The Stephenson Harwood Podcast Network.

In the latest episode of Commodities in Focus, London-based partners Jonathan Spearing and Emma Skakle and marine director, Rod Johnson discuss fuel flashpoints, including; what a flashpoint is, why it matters, the issues and risks that may arise in relation to flashpoints and finally, what charterers can do to mitigate those risks. 
 

In this edition of the pensions podcast, we take a look at the latest legal developments.
 

Linda Main of KPMG talks to David Dowding and Barbara Allen about market trends and developments in 2020 in the areas of corporate governance, internal audit and executive remuneration, with points for directors of existing and future listed companies to look out for in 2021.

Stephen Keys of Cenkos talks to Tom Nicholls and Tom Page about market trends, founder share structures, points for directors of existing and future listed companies to look out for in 2021 and more.

In our opening episode, London partners Emma Skakle and Ian Benjamin discuss the new UK insolvency laws and how they might affect those involved in the sale, purchase and transportation of commodities. They explore the background to the Act and the main changes introduced by it, before considering the extent of its application to commodities contracts and charterparties, and offering some practical tips for how contractual parties might protect themselves going forward.  
 

Adam Pollock and Chris Fielding of WH Ireland talk to Tom Page about market trends, private investors, doing fundraises remotely and more.
 

In this month's podcast, partner Kate Brearley and associate Elspeth Hunt discuss some key employment law topics for businesses to be aware of in 2021.
 

Marcus Stuttard speaks to Tom Nicholls and Tom Page.

Marcus Stuttard speaks to Tom Nicholls and Tom Page about AIM during 2020 and looking ahead into this year, including the performance of the market, its position in the financing ecosystem and future developments.

In the second podcast of the series, Jezamine Fewins of Stephenson Harwood’s Hong Kong office speaks with Danny J. Kaufer, and Vanessa Lapointe, both of Canadian national law firm Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Labour & Employment team in the Montreal, Quebec office. They discuss the salient features of the labour law in Canada covering topics such as hiring and termination of employees, post termination restrictive covenants, annual leave policies, healthcare and insurance. Vanessa also offers practical guidance for business owners who are considering a move to Canada.