The Linklaters Podcast

Speakers: Ngoc-Hong Ma, Sébastien Herbert and Nicolas Vermeulen

In this episode, Ngoc-Hong Ma, Sébastien Herbert and Nicolas Vermeulen unpack the risk‑based measures in the new European Union Anti‑Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR). They explore enhanced due diligence for politically exposed persons, dealings with high‑risk third countrie...

Speakers: Allyson Stewart-Allen and Ian Rodwell

What if leadership begins with a story rather than a spreadsheet? In this episode, Allyson Stewart-Allen, founder of International Marketing Partners, broadcaster and author of ‘Working with Americans’, joins Ian Rodwell to explore how storytelling, authenticity and an understanding of what motivates and inspires us can foster more effective le...

In this episode, Ana Isabel Mozo and Romain Payre discuss key updates to the European Union Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR). They explain the new customer due diligence and beneficial ownership rules, including lower thresholds for checks on crypto assets and cash, updated ownership criteria, and what firms should do now to prepare for the 10 Jul...

In this episode, Stefaan Loosveld and Andreas Dehio examine one of the most revolutionary features of the new EU anti-money laundering framework: the single rulebook under the directly applicable AML Regulation (AMLR). They discuss how the move from national regimes to a uniform EU rulebook will reshape customer due diligence and affect long-standing nationa...

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:

1.  Strengthening the duty to prevent sexual harassment. The duty to take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual haras...

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...

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.

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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.

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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...