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The Freshfields Podcast

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Consumer Protection Laws
Corporate Tax Disputes
National Insurance Cuts
R&D Tax Regime
Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 Proposals
Merger Regulation
Digital Firms
CMA Investigation Powers
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
Stamp Duty
Oil and Gas Tax Regime
Competition and Markets Authority
Market Inquiry
Anti-Avoidance Regulations
Non-Dom Taxation

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In this episode, Sanjay Murti discusses all things AI with partners Anna Gressel, Eva Mak and Tim Clark, covering topics such as the commercialization of AI agents, AI governance, AI on the investment committee and AI as an accelerant for retailizati... more

In our latest episode of “No Worse Off,” host Emma Gateaud is joined by Mus van Hien, Head of Private Markets Capital Solutions at M&G Investments, and Freshfields partner Andy Heathcote, from our structured finance practice.

Together, they explore ... more

Part 2 explores AI’s expanding ESG implications, uncertainty in climate transition planning, evolving supply‑chain obligations and the ongoing complexity of environmental and product‑specific rules, despite efforts to simplify regulatory frameworks. more

Part 1 explores how geopolitical divergence and shifting regulatory approaches are reshaping ESG risk in 2026. It highlights a more complex litigation landscape, growing use of novel arguments including attribution science and increasing claims linke... more

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Recent Guests

Mustafa Van Hien
Head of Private Markets Capital Solutions
M&G Investments
Episode: No Worse Off #21: Asset-Backed Finance under stress
Andrew Heathcote
Partner in Structured Finance Practice
Freshfields
Episode: No Worse Off #21: Asset-Backed Finance under stress
Doug Bryden
Co-lead of Freshfields ESG Risk and Advisory Group
Freshfields LLP
Episode: ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 2: How AI, climate transition planning, supply chains and environmental rules are evolving
Marlene Vespa Greske
Co-lead of Freshfields ESG Risk and Advisory Group
Freshfields LLP
Episode: ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 2: How AI, climate transition planning, supply chains and environmental rules are evolving
Vanessa Jakovic
Co-lead of Freshfields ESG Risk and Advisory Group
Freshfields LLP
Episode: ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 2: How AI, climate transition planning, supply chains and environmental rules are evolving
Simon Dunkamp
Co-lead of Freshfields ESG group
Freshfields
Episode: ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 1: ESG litigation risk in a fragmented regulatory world
Kat Greenwood-Smith
Co-lead of Freshfields ESG group
Freshfields
Episode: ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 1: ESG litigation risk in a fragmented regulatory world
Sam Hauschauer
Co-lead of Freshfields ESG group
Freshfields
Episode: ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 1: ESG litigation risk in a fragmented regulatory world
Francesco Lombardo
A partner in the Milan office who leads the restructuring and capital solutions offering in Milan
Freshfields
Episode: No Worse Off #18: Innovative Capital Solutions Tools in the Italian Market

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Emma Gateaud
Partner in the restructuring team and host/regular co-host
Lindsay Hingston
Partner in the restructuring team; regular co-host

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ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 2: How AI, climate transition planning, supply chains and environmental rules are evolving
Q: What should companies prioritize to make climate transition planning robust in 2026?
Adopt consistent methodologies, ensure transparent disclosure, involve stakeholders regularly, and be candid about target realism and progress, while continuing to align with frameworks like ISSB and CSRD.
ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 2: How AI, climate transition planning, supply chains and environmental rules are evolving
Q: What are the main risks of AI in ESG from a corporate perspective?
Key risks include higher energy and resource consumption, potential environmental impact from data infrastructure, and broader societal and regulatory risks that require careful governance.
ESG trends to watch in 2026: Part 2: How AI, climate transition planning, supply chains and environmental rules are evolving
Q: What are the most important AI use cases in ESG reporting and risk management for 2026?
AI is expected to streamline data handling for sustainability reporting, reduce errors across jurisdictions, improve consistency, and support proactive risk management across complex supply chains.
Human-Centered Innovation – A conversation with Stephanie Toney, CBO at Diatiro Health
Q: What are some positive outcomes that have resulted from diverse voices in healthcare innovation?
The diverse voices involved at Diatiro have led to better understanding unmet needs and driving the development of more effective solutions in transplant technology.
Human-Centered Innovation – A conversation with Stephanie Toney, CBO at Diatiro Health
Q: What advice do you have for women of color trying to break into leadership roles in MedTech?
Mentorship and networking are crucial. It's important to reach out and help others understand the space while also seeking guidance from mentors.

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