A&O Shearman Europe insights

Restructuring essentials - Episode 1: Composition with creditors

As the third amendment to the Italian Business Crisis and Insolvency Code comes into force, our restructuring team offers commentary on the key changes to the various restructuring tools and the practical implications for companies. Join us as we explore the nuances of the latest legislative shifts and their impact on the restructuring landscape

This podcast is spoken in Italian. 

A&O Shearman on employment - episode 1: Navigating the complexities of modern workplace investigations

Workplace investigations have evolved into intricate processes that demand careful attention and strategic planning. Savvy employees are not only aware of their rights but are also more likely to scrutinise the integrity and fairness of investigative procedures. This heightened scrutiny means that every phase of the investigation is potentially vulnerable to challenge, especially if the outcome does not go the way anticipated by one of the individuals. In this podcast*, Sarah Henchoz, the Global Head of Employment Litigation, shares her insights and best practice tips on managing investigations, including the thorny topics of confidentiality, privacy and legal privilege.

Insurance podcast series – Episode 2: Matching Adjustment Attestation

In our latest podcast, insurance partner Kate McInerney discusses the matching adjustment attestation regime with our global co-head of insurance Philip Jarvis and Claire Hayden, executive director of A&O Shearman’s consulting business. Together they look at the implications of the new matching adjustment attestation regime, and discuss learnings from other attestation regimes.

Lawyer chronicles - the evolution of M&A in Luxembourg

In this episode, seasoned M&A lawyers Fabien Beullekens (partner) and Jacques Graas (partner) delve into the transformative journey of the Mergers & Acquisitions landscape in Luxembourg over the past 15 years, from its early market days to its current strategic significance in the M&A arena.

Drawing from their long-standing careers, they examine the trends that have driven Luxembourg's rise as a strategic M&A jurisdiction. They discuss significant events such as the internet crisis, the great financial crisis, Covid-19 and more, highlighting how Luxembourg's M&A sector has navigated these challenges.

From the expanding regulatory landscape to the impact of Brexit, they explore how Luxembourg law has increasingly governed international arrangements and how the role of legal advisers shifted along the way.

Join us for expert analysis and for forward-looking insights into the potential threats and opportunities shaping the future of M&A in Luxembourg.

Insurance podcast series – Episode 1: Matching adjustment reform

In our latest insurance-focused podcast, insurance partner Kate McInerney talks to senior associate Marcus Gwyer and securitisation partner Iona Misheva about the matching adjustment reforms. The reforms, which came into effect on 30 June, are one of the most important changes to the regulatory landscape for insurers since the implementation of Solvency II, and will be of particular interest to firms which seek investment from insurers. 

Metadata in Work E-mails: The Outcome of the Consultation Initiated by the Data Protection Authority

In this podcast, Livio Bossotto, partner and head of the Employment department in Italy, and Giorgia Giorgetti, counsel for the department, provide an update on the Data Protection Authority's ruling regarding the timing and limits of processing metadata contained in employees' e-mails in light of the outcomes of a recent consultation which was the topic of their previous podcast in February 2024. 

This podcast is spoken in Italian.