Clare Fletcher and Philippa O'Malley sit down to discuss the government's roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Act, giving you a steer on what your immediate priorities should be and what to look out for on the horizon. 

In this episode of the Digital Horizon Scanning podcast, experts from Slaughter and May’s Competition team explore major developments in consumer protection across the UK and Europe. The discussion highlights: Recent UK consumer protection reforms and new enforcement actions by the CMA. Focus on issues like drip pricing, pressure selling, and fake reviews. Upcoming changes in EU consumer protection, including the proposed Digital Fairness Act.

Welcome to episode three of our three-part COP30 podcast series where we unpack new opportunities in transition finance and adaptation. In this episode, David Hay and Julia Shearer-Rivera discuss COP30’s focus on climate finance, exploring adaptation, carbon markets, and Brazil’s Tropical Forest Finance Fund and what these mean for businesses. Join us as we explore how these developments could drive regulatory change, open new finance opportunities, and shape business strategies in a shifting climate landscape.

The 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights brought together businesses, human rights professionals and rightsholders from across the world to discuss how businesses can step up amidst global challenges. Moira Thompson Oliver and Rosie Duthie discuss key takeaways from the forum: the growing role of AI in human rights, rising expectations of investors, and why integrating environment and human rights strategies is key to resilience.

Welcome to the second episode in our three-part COP30 podcast series, where we move beyond headlines to ask what this “COP of implementation” really means on the ground. In this episode, Samay Shah, Daniel Mewton, and Aaron Wu explore how COP30’s decisions are beginning to flow from negotiation rooms into project pipelines. They unpack why COP30 is being called the “COP of implementation”, and what that means for energy and infrastructure projects, while also delving into the global mutirão decision, the push to triple adaptation finance, and the growing role of trade measures, sustainable fuels, and just transition principles. Join us as we discuss how these developments might reshape investment strategies, project pipelines, and risk management across sectors: from oil and gas and renewables to data centres, grids, and critical minerals.

In this Digital Horizon Scanning podcast, Kristina Locmele, Ella Williams, and Richard McDonnell discuss what happens when digital transformation projects go wrong. The conversation covers the causes and impact of tech failures, regulatory responses and practical advice for crisis management and building resilience into technology contracts. If you are interested in finding more Slaughter and May tech and digital content, you can subscribe to our digital blog, The Lens and our Digital Horizon Scanning series . Additionally, subscribe to our Horizon Scanning podcast show to be kept up to date when new episodes or series become available.

Welcome to episode one of our three-part COP30 podcast series where we will be discussing the key topics from the climate change conference. In this opening instalment, Harry Hecht, Moira Thompson Oliver and Samantha Brady, unpack hot topics ranging from the rise of new reporting frameworks, just transition developments and biodiversity initiatives, and how these give rise to both risks and opportunities for business. Join us as we explore how these developments could shape transition planning, supply chain resilience, and corporate reporting.

In this Horizon Scanning podcast recorded one day after the budget, Simon Nicholls and Mike Lane take stock of the "smorgasbord" of changes and look forward to what might play out over the months ahead.

Supply chain cyber breaches are on the rise, with attackers increasingly targeting suppliers as a route into larger organisations. In this podcast episode, Richard Jeens, Laura Houston and Alex Buchanan discuss the growing threat of supply chain attacks, why they’re so challenging to manage, and what organisations can do to protect themselves.

As AI technologies become more embedded in business operations—from recruitment tools to facial recognition and generative AI—privacy teams are under increasing pressure to balance innovation with compliance. Rebecca Cousin and Cindy Knott discuss how organisations are navigating this tension, particularly in light of recent legislative and regulatory developments.

In this podcast Jan Putnis, and Sabine Dittrich are joined by Tim Johan Christensen, Managing Counsel at Gorrissen Federspiel. Tim is currently seconded to Slaughter and May. Together they discuss our expectations for the Danish EU Council Presidency which started in July 2025 and will end in December 2025. In this episode they explore: Key areas of focus during Denmark’s Presidency Key developments for market risk and payment services Selected initiatives under the EU’s Savings and Investment Union

In this podcast from our Cyber Hub, Natalie Donovan speaks to Partners Richard Jeens and Christian Boney about the increased focus we are currently seeing around cyber governance. Discussions include how the recent high profile ransom attacks at retailers like M&S highlight the importance of good cyber governance, what cyber related changes to the UK’s Corporate Governance Code mean in practice for organisations, how investor expectations are changing and how good governance can reduce enforcement and litigation risk.   

The Data (Use and Access) Act (DUA Act) finally became law in June after a lengthy Parliamentary journey and various iterations. The DUA Act updates the UK’s legislative landscape to facilitate effective data usage, including by amending the UK’s data protection laws. It also provides the legislative foundations for the introduction of “smart data” data sharing schemes in sectors across the economy,  which have the potential to boost UK GDP by over £30 billion year, according to Government estimates.   In this podcast, Cindy Knott and Bryony Bacon discuss: the scope of the DUA Act and what its changes to the data protection regime mean for businesses in the UK; the changes made to the UK data regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office, including its uplifted fining powers in connection with marketing, cookie and other tracking technology infringements; and the practical steps organisations should be taking now.

With the CMA having recently published its provisional designation decision and roadmap for possible interventions in respect of Google Search and Search Advertising, now is a good moment to take stock of how the UK and EU are diverging in their approaches to regulating Big Tech.  In this podcast, Jonathan Slade and Annalisa Tosdevin discuss this as well as: Unpick what the CMA’s roadmap means Take a closer look at both the DMCC and the DMA; and Compare the two regimes and what they mean for digital players  

As the interplay between copyright and generative AI continues to dominate the headlines, the pressure on governments to find workable solutions, and to provide clarity, for both the creative and AI sectors is palpable. In our latest podcast, Laura Houston and Richard Barker discuss: the current position in the EU, including the scope of the existing exceptions for text and data mining, the copyright-focussed obligations in the EU AI Act, and the latest draft of the General Purpose AI Code of Practice; the UK’s latest consultation on copyright and AI; and the key cases relating to copyright and generative AI in the UK and the EU.

In the fourth episode of 'Insurance in focus' Jonathan Marks, Nick Pacheco and Sarah Osprey discuss:  Recent increases in sales of individual annuities The broader market including the bulk annuity market  Related regulatory themes, including issues with customers obtaining advice

Zoe Andrews and Tanja Velling are joined by Arvind Ravichandran, Tax Partner at Cravath, to discuss the impact the proposed section 899 could have on US capital markets if enacted but how it is unlikely to be a big issue in practice. They cover: The purpose and potential withdrawal from the Bill of Section 899, a proposed tax on foreign investors, in response to global tax developments How changes to the GILTI regime aim to more closely align U.S. tax policy with OECD standards The mix of permanent tax cuts and temporary “America First” measures included in the Bill Key negotiation points for Congress including the SALT cap, Medicaid reforms, and clean energy tax credits

In the third episode of our ‘Insurance in focus’ podcast series, Nick Bonsall is joined by Efstathios Michael and Tahlia Brysha-Pullen where they discuss:  Lessons learned for business interruption policy wording following the pandemic  The case law which has developed since 2020 Future proofing policies for emerging risks

Join Insurance partner, Tom Peacock, and Co-head of Private Equity, Harry Bacon, for the second episode of 'Insurance in focus'. In this episode, they delve into: The drivers of the ongoing interest of private equity, and private capital more generally, in the insurance sector Related topics including key areas of regulatory scrutiny Impacts upon M&A deals

The first 15-minute episode features Charles Randell, Nick Pacheco and Beth Dobson, where they reflect on the themes discussed in our January ​Insurance Outlook​ and explore: Developments in the life and pension derisking markets Progress on the Government’s growth and competitiveness agenda Areas of focus in the remainder of 2025, including retail conduct issues and the growing risks of uninsurability