The Linklaters Podcast
Linklaters is a leading global law firm, supporting and investing in the future of our clients wherever they do business. We combine legal expertise with a collaborative and innovative approach to help clients navigate constantly evolving markets and regulatory environments, pursuing opportunities and managing risk worldwide. Disclaimer: Podcasts are not legal advice and the views expressed in this podcast are not the views of Linklaters LLP.
Episodes
As we enter 2026, regulators are juggling competing demands: boosting economic growth while protecting national security and innovation.
The result? A tale of two speeds for dealmakers—fast-track approvals for straightforward transactions, but intensified scrutiny for anything touching AI, defence, or critical technologies.
Meanwhile, antitrust enforcement is ramping up globally...
Speakers: Nick Marshall, Avani Agarwal, Hayley Tennant
A major shift in the enforcement of employment rights is on its way with the creation of the new Fair Work Agency.
In our podcast, we unpick the key aspects of the new body, including:
- Employment rights and protections within its remit. Not only will the Fair Work Agency assume powers from HMRC, the Employment Agency S...
Speakers: Kloe Halls, Anjali Raval, Alice Dunn
Workplace harassment laws are set for the biggest overhaul in over a decade under the new Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”).
In our podcast, we discuss how employers can prepare for the four headline changes:
- Strengthening the duty to prevent sexual harassment. The duty to take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual haras...
Speakers: Nick Marshall, Kloe Halls, Julie Toal
In our podcast, we discuss the changes affecting employers in the following areas and how to prepare:
> Unfair dismissal > Contractual variations > Workplace harassment > Collective redundancy > The Fair Work Agency
In this podcast, James Marlow and Tom Cobbaert discuss next steps on changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) under the Omnibus I package now that the European Parliament and Council have agreed their respective negotiation positions and trilogues have started. They also discuss next steps on changes to the European Sustainability Reporting S...
Sam Quicke, Imran Bhaluani & Simon Treacy Providers of AI agents need to be careful about how they structure their products. Sam Quicke and Imran Bhaluani work through some of the key legal and regulatory considerations for agentic payments.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
Sam Quicke, Imran Bhaluani & Simon Treacy The future of payments will be powered by AI. In this podcast episode, Sam Quicke and Imran Bhaluani explore how AI agents look set to change how we shop online.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
This episode focuses on the Anti-Money Laundering Authority's (AMLA) role in supervising obliged entities. The speakers explain AMLA's risk-based selection process, which will identify entities based on risk exposure, operational scale and cross-border activities. The discussion covers how AMLA will supervise these entities using joint supervisory teams mixing AMLA and national staff t...
In this episode, Matthias Schelkens and Christian Schmitt introduce the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)—the EU’s response to long-standing challenges in AML enforcement. They discuss what AMLA is, why it matters, and how it aims to unify and strengthen AML supervision across the EU. Next, our team explores what AMLA’s arrival could mean for the financial sector.
This first episode introduces our podcast series on the European Union anti-money laundering regime, summarising the sweeping 2024 reforms that establish a single, directly applicable set of AML rules and create the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). It also highlights why these game-changing rules matter and previews the expert insights to come.
Speakers: Lisa Ardley-Price and Ian Rodwell
In a world that is frenetic, volatile and uncertain, how can we retain focus and serenity while remaining efficient and productive? It’s a question that Lisa Ardley-Price, in-house lawyer, coach, fitness trainer and yoga teacher, marathon runner and well-being practitioner, is incredibly well-placed to answer. With practical tips on everything from...
Florence Danis (Brussels) and Elena Andrich (Milan) explore the Cannavacciuolo decision, which addresses the violation of the right to life stemming from large-scale environmental pollution, and its practical takeaways for businesses.
Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.
Florence Danis (Brussels) is joined by Hannes Ingwersen (Frankfurt) and Maaike Roem (Amsterdam) to unpack critical developments around parent company liability (Heineken) and full compensation rights for competition law breaches (ASG 2).
Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.
Mirjam Erb (Frankfurt) and Guillaume Croisant (Brussels) discuss the implications of the Lastre judgment on the use of asymmetric jurisdiction clauses.
Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.
In this podcast, Wahdana Bilal and Claudia Harper discuss the UK government’s consultation on the draft UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) which will implement the ISSB standards into national law with some limited changes, including next steps and practical implications for businesses.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
In this podcast, Wahdana Bilal and Iyes Igiehon discuss what is a transition plan, the evolving regulatory and main legal risks for businesses, and practical tips for creating a robust transition plan.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
In this podcast, Annamika Cook and Victoria Costa explore some of the key issues that can arise for multi-nationals when having to comply with similar but different sustainability disclosure regimes in several jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to address these issues.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
In this podcast, Jon Tan and James Marlow discuss the latest developments on modern slavery reporting in the UK, including recently updated guidance from the government and various Parliamentary reports recommending changes to the UK regime.
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
In this podcast, Sarah Martin and Annamika Cook discuss key takeaways from the first wave of reports published in 2025 under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.
From May 2026 it will be easier for the FCA to intervene where payment firms do not meet its standards for safeguarding customer money. Harry Eddis and Olivia Murphy pick out some of the key rule changes.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
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