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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.
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Energy Transition
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
It is estimated that the global net zero economy requires an average of approximately US$3.4 trillion until 2050 to hold global warming at 1.5°C. Our Energy Transition episode explores new angles on corporate decarbonisation and investment opportunities to mitigate climate change and pave the way for sustainable and resilient energy landscapes.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:
- 01:12 - Investment in Infrastructure with Mike Corbett and Kathryn Emmett
- 13:57 - Spotlight on Hydrogen and CCUS with Oly Moir
The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.
Subscribe to the show to receive alerts about every new episode released. The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series will release one episode per theme this week.

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Governance & Sustainability
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
With ever increasing regulation, businesses are expected in 2024 to shift towards the implementation of sustainability strategies with pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate progress. Our Governance & Sustainability episode discusses the navigation of the landscape for the coming year.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:
- 01:28 - UK Audit & Corporate Governance Reform with Andrew Jolly
- 07:27 - Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act with Jonathan Cotton
- 18:00 - ESG in 2024 with Harry Hecht and Samantha Brady
- 27:43 - Business & Human Rights with Smriti Sriram and Moira Thompson Oliver
- 38:46 - Sustainable Finance with Matthew Tobin and Azadeh Nassiri
The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.
Subscribe to the show to receive alerts about every new episode released. The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series will release one episode per theme this week.

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Capital Flows
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
As markets settle into a high interest rate environment, we expect activity to pick up this year. Our Capital Flows episode offers insight on the 2024 capital flows landscape internationally.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:
- 01:55 - Overview on M&A with Victoria MacDuff
- 08:55 - China Outlook with Lisa Chung
- 13:29 - Regulatory Headwinds with Lorna Nsoatabe
- 24:40 - Capital Markets with Richard Smith
- 31:06 - Private Capital with Filippo de Falco and Claire Cooke
- 36:49 - Pensions Derisking with Charles Cameron and Thomas Peacock
The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.
Subscribe to the show to receive alerts about every new episode released. The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series will release one episode per theme this week.

Monday Jan 15, 2024
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Crisis Management
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In 2024, a nuanced exploration of the risk landscape is more relevant than ever. Our Crisis Management episode sheds light on new and emerging risks businesses will be exposed to in 2024.
The episode covers a number of topics discussed with lawyers across the firm. If you would prefer to skip to certain topics of interest to you, please find below a breakdown of timings:
- 01:20 - Shareholder Activism with Roland Turnill and Claire Jackson
- 14:58 - Securities Litigation with Jonathan Clark
- 23:49 - Competition and Consumer Protection with Tim Blanchard
- 30:55 - Collective Proceedings with Camilla Sanger
- 37:35 - Cyber Security with Rob Sumroy and Natalie Donovan
- 54:24 - Workplace Misconduct with Philippa O'Malley
The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.
Subscribe to the show to receive alerts about every new episode released. The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series will release one episode per theme this week.
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series – Intro Episode
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Welcome to the Slaughter and May Horizon Scanning Show! In this intro episode we tell you about the Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series.
Join partners Simon Nicholls and Smriti Sriram to find out the themes and topics this series will cover and a peek backstage into how Horizon Scanning gets created.
The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series is hosted by Slaughter and May’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michelle Holford, and the Editor of Slaughter and May’s Horizon Scanning Programme, Mercedes Galindez.
Subscribe to the show to receive alerts about every new episode released. The Horizon Scanning 2024 Launch Series will release one episode per theme this week.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Horizon Scanning 2023 - Across Borders
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Geopolitical volatility, rising costs and economic slowdowns coupled with regulatory changes provide an increasingly complex landscape for companies operating internationally. Businesses need to be adaptive, and their strategy and investments must also adjust accordingly.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Horizon Scanning 2023 - Risk and Resilience
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Businesses face a worsening global commercial environment. From macroeconomic distress and uncertainty to geopolitical tension, supply chain disruption and sharpening litigation risk, to the effects of inflation and consumer resilience, companies must navigate amidst a range of headwinds at this point in the cycle.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Horizon Scanning 2023 - Governance & Sustainability
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
If 2022 was a year of ever greater commitments to net zero and sustainability, then 2023 is all about authentic and effective implementation of those targets and putting in place the right governance and procedures to meet them. It’s also the year to focus on social issues alongside environmental ones. Businesses are facing increasing pressure to be sustainable, inclusive, and part of the communities in which they operate, whilst adhering to an increasing number of new rules and regulations throughout their entire supply chain.