcast series, and I'm going to maintain that tradition even though this is a mini-series for South Asian Heritage Month, is to ask you a few more lighthearted things, to get to know the non-pro bono chief executive, Yasmin Batliwala. And so I want to ask you three very, very simple questions. Nothing mean, because I'm not a mean person, as you know, Yasmin. I want to ask you three little questions. First of all, have you got a favorite sort of music?  Yasmin: So on that question, I'd say, where do I start? I like all sorts of music. I have a particular preference, I should say, for classical music. Anything, anything at all by Mozart or J.S. Bach are things that I would be listening to regularly. I also like opera. In fact, I love opera. And I'm also a fan of David Bowie, I should say. But recently, Gautam, I've discovered a new genre of music, and that's heavy metal and electronic music.  Gautam: Amazing.  Yasmin: I've discovered a band called Disturbed, who are amazing. So to all your listeners, I encourage you to listen to their rendition of Simon and Garfunkel's song, Sound of Silence, which is absolutely mesmerizing and haunting.  Gautam: I'm going to check it out myself.  Yasmin: So let me know what you think. I've also discovered a band called Rammstein. I think that's how you pronounce it, which is a German heavy metal group of the 1990s. And I think, I think, and I seem to be listening to them quite a lot. And finally, I've also discovered, recently discovered, Mongolian electronic throat music. And that's totally blown me away. So I've been listening to that. So in terms of my musical taste, it's slightly expanding.  Gautam: That is incredibly eclectic. And I'm going to check out the German metal band and the rendition of Sound of Silence. I'm going to check those out. And I must tell you just very briefly on the Mongolian throat music. Many years ago, I was very fortunate to do a case for the government of Mongolia. It was a litigation in the English courts. And it went all the way to the Court of Appeal here. And I'm very happy that we won in the High Court and in the Court of Appeal. And I had the very good fortune to get to Mongolia twice on that case and to the great city of Ulaanbaatar. And I got introduced to Mongolian throat music. Now, the first trip was 2002-2003, around about then. I've not heard the electronic version as yet, but I'm certainly aware of the more basic classical rendition of throat singing. And also on that trip, I also learned about the eagle dance, which is a very famous dance that they do because the eagle and horses are very revered in Mongolia. And there's a dance which the wrestlers, Mongolian wrestling is also very popular and the wrestlers before they start the bout do this thing called the eagle dance. It's, I mean, I'll tell you more about it when I see you next. Okay, just two more quick ones and then I know we'll wrap. But have you got a favorite holiday destination or place that you just love to visit?  Yasmin: I, yeah, I like it. I love Italy. I don't think I've ever been to any single place And I like to travel around and visit different places that I haven't liked. So I like Italy. I like Italy also. But not only its beauty, its architecture, but the food and the people. So it's not far too far away from the UK. And so if ever I have an opportunity, I've gone to Italy. Recently, though, I went to Sicily. And that was a real find because it's obviously, I mean, talking about cultural traditions and cultural heritage, it seems to have been basically every country has stepped foot on it and taken it over. And it's left these amazing it's the amazing footprints so we've got the Greeks we've got the Normans we've got the various Moors as well all of them make it such a very interesting place.  Gautam: Absolutely. It just shows how cultures have moved around the world. One last question. We are recording this podcast during the European Championships in football. And this is not a leading question. And I am a lawyer. So this is not a leading question. Who's going to win the European Championships? Which country?  Yasmin: I'm afraid I don't watch football. So I can't answer that question. I have been to football matches, Gautam, and I haven't known what's been going on. This was during my time at the police authority, where I went out with the police at Watford to observe how policing was done. It was a lovely day, although we got up incredibly early, I seem to recall. But I had no idea what was going on in the pitch. Um it was slightly tribal in terms of the shouting. It was Manchester and Watford Manchester not sure if it was City or United. I think it was City it had um one of the Gallagher um one of the Gallagher  Gautam: Yeah it's Man City then  Yasmin: Yeah so just to watch that whole kind of tribal way was quite fascinating so i'm afraid i can't answer your question.  Gautam: That's quite okay you um you've answered many many questions in the course of this podcast yasmin thank you very much for doing this podcast it's been a delight to do it and to speak to you and um I could literally have asked you lots more questions and spent more time but these podcasts unfortunately would go on for a very long time if we did that but thank you very much indeed and thank you particularly for doing all the wonderful work that you continue to do on the the pro bono side and the great example you set through your leadership. So thank you very much.  Yasmin: Gautam, thank you so much also for inviting me to this podcast, which I must say I've enjoyed immensely. And if anyone listening out there is interested to work together with us at A4ID, please do contact me. And who knows what we can achieve together.  Gautam: Thank you, Yasmin.  Outro: Arbitral Insights is a Reed Smith production. Our producer is Ali McCardell. For more information about Reed Smith's global international arbitration practice, email arbitralinsights@reedsmith.com. To learn about the Reed Smith Arbitration Pricing Calculator, a first-of-its-kind mobile app that forecasts the cost of arbitration around the world, search Arbitration Pricing Calculator on reedsmith.com or download for free through the Apple and Google Play app stores. You can find our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google Play, Stitcher, reedsmith.com, and our social media accounts at Reed Smith LLP on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.  Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational purposes. 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In this episode with host Amelia Weitzman, a direct lending reporter at Debtwire Europe, you will hear from Peter Dahlen, who is Global co-head of leveraged finance at Clifford Chance.Peter has been a partner since 2013 and regularly advises corporate borrowers across leveraged finance, private credit and restructuring deals.We'll hear his summary of market conditions this year so far, his expectations for the months ahead, and crucially, his perception of risk in the current debt environment.

In Folge 234 von IMR ist Laura-Isabell Dietz zu Gast, Senior Associate im Düsseldorfer Büro von Clifford Chance. Laura berät im Energie- und Infrastruktur-Team, wobei einer ihre Schwerpunkte im öffentlichen Recht sowie auf ESG-Themen liegen. Warum ist sie Juristin geworden? Wie ergab sich ihr Weg zum Studium in Südafrika? Wie ist sie in einer der führenden Wirtschaftskanzleien gelandet? Worum geht es im Bereich der ESG-Compliance? Welche rechtlichen Herausforderungen treten in diesem Zusammenhang für Mandantinnen auf? Welchen Impact hat die Beratung tatsächlich? Antworten auf diese Fragen und viele weitere spannende Aspekte erfahrt Ihr in dieser kurzweiligen Folge von IMR. Viel Spaß!

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REDIFFUSION - Pour cette semaine de vacances, retrouvez les meilleurs épisodes d'Oser la Reconversion. - Episode diffusé initialement le 30 mai 2022 (épisode #61) - Oser la Reconversion, le Podcast, épisode #61 Oser La Reconversion est le podcast dédié aux reconversions professionnelles à quelque stade qu'elles en soient. Aujourd'hui, j'accueille dans Oser la Reconversion, France. Après avoir été avocate d'affaires, France est devenue créatrice de contenu puis vigneronne. Vous pouvez la retrouver sur Instagram sous le pseudo @madebyf où elle est suivie par + de 80 000 abonnés. Depuis l'âge de 7 ans, France veut être avocate car elle ne supporte pas les injustices. Elle devient finalement avocate d'affaires influencée par son père businessman qui travaille beaucoup avec des cabinets d'affaires internationaux. Elle se spécialise en fusion acquisition et marché des capitaux et travaille pendant 6 ans au sein des cabinets Clifford Chance puis Freshfields à Bruxelles. Les responsabilités et le salaire élevé l'impressionnent mais elle ne se sent pas vraiment à sa place.  Vers la fin de sa carrière, France part en détachement à Londres pendant 6 mois et la situation devient alors très pesante. Elle se met une énorme pression pour réussir son détachement et se retrouve dans un engrenage. Elle compte les jours avant son retour en Belgique et commence même à avoir des idées noires. Elle est victime d'un burn out. C'est le déclic. Elle démissionne et lance son blog, un rêve depuis longtemps. France est créatrice de contenu à temps plein depuis 2015.  Juste après avoir rencontré son conjoint, ancien avocat d'affaires lui-aussi en reconversion pour devenir vigneron, elle décide d'aller faire les vendanges avec lui.  France se découvre une passion. Ils décident alors d'acheter ensemble des vignes à l'abandon en Moselle en Allemagne. Ils produisent aujourd'hui du vin naturel sous le nom "jus naturae".  Alors avec France, on a évoqué sa carrière d'avocate d'affaires, comment son père a influencé sa carrière, son burn-out, l'évolution de sa vie de créatrice de contenu, sa position de femme en tant que vigneronne, sa vie de jeune maman et ses futurs projets en droit humanitaire.    Retrouvez Oser la Reconversion sur Instagram : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/oserlareconversion/⁠ Télécharger le cahier d'exercices d'Oser la Reconversion pour se reconvertir : ⁠https://oserlareconversion.com/ Notes & Références :  - Instagram de France@madebyf : https://www.instagram.com/madebyf/ - Site internet de France : http://www.madebyf.com - Instagram de ses vignes @jusnaturaewines: https://www.instagram.com/jusnaturaewines/ - Coach Olivier Nanga à Bruxelles : https://rubisinterieur.com/ - Instagram de @philosophyissexy : https://www.instagram.com/philosophyissexy/  - Diplôme National d'Œnologue à Montpellier : https://www.institut-agro-montpellier.fr/institut-hautes-etudes-vigne-vin-ihev Contactez-moi ! Si le Podcast vous plait, le meilleur moyen de me le dire, ou de me faire vos feedbacks (et ce qui m'aide le plus à le faire connaître), c'est simplement de laisser un avis sur Apple Podcast, un commentaire sur Youtube et d'en parler autour de vous. Ça m'aide vraiment alors n'hésitez pas. Pour me poser des questions, participer au podcast ou suivre mes aventures, c'est par ici : - Sur Instagram @oserlareconversion : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/oserlareconversion⁠ et @clervierose : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/clervierose⁠ - Sur Linkedin : ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/clervie-rose-boennec-a09065102/⁠ - Sur Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Qzm4HrS5OdmdXoY344vqA⁠ - Par mail : ⁠partenariats@oserlareconversion.com⁠ 

This Day in Legal History: Jack Ruby Convicted of Murder of Lee OswaldOn this day in legal history, March 14, 1964, marks a pivotal moment when nightclub owner Jack Ruby was convicted for the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. The event unfolded in Dallas, Texas, where Ruby, in a shocking act caught on live television, fatally shot Oswald just two days after Kennedy's assassination. This act catapulted Ruby from obscurity to infamy, intertwining his fate with one of the most significant and tragic events in American history.Ruby's conviction led to a death sentence, a verdict that ignited a storm of controversy and conspiracy theories surrounding the Kennedy assassination. However, the legal saga did not conclude with this conviction. In October 1966, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned Ruby's conviction, citing errors in the admission of testimony and the selection of Dallas as the venue for the trial. The court's decision for a retrial aimed to address these procedural missteps, yet Ruby would never face his second day in court; he died in January 1967 from a pulmonary embolism while awaiting the new trial.This case also shone a spotlight on the workings of the American legal system and its challenges in high-profile cases. Notably, Ruby's 1964 testimony before the Warren Commission, which investigated President Kennedy's assassination, added layers to the public's understanding of the events leading to Kennedy's death. Arlen Specter, then Assistant Counsel for the Commission and later a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, played a significant role in questioning Ruby. Specter's involvement in the commission and his subsequent political career kept the Ruby case and the broader Kennedy assassination narrative in the public discourse for decades.Jack Ruby's conviction and the ensuing legal battles highlight the complexities of justice and the enduring quest for truth in the aftermath of national tragedy. The events of March 14, 1964, remain a critical chapter in the legal and historical examination of the Kennedy assassination, reflecting on the broader themes of law, politics, and society in America.Donald Trump's legal team is poised to request a federal judge in Fort Pierce, Florida, to dismiss a case accusing the former president of unlawfully retaining classified documents after his presidency. Scheduled for Thursday, this hearing is part of Trump's broader strategy to confront four criminal cases amidst his campaign against Joe Biden for the upcoming U.S. election. Trump, pleading not guilty, faces a 40-count indictment for keeping sensitive national security documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate and obstructing efforts to reclaim them. His defense is expected to argue that he had the right to classify these documents as "personal," challenging the prosecution's stance that materials concerning nuclear capabilities and national defense cannot be deemed personal.Prosecutors, led by U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith, contest Trump's claim, emphasizing the illegality of his actions. The defense also plans to criticize the vagueness of the charges, especially regarding the illegal retention of national defense information, as it pertains to a former president. Additionally, Trump's team will present arguments on presidential immunity and the alleged selective prosecution compared to other officials who have retained classified records.Significant attention will focus on Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, and her response to these arguments, especially given her previous rulings in Trump's favor and subsequent criticism from a federal appeals court. The trial's timing is in flux, with discussions on postponing the scheduled May start, while Trump proposes a delay until after the November election, hinting at the potential to dismiss federal cases if re-elected.The outcome of this hearing could have substantial implications for Trump's legal battles, including other cases regarding election interference and the New York state charges involving payments to Stormy Daniels, further complicating his political and legal landscape.Trump to tell judge that keeping classified records was legal | ReutersDraftWise, a legal technology startup specializing in AI-powered contract tools for lawyers, announced a significant milestone in securing a $20 million Series A funding round led by Index Ventures. This latest financial infusion, with contributions from existing investors Y Combinator and Earlybird Digital East Ventures, underscores the burgeoning investor interest in AI applications within the legal sector. The New York-based company, founded by ex-Palantir engineers and a former Clifford Chance lawyer, has carved a niche in the legal tech market by enhancing contract drafting and negotiation processes with AI.Since its inception in the summer of 2020 as part of the Y Combinator startup incubator, DraftWise has distinguished itself by leveraging law firms' historical data and unique insights to refine contract customization. The company emphasizes a data-first approach over solely focusing on AI, which has allowed them to incorporate generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to further aid lawyers in their work. This strategy has enabled DraftWise to cater to notable law firm clients, including Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe and Mishcon de Reya, among others, reflecting its growing influence in the legal tech space.The cost of DraftWise's services varies depending on the size and needs of the law firm, offering a flexible solution to improve legal operations. As legal technology continues to evolve, DraftWise's successful funding round represents a key development in the industry's efforts to harness AI for enhancing legal expertise and efficiency. This trend is further evidenced by other legal tech companies, such as Spellbook and Robin AI, securing funding, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and the increasing value placed on AI-driven legal tools.Legal contracts company DraftWise raises $20 mln amid AI investment boom | ReutersMicrosoft has reached a settlement in a patent infringement lawsuit initiated by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) concerning Wi-Fi technology, a dispute that echoes a prior case where Caltech secured a billion-dollar jury verdict against Apple and Broadcom for infringing similar patents. The resolution was communicated to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, with both parties requesting a pause in the proceedings to finalize their agreement. Specific details of the settlement are yet undisclosed, with Caltech and Microsoft maintaining silence on the matter.The lawsuit accused Microsoft of violating Caltech's patents through its Surface tablets and laptops, as well as Xbox video game systems, a claim Microsoft contested by denying the allegations, challenging the patent validity, and asserting existing licenses for the disputed technologies. This legal battle follows a notable 2020 verdict where Caltech was awarded $1.1 billion in damages from Apple and Broadcom for similar patent infringements, a decision later overturned by an appeals court mandating a new trial for damages assessment. Subsequently, Caltech settled its dispute with Apple and Broadcom last year.Moreover, Caltech has initiated lawsuits against other tech giants, including HP Inc and Dell, for infringing the same Wi-Fi patents, indicating a broader legal strategy to protect its intellectual property rights. These ongoing cases underscore the complexity and high stakes of patent litigation within the tech industry, particularly concerning foundational technologies like Wi-Fi. The Microsoft settlement marks the latest chapter in Caltech's assertive enforcement of its patent portfolio, reflecting both the value and contentious nature of intellectual property in the tech sector.Microsoft settles Caltech lawsuit over Wi-Fi technology | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Antitrust is a highly technical area, but with increasing scrutiny from state and federal agencies, it's an area that in-house counsel needs to know. In this in-depth episode, Antitrust expert Leigh Oliver of Clifford Chance breaks down four key areas for in-house counsel. Tune in and find out what should be on the "worry wall” in The Legal Department.

In this episode of the Fringe Legal podcast, host Ab chats with Conan Hines, Director of Legal Technology at Fried Frank, about building a tech-enabled culture in law firms. Conan shares insights from his previous roles at Clifford Chance and other law firms, highlighting the importance of understanding the role of legal technology and the psychology and behavior of users when it comes to successful adoption and change management.Conan emphasizes the need for building trust with lawyers and finding those who are curious and open to tech-enabled solutions. He suggests starting small with bite-sized engagements to build trust over time. He also discusses the value of creating a foundation for tech adoption and balancing short-term impact with long-term goals.The conversation delves into the role of vendors in adoption, with Conan highlighting the need for a strong partnership and a transparent framework for success. He stresses the importance of vendors having a real adoption strategy and sharing learnings from what has worked in the past.Ab and Conan also discuss the challenge of incentives and tracking adoption. They explore the idea of integrating technology training into legal training to emphasize the value and importance of tech skills for lawyers. Ultimately, the key to successful adoption and building a tech-enabled culture in law firms lies in trust, continuous communication, and demonstrating the value of technology.Key takeaways:Building a tech-enabled culture requires understanding the role of legal technology and the psychology and behavior of users.Trust is essential for successful adoption. Lawyers need to believe that tech solutions can help them.Adoption plans should be simplified and tailored to individual users.Integration of technology training into legal training can help emphasize the value of tech skills for lawyers.Vendors should have a strong adoption strategy and share learnings from past successes.Uncommon learning:Tech adoption requires a partnership between law firms and vendors, with a focus on transparency and continuous communication.

This episode's guest pulls off the impossible: he'll make you wonder if maybe you should have been a tax lawyer.  Dan Neidle is described by some as “possibly the UK's leading tax lawyer”. After spending 25 years at Clifford Chance, including as their UK head of tax, he set-up Tax Policy Associates – a not-for-profit company aiming to improve tax and legal policy and educate the public. Dan chats with Becky Annison about the fascinating and complicated puzzles he enjoyed solving for clients in practice, why he chose to retire (while still in his 40s) to focus on public policy and advocacy, and why tax law is far more interesting and important than you might think.

Following the release of the paper “Considerations for risk factors and disclosure in DLT bond offering documents”, co-authors Gabriel Callsen, Director, FinTech and Digitalisation; Secretary to the ICMA FinTech Advisory Committee (FinAC) and Alexander Tollast, Counsel and Member of the Global Financial Markets and Tech Groups at Clifford Chance sat down to discuss the motives behind writing the article and offered further analysis of the results of the investigation. Read the article here: https://www.icmagroup.org/assets/Considerations-for-risk-factors-and-disclosure-in-DLT-bond-offering-documents-November-2023.pdf For more information on DLT bonds, read the ICMA FAQ: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/fintech-and-digitalisation/distributed-ledger-technology-dlt/frequently-asked-questions-on-dlt-and-blockchain-in-bond-markets/ For further information on ICMA's work across the Fintech & Digitalisation space, click here: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/fintech-and-digitalisation/ Get in touch if you have any questions about the podcast or the paper: info@icmagroup.org

Yesha Yadav is Associate Dean and Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School. She is one of the world's leading experts on financial and securities regulation. Before Vanderbilt, Yesha worked as legal counsel with the World Bank and before that she practiced regulatory and derivatives law at Clifford Chance. This week's podcast covers key bankruptcies in crypto from Celsius to FTX, crypto regulation and enforcement risks, and the impact of AI in financial markets.   Follow us here for more amazing insights: https://macrohive.com/home-prime/ https://twitter.com/Macro_Hive https://www.linkedin.com/company/macro-hive

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles' Laila Coffey speaks to Caroline Firstbrook, an award-winning people leader and former COO at Clifford Chance, an international law firm. Firstbrook shares a bit about her leadership journey, focusing on the skills and capabilities she needed to develop or add to her team at Clifford Chance. Regarding searching for talent, she shares her perspective on bringing talent in from outside the professional services industry and how she helped those individuals adapt. She also shares what changes she is proudest of during her time at Clifford Chance, and offers her insights on the long- and short-term impacts of AI and ChatGPT on the traditional law firm model, as well as what new skills and capabilities or ways of working together law firms will need to work effectively as AI influence grows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Comms Coffee Club Podcast and the brilliant Michael Osborne as we explore his intriguing journey in the communications industry. From his start on the student newspaper at Durham University, working agency-side with Fishburn Hedges, and then his most notable in-house role at Clifford Chance, we cover it all. Listen as Michael offers invaluable insights on crafting successful PR campaigns, leveraging technology and AI in communications, and the importance of risk-taking to gain attention in an instinctively conservative industry. Want ad-free listening, early access to every episode, and exclusive Patreon-only content and priority invites to Comms Search & Selection's events? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demand from clean energy and corporate clients looking to secure their share of credits from the tax-and-climate law is helping boost tax and law firms' footprints. The Biden administration's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act offers tax incentives to accelerate the US's transition into renewable energy. The tax credits from the law give companies and investors stability for at least the next 10 years. "It really put a stamp of approval on these transaction structures and the interest of the administration in exploring and facilitating the growth of renewable energy project development," Alexander Leff, partner at international law firm Clifford Chance, said in an interview. Those looking to benefit from those tax credits are leaning on these firms as the IRS and Treasury Department continue to release guidance on the law's provisions. On this week's episode of Talking Tax, Bloomberg Tax reporters Pavithra Rajesh and Erin Slowey talk with Leff about the wider implications of these clean energy provisions. He also discusses Clifford Chance's recent expansion into Houston—a move the company had planned before the Inflation Reduction Act, but one he called "a natural extension" for the firm's energy portfolio. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

Chief Risk Officers (CROs) are firefighters, investigators, counselors and -- critically -- the people trained to ensure companies have the systems, frameworks and culture in place to identify, assess and monitor big challenges ahead. They also help teams help teams take meaningful action and chart a path forward. On the launch of the World Economic Forum's Chief Risk Officers Outlook, Bahare Heywood, the first ever CRO at global law firm Clifford Chance, shares her take on the report's highlights as well as the real-world approaches she believes are critical to make risk management effective in any business. She shares strategies she used to create a risk management culture, her personal lessons learned and the one thing all risk management plans must consider right now.

Chief Risk Officers (CROs) are firefighters, investigators, counselors and -- critically -- the people trained to ensure companies have the systems, frameworks and culture in place to identify, assess and monitor big challenges ahead. They also help teams take meaningful action and chart a path forward. On the launch of the World Economic Forum's Chief Risk Officers Outlook, Bahare Heywood, the first ever CRO at global law firm Clifford Chance, shares her take on the report's highlights as well as the real-world approaches she believes are critical to make risk management effective in any business. She discusses strategies she used to help build a risk management culture, her personal lessons learned and the one thing all risk management plans must consider right now. Report: Chief Risk Officers Outlook Release: Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Conditions Pose Severe Risks to Organizations, say Chief Risk Officers Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/clifford-chance-bahare-heywood-risk Podcast highlights: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/07/chief-risk-officer-management-culture/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This ICMA podcast with four Leading Law Firms is about the transition from legacy US dollar LIBOR to SOFR in the bond market. The background is that panel bank US dollar LIBOR ceased publication on 30 June, as planned. The FCA as global regulator of LIBOR has provided for synthetic US dollar LIBOR to be published for legacy transactions, including bonds, until 30 September 2024. Synthetic US dollar LIBOR provides a temporary bridge for legacy bonds to be transitioned from LIBOR to SOFR, the US dollar risk-free rate. Following an introduction from Paul Richards, Head of Market Practice & Regulatory Policy at ICMA, the podcast consists of the following contributions from experts in four leading law firms: Catherine Wade of Linklaters on fallbacks in floating rate notes under English law Julia Machin of Clifford Chance on consent solicitations under English law Marcus Mackenzie of Freshfields on securitisations, including negative consents, under English law Amanda Thomas and Patrizia Pasqualini of Allen & Overy on the relationship between transition under English law, the US LIBOR Act and other foreign laws And Neil Pallender of Linklaters on operational issues during the transition

On this day in history, in 1909, the Sixteenth Amendment was passed, which gave Congress the power to collect income taxes. Passed in 1909, the Sixteenth Amendment was ratified on February 3, 1913. This came after a series of economically destabilizing events, including a period of economic disparity between eastern industries and farmers in the south and west post-Civil War. The first federal income tax had been imposed in 1861 to fund the Civil War, but it was repealed in 1872. From that point, several political organizations, like the Grange and the Populist Party, pushed for a graduated income tax.In 1894, a 2-percent tax on income over $4,000 was enacted as part of a tariff bill, but the Supreme Court struck it down, despite having upheld the aforementioned Civil War-era income tax. Progressive Democrats and Republicans persisted in advocating for the income tax. A constitutional amendment for income tax was proposed in 1909, with conservatives believing it would fail ratification and put the issue to bed. Surprisingly, the amendment was ratified by the majority of the states, and the 16th Amendment came into effect in 1913. Despite this, in its initial year, due to numerous exemptions and deductions, only about 1 percent of the population paid income taxes. This decision substantially altered the American economic landscape.A California judge has allowed Microsoft to proceed with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard despite an ongoing antitrust case led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley rejected the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction after five days of intensive testimony. Corley affirmed that while the merger merited scrutiny, the FTC failed to prove the deal would significantly reduce competition. Microsoft's commitments to extend Call of Duty to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch and bring Activision's content to cloud gaming services were considered as factors increasing consumer access.Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and their respective leaders expressed gratitude and optimism for the outcome. FTC spokesperson Douglas Farrar expressed disappointment and stated that the FTC would determine its next steps. However, Microsoft still faces regulatory hurdles in the UK, with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) previously blocking the acquisition. Both CMA and Microsoft are currently negotiating possible modifications to the deal to address cloud gaming concerns. If Judge Corley's decision is not appealed by the FTC by July 14th, it could indicate the regulator might abandon the case against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard - The VergeFTC would face tough appeal of Microsoft-Activision order, experts say | ReutersThe International Brotherhood of Teamsters' recent concessions from United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) could influence the union's approach to other delivery companies like Amazon and the auto industry's "Big Three". Prior to July 5, UPS agreed to end a two-tier wage system and to equip delivery trucks with air conditioning. This outcome potentially sets a precedent for union negotiations elsewhere, despite current disputes about wages and other economic issues. The successful negotiations illustrate the union's potential to reclaim losses incurred since the late 1980s.Teamsters President, Sean O'Brien, plans to use this success as a selling point for Amazon workers. The union aims to present itself as an entity capable of securing strong contracts. As previously stated, these successes could influence negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit's Big Three automakers, whose master contract expires in September. The union rate, though at a record low of 10.1%, is highest in the transportation and warehousing sector at 14.5%, indicating potential union interest among these workers.Teamsters Look for UPS Wins to Carry Over to Amazon, Big ThreeTax and law firms are experiencing expansion due to the increased demand for clean energy and corporate clients seeking to capitalize on the tax credits offered by the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act, or tax-and-climate law, passed in August 2022. This law encourages companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and has led to a surge of interest in the clean energy sector. The law allows tax credits to cover up to 70% of a project's costs and provides a 10-year certainty for incentives. Firms are witnessing a growing number of clients seeking assistance with multifaceted projects involving multiple technologies.Furthermore, the legislation allows tax credits to be sold or transferred to a third party. This provision has sparked a new market for clean energy developers to sell credits to any corporation looking to offset taxes, potentially increasing investments in renewable energy. The law also includes a direct pay option, which allows tax-exempt entities to receive a cash refund in lieu of a credit.In response to the increased demand, firms like Holland & Knight and Clifford Chance are expanding their clean energy expertise and resources. Holland & Knight merged with Thompson & Knight to expand its energy practice, while Clifford Chance announced a new office in Houston, a well-known energy transition capital.Tax Firms Build Up Energy Teams in Wake of Tax-and-Climate LawA lawsuit filed by Jaime Rogozinski, the founder of /r/WallStreetBets, against Reddit was dismissed by a U.S. judge. Rogozinski accused Reddit of unlawfully banning him from moderating WallStreetBets and infringing upon his trademark rights. He founded WallStreetBets in 2012 and applied to trademark the name in March 2020 when the community reached 1 million subscribers (now 14 million). However, the judge rejected Rogozinski's claim, stating he doesn't own the WallStreetBets trademark and dismissed his state law claims related to his ouster, indicating he lacked the standing to sue. Reddit termed Rogozinski's lawsuit a "transparent attempt to enrich himself."Reddit beats lawsuit by WallStreetBets founder | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In our newest Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market episode, we welcome Amy Mallow from Vertex Advisors LLC. Amy discusses her career journey from the courtroom to the classroom, followed by the world of consulting for legal professionals. Drawing on her varied experiences, Mallow shares her unique strategies and tools that have assisted attorneys in navigating their distinctive challenges. We explore her impactful tenure at Holland & Knight, emphasizing recruitment and professional development in a fast-paced, expanding firm. In her current role at Vertex Advisors, Mallow continues to leverage her expertise, offering insights on key principles that attorneys can apply in their own professional journeys. Our "Moves of the Week" segment highlights Clifford Chance welcoming partner David Sweeney to their new Houston office, and Holland & Knight adding a three-person IP team from Perkins Coie. Tune in for this insightful conversation filled with expert analysis and valuable takeaways.

In the latest installment of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts chat with Charles "Chuck" Curtis, legal industry veteran and the recent founder of CLCurtis31 Consulting. Chuck shares invaluable insight into the evolution of lateral partner hiring over the years, examining the complex factors propelling lateral moves while providing actionable advice to law firms seeking to obtain a competitive edge in this market. Chuck also forecasts potential trends and strategies for law firms. Closing the conversation, he looks back on his foundational career experiences, describing how his people-first philosophy will inform his work at CLCurtis31 Consulting. During the popular "Moves of the Week" segment, our hosts analyze the implications of Clifford Chance's new Houston office and several new hires by Paul Hastings. Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend about the podcast!

Vlada Shestakova - Survival guide for sensitive people | Embodiment & breathwork teacher | Public speaker Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor  CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Vlada's Bio  My name is Vlada Shestakova and I am 34 years old. I was born in Moscow, USSR (currently Russia), and spent my childhood in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the age of 7, I returned to Moscow and lived there until I was 20. At 17, I was accepted to the Moscow State Academy of Law – the top Law School in the country. When I was 20, I dropped out and moved to London to work as a project management analyst for Clifford Chance. A year later I decided to return home and joined Adidas as an Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Adidas in Russia. Shortly after my return to Moscow I went back to Law school and graduated three years later. From 2012 until 2018 I dedicated my time to becoming a great corporate lawyer as I worked for Abbott Labs and Eli Lilly.  I became an experienced corporate warrior and met great people, but all that time I was yearning for more. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs it only felt natural to become one, so in 2018 with the help of my husband, I started my first business and a few months later my second business which became my first success story. In 2020 I moved to the US; one week before Covid. I worked hard to manage my business through covid, but two years later I realized that it no longer serves my purpose and I decided to close the business. Immigration and covid became points of substantial personal growth.  I got an opportunity to slow down, rethink my path and start doing something that has always been so important to me – serving people. Over the last 1,5 years, I've been training extensively to finally call myself a trauma-informed wellness coach for highly sensitive people (HSP). My journey to becoming a coach and breathwork practitioner began with my own struggles as a highly sensitive person. Back then, I did not know that I was an HSP and battled with severe anxiety, panic attacks, and fatigue, thinking that something was profoundly wrong with my health. Going to public places and network events throughout my corporate career was a disaster. Despite my confident appearance, I could not shake off feeling overwhelmed in social situations. I was anxious and permanently tired. Burnout became my best friend. Only after I discovered the concept of highly sensitive people, and everything started to make sense. I finally understood why I had been struggling for so long. Along the way, I discovered the power of breathwork to help us release stuck emotions, clear our minds, and connect with our inner selves. I realized I wanted to share this practice with others. Through my personal experience, I felt called to help highly sensitive people navigate their journeys with greater ease and understanding. That's why I became a certified coach and breathwork practitioner specializing in working with highly sensitive people. Being highly sensitive is a gift. I am passionate about helping my clients understand their highly sensitive trait and how to use it as a strength rather than a weakness. I help them develop tools to manage overwhelm, anxiety, and stress and learn to honor their needs and boundaries. Through breathwork, I guide them to connect with their inner wisdom and intuition, allowing them to tap into their unique gifts and live more fulfilling lives. We talk about the following among a few other subjects Russia  Dropping out of Law School Highly Sensitive People Controlling your emotions What you should look for in a coach. Vlada's Social Media Vlada's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-shestakova-318b824b/ Vlada's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovetn1k/ Vlada's Advice I can give you this little technique. I think anyone who's listening to the podcast might benefit from it. if you're feeling anxious, or if you feel like you want to focus. But you just cannot stop doing things and you need to concentrate. A good method to ground yourself would be just to sit straight and feel the support underneath like feel the chair. See if there is any tension, tension in your belly. If there is just relax it. Just make sure that you're sitting upright, and just relax Relax the shoulders and relax the jaw. Just take a deep breath. For a lot of people that would really help them to kind of focus and get their shit together.

Hear some on-the-spot reflections at the recent responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum in London from Clifford Chance's Rae Lindsay, Fiona Wheatley from Bakkavor and the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre's Phil Bloomer, talking with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh. They highlight the importance of mandatory human rights due diligence in supplier engagement through in-depth investigation of tier 3 and 4 suppliers. They also discuss the need to initiate real executive leadership and collaboration to drive progress.

Kieran talks with Dan Stipano, partner at Davis Polk, and Jamal El-Hindi, Counsel at Clifford Chance, about the Financial Crime Enforcement Network's far reaching new rules for creating a U.S. beneficial ownership information (BOI) database for regulators and law enforcement, including who will be required to file personal identifying information and who will not have access to the registry. Mandated by Congress to be operational by January 2024, Dan and Jamal also detail some of the essential questions that remain unanswered about the registry, and what the regulatory landscape will look like in 2023 and beyond. Dan and Jamal come to the discussion with Kieran drawing on 50 collective years of service in the U.S. regulatory community, Dan having started in private practice after 30 years with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Jamal after 20 years in the U.S. Treasury.

Yesha Yadav is Associate Dean and Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School. She is one of the world's leading experts on financial and securities regulation. Before Vanderbilt, Yesha worked as legal counsel with the World Bank and before that she practiced regulatory and derivatives law at Clifford Chance. This week's podcast covers why the US Treasury market is fundamentally broken, the rise of HFT and algo trading, the diverges uses of Treasuries, and much more.