The Freshfields Podcast

Well-Caffeinated: Playing the Long Game: A Conversation with Val Jacob

Join Nathalie Kupfer and Rosie Jiang as they sit down with Val Jacob to explore her remarkable career in the legal industry. With decades of experience in Big Law, Val has navigated the complexities of the legal world and emerged as a respected leader. In this episode, Val will share her journey, from her early days as a young attorney to her rise through the ranks.

Securing the Digital Future #3: Balancing Act: Regulatory Approaches to Privacy in Content Moderation

In this episode of our Securing the Digital Future podcast series, partner Rachael Annear is joined by Lorna Christie from the UK’s data regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), to discuss how the ICO is collaborating with Ofcom to ensure a coherent approach to regulation where online safety and data protection intersect.

No Worse Off #12: Meet Paul, Mark and Nick: our new London private credit and capital solutions trio

As you may already know, our three new London Private Credit and Capital Solutions partners joined us last month.  We are very excited to introduce you to them in the latest episode of our “No Worse Off” Podcast series!

Paul, Mark and Nick tell us about their practice, what Private Credit and Capital Solutions really means, as well as revealing a few interesting facts about themselves!

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Managing Risk in Asia #10: Powering the change in Asia’s energy transition

As the world intensifies its efforts toward Net Zero, Asia stands at the forefront of the global energy transition, representing half of global energy demand and emissions. With heavy dependence on fossil fuels across most large Asian economies, the path to Net Zero will be both challenging and full of opportunities for forward-thinking companies.

In this episode, Ninette Dodoo is discussing the emerging trends in Asia’s energy transition journey with Asia M&A partners Philip Morgan and Gordon Palmquist, as well as Jake Reynolds, the firm’s head of client sustainability and environment. Join us as we explore how corporate leaders can navigate risks and seize opportunities in Asia’s evolving energy landscape. 

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Securing the Digital Future #2: Navigating the UK’s Approach to Online Safety

In our latest podcast episode of Securing the Digital Future, Freshfields partner Rachael Annear is joined by Suzanne Cater and Amy Jordan from the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, for an in-depth look at how online safety legislation is being applied in the UK and what businesses and organizations need to know. 

MedTech - Innovation & Inclusion: How Nada Hanafi advocates for diversity in MedTech

In this episode of our MedTech podcast series, partner Vinita Kailasanath sits down with Nada Hanafi, Co-founder of MedTech Color, to discuss Nada’s career, how diversity impacts the MedTech industry, and advice for future MedTech leaders.

No Worse Off #11: International sanctions

Join partners Lindsay Hingston, Jonathan Kelly, and associate Madeleine Wall in our first "No Worse Off" episode of 2025.

In this episode, they explore the intersection between international sanctions and restructuring and insolvency, covering UK and EU developments while providing practical guidance on implementing restructuring solutions within sanctions frameworks.

Stay tuned for more insights into the world of restructuring, and thank you for listening to "No Worse Off."

Essential Antitrust #45: Antitrust agency leadership: stepping onto a new stage

The recent and upcoming changes to the heads of key antitrust agencies, and in particular the Chair of the UK Competition and Markets Authority, may signal a shift in approach to merger control.

In our latest Essential Antitrust podcast, our host Jenn Mellot is joined by fellow partners Thomas Janssens, Martin McElwee and Colin Raftery to discuss how this and other recent developments will affect deals going forward.  

Essential Antitrust #44: Redefining the role of antitrust in 2025: our Ten Key Themes forecast

The transitions taking place across agency leadership will maintain competition law and policy at the forefront of regulatory developments in 2025. In particular, antitrust policy will be shaped by political influences and growing pressure to consider domestic growth, security and economic resilience concerns, alongside other industrial policy goals.

In our latest Essential Antitrust podcast, our host Jenn Mellot is joined by fellow partners Alastair Chapman, Ilka Oberländer, and Kaori Yamada to explore navigating the key developments in global antitrust.

Securing the Digital Future #1: Insights on online safety in the US

In our latest podcast episode of Securing the Digital Future, Freshfields partner Rachael Annear is joined by Michelle Ramsden from the US Department of Justice for an overview of the status of online safety regulation in the US. They discuss the complex patchwork of laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels, as well as how civil liberties and freedom of expression are impacting the development of online safety legislation.