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Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and May
The Slaughter and May Horizon Scanning podcast explores the risks and opportunities businesses face. Join us as experts from across the firm dissect the landscape through 5 critical themes - Capital Flows, Governance & Sustainability, Energy Transition, Digital, and Crisis Management. Gain valuable insights and navigate complexity with clarity.
Episodes
- Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and May
2026 UK Autumn Budget: breathing space for difficult decisions?
A relatively modest Budget, but one that raises bigger questions and leaves plenty for businesses to get to grips with. Simon Nicholls, co-head of Corporate…
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Navigating ESG in M&A: A discussion with JunHe LLP
As ESG regulation and expectations continue to evolve, understanding potential risks and opportunities is becoming an important part of the M&A process. Head…
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Modern Slavery in Transition featuring Mallesons | Beyond reporting - Building genuine modern slavery resilience
In this three-part podcast series, in collaboration with Mallesons, we explore how modern slavery regulation is evolving across Australia, the UK and beyond…
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Modern Slavery in Transition featuring Mallesons | Geopolitics, trade and supply chain due diligence - When modern slavery becomes a trade issue
In this three-part podcast series in collaboration with Mallesons, we explore how modern slavery regulation is evolving across Australia, the UK and beyond…
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Modern Slavery in Transition featuring Mallesons | From transparency to teeth - The enforcement revolution
In this three-part podcast series in collaboration with Mallesons, we explore how modern slavery regulation is evolving across Australia, the UK and beyond. In…
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Age Assurance as a Data Privacy Obligation
With age assurance facing increasing regulatory scrutiny across the UK and EU, organisations are under growing pressure to demonstrate that they have effective…
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Managing cross-border tax investigations: a UK and Australian perspective
Tax authorities are increasingly coordinating across borders, exposing multinational groups to more complex enquiries and joint audits. Head of Tax Knowledge…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayICO enforcement trends
With the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) clear that it expects all organisations to learn from its previous enforcement actions, what lessons should…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayHorizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Crisis Management
Explore changes in enforcement trends and insights on how businesses can get ready for a more assertive 2026 in this episode of our 2026 launch series. Join…
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Horizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Digital
Unpack what 2026 holds for organisations navigating the digital space in this episode of our Horizon Scanning 2026 launch series with Simon Nicholls and Laura…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayHorizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Governance & Sustainability
Dive into the fast-evolving world of ESG regulation in this Governance and Sustainability launch episode of our Horizon Scanning 2026 series with Simon…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayHorizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Energy Transition
Discover the shifting landscape of the global energy transition in 2026 with Simon Nicholls and Oly Moir. This Horizon Scanning 2026 launch series episode on…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayHorizon Scanning 2026 Launch Series - Capital Flows
Explore the forces shaping global investment and private equity in this episode with Simon Nicholls and Aleezeh Liaqat, as they kick off the Horizon Scanning…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayEmployment Rights Act 2025
Clare Fletcher and Philippa O'Malley sit down to discuss the government's roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Act, giving you a steer on what your…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayKey Developments in UK and EU Consumer Protection
In this episode of the Digital Horizon Scanning podcast, experts from Slaughter and May’s Competition team explore major developments in consumer protection…
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COP30 Unpacked: Climate finance in focus
Welcome to episode three of our three-part COP30 podcast series where we unpack new opportunities in transition finance and adaptation. In this episode, David…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayAccelerating action: Insights from the UN Business and Human Rights Forum 2025
The 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights brought together businesses, human rights professionals and rightsholders from across the world to discuss how…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayCOP30 Unpacked: From pledges to pipelines - What COP30 means for energy and infrastructure
Welcome to the second episode in our three-part COP30 podcast series, where we move beyond headlines to ask what this “COP of implementation” really means on…
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Digital transformation – what happens when projects go wrong?
In this Digital Horizon Scanning podcast, Kristina Locmele, Ella Williams, and Richard McDonnell discuss what happens when digital transformation projects go…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayCOP30 Unpacked: NDCs, greenwashing and nature’s role in climate action
Welcome to episode one of our three-part COP30 podcast series where we will be discussing the key topics from the climate change conference. In this opening…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and May2025 UK Autumn Budget Update
In this Horizon Scanning podcast recorded one day after the budget, Simon Nicholls and Mike Lane take stock of the "smorgasbord" of changes and look forward to…
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Managing Cyber Supply Chain Risk
Supply chain cyber breaches are on the rise, with attackers increasingly targeting suppliers as a route into larger organisations. In this podcast episode…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayThe Interaction of Data Privacy and AI
As AI technologies become more embedded in business operations—from recruitment tools to facial recognition and generative AI—privacy teams are under…
- Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and May
EU Council Presidency: Denmark in the Chair
In this podcast Jan Putnis, and Sabine Dittrich are joined by Tim Johan Christensen, Managing Counsel at Gorrissen Federspiel. Tim is currently seconded to…
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Increased focus on cyber governance
In this podcast from our Cyber Hub, Natalie Donovan speaks to Partners Richard Jeens and Christian Boney about the increased focus we are currently seeing…
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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 - what you need to know
The Data (Use and Access) Act (DUA Act) finally became law in June after a lengthy Parliamentary journey and various iterations. The DUA Act updates the UK’s…
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UK vs EU: Diverging Roads in Digital Regulation
With the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) having recently published its provisional designation decision and roadmap for possible interventions in…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayCopyright and Generative AI: An update from the experts
As the interplay between copyright and generative AI continues to dominate the headlines, the pressure on governments to find workable solutions, and to…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayInsurance in focus: From Decline to Demand – The Evolving UK Annuities Market
In the fourth episode of 'Insurance in focus' Jonathan Marks, Nick Pacheco and Sarah Osprey discuss: Recent increases in sales of individual annuities The…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayTax News: The One Big Beautiful Bill
Zoe Andrews and Tanja Velling are joined by Arvind Ravichandran, Tax Partner at Cravath, to discuss the impact the proposed section 899 could have on US…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayInsurance in focus: From crisis to coverage
In the third episode of our ‘Insurance in focus’ podcast series, Nick Bonsall is joined by Efstathios Michael and Tahlia Brysha-Pullen where they discuss…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayInsurance in focus: Private capital’s growing role
Join Insurance partner, Tom Peacock, and Co-head of Private Equity, Harry Bacon, for the second episode of 'Insurance in focus'. In this episode, they delve…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayInsurance in focus: Our 2025 forecast, recast
The first 15-minute episode features Charles Randell, Nick Pacheco and Beth Dobson, where they reflect on the themes discussed in our January Insurance…
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The evolving cyber risk landscape - an update from the experts: Part 2
The UK’s regulatory cyber landscape is currently evolving, with a mixture of new legislation expected and a recent spate of cyber related fines from the ICO…
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The evolving cyber risk landscape - an update from the experts: Part 1
With cyber-attacks on major retailers recently hitting the headlines, it is more important than ever for organisations to understand their cyber preparedness…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayMarketing Compliance in 2025 - how should legal teams respond?
2025 expected to be a defining year for marketing compliance – with increased regulatory scrutiny, expanded enforcement powers, and shifting consumer…
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Digital Transformation: The impact of Operational Resilience on Digital Service Providers
Regulated firms with third party service providers or those undergoing digital transformation by either procuring new technology, developing their own or…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayTransition Technologies: What's Next for UK Hydrogen Production - A commercial view
Oly Moir is joined by Brendan Murphy and Matt Deitz from LCP Delta in part 3 of our hydrogen podcast. They discuss the economics and commercial issues facing…
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Transition Technologies: What's Next for UK Hydrogen Production - A technical review of the UK HPBM
In this episode, Oly Moir and Kathryn Emmett delve into the latest developments in relation to the UK Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM). They discuss…
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Transition Technologies: What's Next for UK Hydrogen Production?
Join Oly Moir and Kathryn Emmett as they explore the current state of the UK low carbon hydrogen market. This episode provides an overview of the market and…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayThe ESG and DEI Discussion - from Brussels to Washington
How is the evolving ESG landscape, particularly in relation to diversity, equality, and inclusion impacting business strategies across the US, UK, and EU? Join…
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Litigation trends arising from the development of AI
What AI litigation trends should businesses watch out for? Join Ross Francis-Pike and David Ives in the latest Digital episode as they explore how arising AI…
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In conversation with Faculty AI - Key takeaways from the Paris AI Action Summit
In this Horizon Scanning podcast episode, Rob Sumroy and Natalie Donovan speak to Dr Angie Ma, Co-Founder of Faculty AI. They discuss the outcomes of the…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayHorizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Governance & Sustainability
We explore the theme of Governance & Sustainability in this launch episode of the Horizon Scanning 2025 podcast. Partners, Phil Linnard and David Hay join…
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Horizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Energy Transition
In the Energy Transition launch episode of the Horizon Scanning 2025 podcast, Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand is joined by Partners…
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Horizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Digital
In this Horizon Scanning 2025 launch episode we explore the theme of Digital. Partners, Rob Sumroy and Anna Lyle-Smythe join Director of Knowledge & Learning…
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Horizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Capital Flows
In this launch episode of the Horizon Scanning 2025 podcast, we explore the theme of Capital Flows. Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayHorizon Scanning 2025 Launch Series - Crisis Management
We explore the theme of Crisis Management in this Horizon Scanning 2025 podcast launch episode. Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand is…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayTax News - U.S. tax policy post-election
In this special episode of our Tax News podcast, Zoe Andrews and Tanja Velling asked Arvind Ravichandran, Tax Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, what U.S…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayPart 2: ESG in the year of the election
Harry Hecht and Moira Thompson Oliver, joined by Michael Arnold, Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, reflect on the evolving ESG landscape following recent…
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The interesting link between office occupancy and employment policy
With global office markets steadily improving post-Covid, join Jane Edwarde and Phil Linnard as they discuss some of the key themes and trends with Lee Elliot…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayNavigating the increasing scrutiny of green claims
As regulators across the UK and Europe ramp up their scrutiny of green claims, businesses face increasing pressure to ensure their environmental messaging is…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayAI and competition law – what’s been happening?
How will competition authorities shape the future of AI for businesses and consumers? Partner Jordan Ellison and Senior PSL Annalisa Tosdevin discuss the…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayHow does the purpose of your borrowing impact tax deductibility?
Join Tanja Velling, co-host of our Tax News podcast and Tax Partners, Dominic Robertson and Charles Osborne, as they discuss the unallowable purpose rule, one…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayTalking AI with the experts - Faculty AI explain compliance through a technical lens
In this podcast, Rob Sumroy and Natalie Donovan speak to leading AI experts Faculty AI. They discuss, with Rupert Edwards (Faculty’s Legal Director and GC) and…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayShifting the Overton Window: Enhancing Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity: Part 2
Amy Merrill is the CEO of The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), an independent, non-profit governance body for the Voluntary Carbon…
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Shifting the Overton Window: Enhancing Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity: Part 1
Amy Merrill is the CEO of The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), an independent, non-profit governance body for the Voluntary Carbon…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayA Labour Government – will it ‘Make Work Pay’?
The UK General Election on 4 July 2024 resulted in the first Labour Government in 14 years. This in turn heralds the biggest reform of employment law for a…
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ESG in the year of the election
Join partner Harry Hecht and our Head of Business and Human Rights Moira Thompson Oliver as they sit down with Michael Arnold, Partner at Cravath, Swaine &…
Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and MayTax Disputes Series - France
What does the recent trend of criminalisation of transfer pricing matters in France mean for businesses operating in the country? What tools are tax…