http://www.elexica.com//en/Resources/Podcasten-usSimmons & Simmons copyrightWeekly video podcast service from Simmons & Simmons elexica.Simmons & SimmonsSummary elexica is the award winning, free online legal resource created by leading international law firm Simmons & Simmons LLP.Description elexica is the award winning, free online legal resource created by leading international law firm Simmons & Simmons LLP.Simmons & Simmonselexica@simmons-simmons.comEpisode 229: Short selling: latest on Level 2Simmons & Simmons partners Sarah Bowles and Darren Fox give an update on the EU Short Selling Regulation following the publication of ESMA’s draft Level 2 provisions.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0229-short-selling-latest-on-level-2Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT6Episode 228: "Help, someone's stolen my M-wallet!" Key legal issues and practical tips for mobile and internet based transactionsSimmons & Simmons partner Mark Dewar talks to colleague Sophie Lessar about the key legal issues for establishing and operating M-wallets. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0228-help-someones-stolen-my-m-walletTue, 15 May 2012 14:27:00 GMT6Episode 227: Monitoring employee email use under German lawSimmons & Simmons partners Sascha Kuhn and Verena Braeckeler discuss the extent to which under German law employers can monitor their employees' use of work email. They also consider the possible policy options open to employers.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0227-monitoring-employee-email-use-under-german-lawWed, 09 May 2012 14:32:00 GMT6Episode 226: Employment law changes: highlights from March 2012Simmons & Simmons managing associate Sarah Berkeley talks to colleague Andrea Finn about changes to employment law in England and Wales in March 2012. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0226-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-march-2012Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:16:00 GMT6Episode 225: Cookie regulations - time to complyWith the 25 May deadline for compliance with the cookie rules looming, Simmons & Simmons ICT partner Alex Brown talks to colleague Clare Adam about what companies need to be doing to comply with the regulations.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0225-cookie-regulations-time-to-complyThu, 26 Apr 2012 09:38:00 GMT6Episode 224: Employment law changes: highlights from February 2012Simmons & Simmons managing associate Cathryn Bean talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England and Wales in February 2012. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0224-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-february-2012Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT5Episode 223: Data Protection - Overseas Data TransfersSimmons & Simmons managing associate Lawrence Brown talks to colleague Clare Adam about the legal issues associated with overseas data transfers and the options available to organisations to comply with applicable laws.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0223-data-protection-overseas-data-transfersFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:42:00 GMT5Episode 222: Construction disputes - adjudication and arbitrationSimmons & Simmons partner Simon Morgan talks to colleague Lyndon Smith about the adjudication and arbitration of construction disputes and some changes to the ICC Rules.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0222-construction-disputes-adjudication-and-arbitrationWed, 28 Mar 2012 12:38:00 GMT7Episode 221: FRAND defences in smartphone disputesSimmons & Simmons supervising associate Gavin Lawson talks to colleague Nicholas Fox about the meaning and application of FRAND terms in European smartphone disputes.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0221-frand-defences-in-smartphone-disputesThu, 22 Mar 2012 15:35:00 GMT5Episode 220: Update on protecting employers' confidential informationSimmons & Simmons partner Andrea Finn talks to colleague Angus McLean about the Court of Appeal’s decision in Caterpillar v Huesca de Crean and related issues concerning the protection of confidential information and IP by employers.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0220-update-on-protecting-employers-confidential-informationFri, 16 Mar 2012 15:27:00 GMT6Episode 219: FSA proposes significant UK rule changesSimmons & Simmons partner Chris Horton talks to fellow partner Colin Bole about the UK Financial Services Authority’s proposed changes to the Listing, Prospectus, Disclosure and Transparency Rules.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0219-fsa-proposes-significant-uk-rule-changesTue, 13 Mar 2012 15:46:00 GMT6Episode 218: What’s behind the "smartphone wars"?Nicholas Fox, Of Counsel specialising in electronics, telecoms and software patent litigation, speaks to colleague Paul England about the strategies and drivers behind the "smartphone wars".http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0218-whats-behind-the-smartphone-warsThu, 08 Mar 2012 11:45:00 GMT6Episode 217: Tinkering with Standard Form ContractsSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to Vicky Chiu about common amendments to Standard Form Contracts and which are more likely to be acceptable in the UK market.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0217-tinkering-with-standard-form-contractsTue, 06 Mar 2012 14:48:00 GMT5Episode 216: Employment law changes: highlights from January 2012Simmons & Simmons partner Andrea Finn talks to colleague Sarah Berkeley about changes to employment law in England and Wales in January 2012. Andrea highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0216-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-january-2012Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:08:00 GMT5Episode 215: Doing R&D in ChinaSimmons & Simons partner Lewis Ho talks to colleague Jenna Ho Marris about the current issues facing foreign technology companies conducting R&D in China.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0215-doing-r-and-d-in-chinaTue, 14 Feb 2012 08:39:00 GMT6Episode 214: Marketing new drugs in ChinaSimmons & Simmons partner Lewis Ho talks to colleague Jenna Ho Marris about the current issues facing pharmaceutical companies launching new drugs in the China market.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0214-marketing-new-drugs-in-chinaMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:27:00 GMT6Episode 213: New EU Data Protection RegulationSimmons & Simmons partner Alex Brown talks to colleague Lawrence Brown about the proposed new EU Data Protection Regulation. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0213-new-eu-data-protection-regulationFri, 03 Feb 2012 10:31:00 GMT5Episode 212: Prospectus Directive review - impact on debt issuersSimmons & Simmons capital markets managing associate Penny Miller talks to colleague Rachel McGivern about the impact on debt issuers of ESMA’s advice to the Commission as part of the Prospectus Directive review.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0212-prospectus-directive--review--impact-on-debt-issuerThu, 02 Feb 2012 12:07:00 GMT5Episode 211: Employment law changes: highlights from December 2011Simmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett talks to colleague Elizabeth Wake about changes to employment law in England and Wales in December 2011. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0211-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-december-2011Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:00 GMT5Episode 210: Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional InvestorSimmons & Simmons partner Rolfe Hayden talks to colleague Malisa Ng about the recently introduced Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor scheme in Hong Kong. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0210-renminbi-qualified-foreign-institutional-investorThu, 26 Jan 2012 11:24:00 GMT5Episode 209: Patent litigation in ChinaSimmons & Simmons LLP Shanghai IP partner Lewis Ho talks to colleague Paul England about the key features of patent litigation in China.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0209-patent-litigation-in-chinaTue, 24 Jan 2012 14:41:00 GMT5Episode 208: EU Short Selling RegulationSimmons & Simmons partners Sarah Bowles and Darren Fox discuss the EU Short Selling Regulation which will create a pan European regime regarding the short selling of EEA listed shares and sovereign debt with effect from 01 November 2012.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0208-eu-short-selling-regulationTue, 03 Jan 2012 11:13:00 GMT5Episode 207: Enforceability of flip clausesSimmons & Simmons partner Paul Browne talks to colleagues Rossina Petrova and Jonathan Quie about enforceability of flip clauses, which have been commonly used in structured finance transactions, in light of recent decisions in England and the US.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0207-enforceability-of-flip-clausesFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 207: Enforceability of flip clausesEpisode 206: Secondment or direct employment in the PRCSimmons & Simmons partner Fiona Loughrey talks to colleague Som Leung about secondment issues to consider when sending foreign nationals to work in the PRC.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0206-secondment-or-direct-employment-in-the-prcThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT7Episode 206, Secondment, direct employment, PRCEpisode 205: HKMA/SFC OTC Derivatives Consultation PaperSimmons & Simmons partners Paul Browne and Joel Bentsur talk about the Hong Kong SFC's latest consultation paper on OTC derivatives.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0205-hkma-sfc-otc-derivatives-consultation-paperFri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT6Episode 205, HKMA/SFC, OTC Derivatives, Consultation PaperEpisode 204: Hong Kong regulatory enforcement environmentSimmons & Simmons partners Richard Sims and Abdulali Jiwaji discuss the current regulatory enforcement environment in Hong Kong, and the outlook for next year. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0204-hong-kong-regulatory-enforcement-environmentFri, 02 Dec 2011 07:30:00 GMT6Episode 204, Hong Kong, regulatory enforcementEpisode 203: Patent infringement and criminal liabilitySimmons & Simmons partners Peter Meyer and Sascha Kuhn discuss the risk of criminal seizure of goods during tradefairs on the basis of alleged patent infringements. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0203-patent-infringement-and-criminal-liabilityTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 203, Patent infringement, criminal liabilityEpisode 202: Professional indemnity insurance for construction professionalsSimmons & Simmons partners Richard Dyton and James Pollock discuss the main policy issues that arise in relation to construction professionals incuding material non disclosure, extent of coverage and breach of policy condition. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0202-professional-indemnity-insurance-for-construction-professionalsFri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 202, Professional indemnity insurance, construction professionalsEpisode 201: Employment law changes: highlights from October 2011Simmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett talks to colleague Cathryn Bean about changes to employment law in England and Wales in October 2011. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0201-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-october-2011Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 201, Employment law, changes, highlights, October 2011Episode 200: Limitation of liability clausesSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton and managing associate Navneet Juty discuss typical exclusion and limitation clauses. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0200-limitation-of-liability-clausesWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 200, Limitation, liability clausesEpisode 199: The right to lightSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to colleague Ali Crosthwaite about rights of light law and, with reference to the HKRUK v Heaney case, the implications of proceeding with development prior to the resolution of rights of light issues. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0199-the-right-to-lightSun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 199, rights, light lawEpisode 198: Break clauses in commercial leasesSimmons & Simmons Head of Real Estate Nick Jones talks to colleague Carol Hewson about the latest case law and practical tactics to consider in relation to the exercise of break clauses in commercial leases. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0198-break-clauses-in-commercial-leasesThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT7Episode 198, Break clauses, commercial leasesEpisode 197: The future of pan European freezing ordersSimmons & Simmons lawyer Andrew Bartlett talks to colleague Simon Morgan about the continuing significance of the draft regulation on European Asset Preservation Orders (EAPO) despite the UK's decision not to opt in. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0197-the-future-of-pan-european-freezing-ordersWed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 197, future, pan European, freezing ordersEpisode 196: Key data centre real estate issuesSimmons & Simmons technology lawyer Martin Hayward talks to real estate colleague Ali Crosthwaite about the key real estate issues currently impacting data centre tenants and data centre owners - with a particular focus on data centre leasing issues. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0196-key-data-centre-real-estate-issuesTue, 25 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 196, data centre, real estateEpisode 194: MiFID 2: implications for fund managersSimmons & Simmons partner Darren Fox talks to colleague Nick Colston about the implications for fund management firms of the EU Commission's MiFID 2 legislative proposal published on 20 October 2011. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0194-mifid-2-implications-for-fund-managersMon, 24 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT7Episode 194, MiFID 2, implications, fund managersEpisode 195: MAD 2Simmons & Simmons partner Sarah Bowles talks to colleague Darren Fox about the implications of the EU Commission's legislative proposal for amendments to the Market Abuse Directive published on 20 October 2011.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0195-mad-2Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 195, MAD 2Episode 193: Employment law changes: highlights from September 2011Simmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett talks to colleague Anna Rentoul about changes to employment law in England and Wales in September 2011. Anna highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0193-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-september-2011Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 193, Employment law, changes, highlights, September 2011Episode 192: EU Financial Transaction TaxSimmons & Simmons corporate tax partners Mark Sheiham and René van Eldonk discuss the potential impact of the EU Commission's proposed Financial Transaction Tax around Europe and beyond.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0192-eu-financial-transaction-taxWed, 12 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 192, EU, Financial Transaction TaxEpisode 191: Performance management under German employment lawSimmons & Simmons partners Hans-Hermann Aldenhoff and Verena Braeckeler of the Düsseldorf office discuss the practical issues relating to managing performance under German employment law. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0191-performance-management-under-german-employment-lawMon, 10 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 191, Performance management, German employment lawEpisode 190: Employment law changes: highlights from August 2011Simmons & Simmons lawyer Raja Nadarajan talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England and Wales in August 2011. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0190-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-august-2011Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 190, Employment law, changes, highlights, August 2011Episode 189: New gender pay gap initiativeSimmons & Simmons partners Philip Bartlett and Anna Rentoul discuss what the new initiative means for employers.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0189-new-gender-pay-gap-initiativeWed, 14 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 189, gender, pay gap, initiativeEpisode 188: Issues in patent licence disputesSimmons & Simmons non contentious life sciences specialist Richard Binns talks to colleague Paul England about the issues to look out for if you are seeking to renegotiate or dispute agreements in your patent licence portfolio. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0188-issues-in-patent-licence-disputesMon, 12 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 188, Issues, patent licence, disputesEpisode 187: The Unified Patent Court: key featuresSimmons & Simmons patent litigation specialist Kevin Mooney talks again to colleague Paul England about proposed changes to the European patent litigation system, this time tackling the Unified Patent Court. (See episode 179 for the first podcast.)http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0187-the-unified-patent-court-key-featuresSun, 04 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 187, Unified Patent Court, key featuresEpisode 186: Employment law changes: highlights from July 2011Simmons & Simmons lawyer Cathryn Bean talks to colleague Elizabeth Wake about changes to employment law in England and Wales in July 2011. Cathryn highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0186-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-july-2011Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 186, Employment law, changes, highlights, July 2011Episode 185: Bribery FSA and the Willis caseSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Sims talks to colleague Charles Mayo about the implications of the recent Willis fine by the FSA and the implications for both FSA regulated and non regulated businesses.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0185-bribery-fsa-and-the-willis-caseSun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 185, Bribery, FSA, Willis caseEpisode 184: Significant amendments to the UK Takeover Code finalisedSimmons & Simmons corporate partners Edward Baker and Mark Curtis discuss some of the key changes to the UK Takeover Code which come into effect on 19 September 2011.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0184-significant-amendments-to-the-uk-takeover-code-finalisedSun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT7Episode 184, Significant, amendments, UK, Takeover Code, finalisedEpisode 183: Libyan sanctions in practiceSimmons & Simmons lawyer Cherie Spinks talks to colleague David Bridge about the issues that have arisen for businesses dealing with the UK and EU sanctions regimes relating to Libya.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0183-libyan-sanctions-in-practiceWed, 27 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 183, Libyan, sanctions, practiceEpisode 182: Employment law changes highlights from June 2011Simmons & Simmons partner Anna Rentoul talks to colleague Cathryn Bean about changes to employment law in England in June 2011. Anna highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0182-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-june-2011Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 182: Employment law changes highlights from June 2011Episode 181: ECJ threat to leniency programmes in EuropeSimmons & Simmons competition partners Tony Woodgate and Oliver Heinisch discuss the major implications for cartel leniency applicants arising from the ECJ decision in the Pfleiderer case. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0181-ecj-threat-to-leniency-programmes-in-europeTue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 181, ECJ, threat, leniency programmes, EuropeEpisode 180: Hotel Agreements in the UAESimmons & Simmons lawyers Duane Keighran and David Weir discuss hotel development in the United Arab Emirates. Duane highlights how improving liquidity is influencing growth in the hotel market and looks at issues to consider.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0180-hotel-agreements-in-the-uaeWed, 13 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 180, Hotel, Agreements, UAEEpisode 179: Unitary Patent updateSimmons & Simmons patent litigation specialist Kevin Mooney talks to colleague Paul England about recent developments in the progress of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court. The Draft Agreement on a Unified Patent Court mentioned in this podcast is available here.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0179-unitary-patent-updateThu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 179, Unitary, Patent, updateEpisode 178: Cyber attacks what your business needs to knowSimmons & Simmons partner Miles Alexander talks to colleague Paolo Caldato about the key issues that businesses need to know about cyber attacks: why they occur, their consequences, how to protect one's business against attack and how to minimise losses following a successful attack.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0178-cyber-attacks-what-your-business-needs-to-knowMon, 27 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 178, Cyber, attacks, businessEpisode 177: Consultation on modern workplaces in the UKSimmons & Simmons lawyer John Mather talks to colleague Anna Rentoul about the current consultation on changes to UK employment law (including flexible parental leave, flexible working and holiday entitlement during sickness). Anna highlights the key proposals and suggests issues for employers to consider if responding to the consultation.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0177-consultation-on-modern-workplaces-in-the-ukTue, 21 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT5Episode 177, Consultation, modern, workplaces, UKEpisode 176: Works councils and data privacy in The NetherlandsSimmons & Simmons employment lawyers Bardies Bassyouni and Annemarie Elenbaas discuss data protection and the Dutch Works Councils Act and highlight the most relevant aspects in practice.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0176-works-councils-and-data-privacy-in-the-netherlandsThu, 16 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 176: Works councils and data privacy in The NetherlandsEpisode 175: Employment law changes highlights from May 2011Simmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in May 2011. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0175-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-may-2011Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 175, Employment, law, changes, highlights, May 2011Episode 174: Cross border patent litigation in EuropeSimmons & Simmons patent litigation specialists Bas Berghuis and colleague András Kupecz discuss recent developments in pan European patent litigation and the options the Dutch courts can offer when devising a European patent litigation strategy.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0174-cross-border-patent-litigation-in-europeWed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 174, Cross border, patent, litigation, EuropeEpisode 173: Retrofitting of vacant offices in The NetherlandsSimmons & Simmons partner Frenk Huisman talks to colleague Sandrine Prevoo about sustainable retrofitting as a solution to the significant vacancy of Dutch office buildings. Frenk highlights the commercial and legal considerations under Dutch law for an existing landlord and tenant to come to a green retrofit.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0173-retrofitting-of-vacant-offices-in-the-netherlandsMon, 06 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 173, Retrofitting, vacant, offices, NetherlandsEpisode 172: UK temporary agency workers the final guidanceSimmons & Simmons lawyer Rebecca Lally talks to colleague Anna Rentoul about the UK Government's final guidance on the Temporary Agency Workers Regulations. Anna highlights the key issues employers must address in advance of the Regulations coming into force in October 2011.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0172-uk-temporary-agency-workers-the-final-guidanceWed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 172, UK, temporary, agency, workers, final, guidanceEpisode 171: Construction claim management in the NetherlandsSimmons & Simmons partner Luc Cohen talks to colleague Andrada Tiru about construction claim management in the Netherlands and highlights some ways to avoid construction disputes.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0171-construction-claim-management-in-the-netherlandsTue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 171, Construction, claim, management, NetherlandsEpisode 170: International implications of class actions in The NetherlandsSimmons & Simmons partners Bernard Verbunt and Johan Polet speak with colleague Rogier van den Heuvel on international implications of Dutch class actions and class settlements both from a view point of financial institutions and from an antitrust litigation perspective.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0170-international-implications-of-class-actions-in-the-netherlandsTue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 170, International, implications, class actions, NetherlandsEpisode 169: Speeding up environmental permit procedures in The NetherlandsSimmons & Simmons lawyer Liesbeth Driest talks to colleague Saskia Borger about obtaining environmental permits for new developments in the Netherlands and how recent developments in environmental legislation and court decisions speed up the process.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0169-speeding-up-environmental-permit-procedures-in-the-netherlandsThu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 169, Speeding up, environmental, permit procedures, NetherlandsEpisode 168: Employment law changes highlights from April 2011Simmons & Simmons partner Anna Rentoul talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in April 2011. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0168-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-april-2011Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 168, Employment, law, changes, highlights, April 2011Episode 167: International trade sanctions: current developmentsSimmons & Simmons partner Johan Polet talks to Mark Huijzen about the implications of international trade sanctions concerning the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for international business.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0167-international-trade-sanctions-current-developmentsWed, 11 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 167, International, trade sanctions, current developmentsEpisode 166: Data protection for companies: information overload?With levels of cyber attacks on businesses increasing there is now further regulator focus on data protection. Simmons & Simmons litigation partner Miles Alexander talks to ICT partner Alex Brown about what companies need to consider to comply with data protection legislation.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0166-data-protection-for-companies-information-overloadMon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT7Episode 166: Data protection for companies: information overload?Episode 165: Board Effectiveness in the UKSimmons & Simmons partner Charles Mayo talks to Mark Wearden of MBS Limited about the Financial Reporting Council's final report on board effectiveness in the UK and its likely consequences for board behaviour. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0165-board-effectiveness-in-the-ukWed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 165, Board, EffectivenessEpisode 164: Construction contracts when the weather goes against youSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to colleague Iain Macfarlane about the effect of severe weather events on building contracts and the real estate sector, particularly flooding and insurance implications. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0164-construction-contracts-when-the-weather-goes-against-youMon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 164, Construction, contracts, weatherEpisode 163: Termination of contract when the end is nighSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to colleague Haramrita Glazebrook about the methods and pitfalls of termination of contract and the consequences of insolvency, using examples from the construction industry. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0163-termination-of-contract-when-the-end-is-nighThu, 28 Apr 2011 09:50:00 GMT6Episode 163, Termination, contract, endEpisode 162: FSA consultation on guidance on the Remuneration CodeSimmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett talks to colleague Darren Fox about the FSA's current consultation on guidance on its Remuneration Code. Philip and Darren highlight the most significant aspects of the guidance and its potential impact in practice. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0162-fsa-consultation-on-guidance-on-the-remuneration-codeTue, 26 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT7Episode 162, FSA, consultation, guidance, Remuneration CodeEpisode 161: UK Construction Act Changes are afootSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to colleague Simon Kenolty about the implications of the amendments to the payment frameworks and adjudication rights in the Construction Act 1966 coming into effect this year. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0161-uk-construction-act-changes-are-afootWed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 161, UK, Construction, Act, ChangesEpisode 160: UK Bribery Act: implications for fund managersSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Perry talks to colleague Nick Benwell about the Bribery Act, the Ministry of Justice guidance and the implications for UK and overseas fund managers.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0160-uk-bribery-act-implications-for-fund-managersMon, 18 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 160, UK, Bribery, Act, implications, fund managersEpisode 159: Expert evidence under the microscopeSimmons & Simmons lawyer Ed MacKenna discusses the impact of recent decisions on the use of expert evidence in court proceedings with colleague Paul England, author of Expert Privilege in Civil Evidence. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0159-expert-evidence-under-the-microscopeWed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 159, Expert, evidence, microscopeEpisode 158: Employment law changes: highlights from March 2011Simmons & Simmons lawyer Stephanie Cackett talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in March 2011. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0158-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-march-2011Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 158, Employment, law, changes, highlights, March 2011Episode 157: Jurisdiction agreements: practicalities and pitfallsSimmons & Simmons partner Simon Morgan talks to colleague Patrick Boylan about the choices faced by commercial parties and why jurisdiction continues to be an issue in major disputes. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0157-jurisdiction-agreements-practicalities-and-pitfallsWed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 157, Jurisdiction, agreements, practicalities and pitfallsEpisode 156: Bribery Act: the guidance and the difficult issuesSimmons & Simmons partner Charles Mayo talks to colleague Nick Benwell about corporate hospitality, facilitation payments, due diligence, supply chains and joint ventures. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0156-bribery-act-the-guidance-and-the-difficult-issuesThu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 156, Bribery, Act, guidance, difficult issuesEpisode 155: Bribery Act: an overview of the guidanceSimmons & Simmons partner Charles Mayo talks to colleague Nick Benwell about the Ministry of Justice guidance in relation to the Bribery Act, published on 30 March 2011. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0155-bribery-act-an-overview-of-the-guidanceWed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 155, Bribery, Act, overview, guidanceEpisode 154: Hiring employees in the PRCSimmons & Simmons lawyer Som Leung talks to colleague Simon Watson about legal issues to consider when hiring employees in the PRC. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0154-hiring-employees-in-the-prcMon, 28 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 154, Hiring, employees, PRCEpisode 153: Product Key Facts Statement for funds in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons managing associate Eva Chan talks to colleague Malisa Ng about the recent clarification and guidance provided by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong on the content and layout of Product Key Facts Statement for funds.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0153-product-key-facts-statement-for-funds-in-hong-kongThu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 153, Product, Key Facts, Statement, funds, Hong KongEpisode 152: Redundancy - bumping, maternity and age discriminationSimmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett speaks with colleague Matthew Perry about redundancy situations and issues related to bumping, alternative employment for those on maternity leave and age discrimination in redundancy schemes. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0152-redundancy-bumping-maternity-and-age-discriminationTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT4Episode 152, Redundancy, bumping, maternity, age discriminationEpisode 151: Employment law changes: highlights from February 2011Simmons & Simmons lawyer Stephanie Cackett talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in February 2011. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0151-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-february-2011Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 151, Employment, law, changes, highlights, February 2011Episode 150: Bonuses in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons partner Fiona Loughrey talks to colleagues Simon Watson and Claudia Tam about bonus issues under Hong Kong law. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0150-bonuses-in-hong-kongWed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 150, Bonuses, Hong KongEpisode 149: Removal of the default retirement age - transitional provisionsSimmons & Simmons lawyer John Mather talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about the transitional provisions that will apply on the removal of the default retirement age. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0149-removal-of-the-default-retirement-age-transitional-provisionsMon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 149, Removal, default, retirement, age, transitional provisionsEpisode 148: Taking stock and moving onSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to John Edwards of Augusta & Co about the waste management market and how the future focus for the UK waste industry looks set to shift. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0148-taking-stock-and-moving-onFri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT7Episode 148, Taking stock and moving onEpisode 147: Mini QFII and SFC authorised funds in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons lawyer Malisa Ng talks to colleague Eva Chan about the anticipated mini QFII regime and its implications on RMB-denominated SFC authorised funds. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0147-mini-qfii-and-sfc-authorised-funds-in-hong-kongWed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 147, Mini, QFII, SFC, authorised funds, Hong KongEpisode 146: Employment law changes: highlights from January 2011Simmons & Simmons lawyer Andrew Davenport talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in January 2011. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0146-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-january-2011Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 146, Employment, law, changes, highlights, January, 2011Episode 145: European private equity - an overviewSimmons & Simmons partner Arthur Stewart discusses with colleagues Gideon Sharp, Marco Franzini and Noel Ainsworth how private equity has fared in recent months and what 2011 has in store. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0145-european-private-equity-an-overviewTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 145, European, private equity, overviewEpisode 144: Consultation on resolving workplace disputesSimmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett talks to colleague Anna Rentoul about the current consultation on resolving workplace disputes. Anna highlights the most important proposals, their potential impact in practice and the issues that employers might like to consider if responding to the consultation.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0144-consultation-on-resolving-workplace-disputesThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 144, Consultation, resolving, workplace, disputesEpisode 143: Insolvency procedures in SpainSimmons & Simmons Madrid litigation partner Andrés Mochales talks to lawyer Carolina Armada about the current situation regarding insolvency procedures in Spain. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0143-insolvency-procedures-in-spainWed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 143, Insolvency, procedures, SpainEpisode 142: Employment law changes: highlights from December 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Cathryn Bean talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in December 2010. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0142-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-december-2010Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 142, Employment, law, changes, highlights, December 2010Episode 141: 2011 - key international employment law developmentsSimmons & Simmons lawyer Cathryn Bean talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about the key changes to international employment law expected in 2011. Philip highlights the most significant changes and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0141-2011-key-international-employment-law-developmentsWed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 141, 2011, key, international, employment, law, developmentsEpisode 140: Spanish leniency rules: key issues after two years of experienceSimmons & Simmons lawyer Luis Blánquez talks to partner Luis Felipe Castresana about the key issues in Spanish leniency rules, reviewing the new legal system in force and the most relevant case law to date. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0140-spanish-leniency-rules-key-issues-after-two-years-of-experienceMon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 140, Spanish, leniency, rules, key, issues, two years, experienceEpisode 139: The FSA's final Remuneration CodeSimmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett talks to fellow partner Darren Fox about the final version of the FSA's Remuneration Code and, in particular, the practical issues arising from changes made to the draft Code. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0139-the-fsa-s-final-remuneration-codeTue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 139, FSA, final, Remuneration, CodeEpisode 138: Cross Border M&A transactions in SpainSimmons & Simmons partner Luis Felipe Castresana talks to fellow partner Carlos Jiménez de Laiglesia about new corporate legal reform and its particular impact for cross border M&A transactions. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0138-cross-border-m-a-transactions-in-spainMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 138, Cross Border, M&A, transactions, SpainEpisode 137: Employment law changes: highlights from November 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Anna Rentoul talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in November 2010. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0137-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-november-2010Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 137, Employment, law, changes, highlights, November 2010Episode 136: Design liability and issues for consultantsSimmons & Simmons lawyer Lyndon Smith talks to colleague Haramrita Glazebrook about recent issues giving rise to liability to construction professionals for failures in design. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0136-design-liability-and-issues-for-consultantsMon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 136, Design liability, issues, consultantsEpisode 135: Recent key changes in employment law in GermanySimmons & Simmons lawyer Cathryn Bean talks to colleague Verena Braeckeler about recent key changes in employment law in Germany. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0135-recent-key-changes-in-employment-law-in-germanyFri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 135, Recent, key, changes, employment, law, GermanyEpisode 134: Managing social media risks to businesses in AsiaSimmons & Simmons lawyer Lynette Ooi talks to colleague Carolyn Bigg about the risks to businesses arising from social media in Asia. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0134-managing-social-media-risks-to-businesses-in-asiaWed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT8Episode 134, Managing, social media, risk, business, AsiaEpisode 133: FSA-authorised asset managers and the Stewardship CodeSimmons & Simmons partners Darren Fox and Alan Karter discuss the new disclosure requirement for FSA-authorised asset managers in relation to their commitment to the Stewardship Code. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0133-fsa-authorised-asset-managers-and-the-stewardship-codeMon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT7Episode 133, FSA, authorised, asset managers, Stewardship CodeEpisode 132: Análisis de la reciente Reforma Laboral en EspañaEl responsable del área Laboral de Simmons & Simmons Madrid Raúl García, conversa con Luis Pérez, asociado laboral, acerca de la reciente Reforma Laboral en España.http://www.elexica.com//es-ES/resources/podcast/episode-0132-recent-key-changes-in-employment-law-in-spain-spanishFri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 132, Análisis, reciente, Reforma, Laboral, EspañaEpisode 132: Recent key changes in employment law in SpainSimmons & Simmons Madrid Employment Head Raúl García talks to lawyer Carolina Armada about recent changes in employment law in Spain. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0132-recent-key-changes-in-employment-law-in-spainFri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 132, Analysis, recent, Reform, employment, SpainEpisode 131: Workplace rules in the PRCSimmons & Simmons partner Fiona Loughrey talks to lawyer Som Leung about the importance of workplace rules in the PRC. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0131-workplace-rules-in-the-prcWed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 131, Workplace, rules, PRCEpisode 130: Lending to employees and directors: Changing landscapeSimmons & Simmons lawyer Sophie Lessar talks to partner Mark Dewar about changes in regulation that affect how a company might advance credit to employees and directorshttp://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0130-lending-to-employees-and-directors-changing-landscapeMon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 130, Lending, employees, directors, Changing landscapeEpisode 129: Why parties should consider arbitrating in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons partner James Kwan talks to Chiann Bao, Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, about the advantages of arbitrating in Hong Kong. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0129-why-parties-should-consider-arbitrating-in-hong-kongThu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT7Episode 129, parties, consider, arbitrating, Hong KongEpisode 128: Employment law changes: highlights from October 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Andrew Davenport talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in October 2010. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0128-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-october-2010Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 128, Employment, law, changes, highlights, October 2010Episode 127: The UK Bribery Act and the Middle EastSimmons & Simmons partner Vanessa Abernethy talks to colleague Louise Delahunty about the far reaching effects of the UK Bribery Act, which comes into force in April 2011, and its potential impact on companies in the Middle East. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0127-the-uk-bribery-act-and-the-middle-eastSat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 127, UK, Bribery, Act, Middle EastEpisode 126: CEBS guidelines on remunerationSimmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett talks to fellow partner Darren Fox about the draft CEBS guidelines on remuneration and their implications, in particular for the FSA's consultation on revising its Remuneration Code. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0126-cebs-guidelines-on-remunerationFri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 126, CEBS, guidelines, remunerationEpisode 125: Physical ETFs in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons partner Rolfe Hayden talks to lawyer Malisa Ng about the current environment for physical ETFs in Hong Kong. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0125-physical-etfs-in-hong-kongWed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT8Episode 125, Physical, ETFs, Hong KongEpisode 124: Pensioenrecht basisbegrippen voor werkgeversSimmons & Simmons advocaat Elias van Kampen spreekt met zijn kantoorgenote Simone Wiggers over de basisbegrippen van het pensioenrecht die iedere werkgever zou moeten kennen. http://www.elexica.com//nl-NL/resources/podcast/episode-0124-pensioenrecht-basisbegrippen-voor-werkgeversThu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT4Episode 124, Pensioenrecht, basisbegrippen, werkgeversEpisode 124: Dutch pension law - essentials for Dutch employersSimmons & Simmons lawyer Elias van Kampen talks to colleague Simone Wiggers about the basics that every Dutch employer should know about Dutch pension law. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0124-dutch-pension-law-essentials-for-dutch-employersThu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT5Episode 124, Dutch, pension, law, essentials, employersEpisode 123: European Pharmaceutical Law: recent developmentsSimmons & Simmons lawyer Olivier Mignolet speaks to colleague Oliver Heinisch about the new book he has edited on pharmaceutical law and about important European developments for the pharmaceutical industry. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0123-european-pharmaceutical-law-recent-developmentsWed, 27 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT4Episode 123, European, Pharmaceutical, Law, recent, developmentsEpisode 122: Green buildings: issues for UK developers and occupiersSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to colleague Iain Macfarlane about green buildings in the UK, implementation of CRC and other issues for developers and occupiers. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0122-green-buildings-issues-for-uk-developers-and-occupiersMon, 25 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 122, Green buildings, issues, UK, developers, occupiersEpisode 121: Employment law changes: highlights from September 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Andrea Finn talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in September 2010. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0121-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-september-2010Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 121, Employment, law, changes, highlights, September 2010Episode 120: UK Stewardship Code updateSimmons & Simmons corporate partner Charles Mayo talks to Mark Wearden of Capita about the new Stewardship Code, including its affects on institutional investors and listed companies. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0120-uk-stewardship-code-updateMon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 120, UK, Stewardship Code, updateEpisode 119: Collective dismissals in ItalySimmons & Simmons partner Julian Taylor talks to fellow partner Davide Sportelli about about some of the key practical and legal issues facing an employer contemplating carrying out collective dismissals in Italy. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0119-collective-dismissals-in-italyTue, 05 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 119, Collective, dismissals, ItalyEpisode 118: Instruments for investors in Dutch companiesSimmons & Simmons lawyer Rogier van den Heuvel talks to colleague Bastiaan Siemers about legal instruments in Dutch law that enable equity investors to pursue their investment goals. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0118-instruments-for-investors-in-dutch-companiesWed, 29 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 118, Instruments, investors, Dutch, companiesEpisode 117: Recent key changes in employment law in ItalySimmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to partner Davide Sportelli about recent key changes in employment law in Italy. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0117-recent-key-changes-in-employment-law-in-italyMon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT7Episode 117, Recent, key, changes, employment, law, ItalyEpisode 116: Health & Safety. "So far as is reasonably practicable..."Simmons & Simmons lawyer James Taylor talks to partner Richard Dyton about relevant UK case law and the effective enforcement of health & safety legislation affecting construction industry professionals. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0116-health-and-safety-so-far-as-is-reasonably-practicableThu, 23 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 116, Health & Safety, "So far as is reasonably practicable..."Episode 115: HKMA's guideline on a sound remuneration systemSimmons & Simmons partner Fiona Loughrey talks to colleague Carrie Chung about the scope and application of the HKMA guideline issued in 2010 in relation to sound remuneration systems. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0115-hkmas-guideline-on-a-sound-remuneration-systemMon, 20 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT8Episode 115, HKMA, guideline, remuneration systemEpisode 114: Short selling - new EU proposalSimmons & Simmons partner Darren Fox talks to colleague Geoff Rimington about the EU Commission's legislative proposal on short selling. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0114-short-selling-new-eu-proposalSun, 19 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 114, Short selling, new, EU, proposalEpisode 113: OTC derivatives - new EU proposalSimmons & Simmons partner Allan Yip talks to colleague Penny Miller about the EU Commission's legislative proposal on OTC derivatives. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0113-otc-derivatives-new-eu-proposalSun, 19 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 113, OTC, derivatives, new, EU, proposalEpisode 112: Business method and software patentsSimmons & Simmons partner Rowan Freeland talks to Paul England about US and European patents on business methods and computer programs in the financial services sector.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0112-business-method-and-software-patentsThu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 112, Business, method, software, patentsEpisode 111: Judgment Day on privilege for in-house lawyersTony Woodgate and Patrick Boylan, of Simmons & Simmons Antitrust Litigation Group, discuss the ECJ judgment in Akzo Nobel on whether in-house lawyers' communications are legally privileged in European Commission investigations. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0111-judgment-day-on-privilege-for-in-house-lawyersTue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 111, Judgment Day, privilege, in-house lawyersEpisode 110: Employment law changes: highlights from August 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Anna Rentoul talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in August 2010. Philip highlights the most significant developments and their practical impact. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0110-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-august-2010Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT5Episode 110, Employment, law, changes, highlights, August 2010Episode 109: Dutch employment law aspects of sicknessSimmons & Simmons partner Joris Oster talks to colleague Annemarie Elenbaas about a number of issues that frequently crop up when employees report sick, such as holiday accrual and suspension of salary. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0109-dutch-employment-law-aspects-of-sicknessFri, 10 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT7Episode 109, Dutch, employment, law, aspects, sicknessEpisode 109, Arbeidsrechtelijke aspecten omtrent ziekteJoris Oster in gesprek met Annemarie Elenbaas over enkele vaak voorkomende kwesties rondom ziekte, zoals vakantiedagenopbouw en loonopschorting.http://www.elexica.com//nl-NL/resources/podcast/episode-0109-arbeidsrechtelijke-aspecten-omtrent-ziekteFri, 10 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT7Episode 109, Arbeidsrechtelijke aspecten omtrent ziekteEpisode 108: Defamation and media law in the UAEFiona Tyas, a Simmons & Simmons lawyer in the UAE, talks with fellow TMT lawyer Raza Rizvi about some changes expected in the media and reputation management legal landscape in the United Arab Emirates. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0108-defamation-and-media-law-in-the-uaeThu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT6Episode 108, Defamation, media, law, UAEEpisode 107: Competition law in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons partner Damien Bailey talks to colleague Lynette Ooi about the major provisions and implications of a Competition Ordinance in Hong Kong being introduced to regulate anti-competitive conduct by private companies. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0107-competition-law-in-hong-kongTue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT8Episode 107, Competition, law, Hong KongEpisode 106: The tricks and traps of drafting arbitration clauses in the PRCSimmons & Simmons arbitration partner James Kwan speaks with associate Eric Chan regarding arbitrations in the PRC and the issues to watch out for when drafting arbitration clauses providing for arbitration in that jurisdiction. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0106-the-tricks-and-traps-of-drafting-arbitration-clauses-in-the-prcTue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT5Episode 106, tricks, traps, drafting, arbitration, clauses, PRCEpisode 104: Employee misuse of IP - how employers can protect themselvesSimmons & Simmons lawyer Andrea Finn talks to colleague Angus McLean about when employee misuse of IP can be an issue and what employers can do to protect themselves.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0104-employee-misuse-of-ip-how-employers-can-protect-themselvesTue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT6Episode 104, Employee, misuse, IP, employers, protectEpisode 103: Lease guarantees - an update on enforcement of AGAsSimmons & Simmons real estate lawyer Ali Crosthwaite talks to colleague Iain Macfarlane about the implications of the decision in Good Harvest and whether a tenant's guarantor can enter into an authorised guarantee agreement on assignment of a lease. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0103-lease-guarantees-an-update-on-enforcement-of-agasThu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT6Episode 103, Lease, guarantees, update, enforcement, AGAsEpisode 102: EU trade mark registrations - a potential change?Simmons & Simmons IP partner David Stone talks to colleague Bex Heard about the impact on brand owners of an important potential change in the interpretation of class headings for goods and services in the EU. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0102-eu-trade-mark-registrations-a-potential-changeTue, 17 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT5Episode 102, EU, trade mark, registrations, potential changeEpisode 101: Employment law changes: highlights from July 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Andrew Davenport talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in July 2010. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0101-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-july-2010Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT6Episode 101, Employment, law, changes, highlights, July 2010Episode 100: Changes to the FSA's Remuneration CodeSimmons & Simmons lawyer Richard Pilsworth talks to partner Philip Bartlett about the FSA's consultation on changing the scope and content of its Remuneration Code.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0100-changes-to-the-fsas-remuneration-codeWed, 11 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 100, Changes, FSA's, Remuneration, CodeEpisode 99: UK market abuse updateSimmons & Simmons partner Darren Fox talks to colleague Richard Sims about market abuse, including the latest civil and criminal action by the FSA and the future for enforcement of the market abuse regime.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0099-uk-market-abuse-updateMon, 09 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 99, UK, market, abuse, updateEpisode 98: UAE financial services regulatory update part twoSimmons & Simmons partners Vanessa Abernethy and Isabella Roberts talk about some of the recent regulations which ESCA have been enacting in the UAE and the effect they will have on the financial services industry.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0098-uae-financial-services-regulatory-update-part-twoSun, 08 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT7Episode 98, UAE, financial services, regulatory, update, part twoEpisode 97: Proposed amendments to the Prospectus DirectiveSimmons & Simmons capital markets partner Charles Hawes talks to colleague Penny Miller about the proposed amendments to the Prospectus Directive.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0097-proposed-amendments-to-the-prospectus-directiveThu, 05 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 97, Proposed, amendments, Prospectus, DirectiveEpisode 96: UAE financial services regulatory update (part one)Simmons & Simmons partners Vanessa Abernethy and Isabella Roberts talk about some of the recent regulations which ESCA and the DFSA have been enacting in the UAE and the effect they will have on the financial services industry.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0096-uae-financial-services-regulatory-update-part-oneWed, 04 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 96, UAE, financial, services, regulatory, update, part oneEpisode 95: HM Treasury consultation on the future of the FSASimmons & Simmons financial services lawyer Nick Colston talks to partner Sarah Bowles about significant proposed changes to the UK financial regulatory architecture of relevance to FSA regulated firms.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0095-hm-treasury-consultation-on-the-future-of-the-fsaMon, 02 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 95, HM Treasury, consultation, future, FSAEpisode 94: The UK Bribery Act - implications for Chinese companiesSimmons & Simmons corporate partner Charles Mayo talks to Nick Benwell (London) and Gareth Hughes (Hong Kong) about the Bribery Act and the implications for Chinese companies carrying on business in the UK.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0094-the-uk-bribery-act--implications-for-chinese-companiesWed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT7Episode 94, UK, Bribery, Act, implications, Chinese, companiesEpisode 93: New regulations for jointly owned property in DubaiSimmons & Simmons lawyer David Weir talks to colleague Duane Keighran about recent developments in the strata titling of property in Dubai.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0093-new-regulations-for-jointly-owned-property-in-dubaiMon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 93: New regulations for jointly owned property in DubaiEpisode 92: Remuneration restrictions in the financial services industrySimmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to partner Philip Bartlett about the provisions which affect remuneration in the European Directive amending the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD3).http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0092-remuneration-restrictions-in-the-financial-services-industryWed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 92, Remuneration, restrictions, financial services industryEpisode 91: Employment law changes: highlights from June 2010Simmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in June 2010. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0091-employment-law-changes--highlights-from-june-2010Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 91, Employment, law, changes, highlights, June 2010Episode 90: The unified patent litigation system - current statusSimmons and Simmons partner Kevin Mooney talks to colleague Paul England about the structure, purpose and status of the proposed unified patent litigation system.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0090-the-unified-patent-litigation-system--current-statusSun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 90, unified, patent, litigation, system, current statusEpisode 89: Key changes to UK Governance - comply or explain revisitedSimmons & Simmons partner Charles Mayo talks to Mark Wearden of Capita about the most significant changes in practice for listed companies under the new UK Corporate Governance Code.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0089-key-changes-to-uk-governance---comply-or-explain-revisitedWed, 14 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 89, Key, changes, UK, Governance, comply or explain, revisitedEpisode 88: UK bank levySimmons & Simmons corporate tax partner Mark Sheiham talks to colleague Gary Barnett about the recently announced UK bank levy and its possible impact on the financial services industry.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0088-uk-bank-levyMon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 88, UK, bank, levyEpisode 87: Employment: equal pay for equal work in FranceSimmons & Simmons lawyer Marie-Thérèse Eugénio talks to employment partner Laure Joncour about recent developments to the principle of equal pay for equal work, and its relationship with French law relating to discrimination.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0087-employment-equal-pay-for-equal-work-in-franceWed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 87, Employment, equal pay, equal, work, FranceEpisode 86: Projects: Mining in AfricaSimmons & Simmons senior associate Yves Baratte talks to colleague Matthew Rogers about some of the legal issues associated with mining in Africa.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0086-projects-mining-in-africaWed, 23 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 86, Projects, Mining, AfricaEpisode 85: Employment law changes: highlights from May 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Anna Rentoul talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in May 2010. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0085-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-may-2010Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 85, Employment, law, changes, highlights, May 2010Episode 84: Bribery Act updateSimmons & Simmons partner Louise Delahunty talks to fellow partner Nick Benwell about the status and timing of the Bribery Act following the general election, and what companies should be doing in preparation for the Act. They also discuss the position in relation to plea deals following the court decisions in Innospec and Dougall. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0084-bribery-act-updateWed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 84, Bribery, Act, updateEpisode 83: Feed-in tariffs - investment opportunities in UK renewable energySimmons & Simmons lawyer Iain Macfarlane talks to colleague James Taylor about new legislation in the UK introducing "feed-in tariffs" for small scale generators of renewable electricity, the opportunity for investors and implications in the property sector. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0083-feed-in-tariffs-investment-opportunities-in-uk-renewable-energyWed, 02 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 83, Feed-in, tariffs, investment, opportunities, UK, renewable, energyEpisode 82: Hong Kong's Civil Justice Reform - one year onSimmons & Simmons litigation partner James Kwan talks to fellow partner Gareth Hughes about the impact of the Civil Justice Reform on litigation in Hong Kong and the role of the courts going forwards. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0082-hong-kongs-civil-justice-reform-one-year-onMon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 82, Hong Kong's, Civil, Justice, Reform, one year onEpisode 81: Employment law changes: highlights from April 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Andrew Davenport talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in April 2010. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0081-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-april-2010Wed, 19 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 81, Employment, law, changes, highlights, April 2010Episode 80: Construction: professional liability and case law updateSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to colleague Lyndon Smith about the ever increasing flow of issues arising from professional liability in the construction industry. Lyndon has reviewed recent developments and collated some of the most important points arising in current case law. The second of our spring 2010 construction breakfast briefing series. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0080-construction-professional-liability-and-case-law-updateMon, 17 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 80, Construction, professional, liability, case law, updateEpisode 79: Proposed minimum wage legislation in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons lawyer Brian van Langenberg talks to colleague Carrie Chung about the proposed minimum wage legislation in Hong Kong. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0079-proposed-minimum-wage-legislation-in-hong-kongWed, 12 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 79, Proposed, minimum, wage, legislation, Hong KongEpisode 78: Financial Dispute Resolution Centre in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons lawyer William Wong talks to litigation partner Robert Lewington about the proposed Financial Dispute Resolution Centre in Hong Kong.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0078-financial-dispute-resolution-centre-in-hong-kongMon, 10 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT7Episode 78, Financial, Dispute Resolution, Centre, Hong KongEpisode 77: Rio Tinto case in ChinaSimmons & Simmons litigation partner Gareth Hughes talks to colleague Kasin Chan about the People's Republic of China's Government's position on corruption and bribery in light of the recent Rio Tinto judgment. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0077-rio-tinto-case-in-chinaThu, 06 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT5Episode 77, Rio Tinto, case, ChinaEpisode 76: The Equality ActSimmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about the Equality Act, considering the potential impact of the general election and any changes that may be necessary to practice and policies.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0076-the-equality-actWed, 05 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 76, Equality, ActEpisode 75: Employment law changes: highlights from March 2010Simmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in March 2010. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0075-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-march-2010Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 75, Employment, law, changes, highlights, March 2010Episode 74: Volcanic ash - the implications for employers in the UKSimmons & Simmons employment partner Julian Taylor talks to colleague Anna Rentoul about key questions arising for employers in the UK in relation to the recent disruption of travel in Europe.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0074-volcanic-ash-the-implications-for-employers-in-the-ukMon, 26 Apr 2010 16:33:00 GMT5Episode 74, Volcanic, ash, implications, employers, UKEpisode 73: Employment: Hot topics in FranceSimmons & Simmons employment partner Philip Bartlett talks to fellow partner Laurence Renard about some of the key differences between French and English employment law and current hot topics in employment law in France. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0073-employment-hot-topics-in-franceFri, 09 Apr 2010 16:28:00 GMT5Episode 73, Employment, Hot topics, FranceEpisode 72: Directors in the firing line for UK cartel fines?Simmons & Simmons corporate partner Charles Mayo talks to Martin Smith (EU, competition and regulatory) and Patrick Boylan (litigation) about Safeway's attempt to recoup possible cartel fines from its former directors and employees. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0072-directors-in-the-firing-line-for-uk-cartel-finesThu, 01 Apr 2010 16:23:00 GMT5Episode 72, Directors, firing line, UK, cartel, finesEpisode 71: Financial markets regulation: China and Hong Kong updateIn the second of two episodes, Simmons & Simmons partner Philip Abbott talks to fellow partner Paul Li about current issues in financial markets regulation in China and Hong Kong. Part of the financial markets breakfast briefing series 2010 - the new dawn? http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0071-financial-markets-regulation-china-and-hong-kong-updateThu, 25 Mar 2010 17:16:00 GMT5Episode 71, Financial, markets, regulation, China, Hong Kong, updateEpisode 70: Financial markets regulation: Middle East updateIn the first of two episodes, Simmons & Simmons partner Paul Li talks to fellow partner Philip Abbott about current issues in financial markets regulation in the Middle East. Part of the financial markets breakfast briefing series 2010 - the new dawn? http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0070-financial-markets-regulation-middle-east-updateTue, 23 Mar 2010 15:47:00 GMT4Episode 70, Financial, markets, regulation, Middle East, updateEpisode 69: Collective dismissals in FranceSimmons & Simmons partner Philip Bartlett talks to colleague Laurence Renard about some of the key practical and legal issues facing an employer contemplating carrying out collective dismissals in France. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0069-collective-dismissals-in-franceTue, 16 Mar 2010 15:43:00 GMT5Episode 69, Collective, dismissals, FranceEpisode 68: Employment law changes: Highlights from February 2010Simmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in February 2010. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0068-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-february-2010Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:16:00 GMT7Episode 68, Employment, law, changes, Highlights, February 2010Episode 67: Current restructuring issues in the UK (part two) - Distressed debt tradingIn the second of two episodes Simmons & Simmons banking partner Alan Gar talks to fellow partner Alyson Lockett about issues for purchasers of distressed debt and insolvency claims. Part of the financial markets breakfast briefing series 2010 - the new dawn? http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0067-current-restructuring-issues-in-the-uk-part-two-distressed-debt-tradingFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:06:00 GMT5Episode 67, Current, restructuring, issues, UK, part two, Distressed, debt, tradingEpisode 66: Current restructuring issues in the UK (part one) - Pity the MezzIn the first of two episodes Simmons & Simmons banking partner Alyson Lockett talks to fellow partner Alan Gar about the status of junior creditors in recent restructurings including the legal and practical difficulties faced by junior creditors in a depressed (and highly leveraged) market. Part of the financial markets breakfast briefing series 2010 - the new dawn? http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0066-current-restructuring-issues-in-the-uk-part-one-pity-the-mezzThu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT6Episode 66, Current, restructuring, issues, UK, part one, Pity the MezzEpisode 65: Which construction contract should I use?Simmons & Simmons partner Richard Dyton talks to colleague Ann Marie Davies about the increasing number of questions asked about the correct construction standard, whether that be NEC, FIDIC, JCT or other, to use in construction projects. Richard and Ann Marie highlight the most significant areas of contrast arising from your choice of standard and provide common sense advice upon the appropriate construction contract to use. Part of our Spring 2010 construction breakfast briefing series.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0065-which-construction-contract-should-i-useThu, 25 Feb 2010 14:57:00 GMT6Episode 65, construction, contractEpisode 64: Industrial applicability and patentsSimmons & Simmons IP partner Marc Döring talks to fellow partner Rowan Freeland about the English Court of Appeal finding that Human Genome Science's patent for Neutrokine-α was invalid for lack of industrial applicability. The decision will disappoint bioinformatics researchers but also exemplifies the rapprochement between the English courts and the European Patent Office in recent years. The English courts should follow principles of law laid down by the EPO even though different findings of fact can lead to different results.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0064-industrial-applicability-and-patentsMon, 15 Feb 2010 14:37:00 GMT6Episode 64, Industrial, applicability, patentsEpisode 63: Employment law changes: Highlights from January 2010Simmons & Simmons lawyer Anna Rentoul talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in January 2010. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0063-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-january-2010Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:28:00 GMT7Episode 63, Employment, law, changes, Highlights, January 2010Episode 62: New fines for data protection breachesSimmons & Simmons lawyer Lawrence Brown talks to partner Alex Brown about new powers for the UK Information Commissioner to fine organisations for serious data protection breaches. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0062-new-fines-for-data-protection-breachesFri, 22 Jan 2010 14:21:00 GMT5Episode 62, New, fines, data, protection, breachesEpisode 61: Employment law changes highlights from December 2009Simmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in December 2009. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0061-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-december-2009Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT6Episode 61, Employment, law, changes, highlights, December 2009Episode 60: UK bank bonus super taxSimmons & Simmons corporate tax lawyer Darren Oswick talks to colleague Gary Barnett about the UK Government's announcement in this year's Pre Budget Report of its much trailed tax on bank bonuses. The tax takes the form of a 50 per cent levy on bonuses in excess of £25,000 paid to bankers from 09 December 2009 until 05 April 2010. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0060-uk-bank-bonus-super-taxTue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT6Episode 60, UK, bank, bonus, super, taxEpisode 59: Employment law changes: highlights from November 2009Simmons & Simmons lawyer Andrew Davenport talks to partner Julian Taylor about changes to employment law in England in November 2009. Julian highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0059-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-november-2009Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT7Episode 59, Employment, law, changes, highlights, November 2009Episode 58: The Walker Review: final recommendationsIn October, we provided a commentary on Sir David Walker's initial Review on the governance of banks and other financial institutions (so called BOFIs). With the release of the Review's final recommendations on 26 November, Simmons & Simmons partners Charles Mayo and Jo Weston examine what changes, if any, have been made to its five key themes and discuss how and when the recommendations will be implemented. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0058-the-walker-review-final-recommendationsWed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT7Episode 58, The Walker Review, final, recommendationsEpisode 57: Rainy skies and bank guaranteesSimmons & Simmons banking partner Richard Hughes talks to his colleague Simon Fraser about the recent Rainy Sky and Enka Insaat cases and a practical lesson for banks to draw from them. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0057-rainy-skies-and-bank-guaranteesTue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT5Episode 57, Rainy skies, bank guaranteesEpisode 56: High and dry: Sustainable water infrastructure for Hong KongSimmons & Simmons lawyer Katrina Sardi talks to colleague Bree Miechel about the recent water crisis faced by Macau and the implications for Hong Kong's long term water supply policy.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0056-high-and-dry-sustainable-water-infrastructure-for-hong-kongTue, 01 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT8Episode 56, High and dry, Sustainable, water, infrastructure, Hong KongEpisode 55: Proposed changes to the Hong Kong Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual FundsSimmons & Simmons partner Rolfe Hayden talks to lawyer Eva Chan about the proposed changes published in the recent SFC Consultation Paper in relation to the Hong Kong Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Fundshttp://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0055-proposed-changes-to-the-hong-kong-code-on-unit-trusts-and-mutual-fundsTue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT6Episode 55, Proposed, changes, Hong Kong, Code, Unit Trusts, Mutual FundsEpisode 54: Morgan Stanley v China Haisheng - a jurisdiction battle in the context of China derivativesSimmons & Simmons financial litigation partner Gareth Hughes and derivatives partner Paul Browne discuss the recent Morgan Stanley v China Haisheng case, which gives rise to a number of key issues for financial institutions in the context of derivatives, China and jurisdiction battles. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0054-morgan-stanley-v-china-haishengWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT5Episode 54: Morgan Stanley v China Haisheng - a jurisdiction battle in the context of China derivativesEpisode 53: Employment law changes: highlights from October 2009Simmons & Simmons lawyer Anna Rentoul talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in October 2009. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0053-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-october-2009Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT6Episode 53, Employment, law, changes, highlights, October 2009Episode 52: 50 per cent income tax rate in the UK? Not necessarily...Simmons & Simmons corporate tax lawyer Darren Oswick talks to pensions and benefits partner Monica Ma about delivering benefits to UK high earners in a more tax efficient manner in light of the 2009 Budget.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0052-50-per-cent-income-tax-rate-in-the-uk-not-necessarilyTue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT6Episode 52, 50 per cent, income, tax, rate, UK, Not necessarily...Episode 51: An introduction to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)Simmons & Simmons partner Ian Rogers talks to Bill McIntosh, editor of The Hedge Fund Journal, about the key issues for market participants. As ETFs increase in popularity, portfolio management strategies are shifting from active to passive management. This podcast addresses why ETFs are such an important investment tool, how to go about getting a listing for an ETF, the evolution of European versus US ETFs, and how ETFs can be used by hedge funds.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0051-an-introduction-to-exchange-traded-fundsThu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT6Episode 51, introduction, Exchange Traded Funds, ETFsEpisode 50: Construction: Duties and liabilities for dealing with wasteSimmons & Simmons projects group lawyers Richard Dyton and James Taylor outline recent changes to the law affecting waste in the UK construction industry. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0050-construction-duties-and-liabilities-for-dealing-with-wasteWed, 28 Oct 2009 14:22:00 GMT6Episode 50, Construction, Duties, liabilities, dealing with, wasteEpisode 49: Collectief ontslag in Nederland: recente wijzigingenSimmons & Simmons advocaat Bardies Bassyouni praat met collega Linda Peters over de recente wijzigingen in de collectief ontslag procedure in Nederland. http://www.elexica.com//nl-NL/resources/podcast/episode-0049-collective-dismissals-in-the-netherlands-recent-changes-dutchFri, 23 Oct 2009 13:18:00 GMT5Episode 49: Collective dismissals in the Netherlands: Recent changesSimmons & Simmons lawyer Bardies Bassyouni talks to colleague Kitty Debenham about recent changes to the collective dismissal procedure in the Netherlands. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0049-collective-dismissals-in-the-netherlands-recent-changesFri, 23 Oct 2009 13:13:00 GMT5Episode 49, Collective, dismissals, Netherlands, Recent changesEpisode 48: Swine flu: An employer's checklistSimmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to Dr Charlie Easmon and colleague Andrew Davenport about the current swine flu crisis and action points for employers to consider in relation to their workforce. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0048-swine-flu-an-employers-checklistWed, 21 Oct 2009 10:08:00 GMT7Episode 48, Swine flu, employer's, checklistEpisode 47: Employment law changes: Highlights from September 2009Simmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in September 2009. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0047-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-september-2009Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:02:00 GMT6Episode 47, Employment, law, changes, Highlights, September 2009Episode 46: Recent changes to employment law in FranceSimmons & Simmons partner Laure Joncour talks to Marie-Thérèse Eugénio about recent changes to employment law in France and the impact that these have for employers. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0046-recent-changes-to-employment-law-in-franceThu, 08 Oct 2009 09:54:00 GMT4Episode 46, Recent changes, employment, law, FranceEpisode 45: Hedge funds: Managed accountsSimmons & Simmons partner Tim Pearce talks to Richard Tomlinson about the move to the use of managed accounts within the hedge fund industry, and to introduce some of the key topics for both investors and managers. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0045-hedge-funds-managed-accountsTue, 06 Oct 2009 09:44:00 GMT5Episode 45, Hedge funds, Managed, accountsEpisode 44: The Walker ReviewSimmons & Simmons partners Charles Mayo and Alan Karter provide 'Our Views' on the Walker Review of the governance of banks and financial institutions (so called BOFIs), discuss whether the Review takes the right approach and the extent to which its initial recommendations should be applied to other listed companies, the non BOFIs, and explain why it is important to engage now in responding to the Review and the Financial Reporting Council's related review of the Combined Code. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0044-the-walker-reviewThu, 01 Oct 2009 09:14:00 GMT8Episode 44, The Walker ReviewEpisode 43: Data security: Managing legal and business riskSimmons & Simmons lawyer Lawrence Brown talks to partner Alex Brown about managing data security, the business risk and legal requirements and what an organisation should do if a data security incident occurs. In depth coverage of these issues across over twenty key jurisdictions is available in the Simmons & Simmons Global Data Security Report. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0043-data-security-managing-legal-and-business-riskTue, 29 Sep 2009 09:04:00 GMT8Episode 43, Data security, Managing, legal, business, riskEpisode 42: Board performance evaluation in the UKSimmons & Simmons partner Charles Mayo exchanges views with Simon Osborne, joint director of the ICSA Board Performance Unit, about the Combined Code's requirements for a formal and rigorous board performance evaluation, ways to conduct internally or externally facilitated evaluations, the legal and other benefits of these evaluations and the application of these evaluations to other boards in the public, not for profit/charity and other sectors. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0042-board-performance-evaluation-in-the-ukThu, 24 Sep 2009 08:58:00 GMT8Episode 42, Board, performance, evaluation, UKEpisode 41: The EHRC report on discrimination in financial servicesSimmons & Simmons partner Simon Watson talks to fellow partner Philip Bartlett about the first report issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission as part of its Inquiry into sex discrimination and the gender pay gap in the financial services sector. Philip will summarise the key findings and recommendations made in the report and consider the practical impact that these may have. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0041-the-ehrc-report-on-discrimination-in-financial-servicesMon, 21 Sep 2009 16:11:00 GMT5Episode 41, EHRC, report, discrimination, financial servicesEpisode 40: Data centres: managing legal and business riskSimmons & Simmons partner Michael Sinclair talks to colleague Martin Hayward about the key issues for suppliers and customers who enter into data centre contracts, and how to obtain a copy of the Simmons & Simmons Global Data Centre Report which looks at the legal issues across twenty key jurisdictions. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0040-data-centres-managing-legal-and-business-riskThu, 17 Sep 2009 16:02:00 GMT5Episode 40, Data centres, managing, legal, business, riskEpisode 39: Employment law changes: Highlights from August 2009Simmons & Simmons senior professional support lawyer Kitty Debenham talks to colleague Philip Bartlett about changes to employment law in England in August 2009. Philip highlights the most important of the changes and outlines the practical changes that may need to be made in the light of these developments. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0039-employment-law-changes-highlights-from-august-2009Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:56:00 GMTEpisode 39, Employment, law, changes, Highlights, August 2009Episode 38: Bribery in the UK: The Bill is here!Simmons & Simmons partner Nick Benwell talks to fellow partner Louise Delahunty about the key provisions of the UK's draft Bribery Bill, focusing on the consequences for companies and institutions of the implementation of this latest attempt at reforming the bribery and corruption legislation in the UK. Will companies have to change the way they do business? How can they avoid liability under the proposed corporate offence of failing to prevent bribery? http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0038-bribery-in-the-uk-the-bill-is-hereThu, 03 Sep 2009 15:44:00 GMT6Episode 38, Bribery, UK, BillEpisode 37: Newly restructured Chinese telecoms sectorSimmons & Simmons partner Damien Bailey talks to fellow partner Brian Downie about the telecoms market in China after the restructure of the telecoms operators, the issue of new 3G licences and the impact of the home grown TD-SCDMA 3G standard. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0037-newly-restructured-chinese-telecoms-sectorTue, 01 Sep 2009 14:51:00 GMT5Episode 36: Shareholder Rights Directive: UK implementationSimmons & Simmons partner Jo Weston talks to fellow partner Alan Karter about actions which need to be taken, primarily by Main Market companies, as a result of the implementation of the EU Shareholder Rights Directive. Effects UK incorporated companies. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0036-shareholder-rights-directive-uk-implementationThu, 27 Aug 2009 14:44:00 GMT7Episode 35: ISDA Master "no waiver" clause - how effective is this?A recent UK Court of Appeal case calls into question the effectiveness of the "no waiver of rights" clause commonly found in financial markets documentation, including ISDA masters. Simmons & Simmons partners Paul Li and Paul Browne take us through the case and explain the reliance which may be put on these clauses in the future as a result of this decision. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0035-isda-master-no-waiver-clauseTue, 25 Aug 2009 14:35:00 GMT6Episode 34: Consumer Credit Directive and irresponsible lending: Draft regulations and OFT guidance for the UKSimmons & Simmons lawyer Sophie Lessar talks to Mark Dewar about the government's proposals for implementing the Consumer Credit Directive in the UK and how it dovetails with the Consumer Credit Act. The government's draft regulations were followed swiftly by a new OFT consultation on irresponsible lending guidelines. Sophie and Mark discuss how these proposals are connected. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0034-consumer-credit-directive-and-irresponsible-lending-draft-regulations-and-oft-guidanceFri, 21 Aug 2009 14:12:00 GMT5Episode 33: ETFs - recent developmentsSimmons & Simmons lawyer Eva Chan talks to partner Rolfe Hayden about recent developments in exchange traded funds in Hong Kong. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0033-etfs-recent-developmentsTue, 18 Aug 2009 13:47:00 GMTEpisode 32: FSA Remuneration CodeSimmons & Simmons employee benefits lawyer Richard Pilsworth talks to employment partner Philip Bartlett about the impact that the UK Financial Services Authority's remuneration code will have on the bonus culture and the changes it will require. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0032-fsa-remuneration-codeMon, 17 Aug 2009 13:42:00 GMT5Episode 31: Current regulatory initiatives in the derivatives worldSimmons & Simmons partner Paul Browne talks to fellow partner Paul Li about current regulatory initiatives in the derivatives world in response to the Lehman Brothers collapse and the effect on Asia's derivatives markets. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0031-current-regulatory-initiatives-in-the-derivatives-worldWed, 12 Aug 2009 13:37:00 GMT6Episode 30: Son of SlavenburgSimmons & Simmons banking partner Richard Hughes talks to his colleague Simon Fraser about some of the important forthcoming changes to be made to the regime for the registration of charges created by overseas companies contained in The Overseas Companies (Execution of Documents and Registration of Charges) Regulations 2009. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0030-son-of-slavenburgWed, 22 Jul 2009 11:25:00 GMT5Episode 29: The EC Pharma Sector Inquiry - a prescription for changeSimmons & Simmons competition partner Tony Woodgate talks to IP partner Rowan Freeland about the Final Report of the European Commission's Pharmaceutical Sector Inquiry. Has the Commission taken on board the criticisms levelled at it following its Interim Report, or do there remain areas where the originator industry has grounds for concern? http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0029-the-ec-pharma-sector-inquiry-a-prescription-for-changeTue, 21 Jul 2009 11:20:00 GMT5Episode 28: The UK Company Names TribunalSimmons & Simmons partner David Stone talks to fellow partner Adrian Smith about a new procedure allowing a company to take action against opportunistic company name registrations at Companies House. It is proving a much quicker, cheaper and easier solution than was available before. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0028-the-uk-company-names-tribunalWed, 15 Jul 2009 11:11:00 GMT5Episode 27: Credit where credit's dueSimmons & Simmons partner Mark Dewar discusses with colleague Sophie Lessar the implications for consumer finance business of the recent White Paper, "A Better Deal for Consumers". Against the backdrop of the EU Consumer Rights Directive, the UK Government has announced a review of the consumer protection regime in the UK. This paper is the government's mission statement. The spotlight falls most strongly on the consumer finance market. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0027-credit-where-credits-dueThu, 09 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMT5Episode 26: Financial markets: The regulatory revolutionSimmons & Simmons financial services partner Charlotte Stalin talks to fellow partner Philip Bartlett (employment), and colleagues Richard Sims (financial markets litigation) and Penny Miller (capital markets) about the future of banking regulation in Europe. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0026-financial-markets-the-regulatory-revolutionTue, 07 Jul 2009 13:52:00 GMT5Episode 25: Civil fraud and freezing orders in the NetherlandsSimmons & Simmons litigation lawyer Johan Polet talks to colleague Ton van Oosten about civil fraud and the possibilities of freezing orders in the Netherlandshttp://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0025-civil-fraud-and-freezing-orders-in-the-netherlandsThu, 02 Jul 2009 13:47:00 GMT5Episode 24: Corporate crime: Prosecution trendsSimmons & Simmons corporate crime lawyer Claire McLeod (London) talks to colleague Petra van Kampen (Rotterdam) about trends in the prosecution of corporate crime offences in the UK and The Netherlands. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0024-corporate-crime-prosecution-trendsTue, 23 Jun 2009 13:40:00 GMT6Episode 23: Holiday accrual during sick leaveSimmons & Simmons partner Simon Watson talks to fellow partner Philip Bartlett about how employers should be dealing with the holiday entitlement of employees on sick leave following the recent House of Lords' decision in Stringer & ors v HMRC. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0023-holiday-accrual-during-sick-leaveThu, 18 Jun 2009 13:36:00 GMT5Episode 22: Pharmaceutical law: Trends in FranceSimmons & Simmons partner Jacques-Antoine Robert talks to colleague Etienne Kowalski about recent decisions of the French Supreme Court regarding product liability, relationships between innovative companies and generic companies and competition law developments in the pharmaceutical sector in France. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0022-pharmaceutical-law-trends-in-franceThu, 18 Jun 2009 13:30:00 GMT6Episode 22: Pharmaceutical law: Trends in FranceEpisode 21: Italian proposed amendments to class action regulationsSimmons & Simmons litigation lawyer Francesco Maruffi talks to colleague Veronique Marquis about the new Italian class action. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0021-italian-proposed-amendments-to-class-action-regulationsTue, 16 Jun 2009 13:23:00 GMT4Episode 20: Market abuse post ParmalatSimmons & Simmons corporate crime lawyer Luca Basilio talks to colleague Richard Sims about the first decision of an Italian court on the Parmalat scandal.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0020-market-abuse-post-parmalatWed, 03 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT6Episode 18: Share disclosure and short sellingSimmons & Simmons partner Sarah Bowles and fellow partner Darren Fox discuss issues and latest developments in navigating the international regulation of share disclosure and short selling. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0018-share-disclosure-and-short-sellingFri, 29 May 2009 11:34:00 GMT6Episode 17: The antitrust defence in patent litigationSimmons & Simmons partner Peter Meyer talks to colleague Oliver Heinisch about the latest on compulsory licensing from Germany's highest court. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0017-the-antitrust-defence-in-patent-litigationWed, 27 May 2009 11:17:00 GMT5Episode 17: The antitrust defence in patent litigationEpisode 16: MissellingSimmons & Simmons partner Marc Thorley talks to colleague Richard Sims about misselling claims, which will be a prominent part of the 2009 litigation and regulatory landscapes. Already there are substantial actions in the UK, Hong Kong and the US. Where are the pressure points, what are the areas of risk for UK institutions, and what are the regulatory implications? http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0016-missellingThu, 21 May 2009 11:10:00 GMT6Episode 15: Eurocontrol - avoiding the fleet lienSimmons & Simmons partner Kim Walkling talks to colleague Stuart Miller about to how to best deal with Eurocontrol when you have an aircraft placed with an airline which is in distress. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0015-eurocontrol-avoiding-the-fleet-lienTue, 19 May 2009 10:08:00 GMT6Episode 14: AIFM Directive - the impact for hedge fundsSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Perry talks to fellow partner Darren Fox about the potential consequences for the hedge fund industry of the draft European directive on alternative investment fund management. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0014-aifm-directive-the-impact-for-hedge-fundsTue, 12 May 2009 16:02:00 GMT7Episode 13: The future of tax havensSimmons & Simmons partner Martin Shah speaks to colleague Gary Barnett about the OECD's work on countering tax evasion and whether it has implications for mainstream tax structures utilising offshore financial centres. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0013-the-future-of-tax-havensTue, 05 May 2009 15:59:00 GMT7Episode 12: Counterparty risk managementSimmons & Simmons partner Allan Yip talks to fellow partner Andre Allee about how the ISDA, GMRA and GMSLA have fared during the current credit crisis, how the prime brokerage model is evolving and some key contractual provisions that are being revisited in the aftermath of the Lehman collapse.http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0012-counterparty-risk-managementThu, 30 Apr 2009 15:51:00 GMT5Episode 11: The UK bank assistance regimeSimmons & Simmons partner Richard Hughes talks to colleagues Simon Fraser and John Sayers about the legal framework intended to support banks and facilitate bank lending - the framework continues to change rapidly and is becoming increasingly complex. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0011-the-uk-bank-assistance-regimeTue, 28 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT6Episode 10: Retail structured products in Hong KongSimmons & Simmons' Hong Kong based partner Paul Browne talks to colleague Penny Miller about the fallout in the Hong Kong retail structured products market arising as a result of the Lehman collapse, and the regulatory response. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0010-retail-structured-products-in-hong-kongWed, 22 Apr 2009 14:18:00 GMT6Episode 9: China's healthcare reformSimmons & Simmons' Head of Life Sciences, Charles Mayo talks to colleague Simon Marshall about the drivers behind China's Healthcare Reform Programme and the targets set by the PRC Government. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0009-china-healthcare-reformWed, 15 Apr 2009 14:05:00 GMT5Episode 9: China's healthcare reformEpisode 8: Hong Kong's new Race Discrimination OrdinanceSimmons & Simmons partner Fiona Loughrey talks to fellow partner Simon Watson about Hong Kong's Race Discrimination Ordinance, which will make discrimination in the workplace on grounds of of race or ethnic origin unlawful. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0008-hong-kong-new-race-discrimination-ordinanceWed, 08 Apr 2009 13:26:00 GMT6Episode 7: EC pharmaceuticals sector inquirySimmons & Simmons partners Rowan Freeland and Tony Woodgate address the European Commission's handling of its pharmaceutical sector inquiry, subsequent industry reaction, and consider how the Commission may proceed. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0007-ec-pharmaceuticals-sector-inquiryThu, 02 Apr 2009 11:42:00 GMT6Episode 6: Financial markets: Middle East updateSimmons & Simmons partners Philip Abbott and Eric Milne discuss current issues in financial markets in the Middle East. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0006-financial-markets-middle-east-updateTue, 31 Mar 2009 11:19:00 GMT7Episode 5: Public procurement: UK remediesSimmons & Simmons competition lawyer Ammar Al-Tabbaa talks to colleague Alison Marriott about public procurement and why the UK remedy of damages is not enough. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0005-public-procurement-uk-remediesWed, 25 Mar 2009 12:14:00 GMT6Episode 4: Corporate crime in the credit crisisSimmons & Simmons Partner Louise Delahunty talks to fellow partner Nick Benwell about key UK and international trends in corporate crime and fraud coming out of the credit crisis. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0004-corporate-crime-in-the-credit-crisisWed, 18 Mar 2009 12:10:00 GMT5Episode 3: Bonus-Debatte: arbeitsrechtliche PerspektivenSimmons & Simmons Partner Dr Hans-Hermann Aldenhoff spricht mit Dr Alison Marriott über die derzeit in Deutschland geführte Diskussion über Managervergütungen und Bonuszahlungen und warum Spitzenverdiener nicht den vollen Schutz des bestehenden deutschen Arbeitsrechts benötigen. http://www.elexica.com//de-DE/resources/podcast/episode-0003-bonus-debate-german-executive-pay-german-versionWed, 11 Mar 2009 11:37:00 GMTEpisode 3: Bonus debate: German executive paySimmons & Simmons partner Hans-Hermann Aldenhoff talks to colleague Alison Marriott about the current debate in Germany on executive remuneration and bonuses and why German employment law needs to get more flexible when it comes to top earners. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0003-bonus-debate-german-executive-payWed, 11 Mar 2009 11:32:00 GMT7Episode 2: The new disciplinary & grievance procedureSimmons & Simmons partner Julian Taylor talks to fellow partner Philip Bartlett about the repeal of the statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures and the revised ACAS Code. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0002-the-new-disciplinary-and-grievance-procedureWed, 04 Mar 2009 11:27:00 GMT5Episode 1: Credit crisis litigationIn the first elexica video podcast, Simmons & Simmons partner Richard Bunce talks to fellow partner Jonathan Kelly about financial markets litigation in the credit crisis environment, how this has developed and what we might expect to see in the future. http://www.elexica.com//en/resources/podcast/episode-0001-credit-crisis-litigationThu, 19 Feb 2009 10:57:00 GMT3