On this episode of the Global Counsel Podcast, Associate Director Anikó Zsebik is joined by Associate Katarzyna Nowacka and Associate Maude Bauman to discuss ongoing trends in EU energy, looking ahead to the next political cycle. They dive into recent shifts in EU energy policy, from focusing on energy security, to looking at decarbonization and competitiveness, their geopolitical drivers, and draw out what we can expect will be the next challenges for policymakers, both at European and national levels. They also touch upon what to expect for renewable energy markets, and upon other existential questions that have arisen as part of the EU's path to net zero in the energy sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's podcast on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick hears from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Erin Caddell, President of Global Counsel USA from Washington DC, Associate Magnus Obermann, in London and based in our Europe and Eurasia team, and our lead Indonesia analyst, Associate Dedi Dinarto from Singapore.Erin covers the upcoming US presidential election and the potential rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. He explores key dates and events in the election calendar, Biden's domestic and foreign policy priorities, the focus of a potential second Trump presidency in 2025, and the reasons behind Trump's popularity despite the controversies and criminal accusations. With the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the horizon, Magnus discusses its implications for the war, business, and international politics. He highlights how the war marked the return of geopolitics and its lasting impact on trade and investment. Finally, Dedi discusses the upcoming presidential election in Indonesia, scheduled for February 14th. He provides an overview of the three top candidates and their platforms, what it takes to win the election and what role outgoing President Joko Widodo is playing.You can listen to this podcast by clicking the link below. You can subscribe to the Global Counsel Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, where you can also leave us a rating and a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Practice Director Alexander Smotrov to discuss what to expect at Davos 2024, Senior Associate Jiayu Li to discuss Taiwan's presidential election, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali for a lookahead at Italy’s G7 Presidency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Associate Director Alessandro Gangarossa to discuss the upcoming EU-China Summit, GC MENA Director Ahmed Helal to discuss December’s presidential election in Egypt, and Senior Associate Ed King to unpack how Brazil might use its time holding the G20 presidency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the lead-up to COP28 in Dubai, Global Counsel hosted a digital in-conversation between Global Counsel Chairman, Peter Mandelson, and Chengyu Fu, COP28 advisory committee member. Mr Fu has had over forty years of experience in the energy sector including as CEO of CNOOC, chairman of SINOPEC and a board member of the UN Global Compact.The discussion explores China’s pivotal role in climate diplomacy and the green transition. Drawing on his extensive experience as a business leader and an adviser to the Chinese government, Mr Fu shares his insights on green transition progress and opportunities in China. He reflects on his involvement at previous COPs and international gatherings to discuss what political and business leaders can do to succeed at COP28. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Practice Director Lilah Howson-Smith, is joined by UK Director Alex Dawson, and Director Denzil Davidson to discuss the Cabinet reshuffle and specifically the appointment of Lord Cameron as Foreign Secretary. The team discusses what it tells us about Rishi Sunak's approach, how it will be received at home and abroad, and what to watch in the coming months for a special episode of the GC podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Associate Lucy Cairns is joined by Ecologist and Innovation Lead at Environment Bank Rob Wreglesworth, to unpack the focus on nature at New York Climate Week, what's happening in the UK with the Biodiversity Net Gain Legislation, and the progress on Voluntary Biodiversity Credits for a special episode of the GC podcastYou can subscribe to the Global Counsel Podcast on Apple and Spotify, where you can also leave us a rating and a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Senior Associate Ross Nugent, Practice Director Lorna Ritchie, and Senior Associate Alexander van der Wusten to discuss the APEC Summit, COP 28, and the elections in the Netherlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bonus episode, Keith Zhai, Senior Adviser and former journalist reporting on the interplay of China's internal politics and its global interactions, and Stephen Adams, Senior Director, cover what companies should note in the current Xi policy environment. You can also watch the recording of this online conversation by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by UK Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, and Associate Olga Henkele, to discuss the UK party conference season, the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, the European Council Summit and the Polish elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month’s episode of the Global Month Ahead, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Senior Associate Ed King, Europe Director Tom White, and Associate Giulia Pasquali to discuss the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, and the IEA’s inaugural Critical Minerals Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Senior Associate Alice Brown is joined by Mariana Sarmiento, CEO of Terrasos and Dorothée Herr, Senior Associate at Nature Finance to unpack the growing momentum around biodiversity credits. In this episode, we discuss: What are biodiversity credits? What are the opportunities and risks for biodiversity credits to deliver increased finance for nature? What is the role of policy and regulation for scaling up nature markets? How might the biodiversity credit market evolve and how will it intersect with the existing carbon market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Global Month Ahead, we preview the BRICS Summit, G20 Health Ministers Meeting, and Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Global Counsel Podcast, Senior Adviser Tiffany McDonald is joined by Associates Ross Nugent and Ed King to unpack India's growing significance in global trade and diplomatic relations. They unpack whether India can weather a global economic slowdown, the country's position towards the Ukraine war, and preview upcoming events that will shape these questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Global Counsel podcast, we turn to our Brussels office to preview the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Join Associates Laura Casonato, Olga Henkele and Maude Bauman as they preview the politics, policy, and priorities that will shape the next six months in Brussels and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, your briefing on the biggest events to come in the month of July, hosted by Associate Director Isabelle Trick.In this episode:Associate Magnus Obermann previews the Russia-Africa Summit, amid shifting geopolitics in the continent and domestic instability in Russia. Practice Director Lilah Howson-Smith and Associate Ed King explain the economic significance of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Mansion House Speech. Ed looks at why inflation has persisted in the UK compared to over European countries, and Lilah breaks down the political dynamics of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's economic agenda. Practice Director Jon Garvie unpacks the personalities, politics, and priorities of the NATO Leaders Summit.If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to any of today's guests or the wider Global Counsel team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On June 28th, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposals on reforming the EU’s payments and open finance rules while also setting out further details on plans for a single currency package on the digital euro and the legal tender status for cash. Join Senior Practice Director Rebecca Park, Associate Director David Song, and Senior Associate Constantine Arvanitis as they unpack the proposals and explain why those with an interest in payments, digital assets and data sharing in financial services should be following these changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence legislation promises far-reaching implications for European and foreign companies operating within the EU. It also represents a sizeable step towards making supply chains more environmentally and socially sustainable and transparent. Today on the podcast, Trade and Manufacturing Associate Laura Sussman is joined by Investor Services Associate Beata Stepantchenko and Analyst Alisa Seufert to unpack the implications and impacts of the CSDDD. They discuss the state of play regarding EU institution negotiations, topline insights for industry, and how the legislation plays into ongoing efforts to improve human rights due diligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, your briefing on the events that will define the month to come, hosted by Associate Director Isabelle Trick.This month: Director Ana Martínez unpacks the surprise elections in Spain and what it means for the country's upcoming EU Council presidency.Climate and Sustainability Director Lorna Ritchie previews the Summit on a New Global Financing Pact, French President Macron's attempt to secure an agreement between the countries of the North and the South to address climate change ahead of COP28.Associate Dedi Dinarto looks towards the Shangri-La Dialogue. How will Asia's flagship inter-governmental security conference address growing geopolitical tension between China and the United States? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A GC team has just returned from Hong Kong, where we held discussions with a series of private domestic and foreign investors about the outlook for China. Many pointed out how private investment, from both domestic and foreign sources, is declining just as China needs more of it. Geopolitics is partly to blame, but an uncertain domestic political environment is also holding back private sector activity. This is increasingly being referred to as a key reason China’s long-term growth outlook is weakening.Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski and Associate Director Jens Prethus are joined by our new Senior Adviser David Skilling to unpack their latest trip to Hong Kong and what they heard on the ground about China's economic recovery efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, Isabelle Trick is joined by Ed King to preview the upcoming G7 summit, Thomas Gratowski looks towards pivotal elections in Turkey, and Alexander Smotrov explains tensions over grain exports among EU nations and Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, Associate Ross Nugent is joined by Senior Advisers Tiffany McDonald and Ong Kian Ming to discuss the UK's recent decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The CPTPP will give access to commerce with 11 Indo-Pacific countries, but what exactly does it mean for the UK's place in a post-Brexit world?Tiffany and Kian Ming give their insight after years of experience in the Indo-Pacific region for what to expect in the ascension process and what the deal will mean for industry in the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Tom Wheeler, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and a Senior Adviser at Global Counsel. Serving under President Barack Obama, Tom was a key figure in pushing the US adoption of net neutrality and remains active in the debates driving US tech regulation.Conan and Tom discuss his opinion on current FTC Chair Lina Kahn's ambitious antitrust agenda, the future of Section 230 and content moderation, and how ChatGPT will supercharge the conversation around regulating artificial intelligence.If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan, Tom, or the wider Global Counsel team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's technology regulation podcast. Subscribe today to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This week on the podcast, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Associate Theresa Duemchen to discuss a new white paper released by the UK government on the regulation of artificial intelligence. But as generative AI products like OpenAI’s ChatGPT explode in popularity, can the government stay ahead of the area’s rapid advancements? Conan and Theresa explore the nuances of the proposals, how the paper builds on previous AI regulation attempts, and the notable omissions.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, your preview of the key events of the month to come. In this episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Global Macro Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski to preview pivotal World Bank and IMF Meetings amid newfound concerns in the global economy. After that, Senior Associate Gvidas Venckaitis previews this weekend's remarkable elections in Bulgaria. Finally, Associate Ross Nugent stops by to talk through the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and the impact of the Windsor Framework on Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's weekly technology policy podcast. Subscribe today to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Conan D'Arcy is joined by John Edwards, the UK Information Commissioner, for a wide-ranging conversation on data privacy and big tech, reform of the UK’s GDPR, the independence of the ICO, Edward's decision to intervene with Lancashire Police, ‘government by WhatsApp’ and much more.Top in Tech is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory firm based in London. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. You can learn more about our work by visiting our website.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, the Global Counsel financial services team surveys the new regulatory landscape created by the rise of digital and cryptocurrencies. In a conversation moderated by Senior Associate Christopher Dale, Senior Practice Director Rebecca Park explores how the collapse of FTX has energised US lawmakers, Senior Associate Constantine Arvanitis takes us inside the thinking of European regulators and the EU's shifting political calculus and Senior Associate David Song reviews the position of the UK amid leadership transitions in Number 10. But first, David and Rebecca share their initial thoughts on the ongoing financial service disruptions created by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, and how the news may impact the regulation of digital assets. If you or your business are exposed to any of the challenges discussed in this episode, you can contact our financial services team by clicking the links above. To view Global Counsel's full Financial Services practice, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's weekly technology policy podcast. Subscribe today to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has unleashed global concern over the health of the banking sector and triggered newfound worries about the strength of the tech industry. Regulators in the US have taken dramatic action to secure deposits in the bank. In the UK, HSBC has assumed control over the firm's UK unit in a rescue deal facilitated by the government.This week on the show, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Max Mandich, who covers markets for our Washington DC office and was previously an FS policy adviser on Capitol Hill. Conan and Max discuss the factors that led to SVB's collapse, what this failure says about the state of the tech sector, possible responses from lawmakers, and what international implications the situation holds.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion of food policy in Brussels is dominated by the Common Agricultural Policy, an instrument created 60 years ago and the frequent subject of fierce renegotiation. A series of reforms in recent decades have sought to shift emphasis from subsidising production towards supporting rural development and incentivising stewardship of the environment.Recorded for our Politics of Food conference series, Peter Mandelson, Chairman of Global Counsel, is joined by Janusz Wojciechowski, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development. They discuss the impact and outlook for the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, consider the role of policy frameworks to maintain global supply chains for food, and examine the ways in which the EU model of food and farming support differs from approaches in other markets. Food - and who gets it - is in many ways one of the oldest political questions of all. Despite a radical change in our capacity to produce and distribute food, it is not a question that has a definitive answer. To discover more insights from our Politics of Food conference, explore our global programme here: https://lnkd.in/eehDzQNA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's briefing on the events and stories that will define the month to come. This month, Health and Life Sciences Senior Associate Rosie Hill will hear from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines.First, Associate Saskia Giraud-Reeves previews UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's much-anticipated budget. Then, Practice Director Jon Garvie takes us inside this month's G20 meetings amid new diplomatic tensions over the Russian war in Ukraine. Finally, Associate Director Jens Presthus looks towards China's Two Sessions meetings and briefs us on some new figures in Chinese President Xi Jinping's government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Global Counsel Podcast, Practice Director Alexander Smotrov, Associate Alexander van der Wusten, and Associate Magnus Obermann discuss the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the business sector after a year of fighting. What does Ukraine's resilience mean for rebuilding efforts, why are businesses struggling to fully untangle themselves from Russia, and what is the state of play on future sanctions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel's tech policy podcast Top in Tech is going weekly! In each episode, we'll be covering the week's biggest tech policy story with an expert from our GC team. We'll also continue to host thought leaders and industry experts for monthly in-depth conversations about the future of tech regulation. Subscribe now to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.The covid-19 pandemic has reshaped many employees' relationships with the office, with many having grown acclimated to a remote working environment. Meanwhile, early regulatory skirmishes between governments and disruptive 'gig economy' startups have been complicated by rising interest rates and a tech-sector wide push to profitability.This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy joined by one of the leading minds on the present and future of work. Sarah O'Connor is a columnist, reporter and associate editor at the Financial Times. She joins us to look towards the future of the gig economy, the promises and peril of remote work, UK labour laws and much more.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here.For more on the Future of Work, check out our report from last year, in which we interviewed dozens of policymakers and industry leaders to craft the definitive preview of the issues that will define the modern workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live at our Politics of Food conference in Brussels, Tiffany McDonald, Senior Adviser at Global Counsel, is joined by Arancha González, Dean of Paris School of International Affairs and former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. They discuss the EU trade agenda in the current geopolitical moment and draw on their collective experience as policymakers to look towards the future of the food trade. Stay tuned for more podcasts in the coming weeks, featuring discussions from our Politics of Food events in Brussels, London, Singapore, and more. For more information, visit our conference hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel's tech policy podcast Top in Tech is going weekly! In each episode, we'll be covering the week's biggest tech policy story with an expert from our GC team. We'll also continue to host thought leaders and industry experts for monthly in-depth conversations about the future of tech regulation. Subscribe now to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Poppy Woodcock to unpack UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to create a standalone science, innovation and technology department as part of a broader government restructure. Critics have dismissed the reforms as technocratic meddling, but could this more focused technology department energise the UK's tech regulation efforts?Conan and Poppy discuss how the restructure will impact existing policy proposals, the Tory ministers who will shape the new departments, and how Labour may respond both in their shadow cabinet and in a potential future government.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded last month at our Politics of Food conference in London, Senior Director Stephen Adams speaks to Emily Miles, Chief Executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency. They discuss the agency's transition through Brexit, the challenges of running a major food regulator through a pandemic, and the risks and opportunities offered by food innovation. Stay tuned for more podcasts in the coming weeks, featuring discussions from our Politics of Food events in Brussels, London, Singapore, and more. For more information, visit our conference hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top in Tech is going weekly! In each episode, we'll be covering the week's biggest tech policy story with an expert from our GC team. We'll also continue to host thought leaders and industry experts for monthly in-depth conversations about the future of tech regulation. Subscribe now to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.To kick us off, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo to look at a US court's decision allowing Meta to acquire fitness VR startup Within. The FTC argued that Meta's purchase would give it an unfair advantage in the burgeoning metaverse ecosystem, an argument strongly reminiscent of what critics levied against the social media giant when it purchased Whatsapp and Instagram during the early days of the smartphone. The decision is a loss for the FTC under Chairwoman Lina Khan, who has led the agency to adopt a more robust position on antitrust and competition law. Conan and Ugonma discuss what the decision means for Meta, how the loss may impact the FTC's agenda, and what this all means for the next big tech deal on the horizon: Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's briefing on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick will hear from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines.This month, we're joined by Associate Ed King to unpack a pivotal election in Nigeria, Group Director Tom White and Senior Associate Krisztina Iszák preview what the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan means for the bloc's politics, and Associate Alexander van der Wusten gives an update on the Ukraine war ahead of pivotal diplomatic meetings in Europe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded earlier this month at our Politics of Food conference in Washington DC, GC Chairman Peter Mandelson speaks to Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture. They discuss the state of American food production, Bronaugh's policy priorities in her role, and the impact that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had on global food supplies. Stay tuned for more podcasts in the coming weeks, featuring discussions from our Politics of Food events in Brussels, London, Singapore, and more. For more information, visit our conference hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's technology policy podcast. To receive new episodes immediately, search for Top in Tech in your favourite podcast app. This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks to Leo Ringer, Founding Partner at Form Ventures. They discuss the state of the UK tech startup scene, how it compares to other markets and Form Venture's contributions to Atomico's State of European Tech Report.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here.You can also subscribe to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year, Global Counsel's flagship policy conference is exploring the Politics of Food. Events throughout the month of January will offer a chance to debate and discuss the technological, regulatory and geopolitical challenges testing food systems around the world in 2023. On a special edition of the Global Month Ahead, Associate Director Isabelle Trick explores the themes of the Politics of Food. Head of Research and Insights Raphael Malek walks us through a preview of Global Counsel's original survey on consumer sentiment towards food policy, Senior Director Stephen Adams examines how the food trade underpins our global markets and how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted this system, and Practice Director Lorna Ritchie explores how food policy fits into broader sustainability efforts. You can register and learn more about the programme by clicking this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's technology policy podcast. To receive new episodes immediately, search for Top in Tech in your favourite podcast app. This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Michelle Ryang to hear about what she saw at last week's Consumer Electronics Expo in Las Vegas. What does the biggest show in tech tell us about the new trends emerging in 2023 and how are US companies reacting to newfound regulatory scrutiny? Then, Bart Myners joins to unpack the new changes to the UK's Media Bill. What happened to Channel 4 privatisation and when might we see the Bill finally pass?If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here.This year, Global Counsel's flagship policy conference is exploring the Politics of Food. Events throughout the month of January will offer a chance to debate and discuss the technological, regulatory and geopolitical challenges testing food systems around the world in 2023. You can register and learn more about the programme by clicking this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks to Guy Parker, Chief Executive of the Advertising Standards Authority, the UK regulator of advertising in media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Associate Director Jens Presthus is joined by Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski to discuss China's remarkable reversals regarding covid policy.Please note this conversation was recorded on December 16th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an episode of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's podcast covering the European 'techlash'. To receive all episodes of this show, please search for 'Top in Tech' in your favourite podcast app.The ‘metaverse’ term was coined thirty years ago, and until recently was part science fiction, part speculation. But with Facebook’s rebranding as Meta last year, an increasing consumer acceptance of virtual interactions post-Covid, and a steady uptick of interest from new sectors (ranging from retail to public services), the metaverse suddenly seems very real. Against this backdrop, questions inevitably arise about its benefits versus causes for concern, and how these ought to be managed.Global Counsel has produced an original report on public attitudes to the metaverse, including representative polling, as well as interviews with thought leaders, across the US, UK and France. Today, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by two leaders on the project, Head of Research and Insight Raphael Malek and Associate Director Megan Stagman, to talk through the report's findings and methodology. You can the full report by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beata Stepantchenko, Giulia Pasquali, and Varsha Shankar explore new proposals in the US, EU and UK that seek to combat forced labour and the associated implications for business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's podcast on the European 'tech-lash'. To receive future episodes of Top in Tech, please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy talks to Elizabeth Denham, the former UK Information Commissioner at the ICO and current International Adviser at Baker McKenzie. They talk through the past and future of UK data privacy, Elizabeth's time at the ICO, and how the UK policy stance compares to the US and EU.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, our look at the stories that will define the month to come. This episode:Saudi Arabia to host surprise China-Arab summit. Scheduled to take place during President Xi’s visit to the kingdom on December 9th, the summit caps a year of increasingly strained relations between the US and Saudi Arabia. Director Ahmed Helal joins us to discuss what will be on the docket and what the broader implications of the summit could mean. Joe Biden hosts second US-Africa Leaders meeting. The first summit was held in 2014 by President Obama, and this year’s December 13-15th meeting is seen by some in Washington as an attempt by the US to repair relations with African nations following strained diplomacy under President Trump. Associate Sonia Vasconcellos joins from DC to unpack what we should be watching with Isabelle. Year-end central bank meetings amid worsening conditions. Global inflation has emerged as one of the critical stories of the past year and will undoubtedly remain central in 2023. Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski and Senior Associate Krisztina Iszák join us to preview the year’s final Central Bank meetings in the US, UK and eurozone and look forward to the new year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following several leader-level summits in Asia, including ASEAN in Cambodia; G20 in Bali, and APEC in Thailand, Asian countries continue to take an increasingly active role in dealing with global challenges and brokering a pathway between US-China competition. What does the future of Summit diplomacy look like from Asia and what did we learn after the first set of in-person Summits in Asia since the onset of COVID and Russia's invasion of Ukraine?  Senior Adviser Tiffany McDonald is joined by International Policy Practice Director Jon Garvie, Senior Associate Dedi Dinarto, and Hafimi Haadii, Executive Director of LVK Group of Companies and member of Brunei's APEC Business Advisory Council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the long-awaited Autumn Statement yesterday, detailing the new government’s tax and spend commitments alongside the OBR’s economic forecast. The delay of the budget provided Sunak and Hunt with more time to agree on areas of public spending to potentially cut. It seeks to demonstrate the economic competence and fiscal credibility that was damaged as a result of the Truss premiership.On this bonus podcast, UK Country Director Alex Dawson, Lead UK Politics Analyst Joe Armitage, and Political Due Diligence Practice Director Matt Bevington unpack the details of the statement, the market reaction, implications for business, and what we can infer about Rishi Sunak’s premiership and the Conservatives position ahead of the next general election.For live access to these briefing calls, including the ability to ask questions, contact a member of our UK Politics and Policy team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, according to research by the World Health Organization. Is there a role for digital technologies in treating and supporting patients with mental health conditions?To discuss, Senior Associate Rosie Hill is joined by Brian Dow, Deputy CEO at Rethink Mental Illness and the CEO of Mental Health UK, Heather Cook, Sleepio’s special advisor on Digital Technology pathway development with NHSE, and Dr Harpreet Sood, practising GP and former Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer at NHS England.As always, if you, your business, or your investment is exposed to the challenges we’ve just discussed, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find contact details for Rosie and our sectoral teams on the GC website at www.global-counsel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an episode of Top in Tech, a podcast from the Global Counsel TMT team, covering the latest in the European 'tech-lash'. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts to receive all of the episodes, including monthly in-conversations with some of the industry's smartest experts. This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo to check in on the policy implications of the US midterms and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Then, we survey Southeast Asia's growing tech sector with Senior Associate Nicholas Lee.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden's Democratic Party overperformed expectations in the United States midterm elections, surprising Washington and European observers and plunging Donald Trump and the Republican Party into newfound turmoil. While Democrats are expected to narrowly lose the House, it was the most robust midterm performance for a Democratic incumbent in forty years. The weakened Republican performance will have profound implications for 2024 and the incoming Congress, with ripple effects for both technology regulation and the economic landscape. Director Robert Etter, TMT Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo and Financial Services Senior Associate Max Mandich talk through it all on this special bonus GC podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest in our geopolitics series, practice director Jon Garvie is joined by Paola Subacchi, Professor of International Economics and Chair Advisory Board at the Global Policy Institute at Queen Mary, University of London. Paola co-chaired the T7 think-tank task force on economic recovery, which fed academic and think-tank perspectives into the G7 and G20 presidencies. Jon and Paola discuss prospects for next week's summit in Bali, the fragmentation of the international system and consider where the West and China might be able to find some space for cooperation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's briefing on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick will hear from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. This month:Will US midterms usher in a divided government? Republicans are poised to make gains in both the House and possibly the Senate in midterm elections scheduled for November 8th. Director Robert Etter joins us to preview the race, and look towards what will be possible for President Joe Biden under a divided government and a looming debt ceiling fight. Indonesia hosts the G20 Summit amid numerous diplomatic crises. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the global struggle between the US and China, and continuing economic uncertainty threaten to overwhelm this month's G20 Summit. Associate Dedi Dinarto joins us from Jakarta to report on what he's seeing on the ground from event preparation, review Indonesia's G20 priorities, and look towards the presidency's move to New Delhi. COP27: the world's most important climate summit kicks off in Egypt. The European gas crisis has leaders racing for both gas supply and clean energy infrastructure, while extreme weather events throughout the summer underline the risks of a changing climate. Associate Director Felicity Hall joins us to unpack what makes COP so significant, what she expects to see later this month in Egypt, and how global events are impacting sustainability pledges. This podcast format is part of our larger Macro practice offering. We also produce the Global Week Ahead newsletter every Monday, with everything you need to know about key global events for the week; and a China Insights newsletter, all about economic trends and policy developments in the Middle Kingdom. You can sign up HERE and HERE.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi Sunak entered 10 Downing Street yesterday as the UK's third Prime Minister in as many months. On this recording of a GC client briefing call, recorded on October 25th, Lead Political Analyst Joe Armitage is joined by UK Country Director Alex Dawson and Director Lilah Howson-Smith to talk through Sunak's agenda.For live access to these briefing calls, including the ability to ask questions, contact a member of our UK Politics and Policy team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to 'The Geopolitics of", our miniseries exploring the geopolitical questions that will define the future of international relations.On today's episode, International Policy Practice Director Jon Garvie is joined by Kay Firth-Butterfield, Head of Artificial Intelligence and a Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum. Kay is one of the world's foremost experts on the governance of artificial intelligence---and a fellow podcaster.They talk through the complicated questions around AI ethics, the difficult problems policymakers face from AI disruption, and how these issues are becoming yet another point of tension in US-China relations.For more on the regulation of AI, check out this interview with Roger Taylor, former Chair of the UK Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, on our sister podcast Top in Tech. You can listen to previous episodes of 'The Geopolitics of' by clicking the links below:The Geopolitics of Infrastructure with Ali Miraj, Managing Director of Infrastructure Finance at ING and a former UK Conservative Party adviser.The Geopolitics of Summits with Tiffany McDonald, a former diplomat with twenty years of experience serving throughout the UK and ASEAN region.The Geopolitics of Technology Standards with Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunications UnionIf you or your business is impacted by the trends in these conversations, you can reach out to our International Policy team by clicking here. 'The Global Counsel Podcast' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory business headquartered in London with offices across the world. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. To learn more about our work, please visit our website by clicking here.This episode was hosted by Jon Garvie and produced by Tom Bunting, Zohra Bekhadra, and Joseph Grove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's briefing on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick will hear from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines.This month:What's next for tackling the EU energy crisis? Europe's reliance on Russian gas has created a crisis that will only escalate in the winter; Senior Associate Jasbir Basi takes us inside the policy debates at this month's emergency negotiations among EU countries and Associate Director Anikó Zsebik breaks down the widening rift between European leaders on how to address the crisis.A pivotal month for two BRIC countries. This past Sunday, a deeply polarised Brazil held the first round of its Presidential elections. As expected, the runoff later this month will come down to right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Associate Sonia Vasconcellos explains how the tighter-than-expected race will test Brazil's fragile democratic institutions. Meanwhile, China is holding its National Congress late this month, where Xi Jinping is all but guaranteed to secure a third term leading the Chinese Communist Party. Associate Director Jens Presthus cuts through the palace intrigue to give us his expectations for the meeting and the changes coming to the Party leadership.Amid brutal economic headwinds, the IMF and World Bank converge on DC. The annual late-October meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Funds comes in the shadow of fears of a global recession. Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski previews which events we should be following during the meeting, and how overlapping crises in Europe, the UK, the US and China could create an economic crisis on a scale not seen in decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are presenting a recording of our in-person event commemorating our new Brussels office. Join Director Robert Etter, CEE Associate Director Anikó Zsebik, EU Practice Director Ana Martínez, and Chairman Peter Mandelson on a spirited tour of the American-European partnership in an era of geopolitical instability. For more insight on the transatlantic relationship, you can view a special series of blogs by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an episode of Top in Tech, a podcast from the Global Counsel TMT team, covering the latest in the European 'tech-lash'. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo and Associate Director Megan Stagman to discuss the tech regulatory impact of the UK's new leadership and recent US data protection proposals.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered her third state of the European Union speech on September 14th before the European Parliament, giving sight of her priorities for 2023 and using a rare public platform to speak more directly to audiences beyond the immediate EU stakeholders.  This week on the podcast, Ana Martínez, Practice Director; Alessandro Gangarossa, Associate Director; and Jasbir Basi, Senior Associate, look at the main takeaways. How the commission is planning Union-wide measures to tackle the energy crisis, from short-term interventions to wider market reform? And what does von der Leyen's address tells us about the commission's plans to put open strategic autonomy into practice?This is a recording of a Global Counsel expert briefing held on September 16th. To register for upcoming events, please event our event page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are presenting an archive of a GC briefing call on Liz Truss, the UK's new Prime Minister. UK Country Director Alex Dawson; Lead Analyst Joe Armitage; and Director Lilah Howson-Smith discuss the key takeaways from the new PM’s first speech on the steps of Downing Street, the Cabinet picks and what they mean for the policy agenda, and the major moments that will inform the PM’s political success over the first 100 days.This call was recorded on September 7th, 2022. To sign up for upcoming Global Counsel events, please visit the events page on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the final episode of our mini-series exploring the NHS's adoption of Integrated Care Systems, presented by the GC Health and Life Sciences practice.NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard has made clear that digital is central to transforming the NHS to tackle the backlog and recover services after the Covid-19 pandemic.As Integrated Care Systems continue to build resources to implement their digital plans, this episode will explore what the potential is for digital and technology to improve the health system and what impacts we can expect technological adoption to have on both patient outcomes and the NHS.To discuss this and more, Senior Associate Rosie Hill is joined by Breid O’Brien, Director of Innovation and Digital Health at NHSE&I, Matthew Swindells, Joint Chair for the four Acute Trusts in North West London, Dr Phil Richardson, Programme Director for Dorset ICS and Strategic advisor to the board, and Dr Harpreet Sood, practising GP and former Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer at NHS England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Global Month Ahead, a new Global Counsel podcast highlighting the key events in the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick will hear from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. This month:Director Robert Etter talks us through a pivot month for US politics, as the midterm elections approach and the Democrats suddenly find themselves in a more favourable political environment.Practice Director Jon Garvie and Associate Dedi Dinatro preview this month's UN General Assembly, occurring at a pivotal moment for the war in Ukraine and US-China tensions over Taiwan. Director Denzil Davidson and Graduate Trainee Giulia Pasquali cover the snap Italian elections, which continue a year of political crisis for the EU's third-largest country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second episode of a new mini-series exploring the NHS's adoption of Integrated Care Systems, presented by the Global Counsel Health and Life Sciences practice.As part of the NHS Long-Term Plan in 2019, plans were announced for all areas of England to become part of Integrated Care Systems (also referred to as ICSs). ICSs promise to bring down barriers to care and allow organisations to work together to better improve the health of their community.Four years after this initial announcement, 2022 has not only seen 42 ICSs established across England on a statutory basis, but the world has witnessed a global pandemic that has shaken up health systems worldwide. Three years before the 42 Integrated Care Systems were established across England on a statutory basis this Summer, the Long Term Plan laid out its intention for ICSs to provide stronger foundations for working with local government and voluntary sector partners on the agenda of prevention and health inequalities and to address such discrepancies. What impact will ICSs have on health inequalities across the country?To discuss this and more, Rosie is joined by Professor Kevin Fenton, CBE, Regional Director London, Office of Health Improvement and Disparities, Department of Health and Social Care; Seema Kennedy, former Health Minister, Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health; Matthew Swindells, Joint Chair of North West London Acute Hospitals, and Former Deputy CEO of NHS England; and Dr Harpreet Sood, practising GP and board member at Health Education England.Stay tuned for episodes in the coming weeks exploring the impact of ICSs on digital healthcare, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top In Tech is moving to its own podcast feed. To continue hearing the latest on the European 'techlash', search for Top in Tech on your favourite podcast app today! Few people have been as pivotal in the history of US tech and telecom regulation as Blair Levin.Levin served as chief of staff in the Federal Communications Commission during the Clinton administration and led the development of the National Broadband Plan under President Obama. Today, he's the Executive Director of the Gig.U Project, which looks to accelerate the US deployment of next-generation networks.In this month's Top in Tech in-conversation, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy speaks to Levin about the past and future of US telecom regulation, and how the calculus may be changing following a decision by the Supreme Court that may limit the power of regulators across the federal government. Could the US be heading towards a regulation model more reminiscent of the EU?'Top in Tech' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory business headquartered in London with offices across the world. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. To learn more about our work, please visit our website by clicking here.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many living in the US and the UK, encountering crumbling and inadequate infrastructure is a daily part of life. Yet, the tide may be turning. Last month's G20 Summit saw a large commitment to international infrastructure investment, and the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a rare bipartisan victory for US President Joe Biden. Why is infrastructure suddenly at the forefront after years of neglect, and, considering the competition between the Western and Chinese models of infrastructure investment, how does it tie into broader geopolitical struggles?In this episode of our Geopolitics miniseries, Practice Director Jon Garvie is joined by Ali Miraj, Managing Director of Infrastructure Finance at ING and a former Conservative Party adviser. They talk through the infrastructure gap in the developing world, the shifting conversation around investment, and the connection between infrastructure and geopolitical competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of a new mini-series exploring the NHS's adoption of Integrated Care Systems, presented by the Global Counsel Health and Life Sciences practice.As part of the NHS Long-Term Plan in 2019, plans were announced for all areas of England to become part of Integrated Care Systems (also referred to as ICSs). ICSs promise to bring down barriers to care and allow organisations to work together to better improve the health of their community.Four years after this initial announcement, 2022 has not only seen 42 ICSs established across England on a statutory basis, but the world has witnessed a global pandemic that has shaken up health systems worldwide. One of the many outcomes of the virus is a near burnt-out health workforce, which is operating with high vacancies across the system. How will the arrival of ICSs change the health workforce of England? To discuss this and more, Senior Associate Rosie Hill is joined by Dr Navina Evans, CEO of Health Education England and Chief Workforce Officer at NHS England; Matthew Swindells, the former Deputy CEO at NHS England, Sim Scavazza, a non-executive director at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Dr Harpreet Sood, practising GP and board member at Health Education England.Stay tuned for episodes in the coming weeks exploring the impact of ICSs on inequality, digital healthcare, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top in Tech is moving to its own podcast feed. To continue hearing the latest on the European 'techlash', please subscribe to the new feed by searching for ''Top in Tech'' in your podcast app. On this episode of Top in Tech, we are crossing the Atlantic to explore recent policy developments in the US and UK. First, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy speaks to Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo about the CHIPS Act, America's long-delayed semiconductor production bill, and the narrowing political window to pass it. Then, we are joined by Associate Josh Bates to talk about the state of the UK's tech regulation and how it may be impacted by the race for a new Conservative Party leader.If you or your business is impacted by the topics discussed in this episode, you can contact our team by clicking here.Top in Tech is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory business headquartered in London. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. To learn more about our work, please visit our website by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After less than two weeks of campaigning, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have emerged as the two candidates vying to replace outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The 180,000 members of the Conservative Party will now choose between the two over the summer. In this special briefing, the GC UK Politics and Policy team outlines the next steps of the race and the candidates. They discuss: - What businesses should expect from the next month of hustings among Conservative members.- The key policy platforms of the two remaining candidates.- The possible make-up of their future cabinets and advisor teams.- How the legislative agenda might change for Autumn in view of a new administration.Speakers: Joe Armitage, Lead Analyst for UK PoliticsAlex Dawson, UK Country DirectorLilah Howson-Smith, DirectorNote: This conversation was recorded live as a webinar on July 20th. To receive future event invitations, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top in Tech is moving to its own podcast feed. To continue hearing the latest on the European 'techlash', please subscribe to the new feed by searching for ''Top in Tech'' in your podcast app. Welcome to the first episode of Top in Tech's monthly in-conversation series, where Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy will be interviewing the policymakers, thought-leaders and industry experts the on cutting-edge of tech policy and regulation. Stay tuned for our regular expert panel in two weeks' time!Today, Conan speaks to Benedict Evans, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz and one of the leading voices in the industry. They unpack the global market contractions and what it means for the technology sector, talk through the challenges of regulating big tech, and look towards the uncertain future ahead for the incumbent players.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to ''The geopolitics of'', our new podcast mini-series exploring geopolitics in the modern age. In today's episode, International Policy Practice Director Jon Garvie is joined by Tiffany McDonald, who has twenty years of experience as a diplomat, serving in the UK, Indonesia, Korea, and most recently as Australia's High Commissioner to Brunei during its high-profile ASEAN Chair year. Tiffany recently joined Global Counsel as a Senior Adviser, and she joins us today to go inside the world of diplomacy and international cooperation. Jon and Tiffany compare notes on their years in the diplomatic sector, discuss the recent G7 Summit, and debate what the purpose of the summit is in the modern context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top in Tech is moving to its own podcast feed. To continue hearing the latest on the European 'techlash', please subscribe to the new feed by searching for ''Top in Tech'' in your podcast app. On this episode of Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Max von Thun to discuss Max's recent report on the future of workplace regulation. Is hybrid work here to stay, and what regulation do business leaders expect around topics like automation and AI? Then, Bart Myners takes us through current proposals to regulate streaming services in the UK and EU, as London moves to privatize Channel 4 and revamp the BBC license fee model.Be sure to check out 'Regulating the future workplace', Global Counsel’s new report on the future of employment regulation. The report examines the impact of technology on our workplaces and considers the views of businesses on the need for new regulations. Based on a survey of over 200 business leaders, this is the first report of its kind, previewing the issues that will define the modern workplace. You can learn more by cliTop in Tech is your monthly guide to the latest in the European 'techlash'. If you or your business is impacted by the issues discussed in this episode, you can contact our TMT practice by clicking the links below.SpeakersConan D'Arcy, Senior Practice Director for Technology, Media and Telecoms. You can contact Conan and see his latest insights by clicking here.Max von Thun, Associate Director for Technology, Media and Telecoms. You can contact Max and see his latest insights by clicking here.Bart Myners, Associate for Technology, Media, and Telecoms. You can contact Bart and see his latest insights by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From 12-17 June, trade ministers gathered in Geneva for the long-awaited 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) and achieved agreement on a series of reforms after several years of deadlock. These include an intellectual property waiver for covid-19 vaccines, the WTO response to the pandemic, a moratorium on e-commerce duties, and the partial elimination of fisheries subsidies. But will the MC12 outcomes save the WTO from its existential crisis? What will be their long-term impact on the organisation’s dealmaking function?To discuss all this, GC’s Senior Adviser Tiffany McDonald gives us insight on the politics behind MC12, while trade and manufacturing Associate Yi-Fang Lee provides us with a deep-dive on the TRIPS waiver. They are joined by John Cooke, Co-Chair of the Liberalisation of Trade in Services (LOTIS) Expert Advisory Group at TheCityUK, who sheds light onto MC12’s implications for businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK foreign secretary Liz Truss has declared that nothing is off-limits in terms of sanctioning individuals to put pressure on Putin and his Ukraine policy. In this week’s podcast, we ask how far this no-holds barred approach is true, not just in Russia but also more broadly. Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine fundamentally changed the UK’s willingness to go after “the bad guys” – and their money – in future? This would not only mean an increase in political will to designate individuals abroad, but also continued change in the UK’s framework for tackling illicit finance at home. Both would be significant for a wide range of investors and corporates.To discuss all this, GC’s global investor services Senior Associate Felix Cazalet and Senior Practice Director Rebecca Park are joined by Charlie Loudon, who brings his unique perspective as an international legal advisor at REDRESS. REDRESS is a human rights law NGO that GC provides pro-bono support to as part of our social impact programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE: Top in Tech is moving to its own dedicated podcast feed starting this month. To continue receiving new episodes every month, click here to subscribe or search for Top in Tech in your podcast app!Introducing Top in Tech, your guide for navigating and understanding the European 'tech-lash', the frontline of a new push to regulate the technology sector.Each month, the Global Counsel team will bring you inside the latest debates, proposals, and laws shaping the conversation in Brussels, London, and across the world.On today's episode, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Director Megan Stagman and Senior Associate Jack Keevill to discuss new proposals around mobility in the UK and combatting online child abuse in the EU. What's next for the ubiquitous urban e-scooter, and how do these new proposals preview what policies we may see apply to autonomous vehicles? How are companies and governments balancing efforts to protect victims of child abuse while still maintaining consumer privacy?You can find more insights from the Global Counsel technology, media, and telecoms team by clicking here.If you or your business has any questions or concerns about the topics covered in today's episode, do not hesitate to get in touch using any of the contact links above. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After almost a decade of centre-right leadership, Anthony Albanese emerged as Australia’s new Prime Minister following this week's elections. Yet uncertainty remains; Albanese's Labor Party ran on few policy specifics beyond a repudiation of incumbent Scott Morrison's guarded approach to climate, and surging turnout for the Greens prevented them from securing an outright majority. And it's not just Australians waiting anxiously to see how Albanese will govern---he is leading Australia in a moment of global uncertainty. How will he navigate Australia as its relationship with China remains tense, and what does he see as Australia's role in the broader international community? This week on the podcast, Global Counsel Senior Director Stephen Adams discusses the results of the election and its broader implications with GC Senior Adviser Tiffany McDonald and Australian political expert Nick Rowley. McDonald brings her experience as an Australian diplomat to answer some of the big questions around Australia's foreign policy both in the ASEAN region and internationally, while Rowley provides a domestic policy perspective and explains what changes may be in store for climate policy. Finally, they discuss what businesses should expect from Australia's new leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there’s been a lot of talk about the return of history. Suddenly, the post-1989 assumptions that liberal democracy and open markets were the single models on which most countries would converge now looks at best naïve.What if geopolitics never went away? What if many of the most important policy struggles of the digital era have been taking place in the technical arenas far from public view?In each episode of this new GC Podcast mini-series, International Policy Practice Lead Jon Garvie will explore the policy debates – from infrastructure to cyber-security to sanctions – that will be fundamental to the business operating environment in the years ahead.In this first episode, Jon is joined by Tomas Lamanauskas, a 20-year veteran of the ICT area with stints in public and private positions across the world. He is currently campaigning to be the new Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunications Union, often described as the most important international body you’ve never heard of.Jon and Tomas discuss the importance of the ITU, the challenges of regulating emerging tech, and the impact of Western polarisation amid challenges from Russia and China.Stay tuned in the coming months for episodes exploring the geopolitics of infrastructure, multilateralism, and more. For more discussion on the shifting global alignment, check out the archived sessions from our flagship event from earlier this year, "The Politics of Decoupling." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The modern internet runs on the free flow of data across the Atlantic ocean. But as policymakers push toward different systems for the regulation of data collection, what are the implications of a decoupling of data between the US and EU? This week on the podcast, GC Director Tom White convenes a panel of experts and policymakers from Brussels to Washington to discuss the challenges posed by transatlantic data flows. SpeakersMEP Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou, Vice-chair of European Parliament’s Committee on International TradeJohn Verdi, Senior Vice President of Policy at the Future of Privacy ForumGuido Lobrano, Director General, Europe, I T I - The Information Technology Industry CouncilLucas Buthion, Policy Director, Scaleway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As technology advances and the world pushes to reduce emissions, are we entering a new age of nuclear power?Senior Adviser Geoffrey Norris hosts a roundtable discussion to discuss recent developments with Associate Saskia Giraud-Reeves and Adviser Stephanie Grumet, both of whom have recently written blogs for Global Counsel exploring nuclear power. Plus, the panel is joined by Associate Giovanni Scomparin to learn how the European Union's nuclear strategy is being affected by the war in Ukraine. You can find Stephanie and Saskia's blogs---along with a look at the Southeast Asian perspective on nuclear energy---by clicking here: https://www.global-counsel.com/insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron won a second term in the French elections. But his victory is complicated by the record showing of his far-right opponent, Marine Le Pen. With legislative elections looming in June and the intensifying Russia-Ukraine war threatening European cooperation, what did Sunday night tell us about the future of France?On this episode, Denzil Davidson, former advisor to Theresa May and Adviser on EU and multilateral policy at Global Counsel, is joined by Olivier Costa, CNRS Senior Researcher, and Executive Editor, Journal of European Integration. They discuss what the results mean for domestic policy and politics and the implications of the election results on France’s agenda for the end of its presidency at the Council of the EU.Speakers:Denzil Davidson - Adviser. View more insights from Denzil here.Olivier Costa, CNRS Senior Researcher, and Executive Editor, Journal of European IntegrationThis is an archive of one of our digital events, recorded on April 27th, 2022. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day.  Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associates Lilah Howson-Smith and Franck Thomas for a discussion on Europe's new regulatory proposals, and how they will change data privacy. The conversation focuses on: The much-discussed Online Safety Bill, which is closer than ever but still inspiring heated debate. A renewed EU-US Data Privacy Shield. After numerous false starts, are the two powers nearing a new agreement on shared data?Speakers on this podcast:  Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Conan here Lilah Howson-Smith, Senior Associate, UK Politics and Policy. See more insights from Lilah hereFranck Thomas, Senior Associate for Technology, Media, and Telecoms. See more insights from Franck here For more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click here  The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.  The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the fragility of the public health systems that we take for granted. As the virulence of the pandemic begins to abate across much of the world, how exposed – or prepared – are counties for the impact of war, economic sanctions, political isolation and new migratory patterns on existing health structures and systems? This week on the podcast, our Health and Life Sciences team dives into the connection between geopolitical instability and the global health system. To get an inside perspective, they are joined by Dr. Ben Rolfe, an independent consultant in global public health and formerly the founding CEO of Communicable Disease Threats Initiative in Singapore.SpeakersRosie Hill, Senior Associate. See more insights from Rosie here.Mark Loughridge, Senior Associate. See more insights from Mark here.Yi-Fang Lee, Associate. See more insights from Yi-Fang here.Dr. Ben Rolfe, independent consultant in global public health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its second month, and Global Counsel continues to go beyond the headlines to cover the crisis through interactive events, in-depth analysis, and daily briefings.On this week’s podcast, Alexander Smotrov, Practice Lead, CEE, Russia and Eurasia, chairs a panel of Global Counsel experts to discuss the latest developments in the crisis and reflect on our recent event series covering the impact of the conflict on different regions and sectors.Senior Associate Anikó Zsebik updates us on the emerging refugee flows from Ukraine, Associate Beata Stepantchenko talks about the ongoing economic ramifications for investors, and Associate Alexander van der Wusten dives into the response from businesses inside Ukraine. Finally, we look ahead towards possible future scenarios for the crisis.Global Counsel will continue to cover future developments in the weeks and months to come.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.  The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Advisor Denzil Davidson is joined by historian Mary Elise Sarotte, author of the new book 'Not One Inch: America, Russia, and the Making of the Post-Cold War Stalemate.They discuss the historical and political forces that contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, America's attempt to rally NATO allies against Putin, and the future of European security.Speakers: Denzil Davidson - Adviser. View more insights from Denzil here.Mary Elise Sarottee, post-Cold War historian and Distinguished Professor of Historical Studies at John Hopkins University. You can purchase her new book here.This is an archive of one of our digital events, recorded on March 24th, 2022. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.Global Counsel is going beyond the news cycle to analyse what the conflict means for businesses and policymakers in the region and beyond. View all of our coverage by clicking here.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser is joined by Owen Matthews, Newsweek’s former Moscow correspondent, and Sergii Drobysh, a Ukraine-based political analyst, to discuss Russia's shifting internal politics and the mood inside a besieged Ukraine.They discuss the remaining options for Russian leadership, whether Russia’s public opinion starting to shift, and try to draw conclusions what post-conflict Ukraine politics will look like.SpeakersBenjamin Wegg-Prosser - Managing Director. See more insights from Benjamin here.Owen Matthews, journalist, author and Newsweek’s former Moscow correspondentSergii Drobysh, political analystThis is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.Global Counsel is going beyond the news cycle to analyse what the conflict means for businesses and policymakers in the region and beyond. View all of our coverage by clicking here.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day.Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associates Miranda Lutz and Jack Keevill. They discuss the tech industry's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and new regulations for data privacy.The conversation focuses on:Russia-Ukraine: tech's varied responses, an emerging digital firewall in Russia, the EU's push to bar Russia Today, and broader implications for the rest of the worldThe EU Data Act: what's different compared to GDPR, how it contrasts with the US's Cloud Act, and what the timeline may be for next stepsSpeakers on this podcast:Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Conan hereMiranda Lutz, Senior Associate. See more insights from Miranda hereJack Keevill, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Jack hereFor more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click hereThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel members Alessandro Gangarossa and Felicity Hall are joined by Anders Rehnberg to discuss the EU's proposal Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.They tackle the environmental motives behind the proposal, forecast its likely political obstacles, and examine the implications for businesses.SpeakersAlessandro Gangarossa, Senior Associate, Trade and Manufacturing. View more insights by Alessandro here.Felicity Hall, Senior Associate, Climate and Sustainability. View more insights by Felicity here.Anders Rehnberg, Policy Advisor on Trade, SMEs, Brexit and CSR, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has provoked one of the strongest non-military reactions from the West seen in decades. What explains Asian reactions to the invasions, and how are their economies coping with the fallout on global supply chains and energy markets? And what lessons will China take from this in regard to its rivalry with the West?In this episode, Benjamin Wegg-Prosser, Managing Director, Global Counsel; speaks to Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman, the Middle East Institute (National University of Singapore), to discuss:- What is the impact of the Ukrainian crisis across Southeast and East Asia?- What lessons, if any, will China draw from this crisis?- And what will the world look like after the crisis? How will Asian economies cope with shake ups to supply chains and the energy sector?Speakers:Benjamin Wegg-Prosser - Managing Director. See more insights from Benjamin here.Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman, the Middle East Institute (National University of Singapore)This is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.Global Counsel is going beyond the news cycle to analyse what the conflict means for businesses and policymakers in the region and beyond. View all of our coverage by clicking here.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser and Rebecca Park are joined by Chris Weafer, a Moscow-based investment strategist and founding partner of Macro-Advisory, to talk through the sanctions’ impact on corporates and investors and the specific challenges they face in Russia and the wider region.They discuss the sanctions’ short-term, medium-term and long-term impact on the international economy, how businesses are pivoting away from Russia, the effect of Russia’s countermeasures so far and what is still to come.Speakers:Benjamin Wegg-Prosser - Managing Director. See more insights from Benjamin here.Rebecca Park, Senior Practice Lead for Financial Services. See more insights by Rebecca here.Chris Weafer, Founding Partner, Macro-AdvisoryFor more insights on Russia, CEE and Eurasia, click hereThis is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday morning, Russian troops entered Ukraine. As stressed by policymakers in London, Washington, and Brussels, everything is now on the table in terms of further sanctions against Russia. Whatever new measures might ensue-and depending on Russia’s counter-response-the immediate costs and possible risks for investors and corporates in the region have never been higher.In this special episode, a panel of Global Counsel experts give an international perspective on the unfolding events in Ukraine. We cover the anticipated timeline of the invasion, the current and future Western sanctions along with possible Russian countermeasures, and provide insights from the Middle East. Finally, we zoom out to look at the conflict's long-term implications for Russia and the wider region’s business environment.Speakers: Alexander Smotrov - Practice Lead, CEE, Russia and Eurasia. View more insights from Alexander here.Thomas Gratowski - Senior Practice Lead, Global Macro. View more insights from Thomas here.Miranda Lutz- Senior Associate. View more insights from Miranda here.Denzil Davidson - Adviser. View more insights from Denzil here.Benjamin Wegg-Prosser - Managing Director. View more insights from Benjamin here.For more insights on Russia, CEE and Eurasia, click here.This is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day.  Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Megan Stagman who leads our UK tech policy analysis and Isadora Arredondo, Senior Associate for Financial Services. This month, we take a deep-dive into the emerging cryptocurrency regulatory landscape and review recent developments in the online fraud policy sector. The conversation focuses on: The basics of crypto-assets, why governments are increasingly concerned with marketing in the crypto sector, and what to expect from current proposals and laws around regulation of cryptocurrencyInsights into the shape of future policy discussions regarding the regulation of online fraudSpeakers on this podcast:  Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Conan here Megan Stagman, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Megan here Isadora Arredondo, Senior Associate for Financial Services. See more insights from Isadora here  For more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click here  The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.  The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, as the standoff at the Russian-Ukraine border continues, Alexander Smotrov and Rebecca Park discuss the economic and geographic implications of the crisis with CFC Big Ideas Partner Vasyl Myroshnychenko and CEC Group Chairman Marek Matraszek. What disruptions can businesses operating in Russian, Ukraine, and beyond expect? And what is anticipated to be in potential western sanctions?Speakers:Alexander Smotrov, Practice Lead for Central and Eastern Europe, Global Counsel. View more insights from Alexander here.Rebecca Park, Senior Practice Lead for Financial Services. View more insights by Rebecca here.Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Partner, CFC Big IdeasMarek Matraszek, Chairman, CEC GroupFor more insights on Russia, CEE and Eurasia, click hereThis is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can the Biden administration revive its agenda in 2022? Miranda Lutz is joined by Matt Bennett, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way, a Washington, DC-based public policy think tank to discuss the progress of the Biden administration thus far and what is to come ahead of the November 2022 US midterm elections. They focus on early successes such as the American Rescue plan, the potential of a Republican-controlled Congress, and what the Democrats can do this year to help their midterm prospects. Speakers Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate. See more insights from Miranda here Matt Bennett, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way. Listen to Matt on a previous episode of the GC podcast here For more insights on US politics and policy, click here The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anikó Zsebik, Yi-Fang Lee and Alessandro Gangarossa unpack a recent trade squabble between Lithuania and China over the former’s new Taiwan-friendly policies. They focus on current EU-China relations, EU tools to fight economic coercion, and what this dispute means for businesses.Speakers·       Anikó Zsebik, Senior Associate, CEE, Russia and Eurasia. See more insights from Anikó here·       Yi-Fang Lee, Associate, Trade. See more insights from Yi-Fang Lee here·       Alessandro Gangarossa, Senior Associate, Trade. See more insights from Alessandro hereFor more GC insights on trade and manufacturing, click here The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne, Tom Bunting and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Loughridge, Dr Rupert Lewis, Andrew Croydon and Miranda Lutz discuss the ‘science gap’ between government and scientists.They focus on what it means for the UK’s ability to compete with other nations and tackle major health challenges, and what the politicisation of science could mean for global businesses. Speakers:·      Mark Loughridge, Senior Associate, Global Counsel. See more insights from Mark here·      Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate, Global Counsel. See more insights from Miranda here·      Dr Rupert Lewis, Chief Science Policy Officer at the Royal Society ·      Andrew Croydon, Director of Skills and Education Policy at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical IndustryFor more GC insights on health and life sciences, click here The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is part of our annual conference 'The Politics of'. This year's edition, 'The Politics of Decoupling', will present a global perspective on China’s industrial and political strategy for the next decade, and how it will affect its relationship with western-aligned countries. It will be convened online on February 3rd. Please click here to see the full programme and secure your place. Looking at the MENA region, Isabelle Trick, Ahmed Helal and Jens Presthus discuss today the implications of rising US-China tensions on the geopolitics of the Gulf. They take a deep dive into the growing economic interdependency between the Gulf and China, especially on energy security and joint infrastructure development, and how that affects the Gulf’s historic strategic relationship with the US, traditionally the region’s security guarantor of choice. They focus in particular on the sensitivities of technological cooperation between the Gulf and China in the areas of 5G roll-out and the procurement of advanced weaponry. Speakers on this podcast: Isabelle Trick, Senior Associate, Global Macro. See more insights from Isabelle hereAhmed Helal, Practice Lead, MENA. See more insights from Ahmed hereJens Presthus, Senior Associate. See more insights from Jens here For more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click here The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day. Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Max von Thun, Senior Associate, who specialises in a number of areas including semiconductors and competition policy and Senior Associate Franck Thomas, who is an expert in the EU legislative process, particularly focusing on platform regulation and the telecoms sector. This month, we are looking ahead to what is coming down the tracks in the next six months in the EU, focusing on:Platform workers regulation - European Commission proposals affecting the gig economyThe unusual nature of the French Presidency of the Council of the EU, set against the backdrop of the presidential elections Speakers on this podcast: ·       Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Conan here·       Max von Thun, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Max here·       Franck Thomas, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Franck here For more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click here The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Garvie, Miranda Lutz, Stephen Adams and Jens Presthus take a deep-dive into the growing prominence of infrastructure spending, exploring how and why it is becoming a geopolitical fault-line between the West and China. They focus in particular on the prospects for the three major overlapping initiatives announced last year - US Build Back Better, EU Global Gateway and the UK Clean Growth Initiative - and assess whether a more strategic, values-driven approach is on the horizon. Speakers on this podcast:Jon Garvie, Practice Lead, International Policy. See more insights from Jon hereStephen Adams, Senior Director. See more insights from Stephen hereMiranda Lutz, Senior Associate. See more insights from Miranda hereJens Presthus, Senior Associate. See more insights from Jens here The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the end of each year, the Global Counsel team has a tradition of sharing among ourselves a selection of our favourite articles, books and podcasts. We also share the list with our network in what has become a staple of GC holiday communications. Some of this informs our day jobs, but most of it can also be filed against the (very) interesting times we live in.This year, we have decided to bring the discussion to our podcast, with members of the team discussing their choices and why they mattered to them.You can find the full list of suggestions hereWe hope you enjoy it. And do feel free to send us your own suggestions. Happy New Year from all at Global Counsel.Pieces mentioned:Billions of banknotes are missing. Why does nobody care? Happy 20th Anniversary, Wikipedia!Faking it: the man who tried to game the media systemThis is how they tell me the world endsGetting Out - This American LifeThe Pay Off: How Changing the Way We Pay Changes EverythingSpeakers on this podcast:Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate. See more insights from Miranda hereIsadora Arredondo, Senior Associate, Financial Services. See more insights from Isadora hereAlex Dawson, Practice Lead, UK Politics and Policy, Global Counsel. See more insights from Alex hereRebecca Park, Senior Practice Lead, Financial Services. See more insights from Rebecca hereIsabelle Trick, Senior Associate, Global Macro. See more insights from Isabelle hereJack Keevill, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Jack hereThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Adams and Elly Darkin unpack two new UK trade deals: the UK-Australia free trade agreement and the UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement. They reflect on the content of these deals, what they mean for businesses, and what they tell us about the broader direction of UK trade policy as we head into 2022. Speakers on this podcast:- Stephen Adams, Senior Director. See more insights from Stephen here: https://bit.ly/3F0FV4A - Elly Darkin, Senior Associate, Trade and manufacturing. See more insights from Elly here: https://bit.ly/3yNkW3m For more GC insights on trade and manufacturing, click here: bit.ly/3DIoqoMThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day. Conan D’Arcy Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Megan Stagman who leads our UK tech policy analysis, including the Online Safety Bill and Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate in our Washington, DC office who leads our analysis of tech and competition policy in the US. This month, in an end-of-2021 special, they look at:A year of the Biden administration and Brexit Britain after the end of the transition periodWhat have both governments achieved? What is their end of year scorecard as we approach 2022?What have these changes meant for tech policy in the UK and the US? Speakers on this podcast:Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Conan hereMegan Stagman, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Megan hereMiranda Lutz, Senior Associate. See more insights from Miranda here For more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click here: bit.ly/3aVxavN The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the US-EU-Japan trilateral partnership mean for trade policy? Miranda Lutz, Alexander Bobroske and Alessandro Gangarossa break down what the renewed trilogue between the United States, European Union, and Japan means for wider trade policy, in particular looking at what to expect from the partnership in terms of policy development and how it may impact corporates and investors operating within those three jurisdictions. They focus on the trilateral partnership's origins, how it may influence wider reform at the WTO, and how it is being viewed in the EU. Speakers on this podcast: - Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate. See more insights from Miranda here: https://bit.ly/3pCBCGw - Alexander Bobroske, Senior Associate. See more insights from Alexander here: https://bit.ly/3DDMhpg - Alessandro Gangarossa, Senior Associate. See more insights from Alessandro here: https://bit.ly/305tOnU For more GC insights on trade and manufacturing, click here: https://bit.ly/3DIoqoM The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Omicron was first located just over a week ago – first reported to be found in South Africa, although reports have suggested that the variant was present in the Netherlands earlier than this – several countries have stepped up and responded quickly to reduce international travel and reintroduce domestic restrictions. This week, Rosie Hill, Alex Dawson and Dr Harpreet Sood examine the political impact of the new Omicron variant of covid-19 in the UK. They focus on what it means for England, what the prognosis for winter looks like and how the UK government are likely to respond over the coming weeks and months. Speakers on this podcast: -Rosie Hill, Senior Associate, Health. See more insights from Rosie here: https://bit.ly/3G566aQ -Alex Dawson, Practice Lead, UK Politics and Policy. See more insights from Alex here: https://bit.ly/3ml8Fyw-Dr Harpreet Sood, Adviser. See more insights from Harpreet here: https://bit.ly/3DgDyJy For more GC insights on health and life sciences, click here: https://bit.ly/3db5uEf The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Top in tech’ is a monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day. Conan D’Arcy Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Max von Thun, Senior Associate, speaking from Brussels, who specialises in competition and transatlantic tech policy and Senior Associate Jack Keevill, who has a decade of experience in legislative policy in Brussels. This month, they focus on: The future of ad regulation and new EU legislation on the regulation of political advertising online. Will be this be an ambitious proposal or somewhat of a damp squib? The Web Summit returned in person in Lisbon this month – was it a genuine ground for optimism of EU tech or was it more noise than substance? The Digital Markets Act – what is it? What does it mean for the future of how you interact with tech? Speakers on this podcast: - Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Conan here: bit.ly/3E6aTYH - Jack Keevill, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Jack here: bit.ly/311SE8F - Max von Thun, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Max here: bit.ly/2XPHSRo For more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click here: bit.ly/3aVxavN The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are small businesses innovating in unprecedented times? On a recent Global Counsel event, Practice Lead Alex Dawson is joined by a distinguished panel to explore how small businesses have adapted and transformed during the pandemic, and whether these changes are here to stay. They focus on the policy landscape impacting small businesses, the implications of shifts in consumer spending behaviour, such as the shift to digital payments and the move online, and how small businesses have used technology to respond to changing circumstances. Speakers on this podcast: - Alex Dawson, Practice Lead, UK Politics and Policy, Global Counsel. See more insights from Alex here: bit.ly/3ml8Fyw - Andrew Goodacre, CEO, British Independent Retailers Association - Jordan Shwide, General Manager of Business Banking, Monzo - Paul Scully MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers & Labour Markets- Kaushalya Somasundaram, Head of Payments Partnerships & Industry Relations at Square UK For more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuH This is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/events The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do recent events in Poland tell us about the rule of law in the EU? Stephen Adams, Anikó Zsebik and Denzil Davidson look at how the question of EU-level legislation has collided with current events in Poland and what it means for other member states and the wider debate on sovereignty. They focus on the Polish government's treatment of its media and its judiciary, the relationship between national law and European law in the European Union, and the political sustainability of the argument for the primacy of European law in the EU. Speakers on this podcast: -Stephen Adams, Senior Director. See more insights from Stephen here: https://bit.ly/3F0FV4A -Denzil Davidson, Adviser. See more insights from Denzil here: https://bit.ly/3c1o94A -Anikó Zsebik, Senior Associate. See more insights from Anikó: https://bit.ly/3n377tq For more insights on EU politics on policy, click here: https://bit.ly/3qmTlDW The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK’s presidency of the climate change conference COP26 was seized as an opportunity to define themselves as a leader in this space on the global stage. The key goals set out by Alok Sharma, COP26 President, was “cars, coal, cash, and trees”, with other important areas requiring resolution being the finalisation of the emissions trading chapter of the Paris Agreement.Halfway through COP26, could it arguably already be called a success? Geoffrey Norris, Senior Adviser; Lilah Howson-Smith, Senior Associate; and Charley Roberts, Associate, take the temperature of the conference direct from Glasgow.They focus on how new commitments on coal and other targets made by the UK and others are being received, which nations are notably absent from them, and what these updates mean for the rest of the conference.Speakers on this podcast:-Geoffrey Norris, Senior Adviser. See more insights from Geoffrey here: https://bit.ly/3EKSe4U-Lilah Howson-Smith, Senior Associate, UK Politics and Policy. See more insights from Lilah here: bit.ly/3CkEPj8-Charley Roberts, Associate. See more insights from Charley here: https://bit.ly/3bHZySrFor more insights on sustainability policy, click here: bit.ly/3wUoEq1The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.The Global Counsel Podcast is produced by Matilda Milne and Carolina Saludes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Rinkus, Practice Lead, US Political due diligence; Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate; and Ben Bassett, Associate, discuss how the elections on November 2nd will affect the Biden administration’s agenda. They focus on the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial race results and explore their policy implications for the bipartisan infrastructure bill and President Biden’s Build Back Better Act, as well as the outlook for both parties in 2022 and beyond. For more insights on US politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuH The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Spending Review and Budget on October 27th mark a pivot point for this government, with the Treasury hoping to re-assert control of spiralling pandemic spending and the government aiming to show progress on their policy priorities as set out in the 2019 manifesto.Alex Dawson, Rebecca Park, Joe Armitage and Lilah Howson-Smith unpack the ‘red box’ and what its contents means for businesses. They focus on the Chancellor’s emerging approach to fiscal discipline; the decisions that were deferred on transport, levelling up and business rates; and the extent to which new net-zero ambitions are reflected in tax and spend measures.Speakers on this podcast: - Alex Dawson, Practice Lead, UK Politics and Policy. See more insights from Alex here: https://bit.ly/3ml8Fyw- Rebecca Park, Senior Practice Lead, Financial Services. See more insights from Rebecca here: https://bit.ly/2ZwgfxP- Joe Armitage, Lead Analyst, UK Politics. See more insights from Joe here: https://bit.ly/3mn0AJs- Lilah Howson-Smith, Senior Associate, UK Politics and Policy. See more insights from Lilah here: https://bit.ly/3CkEPj8For more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuHThis is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Top in tech’ is a new monthly episode from the GC tech policy team. Each month, the team will lift the lid on the latest in Europe’s ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London and Brussels, the politics behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day.Conan D’Arcy Senior Practice Lead for TMT is joined by Senior Associate Megan Stagman who leads much of our UK tech policy analysis, looking mostly at the Online Safety Bill, and Senior Associate Max von Thun, Senior Associate, speaking from Brussels, who specialises in competition and transatlantic tech policy. This month, they focus on: 1.Frances Haugen appeared in Parliament this week – What did she say? How was she received? And how will her interventions and the leaked documents that she has brought with her mean for the legislative process?2.Facebook is re-branding. What is the ‘metaverse’? How might this impact political approaches towards them? 3.The EU-US Trade and Technology Council had its first meeting – what have we learnt and do we expect much to emerge from it? Speakers on this podcast:- Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Conan here: bit.ly/3E6aTYH- Megan Stagman, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Megan here: bit.ly/30OxyKH- Max von Thun, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Max here: https://bit.ly/2XPHSRoFor more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click here: bit.ly/3aVxavNThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With artists pushing for reform to the music streaming economy, and rates of pay for streaming the lowest they have ever been, it’s been only a matter of time before the industry caught the attention of UK policymakers. Conan D'Arcy, Megan Stagman and Nick Hendrix discuss the current landscape of the UK music industry to analyse why it has been hitting the headlines, and why it is attracting political and regulatory attention. They focus on the announcement this week from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority, the CMA on its intention to launch a market study into music streaming, and what it means for businesses and investors. Speakers on this podcast: - Conan D’Arcy, Senior Practice Lead, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Conan here: https://bit.ly/3E6aTYH - Megan Stagman, Senior Associate, Technology, Media and Telecoms. See more insights from Megan here: https://bit.ly/30OxyKH - Nick Hendrix, Associate, Global Investor Services. See more insights from Nick here: https://bit.ly/3C200q0 For more GC insights on technology, media and telecoms, click here: https://bit.ly/3aVxavN The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission has released its proposals on how to ease the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. They contain far-reaching proposals in some areas, such as facilitative measures for goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. They are light on details in others. Critically, they are silent on certain issues raised by the UK government, such as the role of the European Court of Justice in governing the protocol. As EU and UK negotiators now enter into several weeks of intensive talks, the key question remains – are they enough to break the current impasse? Stephen Adams, Senior Director; Denzil Davidson, Adviser on EU Institutions; and Elly Darkin, Senior Associate break down the core elements of the proposals and analyse their practical and political feasibility. They reflect on what this means for the future of the protocol and what applicability, if any, the proposals might have for wider EU/UK relations.For more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuHThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Energy prices have been rising across the world over the past few weeks. Energy prices fluctuations have already occurred in the past, but this time the world is emerging from a global pandemic and high gas and power prices could hamper recovery. Where is this energy crisis coming from and what are its drivers going forward? What further policies will governments and the European Union introduce? What is the perspective of natural gas suppliers such as the Gulf states and Russia? And will the global energy transition slow down as a result of rising energy prices? Giorgio Corbetta, Senior Associate in Global Counsel’s energy practice, will discuss these questions with a panel of energy policy experts across Global Counsel practices: Lilah Howson-Smith, a Senior Associate in our London office covering UK politics and policies; Ahmed Helal, a practice lead in our MENA region operations, currently based in New York, and Frederick Michell, who is an associate in our Central and Eastern Europe practice covering Russia.For more insights on energy policy in the EU, click here: https://bit.ly/3DModkRThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another October, another party conference season is over in the UK. With a speech to the Conservative faithful in the Manchester hall, the Prime Minister set out what the second half of his parliamentary term might look like. Crucially, while he gave details of what he wanted to do, questions about the cost of living, the NHS backlog and net-zero ahead of the October Spending review and the winter remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer attempted to use his speech to Labour conference to solidify his hold on the party and provide a more emollient front to business than his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn. But the big question is what, if anything, will cut through to the public from the last two weeks, how will it shape British politics in the coming months, and how should businesses position themselves in light of all this?For more insights on UK politics, click here: https://bit.ly/2WS9LYvThis is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fit for 55 package currently being negotiated sets out much of the legislative backbone that will drive Europe toward net zero. A key challenge that could break the green deal’s success is achieving effective integration of energy systems in transport, industry and power production across the 27-member bloc. Billions of investments are at stake and European operators and investors are likely to have to deal with a very different regulatory framework over the coming years.Morten Petersen MEP, a leading MEP in the liberal Renew Europe Group, representing Denmark as part of the Det Radikale Venstre Party, Tom White, Director at GC; and Giorgio Corbetta, Senior Associate at GC explore what the Fit for 55 package means for the energy, transport and power industries.They focus on potential role of “sector coupling” in the EU’s energy and climate strategies, initial reactions to the Fit for 55 package in the Renew Europe group and the European Parliament, and implications for the EU’s role in global emissions reduction.For more insights on energy policy in the EU, click here: https://bit.ly/3kTjOG1This is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the German parliamentary elections and Angela Merkel’s departure after sixteen years, the scene seems set for profound changes, with months of coalition haggling ahead. But with a change of players and, maybe, a change of parties, will much really change in German politics? And how will that affect policy at home and in the EU?Denzil Davidson, Adviser on EU Institutions; Thomas Gratowski, Senior Practice Lead MENA and previous staffer to a member of the Bundestag; and Ana Martínez, Practice Lead in EU Policy break down their predictions of who is most likely to win the elections, what is in the programme of each major party and how these may be affected by coalition compromises, and what all this means for Brussels politics and for the balance of power in Europe.For more insights on German politics and policy and life after Merkel, click here: https://bit.ly/3lSf173This is a recording of one of our digital events. For more information on upcoming events and to register, visit www.global-counsel.com/eventsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In-conversation with Matt Bennett, Executive VP for Policy, Third Way; and Erin Caddell, President, Global Counsel USA, discussing the current US political and policy landscape, and the outlook for the fall legislative season and beyond.They discuss what the impact on Biden’s domestic agenda from the US missteps in Afghanistan and the rise of the Delta variant will be; how the debate over the $1.2 trn infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trn budget reconciliation bill likely to play out in Congress over the next several months; whether moderates and progressives within the Democratic caucus can find common ground on the respective pieces of legislation; and what Democrats’ chances are of holding on to their slim majorities in the House and Senate in the 2022 midterm elections.For more insights on US politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3wRnHxWThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi Patel, Practice Lead for Policy Communications, Stephen Adams, Senior Director and Rebecca Park, Senior Practice Lead for Financial Services discuss new research commissioned by Global Counsel looking at public attitudes to inflation, price rises and the cost of living. They discuss public perceptions around the covid recovery, how the public understands inflation and its implications, and, crucially, what or who the public feels might be responsible for rising prices.To view the full research report, click here: https://bit.ly/38SFZ8yFor more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuHThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, we are revisiting episodes from the Global Counsel podcast archive, looking at what they can tell us about topical developments in public policy and regulation ahead of the autumn. From COP26 to the education system in the US, the GC team offers timeless insight into global and national trends to look out for across sectors and around the world.This week, we share our conversation with Alex Collins, Senior Strategy Consultant at UNC Health Care (North Carolina’s largest health system), for a perspective on the impact of covid-19 on public health practices in North Carolina. After a relatively short period of optimism about the quick pace of the vaccine rollout in the US, federal and state officials are facing the looming threat of the Delta variant while trying to overcome resistance to the vaccine. Almost 51% of the US population is fully vaccinated, but the US is still falling short compared to other major economies like Canada, the UK, and many EU countries such as Germany. The return of required masking in certain areas of the country has sparked anew the debate over whether states and local governments can and should enforce such mandates. This debate is heating up right before the new school year is set to begin, adding a level of uncertainty to how schools will operate. Many companies in major cities like New York are reconsidering their plans to bring workers back to the office full-time amid rising concerns over the Delta variant, while other firms have imposed vaccination requirements for their workers. In the backdrop of these covid-19 developments, the Biden administration and Congress has been focused on advancing a bipartisan infrastructure package that would see $1.2trn in government spending, aimed at stimulating the economy and supporting the covid-19 recovery.For more insights on US politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3wRnHxWThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, we are revisiting episodes from the Global Counsel podcast archive, looking at what they can tell us about topical developments in public policy and regulation ahead of the autumn. From COP26 to the education system in the US, the GC team offers timeless insight into global and national trends to look out for across sectors and around the world.This week, we share our conversation with Lord Deben, Chair of the UK Committee on Climate Change and Former Secretary of State for the Environment, discussing the COP summit earlier this year. He is joined by Elizabeth Beall, Climate and Sustainability Practice Lead and Geoffrey Norris, Senior Adviser, recorded in April 2021.They discuss the UK’s climate leadership role as the co-host of COP26 and the first country to set a net-zero commitment into law, and how the UK may approach its role post-Brexit and in light of covid-19. They also explore the feasibility and affordability of reaching the net-zero by 2050 target, and the importance of private sector investment.Over the course of this year, we are producing a monthly newsletter to keep you up to speed on all things COP26 related.If you would like to receive the newsletter, sign up here: bit.ly/3lgDH6KFor more information on our evolving analysis in the run-up to COP26, visit www.global-counsel.com/copThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a recent event for the Global Counsel network, Tom White, Director; Ermenegilda Boccabella, Adviser in climate, energy and emissions reductions regulatory policy; and Giorgio Corbetta, Senior Associate, examine the Fit for 55 package and analyse its implications for the energy, manufacturing and transport sectors.They break down the package and explore the magnitude of change businesses will have to go through to comply with tighter regulations, and seize decarbonisation business opportunities.Read more insights from the GC team on energy policy here: https://bit.ly/3f8WpwXThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In-conversation with Fiona Hill, Senior Fellow at Brookings, former Deputy Assistant to the US President and Senior Director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council; and Denzil Davidson, former Special Adviser to the previous British Prime Minister and Adviser on EU and multilateral policy at Global Counsel, discussing the last four years of US policy and what has changed in the US-EU relationship since the new administration took over in January; the outcomes of the Biden and Putin summit on June 16th and how the US and EU create policy towards competitors, like Russia and China.For more insights on US politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3wRnHxWThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel brings together the leaders of the four UK regulators for a panel discussion about the future of digital regulation. The speakers include Andrea Coscelli, Chief Executive, Competition and Markets Authority; Melanie Dawes, Chief Executive, Ofcom; Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner, Information Commissioners Office; Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive, Financial Conduct Authority, and chaired by Peter Mandelson, former Business Secretary and European Commissioner.They talk about the new Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF); their thoughts on the Online Safety Bill and the duties from social media platforms; the growing issue of online fraud and the explosion of online financial services; and where the regulation of artificial intelligence is heading. For more GC insights on UK technology, media and telecoms, click here: https://bit.ly/3hDTJZMThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Dawson, Practice Lead for UK politics and policy; Lilah Howson-Smith, Senior Associate; and Joe Armitage, Lead Analyst for UK politics discuss UK policy divergence after Brexit, following our recent event series. They focus on areas where divergence is already occurring, the areas where it isn't, and future opportunities for businesses and sectors to make the case for doing things differently.For more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuHThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Mansion House speech set out a new “vision” for UK financial services.In a bonus episode, Denzil Davidson, Adviser; Rebecca Park, Senior Practice Lead for Financial Services; and Stephen Adams, Senior Director, unpack what the speech means for business and investors.They focus on the future regulatory landscape for financial services; looking at what the government means when it says it wants the UK to remain an “ open global financial hub” and how the UK is looking to achieve this after Brexit.For more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuHThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bonus episode, Rishi Patel, Practice Lead for Policy Communications and Matt Bevington, Senior Associate; discuss Labour’s victory in the Batley and Spen by-election. They explore what the result means for Keir Starmer’s leadership, the party’s future electoral prospects and its wider political strategy.For more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuHThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ermenegilda Boccabella, Energy & Climate Adviser; and Dr Harpreet Sood, Health Adviser and practicing clinician, look at the impact of climate change on human health.They focus on how climate change exacerbates weather patterns, the role that climate has in the spread of infectious diseases, and how governments are aligning public health intiatives with net-zero policy.You can read more insights on sustainability here: https://bit.ly/3wUoEq1The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Portugal’s push for a social recovery a success?Augusto Santos Silva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Portugal and Peter Mandelson, Chairman of Global Counsel discuss Portugal’s EU presidency, including the recent informal heads of government summit in Porto.They focus on Portugal’s EU presidency, the EU’s external policy and economic recovery from the pandemic.GC is hosting a series of events bringing together our team of experts and prominent policymakers to discuss and debate the key challenges for the EU’s policy agenda for the next two years. The discussions will be facilitated by Peter Mandelson, GC's Chairman, Tom White, Director at Global Counsel and our team of experts in Brussels.Register to join the other events in the 'Reshaping the EU: Policy agenda for 2021-2024' conference series here: http://events.global-counsel.com/reshapingtheeuYou can read more insights on European politics and policy here: bit.ly/3vukdBYThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate in our US office is joined by Frederick Michell, Associate in the Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia practice, to discuss the implications of US-Russia relations on the tech industry.They focus on what the US-Russia controversies might mean for the industry in the wake of the G7 and NATO summits, how the tech industry can be affected by fluctuations in geopolitical relations, and the implications for tech firms in Russia and beyond.You can read Miranda's insight note on the future of digital competition regulation here: https://www.global-counsel.com/insights/report/digital-reckoning-biden-administration-and-prospects-greater-transatlanticYou can register to our event with Fiona Hill, Senior Fellow at Brookings, on the next phase of US-EU relations here: https://global-counsel.zoom.us/webinar/register/3516238618092/WN_cwLpp66GR9m6P96vVJafWAFor more insights, blogs and analysis, you can visit our website: www.global-counsel.com/The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Garvie, Practice lead for Policy; Denzil Davidson, Adviser; and Charley Roberts, Associate, Climate and Sustainability unpack the G7 leader’s summit, which will take place from Friday to Sunday in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. They examine the politics of the meeting; the likely policy deliverables, focusing on tax, climate, covid-19 and trade; and the implications for business.You can read our latest blog, looking at the possible implementation of a carbon border adjustment mechanism in the UK here: https://bit.ly/3x6zGbuYou can read more insights from the Global Counsel team here: https://www.global-counsel.com/insightsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan Stagman, Associate in the technology, media and telecoms practice and Alexander van der Wusten, Associate in the Russia, CEE and Eurasia practice discuss the emerging tech sector in Eastern Europe.They focus on the development of IT parks, recent political developments in Ukraine and Belarus, and forecasts for the future.You can read Alex's blog about the development of the IT sector in Ukraine here: https://bit.ly/3mE8lrAYou can read more insights on politics and policy in Central and Eastern Europe here: https://bit.ly/3vLYOUKThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singapore’s standing as a global financial hub got a boost over the last year as more foreign capital flowed into the country, even as the pandemic and political turmoil diminished investors’ confidence in other regional economies. While investors have come to trust the Singapore model for the robustness of its legal frameworks, recent news that homegrown unicorn Grab is planning a $40bn IPO on Nasdaq via a SPAC has raised questions about the regime’s flexibility to accommodate alternative business capital raising needs. How will these and other events shape the future of the Singapore model?To understand how regulators are approaching the challenges associated with evolving business models and disruptive innovations in Singapore, Global Counsel convened an in-conversation with Tan Boon Gin, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Exchange Regulation; and Andrew Yeo, Acting Head of Global Counsel Singapore.For more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuHThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only.For more insights on Southeast Asia politics and policy, click here: https://bit.ly/3i7um38The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elly Darkin, Associate in the Trade & Manufacturing Practice, and Isabelle Trick, Senior Associate in the Global Macro Practice, discuss vaccine rollout in Africa and whether a temporary intellectual property waiver for vaccines will help or hinder efforts to vaccinate Africa and the wider developing world. They focus on the challenges facing vaccination efforts in Africa and some of the potential routes forward, particulary exploring a proposal that has been presented at the WTO that seeks to waiver IP rights for vaccines and other covid-related medicines. They explain what the current rules are, what the proposal seeks to changes, and examines the practical implications this will have on the real constraints on companies and governments at the moment.You can read Isabelle's blog on the vaccine rollout in Africa here: https://bit.ly/3eTUBJ1Find more insights on recovery from the covid-19 pandemic here: www.global-counsel.com/covid-19The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How different will the world look after covid? Are we heading back to business as usual, or are we looking forward to more bumps in the road? In a bumper episode, Peter Mandelson, Global Counsel's Chairman; Jean Pisani-Ferry, French economist and public policy expert; and Bronwen Maddox, director of the Institute for Government explore France's perspective on the world and the EU after the pandemic. They focus on the prospects for economic recovery in the UK and France, how the pandemic has challenged the EU at large, and France's perspective on the EU looking ahead to its presidency in 2022.You can read more insights on European politics and policy here: bit.ly/3vukdBYThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom White, Director in GC's office in Brussels, is joined by Maarten Lemstra, Research Analyst at Global Counsel and Sophia Russack, Researcher in the Institutions unit at CEPS (@SophiaRussack).They discuss the launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe, the first major assessment of the EU's powers and institutional relationships in two decades. They focus on why it matters, what might happen next and what you need to know.You can read more insights from our Europe team here: bit.ly/3vukdBYThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bonus episode, Rishi Patel, Policy Communications Practice Lead; Alex Dawson, UK Politics and Policy Practice Lead; and Matt Bevington, Senior Associate unpack what you need to know about the impact of the 'super Thursday' elections on UK politics.They explore the prospect of a second referendum in Scotland and the future of the UK’s union; the political future of the UK’s main party leaders, Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer and Nicola Sturgeon; and how corporates and investors in the UK should engage with the new regional power bases in England, following the mayoral elections.Register for our debrief of the Queen's Speech on 12 May here: bit.ly/3shuNcRFor more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: bit.ly/3dDWTuHThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom White, Director; Ermenegilda Boccabella, Energy and Climate Adviser and Lilah Howson-Smith, Senior Associate discuss the UK's emerging priorities on energy policy after leaving the EU.They look at how the UK might be doing things differently in areas such as accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, new regulations and incentives for decarbonisation, and fiscal tools available in both the UK and the EU.You can listen to our recent podcast episode with Lord Deben looking at the UK's path to net zero here: https://bit.ly/3fTpk9mFor more information on how we are support clients on ESG policy, click here: www.global-counsel.com/esgThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felicity Hall, Senior Associate and Chris Rinkus, Practice Lead for US Political Due Diligence, discuss US education plicy, and the changes we are seeing under the Biden administration.They focus on the $22 bn dollar stimulus package, how this money will be spent, and opportunites for businesses and investors. They also look at the calls on President Biden to cancel student loan debt by executive order, exploring how probable this is and potential implications if it does go ahead.You can read Chris' recent insight note, mentioned in the podcast, here: https://bit.ly/3ekciiPFor more insights on US politics and policy, click here: https://bit.ly/3vqccx9The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On an event for the Global Counsel network, Giulia Corsi, Senior Associate; Dr Harpreet Sood, GC Adviser and Lilah Howson-Smith, Senior Associate discuss the opportunities for the UK life sciences sector as it diverges from the EU regulatory frameworks.They explore how the life sciences sector fits within the government’s wider post covid-19 economic plans, what regulatory changes could help drive innovation in the UK and what the potential challenges and consequences are of diverging from the EU.You can register for the next event in our 'Doing things differently' series, focusing on energy policy, here: https://bit.ly/3v3OJS4For more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: https://bit.ly/3dDWTuHThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lilah Howson Smith, Senior Associate, Johnny Luk, Senior Associate; and Alex Dawson, UK Politics and Policy Practice Lead, discuss the upcoming UK elections on May 6th and why they matter.With the elections being seen as an important test for the government and the opposition in the UK post-covid, the team explore their implications for the Labour Party, the future of the union and the government’s policy choices.You can register for our debrief of the Queen's Speech on 12 May here: https://bit.ly/3shuNcRFor more insights on UK politics and policy, click here: https://bit.ly/3adHDCNThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On an event for the Global Counsel network, Elizabeth Beall, Climate and Sustainability Practice Lead and Geoffrey Norris, Senior Adviser, are joined by Lord Deben, Chair of the UK Committee on Climate Change and Former Secretary of State for the Environment.They discuss the UK’s climate leadership role as the co-host of COP26 and the first country to set a net-zero commitment into law, and how the UK may approach its role post-Brexit and in light of covid-19. They also explore the feasibility and affordability of reaching the net-zero by 2050 target, and the importance of private sector investment.Over the course of this year, we are producing a monthly newsletter to keep you up to speed on all things COP26 related. If you would like to receive the newsletter, sign up here: https://bit.ly/3lgDH6KFor more information on our evolving analysis in the run-up to COP26, visit www.global-counsel.com/copThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a call for the Global Counsel network, Erin Caddell, President of GC USA, Chris Rinkus, Practice Lead for US Political Due Diligence, and Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate, unpack the first 100 days of Joe Biden's presidency. They examine what the Democrats are looking to now that the stimulus has been passed, and what may become of the filibuster.You can read Chris's blog on the recent stimulus bill and what it means for the education sector, mentioned in the podcast, here: https://bit.ly/2OTWV84Find more US insights here: https://bit.ly/3wghXyQFor more insights, blogs and analysis, you can visit our website: www.global-counsel.com/The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Beall, Climate and Sustainability Practice Lead and Giorgio Corbetta, Energy Senior Associate, look at stranded assets and the EU's industrial strategy. They unpack why it's important, what you need to know, and what's the way forward for this important issue.You can read Giorgio's blog on the topic, mentioned in the podcast, here: https://bit.ly/3qSV8NyFor more insights, blogs and analysis, you can visit our website: https://www.global-counsel.com/The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denzil Davidson, Adviser and Thomas Gratowski, Practice Lead, Global Macro discuss Germany's states elections, ahead of the federal elections in September, what the state elections tell us about the future of German politics and what it means for the EU.You can read more insights from our Europe team here: http://bit.ly/3vukdBYThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Trade and Manufacturing Practice Lead Daniel Capparelli is joined by Senior Associate in our US office Miranda Lutz, and Brussels office Associate Alessandro Gangarossa. They discuss the Biden administration's approach to trade as Katherine Tai, his nominee for USTR representative, nears confirmation from the Senate. You can read more insights from our trade and manufacturing team here: https://bit.ly/3cpqqq4The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a call for the Global Counsel network, Stephen Adams, Senior Director, Alex Dawson, UK Politics and Policy Practice Lead and Rebecca Park, Financial Services Practice Lead examine the newly-announced UK Budget for 2021 and what it means for businesses and investors. They focus on key questions on the future of covid support schemes like furlough and business loans, additional interventions to boost the economy as the UK emerges out of lockdown and signal the government's approach to bringing the public finances back into order.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GC Senior Director Stephen Adams and Financial Services Practice Lead Rebecca Park discuss why trade in financial services is different and what this difference means for UK trade policy, UK-EU relations and the Bank of England’s stance on life after Brexit. The discussion draws on the conclusions of a report produced in collaboration with UK Finance that aims to provide a strategic overview of the UK’s trade policy choices for financial services. The report was released this week and can be read here: https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/system/files/International%20Trade%20in%20Financial%20Services_FINAL.pdfThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Macro Practice Lead Thomas Gratowski, and Senior Associates Isabelle Trick and Brigitta Kinadi examine how Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are approaching covid-19 vaccines and look at how well different emerging markets are positioned to achieve vaccine targets. They also explore how countries have handled the transmission of cases and and when we might be able to travel again - with or without vaccine passports.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Associate, Jens Presthus, and Associate, Frederick Michell, look at internet regulation in China and Russia. They explore how digital companies, both foreign and domestic, could be affected by future regulation and how each country plans to tackle misinformation. Their discussion highlights that the two countries, whilst appearing similar, have sizeably different capabilities and ambitions for their respective internet space.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Associates Miranda Lutz and Max von Thun join Senior Director Stephen Adams to analyse what anti-trust law proposals in the US, UK and the EU mean for tech companies operating in each of these respective jurisdictions and question whether reform can truly be meaningful without international collaboration.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With UK-based distributors in retail and other sectors facing EU tariffs on products originating outside the EU, UK Politics and Policy Practice Lead Alex Dawson and Senior Director Stephen Adams examine how Rules of Origin requirements will affect eligibility for tariff-free access after Brexit and what this means for businesses.In this podcast, they discuss:1.The conventional nature of the Rules of Origin requirements in the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement2.The ways in which their impacts can be mitigated3.How businesses should think about engaging with both the UK government the European Commission in order to lessen their impact.With the UK-EU deal providing a framework for a relationship between the two parties, the debate around customs processing and how it can be improved will be a live one in the coming months. Please get in touch if you would like any help on how to navigate the Rules of Origin requirements either as they stand or how to develop mitigations in the future. The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This conversation is based on publicly available information and previous draft texts at 5pm on Christmas Eve 2020. Stephen Adams, Senior Director and Denzil Davidson, Practice Lead, Financial Services and EU Institutions unpack what we know so far about the Brexit deal between the UK and the EU, examining key gateway issues, main provisions and the ratification process.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Adams, Senior Director, Tom White, Director, and Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate, discuss the tensions in the EU's published strategy for rapprochement with the incoming Biden administration, what it means for businesses and why there is more than a little sense of catharsis in Brussels' response to the new administration.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom White, Director, Ana Martinez, Practice Lead for EU Policy and Denzil Davidson, Practice Lead for Financial Services and EU Institutions examine the EU’s policy of open strategic autonomy, what it means in practice and how it is likely to evolve.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Associate Brigitta Kinadi is joined by Kevin O’Rourke, Indonesia political risk analyst and writer of Reformasi weekly newsletter. They discuss the major changes and repercussions of the recently passed omnibus bill in Indonesia that primarily aims to create jobs and boost investment in the country.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the difficult negotiations of the longest ever EU summit, EU leaders agreed last week on a €750 billion recovery fund and at least one new EU tax. Some called it a “Hamiltonian moment” for the European Union. Practice Lead Denzil Davidson and Senior Associate Ana Martínez examine what was agreed, the politics that got us here, the disputes that still haven’t been resolved and what it means for the EU’s future.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President of GC USA Erin Caddell sits down with Alex Collins, Strategy Consultant at UNC Health Care (North Carolina’s largest health system), for a perspective on the impact of covid-19 on public health practices in North Carolina, and an outlook for recovery in the state given the recent uptick in cases there and in a number of other US states.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion from a recent Global Counsel digital event with Al Cook, Executive Vice President, Equinor, Marco Alverà, Chief Executive, Snam, Peter Mandelson, Chairman, Global Counsel and Ermenegilda Boccabella, Practice Lead, Energy, Global Counsel, looking at the future of energy in a post covid-19 world.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An in-conversation from a recent digital event with Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman, Banyan Tree Holdings, and Andrew Yeo, Senior Associate, Global Counsel on the future of the global tourism industry, with a focus on Asian markets.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with Frederick M. Hess, resident scholar and director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute exploring the challenges faced by the US education system and potential measures to mitigate them.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion between Thomas Gratowski, Global Macro Practice Lead, Global Counsel, and John Hughes, Senior Vice President, Albright Stonebridge Group on US-EU continued divergence on sanctions policy post covid-19.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK government has published today the UK’s future MFN tariff schedule - the UK Global Tariff (UKGT). This proposed schedule will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff (CET) on 1 January 2021 and will apply to all imports into the UK on an MFN basis under ‘WTO terms’. Its main trust has been on simplification and, in parts, also liberalisation. Stephen Adams and Daniel Capparelli discuss what the changes mean for importing business and the strategic logic behind them.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Director Erin Caddell is joined by Christopher Koopman and Chris Myers from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. They explore the history of Certificate of Need laws in the US and how they have affected the larger discussion surrounding healthcare capacity in the US in the wake of the covid-19 outbreak.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the onset of covid-19 and the lockdowns across Europe, it might feel like policymakers are out of reach. However, there are currently a number of public consultations which companies can respond to, providing formal feedback to the various policy proposal that have been put forward by the European Institutions. Practice Lead, Conan D'Arcy, Practice Lead Ermenegilda Boccabella and Senior Associate Daniela-Olivia Ghicajanu discuss public consultations, and why, now, more than ever, they should be part of every company's engagement strategy.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Director Stephen Adams speaks to Trade Practice Lead Daniel Capparelli about the wave of trade policy measures we have seen in response to covid-19.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Director, Tom White, Energy Practice Lead, Ermenegilda Boccabella and Senior Associate Ana Martínez discuss the first 100 days of the von der Leyen Commission, and what the outbreak of covid-19 might mean for the future.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Energy Practice Lead, Ermenegilda Boccabella and Sustainability Senior Associate, Mollie Brennan share their impressions from COP25 in Madrid.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following an afternoon event, Senior Associate Ana Martínez is joined by Charles Powell, director of think tank Real Instituto Elcano, and Laura Bardone, country head for Spain in the European Commission's DG ECFIN, to discuss the outcomes of the recent Spanish elections and potential policies of a left-wing government and what it means for Spain’s ambitions in the EU.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel financial services practice lead, Adam Terry, talks to GC vice-chair and former UK City minister, Paul Myners, and Huw Van Steenis, whose major report for the Bank of England on “the future of finance” was published earlier this year. They discuss the trends facing the sector, the battle between financial firms and tech players for dominance, and what steps policymakers and regulators can take now to future-proof one of the UK’s most profitable industries.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The company has long been the cornerstone of advanced capitalism, providing an imperfect but acceptable equilibrium between workers, executives and governments. In this podcast, Senior Director, Stephen Adams, and Practice Lead, Tom King, discuss how new technologies are knocking firms off balance, as elite workers seek different forms of compensation beyond the material.Global Counsel's insight on the impact of AI on European labour markets can be found here: www.global-counsel.co.uk/blog/economics-dataThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside our recent report produced with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, Practice Lead Alex Dawson, Adviser Leo Ringer and Senior Director Stephen Adams discuss the challenge of how we make sure people use cars in a more efficient, cleaner, cheaper, smarter way, leading to greater use of public and active transport.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a breakfast event on the shifting politics of climate change, Practice Lead for Climate and Sustainability, Elizabeth Beall, sat down with our guest Caroline Lucas MP to discuss what's causing a shift, thoughts on a Green New Deal, and what sectors are likely to see the greatest changes ahead.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director, Stephen Adams, Practice Lead, Tom Smith and Senior Associate, Giulia Corsi discuss her latest blog on the launch of NHSX, its objectives, and its chances of succeeding.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are consumer preferences the main drivers behind the public policy changes? How should food systems change to meet growing demand, from increasing productivity, reducing waste and changing diets? Listen to Senior Director, Stephen Adams, Practice Lead for Sustainability, Elizabeth Beall and Associate, Mollie Brennan discuss the future of food in the UK, Europe and globally.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Practice Lead for UK Politics and Policy, Alex Dawson, is joined by Senior Director, Stephen Adams and Practice Lead for Public Services, Tom Smith, to discuss the NHS and its status in any future trade talks with the US in a post-Brexit United Kingdom, following on from President Trump's comments this week on his state visit to the UK and Ireland.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following an event with European Commission DG Trade representative with businesses, trade unions and EU member states, Global Counsel Senior Director, Stephen Adams, Head of Europe, Tom White and Practice Lead for Trade, Daniel Capparelli, discuss EU-US trade tensions, including Trump’s trade policy and new trade agreement negotiations, challenges ahead of the new trade commissioner, WTO rulebook, and trade war with China.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a lunch event, Practice Lead for Russia, CIS and CEE, Alexander Smotrov and Nicu Popescu, Director of the Wider Europe Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations, discuss recent elections in Europe and Ukraine, and their potential impacts on EU-Russia relations.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director, Stephen Adams, Practice Lead for UK Politics and Policy, Alex Dawson, and Senior Associate, Joe Armitage, discuss the process of selecting a new leader for the Conservative Party, differences from the leadership race in 2016 and potential front runners.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director, Stephen Adams and Senior Associate, Jens Presthus, discuss his recent blog about China’s relationships with the EU and individual European states.Read the blog - https://www.global-counsel.co.uk/blog/china-europe-systemic-rival-or-strategic-partnerThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Chief Economist, Gregor Irwin, and Head of Europe, Tom White, discuss Gregor's recent blog on why policymakers are coming under increasing pressure to reform competition regimes.Read the blog here - https://www.global-counsel.co.uk/blog/are-competition-regimes-ripe-changeThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a breakfast roundtable event, GC Chairman, Peter Mandelson and Fingleton Associates founder and CEO, John Fingleton, discuss the politics of mergers and acquisitions in the UK, Europe and globally.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Head of Asia, Ying Staton, and Senior Associate, Brigitta Kinadi, sit down in GC's Singapore office to discuss recent economic developments in China and the implications of the two sessions.To read the Global Counsel Insight note, visit our website. https://www.global-counsel.co.uk/analysis/insight/chinas-two-sessions-three-battles-and-external-tensionsThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five years after the annexation of Crimea, GC Senior Director Stephen Adams and Practice Lead Alexander Smotrov look at how this event has impacted President Putin’s approval ratings, Russian economy, Crimean population and Ukrainian politics.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a client breakfast, Practice Lead for Sustainability Elizabeth Beall sat down with Mary Creagh MP, Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, to discuss the circular economy and the UK's Waste and Resource Strategy.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director Stephen Adams and Chief Economist Gregor Irwin discuss US investors' attitudes to Brexit, looking at challenges and opportunities for US investors in a post-Brexit UK, following Gregor's recent trip to North America.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director, Stephen Adams and Practice Lead, Matt Duhan, discuss his recent blog on the implications of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal.To read the full blog, visit the Global Counsel website.www.global-counsel.co.uk/blogThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director, Stephen Adams and Research Associate, Ana Martínez, discuss her recent blog about how the European Commission's decision to stop the EDP against Italy could affect the NetherlandsTo read the full blog, visit the Global Counsel website.https://www.global-counsel.co.uk/blogThe views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director Stephen Adams and Chief Economist Gregor Irwin discuss Gregor's latest blog, looking at where things currently stand in the UK's Brexit negotiation.To read the full blog, visit the Global Counsel website.https://www.global-counsel.co.uk/The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Practice Lead Elizabeth Beall is joined by Member for European Parliament Seb Dance to discuss circular economy policy.For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named participant(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Practice Lead Thomas Gratowski discusses with SIr Peter Torry, former UK Ambassador to Germany, the future of the CDU leadership after Merkel steps down in December and what it might mean for her chancellorship until 2021. For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this note can be attributed to the named author(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel team members Rishi Patel, Matthew Duhan and Adam Terry discuss the prospects for a Labour government, and what it could mean for businesses and investors, particularly in the energy and financial services sectors.For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website, www.global-counsel.co.uk, and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named author(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director Stephen Adams is joined by Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie, Founder & CEO of BCB Group and Oliver Tonkin, Co-Founder and Adviser of BCB Group, to discuss the regulation of crypto assets.For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website, www.global-counsel.co.uk, and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named author(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Chairman Peter Mandelson interviews a special guest - Director of the London School of Economics, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Dame Minouche Shafik - on the topic of trust in institutions, economics and the labour market.For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website, www.global-counsel.co.uk, and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named author(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Associate Thomas Gratowski discusses the possible outcomes of the US midterm elections.For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website, www.global-counsel.co.uk, and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named author(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Senior Director, Stephen Adams, and Senior Associate, Joe Armitage, discuss the UK government's Brexit strategy and the likelihood of a second referendum.For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website, www.global-counsel.co.uk, and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named author(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Chairman Peter Mandelson discusses how businesses and governments can navigate risks amid the current global trade crisis.For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website, www.global-counsel.co.uk, and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named author(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Counsel Chief Economist, Gregor Irwin, and Senior Associate, Thomas Gratowski, discuss implications of the global trade war.For more blogs, insights and analysis please visit our website, www.global-counsel.co.uk, and subscribe to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Global_Counsel.The views expressed in this podcast can be attributed to the named author(s) only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.