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We are delighted to introduce the fifth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year 2020 and rugby player for Richmond Rugby, Zainab Alema to discuss the following: 1. Zainab's ambition of becoming the first Black Muslim woman to play for England Rugby and her progress so far in overcoming stereotypes. 2. The origin and meaning of her nickname 'The Bulldozer'. 3. The importance of representation in sport and Zainab's experience in meeting one of her sporting heroes, former England and Saracens W.R.F.C player, Maggie Alphonsi. 4. The new ground-breaking maternity, pregnant parent, and adoption policy unveiled by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) which seeks to promote the health and safety of rugby players and normalise motherhood in sport.

Following the 4th IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders in June 2023, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the interesting topic of ‘Engaging constructively with the activist workforce’. In this discussion, the IFSEA annual conference panellists explore the prevalence of individual and collective activism amongst employees from a transcontinental perspective. Although this informative discussion focuses on the activism experiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Norway and Spain, the trends discussed are relevant to every jurisdiction: Georgina Calvert-Lee, Bellevue Law, UK Pål Kvernaas, Haavind AS, Norway Carlos Pareja Frade, Augusta Abogados, Spain Chair: Danny J. Kaufer, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Montréal, Canada In particular, the panel discuss: • The difference between collective and individual activism. • What is the line to be drawn between personal and professional activism – should employers be

Following the 4th IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders in June 2023, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the session, 'Board Pay: Heightened scrutiny of CEO and executive compensation.' In this podcast between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, this amazing panel discuss whether compensation increases are matched to meeting ESG and other targets. Emma Bartlett, CM Murray LLP (UK) Teresa L. Johnson, Arnold & Porter (San Francisco, USA) Dr Johannes Traut, Seitz (Germany) In particular, the panel discuss: • The pay gap between a CEO/Executive and workers and how this differs between jurisdictions • What factors are taken into account when drafting executive compensation packages? • How important is ESG for firms and is there an incentive for firms to have ESG targets? • Shareholders and customers are driving an increase in ESG and CSR targets within executive compensation packages, but to what exten

In this discussion between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, this brilliant panel examine the damage that narcissistic leaders can inflict on corporations and explore the potential solutions: Wonu Sanda, CM Murray LLP, UK Lori L. Deem, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick DYM, Chicago, USA Trisha Daho, Empowered Leadership Cultivation, Chicago, USA Kevin Hogarth, Assentar Ltd, UK We also thank Matt Myer of Mishcon de Reya (UK), who was unable to join the podcast, but attended as a panellist on the day of the conference and provided excellent insights. In particular, the panel discuss: The behaviours and qualities that are exhibited by a narcissistic leader - what are the hallmarks and are there any positives? The impact that working for a narcissistic leader can have on the culture of a workforce - is it really an issue or do we have an oversensitive new generation of workers? What are the financial, institutional, and human costs associated with having narcissistic senior leaders and why do some boa

We are delighted to share with you the recording of the recent webinar "How are the UK's Regulators Addressing Sexual Misconduct in their Professions?", in which our expert panel discuss the rules, guidance and approach to sexual misconduct taken by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and General Medical Council (GMC). In this webinar, Carol Davis KC (Littleton Chambers), chair Sarah Chilton (Senior Partner, CM Murray LLP), and speakers Emma Bartlett (Partner, CM Murray LLP) and Andrew Pavlovic (Partner, CM Murray LLP) discuss the following: 1. The steps the SRA has taken to address sexual misconduct and toxic working environments since 2018. 2. The recent FCA consultation and proposed rule changes to address sexual and other forms of non-financial misconduct. 3. The GMC updated Good Medical Practice guidance which specifically mentions sexual misconduct for the first time. 4. Recent cases from each profession, demonstrating the varying approach taken to sanctio

We are delighted to share with you a podcast from two of the leading international senior executive and founder advisers, Wendi Lazar of Outten & Golden & Doug Mandell of Withersworldwide, who discuss 'Anatomy of a Transaction: Key Issues for Executives and Founders Selling Their Business and What Protections are Worth Fighting For?'. In this hugely interesting and lively discussion, with real life stories direct from the front line of advising senior executives and founders in major transactions, IFSEA members and annual conference panellists Doug Mandell of Withers (California, USA) and Wendi S. Lazar at Outten & Golden LLP (New York, USA) speak with Stuart Smith, Marketing and Business Development Manager at CM Murray LLP (UK), about the critical issues inherent in the sale of a business from the employment perspective, including financing, engaging with corporate counsel and retaining and protecting other employees in preparation for a transaction. In particular, the panel discuss the following elements

Following the recent 4th IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the session, 'How Executives get the best out of their teams.' In this thought-provoking discussion between the IFSEA conference panellists, they examine how executives can manage their teams in a way which is mutually beneficially for both employer and employee: Louise O'Connor, CM Murray LLP, UK Joydeep Hor, People + Culture Strategies, Australia In particular, the panel discuss: - The impact of treating the employment relationship as a transactional relationship - The disconnect in terms of employee expectations, including amongst different generations - Managing employee expectations, while remaining true to the employer’s culture - Balancing the competing needs of different employees For more information on any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please contact our Senior Associate Louise O’Co

Following the recent 4th IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the breakout session, 'Executive Relationships at work – ban, boundaries or blind eye?' In this insightful discussion between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, our excellent panel explore whether relationships in the workplace can ever be appropriate or safe and how employers might seek to manage the workplace risks: Pooja Dasgupta, CM Murray LLP, UK Linky Trott, Edwin Coe LLP, UK Terese M. Connolly, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Chicago, USA In particular, the panel discuss: the key factors for employers to take into account if considering implementing an outright ban on relationships at work, including discussion relating to the potential differences in approach in respect of relationships involving C-Suite executives the range of potential legal claims arising from a breakdown of the relationship (or, indee

We are delighted to share the fourth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by two special guests, Juan José Hita Fernández, Partner at Augusta Abogados and Starky Mondragón Malca, Lawyer at Augusta Abogados and former professional footballer in Spain. In this podcast we discuss the legal developments in the ongoing situation involving Spanish football official Luis Rubiales and Spanish World Cup winning footballer, Jenni Hermoso. In particular: The employment and labour status of those involved and the obligations that bind the behaviours of Luis Rubiales toward the Spanish football team. The investigations into Luis Rubiales conduct which are being pursued from various angles, including the public prosecutors investigation. The public reaction from both female and male professional footballers

We are delighted to share with you the recording of the recent Professional Practices Alliance webinar, Moving The ESG Needle For Law Firms – Deciding What Matters And What Can Be Achieved, in which our expert panel discuss how professional practices priorities are shifting regarding ESG. In this webinar, our chair Andrew Pavlovic, (CM Murray LLP), Rob Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group), Zulon Begum (CM Murray LLP) and Sarah Chilton (CM Murray LLP) discuss the following: Materiality – how firms should determine their priorities when it comes to ESG, as firms move away from focussing on their own emissions and are now increasingly considering the environmental impact of their client work Stakeholders – the importance of identifying key stakeholders and carefully considering and incorporating their interests into your ESG strategy Client Selection – taking a nuanced approach when considering whether or not to act for clients whose ESG-related aims and values may not wholly align with that of your firm, b

Following the recent 4th IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the opening plenary session, 'Ethical Handling of Executive Investigations.' In this lively and insightful discussion between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, this brilliant panel explore different approaches to ensure the ethical handling of executive investigations: - Beth Hale, CM Murray LLP, UK - Lindsey Wagner, Moxie Mediation & Workplace Investigations, California, USA - Carol Davis KC, Littleton Chambers, UK - Meriel Schindler, Withers, UK - Kristen Prinz, The Prinz Law Firm, Chicago, USA In particular, the panel discuss: • Common challenges seen in executive investigations, including: 1. The personal nature of the allegation. 2. Delays with informing the accused about the investigation. 3. Misunderstanding of confidentiality parameters. 4. Effects on the mental health of those involved. 5. M

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent IFSEA webinar, 'What are the Best Mediation Strategies for Resolving Executive & Founder Disputes?' where our internationally renowned panellists explored how different jurisdictions approach the mediation of disputes between key corporate players and executives. In this webinar, chair Peter Rukin (Partner, Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP & Mediator, Sequitur Resolutions - San Francisco), Jane Mulcahy KC & Ian Mill KC (Blackstone Chambers - UK), Lynne Hermle (Partner, Orrick - Silicon Valley), Ana Cid (Partner, Seyfarth - New York/London) and Yulia Fedorenko (Associate, CM Murray LLP - UK) discuss the following in respect of their jurisdictions: • How has the perception of mediation changed in the last 20 years? • Faster resolutions: Mediation as a more rapid alternative to lengthy court proceedings, particularly in cases involving senior executives and founders. • Innovative problem solving: Bringing key stakeholders together to foster unconven

Following the recent 4th IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the breakout session, 'Business Protection: The Top 5 Things you Need to Know Right Now on Restrictive Covenants and Confidential Information'. In this lively and insightful discussion between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, this brilliant panel explore developments and practical issues on restrictive covenants in their jurisdictions: Mark Risk, Mark Risk P.C, USA, New York Jennifer Millins, Mishcon de Reya, UK Jeffrey E. Goodman, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP, Canada Inge Derde, Van Eeckhoutte, Taquet & Clesse, Belgium In particular, the panel discuss: • The origins of post-termination restrictions in different jurisdictions: are they developed through common law or statute and where does the burden of proof lie to enforce them? • To what extent will the courts enforce post-termination restrictions, h

We are delighted to share with you the recording of the recent webinar "New SRA Rules on Unfair Treatment and Challenging Behaviour - What Firms and Partners Need to Know", in which our expert panel discuss the new SRA rules on unfair treatment and challenging behaviour. In this webinar, you can hear from guest speaker, Adam Tolley KC (Fountain Court Chambers), chair Beth Hale (CM Murray LLP), and speakers Sarah Chilton (CM Murray LLP) and Andrew Pavlovic (CM Murray LLP) as they discuss the following: The background to the new rules and how they form part of the SRA's on-going campaign to address toxic working environments in law firms. How to distinguish between unfair treatment in a regulatory context and unfair treatment in an employment context. What constitutes "challenging behaviours" in practice and what factors need to be considered when determining whether behaviour needs to be challenged at all, and if so, whether it should be challenged in the moment or after the event. The interaction betw

In the next episode of our regulatory podcast ReguLaw, Partner and Regulatory specialist, Andrew Pavlovic, and Associate, Naomi Latham are joined by David Hopkins of 39 Essex Chambers. David has a substantial professional discipline practice and regularly appears in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, acting for both the SRA and respondents. Andrew, Naomi and David discuss the SRA’s changing approach to sanctions and financial penalties, including the following: 1. The recent increase in the SRA’s internal fining powers, with a discussion as to how those powers have been exercised to date 2. The rare circumstances where the SRA will hold a hearing before an adjudication panel, what type of cases might be appropriate for such hearings and how often we would expect this to occur in practice 3. The SRA’s extension of turnover based fines for firms and the introduction of means based fines for individuals 4. Notable cases involving the fining of individuals for sexual misconduct and instances where the S

We are delighted to share the third episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Paralegal Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Tess Howard, who plays hockey for both Team GB and England and was described by England Hockey as 'one of the most exciting young talents in world hockey.' Having recognised that women are put or can be put at a disadvantage from a young age through to professional life by sportswear, Tess has actively done something about it. In this podcast we discuss the following: 1. Tess's journey in hockey from winning Bronze at the 2018 European Junior Championship to returning from a serious injury to play in the 2022 World Cup and then go on to score in the 2022 Commonwealth Games Final to lead England to gold. 2. Tess's work as the Founder and Director of Inclusive Sportswear, a non-profit community-interest company wh

In celebrating Windrush 75, we have reflected on the significant contribution that people of the Caribbean have made to the UK who came on the Windrush to work, study and be apprenticed. Their story warrants telling. The Windrush generation and their descendants have invariably experienced discrimination in the UK and Prince William acknowledged this in his speech when he unvieled the Windrush statue at Waterloo recently. He said "It is diversity that makes us". As part of our racial equality awareness, we asked two of our recent work experienced students to record a short podcast to help us understand more about Windrush. This podcast was recorded by Tasfiah Jerin and Anne Rony and edited by Stuart Smith.

Is Your Firm prepared for the Financial Year Ahead? Key Trends and Challenges for Professional Services Firms in 2023/24 We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, 'Is Your Firm prepared for the Financial Year Ahead? Key Trends and Challenges for Professional Services Firms in 2023/24', in which our expert panel discuss the financial year ahead for professional services firms. Listen to the recording here and see below for further details.  In this webinar, you can hear from Chair, Corinne Staves (CM Murray LLP), and speakers Robert Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group), David Shufflebotham (Pep Up Consulting) and Andrew Pavlovic (CM Murray LLP) as they discuss the following issues to include in professional service firms 'to do' list for the next financial year:  - How to remain profitable and effectively manage the firm's cash flow at a time of stalled economic growth, inflation, cost of living crisis and basis period reform. - Implementing a strategy and the importance of havi

We are delighted to share the second episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Paralegal Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Stacey Copeland, who has represented England at an international level in both boxing and football, to discuss the following: 1. Stacey's upbringing playing football for her school and club, her introduction to boxing as a teen through to the amateur boxing ranks and becoming a professional boxer. 2. Stacey's experience as the first ever British woman to win the Commonwealth female super-welterweight title in 2018 and her subsequent endeavours to drive change and promote equality for women in the sport. 3. The current status of women's sport how the advancement and development of women's sport can be accelerated on a micro and macro level through: • Investment in training facilities, coaches, resources, research

We are delighted to present this podcast focusing on trends in international law firm expansion, with Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum and special guest, Robert Bata, Founder and Principal of WarwickPlace Legal. In this detailed Q&A led by Corinne, with leading experts Robert and Zulon, the fascinating and wide-ranging discussion covers (among other things): • Recent trends in law firm international expansion • Liberalisation and opportunities in the Indian market • The continuing rise of Singapore and the continued relevance of Hong Kong • Post-Brexit significance of London and Dublin • Cultural alignment and the integration of new jurisdictions into an existing legal and cultural framework Listen to the podcast here Robert Bata is the Founder and a Principal at WarwickPlace Legal, a consultancy focused exclusively on formulating and implementing cross border expansion strategies for leading law firms. Robert practised M&A law with prominent US and European law firms, as well serving in law firm