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Data Dive 6 - A focus on France and Italy

We head over to Europe to discuss the outlook in France and Italy, to gauge what each market and jurisdiction is seeing in the exciting world of data centres. Charles Goodwin is joined by Eliza Bocianowski, a partner in the Simmons Paris office, and Emanuela Molinaro, a partner in the Simmons Milan office.

ESG: new government, new frontiers for finance & beyond

Polls continue to point to a commanding Labour lead as we head into the UK General Election tomorrow. This could herald a substantial moment of change for ESG policy in the UK, and while the Conservatives' stance on ESG issues is generally well understood after 14 years in power, Labour's is less so. In our latest podcast, Client Insights Lead Andy Hartwill and ESG Partner Sonali Siriwardena explore the key elements of Labour's platform on ESG, including some of the challenges it would face...

What is anxiety damage?

In the first episode of Simmons and Simmons' podcast series on Product Liability, partners Jacques-Antoine Robert from the Paris office and David Kidman from the London office delve into the complex definition of anxiety damage. They provide a comparative analysis of how anxiety damage is approached in the UK and France, particularly in the context of product liability. | 

Anxiety and class action - the limits and risks

In the fifth episode of our podcast series on Product Liability, Jacques-Antoine Robert and David Kidman delve into the complexities of anxiety damage within the context of class actions and discuss cases of law in different sectors. They navigate the contrasting landscapes of the UK, where claimants have generally struggled with product liability group litigation, and France, where class actions can be initiated by patient organisations and where claimants were sometimes compensated for bot...

The new directive - a better framework for dealing with anxiety claims?

In the fourth episode of our podcast series on Product Liability, Jacques-Antoine Robert and David Kidman delve into the implications of the new Product Liability Directive for anxiety damage claims. They navigate the potential changes this Directive could bring, from providing a framework for judges in France to decide on indemnifications, to possibly opening the door for more claims in the UK.

Anxiety damage: can it be indemnified as a singular claim?

In the second episode of our podcast series on Product Liability, partners Jacques-Antoine Robert and David Kidman explore the intriguing question of whether anxiety damage can be indemnified as a singular claim. They navigate through the contrasting landscapes of UK and French law, revealing a flexible French approach that recognises anxiety damage even without physical injury, and a more rigid UK stance that requires a recognised psychiatric disorder.

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP9: How the UK Government can deliver a Sustainable Blue Economy

Dive into our podcast series, "Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future. In this enlightening discussion, James Merchant, marine natural capital analyst at the Marine Conservation Society, converses with Belinda Bramley, an...

The price and the cascade effect of anxiety: how to compensate damages?

In the third episode of our podcast series on Product Liability, Jacques-Antoine Robert and David Kidman tackle the complex issue of valuing anxiety damage and its 'cascading effect' on family members. They navigate the contrasting legal landscapes of the UK and France, revealing a UK approach that follows strict brackets for valuing damages, and a French approach that has awarded lump sum payments to large groups of claimants, including secondary victims. 

Anxiety damage in court: civil vs. criminal courts

In the final episode of our podcast series on Product Liability and anxiety damage, Jacques-Antoine Robert and David Kidman navigate the complexities of anxiety damage claims in civil and criminal courts in the UK and France. They discuss the distinct processes in the UK, where civil and criminal courts operate separately, and the unique situation in France, where civil damages can be awarded by criminal judges. 

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Time to ditch divergence?

Policies, Pounds and Politics: insights on the UK GE2024 manifestos

Social Mobility Day – Episode 1 – Darren Mitchell (COO) and Nawal Bin-Sheikh (Solicitor Apprentice)

Social Mobility Day – Episode 2 – Frances Doherty (Partner) and Rishley Permalloo (Solicitor Apprentice)

Social Mobility Day – Episode 3 – Duncan Athol (Partner) and Krish Bhatia (Solicitor Apprentice)

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP8: What does ocean restoration look like?

Dive into our podcast series, Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future.  In Episode 8 of Seas of Opportunity, Dr Jean-Luc Solandt shared his insights on the practicalities of ocean restoration. Jean-Luc has dedicated over tw...

Data Dive 5 – Construction of Data Centres with Vincent Fogarty

Charles Goodwin sits down with Vincent Fogarty, Managing Director at Diales, to discuss the challenges facing construction professionals in the data centre industry and how they are overcoming these.

Data Dive 4 - the challenge of Power with Paul Cranfield

Barry Gross sits down with Paul Cranfield, a partner at VIPA Digital, to discuss all things Power.

Data Dive 4 - The challenge of Power with Paul Cranfield

Barry Gross sits down with Paul Cranfield, a partner at VIPA Digital, to discuss all things Power.

Data Dive 3 - The impact of AI on Data Centres with Arun Shenoy

Barry Gross sits down with Arun Shenoy, Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Sales at ServerFarm, to discuss the highly topical subject of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the Data Centre Industry.

Data Dive 3 - the impact of AI on Data Centres with Arun Shenoy

Barry Gross sits down with Arun Shenoy, Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Sales at ServerFarm, to discuss the highly topical subject of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the Data Centre Industry.

Data Dive 2 - A look ahead with Tom Glover, of JLL

Barry Gross and Tom Glover, Head of Data Centres Transactions at JLL, sit down to discuss what is in store for the DC Industry in the years ahead.

Data Dive 2 - a look ahead with Tom Glover, of JLL

Barry Gross and Tom Glover, Head of Data Centres Transactions at JLL, sit down to discuss what is in store for the DC Industry in the years ahead.

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / Role and importance of local communities and Indigenous knowledge in contributing to the blue economy

Dive into our podcast series, Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future. In this episode In this episode, we delve into the critical issues surrounding our blue ecosystems and their sustainable future. We're joined by Mere T...

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP7: Role and importance of local communities and Indigenous knowledge in contributing to the blue economy

Dive into our podcast series, Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future. In this episode In this episode, we delve into the critical issues surrounding our blue ecosystems and their sustainable future. We're joined by Mere T...

Sip by sip: unpacking the impact of alcohol

In this podcast we explore various influences on professional well-being, often circling back to behaviours and coping mechanisms. With a focus on alcohol consumption, the discussion delves into its impact, reasons for reliance, and broader implications on personal and professional lives. Through an insightful yet light-hearted approach, the podcast aims to provoke thought and discussion on the role of alcohol in our lives.

Data Dive 1 – a review of recent key developments

An introduction to our podcast, Data Dive: Exploring Data Centres with Simmons, and a review of the key developments in the industry from the last few years, with the co-heads of the Simmons Data Centre team, Barry Gross and Kirsty Barnes.

Data Dive 1 – A review of recent key developments

An introduction to our podcast, Data Dive: Exploring Data Centres with Simmons, and a review of the key developments in the industry from the last few years, with the co-heads of the Simmons Data Centre team, Barry Gross and Kirsty Barnes.

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP6: Financing ocean-based solutions for a resilient future

Dive into our podcast series, Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future. In this episode, sustainable finance and ocean policy specialist Dorothee Herr talks us through ocean based solutions, what they can achieve and the ro...

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP5: The ocean engine that powers our planet

Dive into our podcast series, "Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future. In this episode, we consider how the ocean shapes life on Earth with Dr. Helen Czerski, a distinguished physicist and oceanographer, as she joins Jame...

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP4: The role of blue finance in building a sustainable blue economy

Dive into our podcast series, "Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future.  In this episode, Kamile Jankauskyte, ESG analyst at Simmons & Simmons speaks with Ted Janulis, Founder and Principal at Investable Oceans on the role...

Contract Optimisation Stories: NatWest

04 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

We discuss the introduction of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by the new Procurement Act for contracts exceeding £5 million, (excluding some contract types). While the Act provides a broad definition of KPIs, detailed guidance on their formulation is not available at the time of recording.

02 Awarding public contracts

We look at the significant changes in awarding public contracts under the new Procurement Act, and what suppliers should be aware of in respect of award procedures.

03 Exclusion and debarment

In this episode, we look at the changes in the exclusion and debarment system under the new Act. In particular, we note the changes that suppliers need to understand, especially the new ground for poor performance and the severe consequences of being listed on the debarment register.

06 Challenges and opportunities

In the final podcast of the series, we cover the implications of the UK Procurement Act set to reform from October 2024, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities, and its impact on the supply chain.

05 Procurement challenges

In this podcast we note that the new act doesn't go as far as the initial consultation had suggested, highlighting the few relevant changes to procurement challenges that have been made. In addition, we discuss what other reforms could be introduced at a later date.

01 Background and framing to procurement act

In the opening podcast of this series, we delve into the background and purpose of the UK's new Procurement Act, which is a significant overhaul of procurement legislation post-Brexit.

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP3: International collaboration and frameworks for preserving ocean ecosystems and marine biodiversity

Dive into our podcast series, "Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future.  In this episode, Kamile Jankauskyte, ESG analyst at Simmons & Simmons speaks with Minna Epps, Head of the Ocean Program at International Union for Con...

Circle Back with Colin Passmore

The 360 Alumni podcast - in conversation with Othelia Langner

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP2: Building a sustainable economy around blue natural capital

Dive into our podcast series, "Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future.  In this episode, James Merchant, Marine natural capital analyst at the Marine Conservation Society explores with Dieter Helm, Professor of Economic P...

Greenwashing: The year ahead

oin us for a discussion on the latest trends of the regulatory response to greenwashing in the UK and EU. We will be exploring decisions by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority and Advertising Standards Authority and the EU Commission to give you practical tips to navigate the regulatory risks of greenwashing. We will also be looking ahead to key pieces of legislation, such as the EU Green Claims Directive, and what impact they will have on business marketing their green products or se...

The Road to recovery - Restructuring and Insolvency reform

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy – Exploring the concept of the Blue Economy

Dive into our podcast series, "Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future.  In this opening episode, Sonali Siriwardena, Partner and Global Head of ESG at Simmons, teams up with Sandy Luk, CEO at the Marine Conservation Socie...

Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy / EP1: Exploring the concept of the Blue Economy

Dive into our podcast series, "Seas Of Opportunity: Navigating the Blue Economy", a compelling collaboration between international law firm Simmons & Simmons, and the influential NGO Marine Conservation Society. This series brings together key ocean influencers to shed light on crucial issues surrounding our seas and their sustainable future.  In this opening episode, Sonali Siriwardena, Partner and Global Head of ESG at Simmons, teams up with Sandy Luk, CEO at the Marine Conservation Socie...

Dr Simmons podcast: meeting PannTheraPi, the first startup awarded with our Dr Simmons Prize

Digital Nomads - next steps towards solutions

Changes to Corporate Criminal Law - Failure to Prevent Fraud