The Allen & Overy Podcast archive

#Employmenttalk live: Arbeitsrecht bei M&A-Transaktionen

Nach der Sommerpause laden wir Sie sehr herzlich zu unserem nächsten #Employmenttalk ein. In dieser Ausgabe diskutieren wir live über arbeitsrechtliche Aspekte bei M&A-Transaktionen, weswegen sich unsere Einladung dieses Mal nicht nur an Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter in Personalabteilungen richtet, sondern auch an Inhouse Juristinnen und Juristen, die vereinzelt oder regelmäßig Berührungspunkte mit M&A-Transaktionen und Interesse an den dortigen arbeitsrechtlichen Themen haben.

Wir werden insbesondere über die folgenden Themenbereiche diskutieren:

• Mitbestimmung auf Betriebs- und Unternehmensebene beim Share und Asset Deal
• Vertragsverhandlung: Die wesentlichen arbeitsrechtlichen Watch Outs
• Post-acquisition integration bzw. Veränderung von Arbeitsbedingungen nach Erwerb / Betriebsübergang: Chancen und Risiken
• Umgang mit Pensionssystemen: Gestaltungen und De-risking

Legal innovation podcast: How outsourcing can enhance the operational effectiveness of the in-house legal function

Catie Butt, A&O Consulting’s executive director, and senior consultant Tom Wilkinson discuss the role and value of outsourcing and how it can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the in-house legal function’s operations. They outline the main issues that General Counsel, heads of legal operations and those responsible for legal innovation should consider and highlight some of the common pitfalls to avoid.

Podcast #6: Trustees, tech and the end of LIBOR

In our latest edition of Trust Us, a podcast addressing hot topics for trustees in Asia Pacific, Holly Hart from our Corporate Trust & Agency team moderates a discussion covering the role of Advanced Delivery services in creating efficiencies and considerations for LIBOR remediation.

Trustees, agents and tech - competing in an advanced-delivery world

Technology is rapidly changing the way we work.  Alana Burton from our Dubai office talks about the latest in Advanced Delivery and how trustees and agents can maximise the benefits of advanced delivery, such as LegalTech, project management or flexible resourcing options, to create significant project efficiencies.

The LIBOR Sunset - trustee and agent readiness and how we can help

The end is near for LIBOR and trustees and agents are preparing for the transition. Louisa Ingham from our London office shares the latest on the transition to risk-free rates and explains the types of deals that could fall under LIBOR remediation, as well as key considerations for the process.

You will also hear from Tim Beech, Head of our Asia Pacific Corporate Trust & Agency team on what he is keeping in view at present, such as the growing trend for holders to consider replacing trustees on defaulted bonds.

The Trust Us series presents succinct overviews of hot topics for trustees in the APAC market and these podcasts are based on webinars hosted for clients.  Please note this episode was recorded on 9 September 2021 and references developments occurring at that time.

Hong Kong Graduate Careers Series - episode 3: Journey of a trainee solicitor at Allen & Overy, more than you expect

In this episode, our host, Donna Titley, Talent Development Manager (Asia Pacific), PeerPoint, is joined by Brandon Hui. Brandon has just finished his two year training contract with A&O and will be joining the Restructuring team as a Newly Qualified Solicitor in September. Brandon will be sharing information about his experience as a trainee with A&O, his learning and development journey and his advice and guidance on making the jump from law student to trainee solicitor.

Hong Kong Graduate Careers Series - episode 2: How I turned my internship into a full-time training contract at Allen & Overy

In this episode, our host, Donna Titley, Talent Development Manager (Asia Pacific), PeerPoint, is joined by Nicole Tang, who recently started her training contract with us at Allen & Overy in Hong Kong. Nicole will take you on her journey as an intern, she will provide her tips and experience on how to get the most out of our vacation scheme and how she earned herself a return offer as a trainee solicitor.

Hong Kong Graduate Careers Series - episode 1: Vacation schemes and training contracts - What you need to know to apply

In this episode, our host, Donna Titley, Talent Development Manager (Asia Pacific), PeerPoint, is joined by Nishilla McKeogh, Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager at Allen & Overy. The graduate recruitment, assessment and selection process can be challenging, daunting and competitive. We will be asking Nishilla to share her views and insights on how you can be successful through the application process, different types of interviews, how to excel in the process and create a good impression.

Blockchain: Opportunities and IP risks

Blockchain is becoming a technology deployed in many innovations across a wide range of industry.

In this podcast, Michelle Wang and James Reed, associates in our IP litigation team consider the patenting landscape and the potential opportunities and IP risks associated with digital ledger technologies.

Market trends: are SPACs here to stay?

In this podcast series EFIC1 Chief Investment Officer, Ben Davey, talks about its choice to do a SPAC IPO and how to find a suitable business combination.

Why has Amsterdam Euronext attracted so many SPAC IPOs?

In this podcast series EFIC1 Chief Investment Officer, Ben Davey, talks about its choice to do a SPAC IPO and how to find a suitable business combination.

Business combinations “de-SPACing”: what do investors look for in a company?

In this podcast series EFIC1 Chief Investment Officer, Ben Davey, talks about its choice to do a SPAC IPO and how to find a suitable business combination.