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Today we unveil enhanced support for parents and carers. Find out more here https://lnkd.in/eix6EC5E #diversityandinclusion #familyfriendly #workingfamilies
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With the private equity industry in the new UK Government's sights, the prospects for London's position as Europe's buyout capital are receiving renewed attention. Ahead of chairing a debate at this week's Private Equity Europe Forum, HSF partner John Taylor discusses the key deal trends, the evolving focus of funds amid fierce competition and the outlook for UK-driven acquisitions. https://lnkd.in/eWMRjUA7 #privateequity #privateequityeuropeforum #herbertsmithfreehills #privatecaptial
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Australian M&A experts Tony Damian and Andrew Rich are back with another episode Himalayan Bites. This week they are joined by Competition partner Patrick Gay to discuss the proposed new ACCC merger notification thresholds. You can watch past episodes of Himalayan Bites on our website, Soundcloud and YouTube: HSF Website - https://lnkd.in/gGVEXm9n Soundcloud playlist - https://lnkd.in/gcvtFuyM YouTube playlist - https://lnkd.in/geiAFQfe
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Thank you to everyone who has completed our 2024 Banking Trends Survey – we've had a great response so far. If you haven't had a chance to do so, there's still time to take part. We'd love to hear your views on key factors shaping the future of the industry and how your organisation is adapting. Click the link below to start our five-minute survey - https://lnkd.in/er86Z_T7 #bankingsector #finance #banking
Banks worldwide face increasing uncertainty and competition, alongside opportunities for innovation and growth. As we prepare for our annual publication, 'Global Bank Review', we're exploring how #banks are adapting to new #technologies, geopolitical shifts, #regulatory changes, and more. If you work in the sector, we want your thoughts on how the industry is changing! Click here to take our five-minute survey. #bankingsector #finance #banking https://lnkd.in/er86Z_T7
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That’s a wrap for this year’s M&A Conference from Herbert Smith Freehills, Allens and King & Wood Mallesons. In the words of The Australian Financial Review today, the conference “provided fantastic insight into the M&A landscape”, and allowed us to hear “rare perspectives from chairmen, bankers, lawyers and even one of the most influential investors in Australian deals”. You can read more about the conference in the AFR’s Chanticleer: https://lnkd.in/gdnpGWCM You can re-watch or catch up on the sessions that you missed via our dedicated website: https://lnkd.in/es65HBCn Each year, the M&A Conference raises money for Black Dog Institute — an independent not-for-profit organisation making a significant difference throughout Australia through mental health research and education. While the conference is over for this year, you can still donate to this worthy cause: https://lnkd.in/gMn6T33x
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It’s day two of the 2024 M&A Conference from Herbert Smith Freehills, Allens and King & Wood Mallesons! First up today, we’ll consider deal timelines. It looks like the drivers for long and complex deals are not going away any time soon — and they pose some challenges! In a discussion hosted by HSF partner Nicole Pedler, we have some excellent panellists who will share their own personal experiences as they explore how dealmakers have risen to the challenge. Our conference culminates by taking you inside four multi-billion dollar transactions from the last 18 months. Hear firsthand how these deals got done, and what dealmakers can take away from their success. It’s not too late to join in — you can catch up on day one’s sessions and watch the live broadcast of day two by registering here: https://lnkd.in/eMFkgRvY Each year, the M&A Conference raises money for Black Dog Institute — an independent not-for-profit organisation making a significant difference throughout Australia through mental health research and education. Support Black Dog Institute and find out more about the conference by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/es65HBCn
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How disconnected is your workforce – whether divided by generational or geographical differences? It's a question many employers are grappling with, particularly as the 'right to disconnect' is becoming an increasingly divisive topic. Yet, there are lessons that can be learned from employers in France and Australia where legislation governing the right to disconnect is already in place. What does it mean for existing employment law? How might it impact flexible working and meeting the demands of clients? To answer these – and many more questions – join our London-based partner Christine Young, Paris-based partner and EMEA head of employment, Emma Röhsler, partners Shivchand Jhinku (Shiv Jhinku), Fatim Jumabhoy and Moritz Kunz , covering Australia, Singapore and Germany, and senior associate, Hannah White, who will provide expertise on the UK market. In our next webinar, they will provide regional comparisons and local market knowledge, connecting the dots to help you successfully navigate the right to disconnect. Click here to register for it: https://lnkd.in/eGX-vypA #employmentlaw #flexibleworking #righttodisconnect
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Today was day one of the 2024 M&A Conference from Herbert Smith Freehills, Allens and King & Wood Mallesons! The M&A Conference opened with a special segment hosted by The Australian Financial Review’s Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald, and was followed by our annual Global Developments panel, which brought us the latest in worldwide M&A. Day one concluded with an exploration of the issues and key considerations that boards have navigated on some recent transactions in the Australian market. You can catch up on today’s sessions and watch the live broadcast of day two by registering here: https://lnkd.in/eMFkgRvY The M&A Conference raises money for Black Dog Institute — an independent not-for-profit organisation making a significant difference throughout Australia through mental health research and education. You can find out more about the conference and support Black Dog Institute by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/es65HBCn
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At the recent Thomson Reuters Australian Regulatory Summit, our Director of Generative AI, Susannah Wilkinson, spoke to the more than 280 delegates on governance in managing risk with AI, emerging technology and innovation. Joined by Dr Elea Wurth, PhD, Michele Levine and Matthew Field, the panel discussed what is Generative AI (GenAI), why it is significant, the issues businesses need to be aware of and what good governance looks like. Here are some of the ideas shared by the panel: - What is Gen AI? GenAI is thinking, augmented; it increases the capability to approach a problem to gain comprehension that will suit your particular needs and derive solutions to the problem. GenAI should be looked at as a supportive colleague or mentor, a collaborative partner with a vast knowledge repository. - Why is it significant? While AI has been around for a long time, GenAI democratises access, allowing anyone with internet access to leverage AI. This shift is significant as it unlocks a wave of automation and efficiency, enabling natural language interactions with machines, fundamentally changing human-machine interactions. - What issues do businesses need to be aware of? GenAI impacts all parts of a business, requiring a rapid engagement approach due to the absence of a playbook. Effective governance and risk management frameworks are essential to harness AI's potential while safeguarding against ethical pitfalls and regulatory breaches. Additionally, maintaining robust data privacy and security measures, ensuring cross-functional collaboration, and fostering transparency and accountability are crucial for building trust and driving innovation. - What does good governance look like? Establishing a robust governance framework that includes clear policies, procedures, and controls across the AI lifecycle, continuous monitoring and updating of AI models to prevent biases and ensure fairness, and advanced anomaly detectors to generate lead indicators of risk. Businesses should prioritise resourcing, strategy, people, process and tech. On Thursday last week, the government released new mandatory guardrails and voluntary standards on AI – read our article for everything you need to know, https://lnkd.in/gzUaisV3. Our team are closely tracking the governance frameworks around emerging technologies, you can find more Insights on our website, https://lnkd.in/gJHzUNsS. #TRRegSummit #EmergingTechnology #AIGovernance