Horizon Scanning

Horizon 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 Director of Knowledge & Learning, Claire Marshall-Barrand to discuss the effects of UK employment law reforms and the shift towards a circular economy on companies.

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, Susan Hughes and Alex Dustan. During the episode, they discuss the key trends and developments they are seeing in the energy sector and corporate decarbonisation strategies.

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, Claire Marshall-Barrand to discuss their views on the year ahead, from digital regulation to rapid developments in AI.

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 is joined by Partners, Victoria MacDuff and Matthew Tobin to discuss their views on what to expect in the year ahead, from M&A activity to transition finance.

Horizon 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 joined by Ross Francis-Pike and Tim Blanchard to discuss enforcement developments from both the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and what we can expect for 2025.

Tax 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. tax policy may look like during a second Trump Administration.

During the episode, we cover:

• The significance of the Republican Party achieving a “trifecta” in the November 2024 elections.
• How tax legislation can be passed by simple majority vote through the Budget Reconciliation process.
• What policy proposals could be on the table and how you can look out for clues as the incoming Administration’s policies develop.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about what might happen next on U.S. tax policy.

Part 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 elections in the US, UK, and EU. They explore whether ESG policy has become clearer or more opaque, given the varying political contexts. The discussion highlights the persistent transatlantic divergence in ESG priorities, with the US showing signs of potential pullback, while the EU and UK maintain stronger momentum, albeit with certain challenges.

The conversation delves into critical developments shaping the ESG agenda, including the EU elections and then Draghi Report's potential to spur innovation and competitiveness, the implications of US federal and state policy divergence post-election, and how the EU 'Omnibus' instrument might simplify disclosure requirements and rein in over-reporting. They also offer insights on how companies can effectively respond to these trends.

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, Global Head of Occupier Research at Knight Frank. This episode highlights the interesting link between office occupancy and employment policy, focusing on the London office market and how this compares to other global cities.

 

They explore the challenges and opportunities ahead for developers, customers, employers and employees as we approach 2025.