Bästa Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP podcaster (2024)

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Understanding the Supervision Component of Solvency II 19:23

4d ago19:23

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Host Robert Chaplin and guest James Pickstock cover the Solvency II supervision framework, which is designed to protect policyholders and promote insurer soundness. They focus on the Regular Supervisory Report (RSR), a quantitative tool that is among four key areas that insurers must disclose to supervisors. Robert and James also look ahead to legi…

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Sanctions Compliance: Regulators Set Their Sights on Fintechs 14:47

10d ago14:47

14:47

U.K. regulators, as well as regulators worldwide, are taking a tough line on corporate crime.To guide fintechs on the current landscape, Jonathan Benson joins the latest episode of “Fintech Focus” to discuss trends and developments that we’re seeing for fintechs regarding sanctions compliance. Tune in to this conversation led by host Joseph Kamyar …

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The UK Fintech Investment Landscape 17:38

1M ago17:38

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Host Joseph Kamyar is joined for this episode of “Fintech Focus” by Susanne Chishti, founder of FINTECH Circle, for a look at the U.K. fintech investment landscape, in particular investment levels and trends and how they’re shaping deal terms in the U.K. They also look at the various fintech verticals and their increased use of AI, among other indu…

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Insurers in Difficulty: Staying Compliant Under Solvency II 20:01

1M ago20:01

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When U.K. insurers observe they cannot comply with requirements under Solvency II, there are detailed steps that one must take. Feargal Ryan, European counsel in Skadden’s Financial Institutions Group, and host Rob Chaplin, head of the firm’s Financial Institutions Group in Europe, break down insurers’ obligations. They explain differences between …

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Managing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment 21:10

1M ago21:10

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In this follow-up to episode three’s discussion about growth-stage fintechs navigating workforces in a regulated environment, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by Skadden colleagues Helena Derbyshire and Sebastian Barling for a conversation about how fintechs can manage the exits of senior employees and managers. Helena and Sebastian cover topics includ…

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Developments and Trends in Cartel Enforcement 27:59

2M ago27:59

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Cartels may be as old as “Adam Smith’s smoke-filled room,” but in today’s world, they’re employing sophisticated tools like algorithms and AI. Enforcers continue to target price-fixing, bid-rigging and other potential antitrust violations. Skadden attorneys Bill Batchelor (partner, Brussels and London) and James Fredricks (partner, Washington, D.C.…

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What Goes On Inside Your Board Room? Investors Want To Know 24:11

2M ago24:11

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What do investors think makes a board effective? Skadden M&A partner Ann Beth Stebbins kicks off the discussion with that question with her guests, Allie Rutherford and Adrienne Monley of PTJ Camberview, which advises companies on shareholder relations. It's a board that evolves with the trends, says Allie. It's a board that discloses its compositi…

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The Ongoing Journey of Amount B 37:02

2M ago37:02

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Amount B is designed to streamline transfer pricing for baseline distribution and marketing companies worldwide, but “we’re apparently in a world of complexity and controversy,” says Jessie Coleman.. A principal at KPMG, Jessie joins Skadden attorneys Nate Carden, David Farhat, Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor to discuss everything there is to know a…

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Valuation of Assets and Liabilities Under Solvency II 18:25

2M ago18:25

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Because strategically allocating assets and managing investments are key to an insurer’s business, valuing assets and liabilities is an important area of focus. In this episode of “The Standard Formula,” host Rob Chaplin, head of Skadden’s Financial Institutions Group in Europe, is joined by associate Olivier Peeters for a conversation about Solven…

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Growing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment 11:45

3M ago11:45

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For growth-stage fintechs, managing a rapidly growing workforce within a structured regulatory environment can be a challenge. Sebastian Barling and Damian Babic join host Joseph Kamyar for this episode of “Fintech Focus” to guide fintech employers on this fluid regulatory environment. They share insight into necessary documentation to factor into …

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Antitrust Challenges in Organized Sports: How They Play Out in the EU, UK and US 34:14

3M ago34:14

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In the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union, sports leagues — from soccer to golf to ice skating — are testing the boundaries of antitrust and competition laws. Skadden attorneys Bill Batchelor (partner, Brussels and London), Karen Lent (partner, New York) and Vikram Pandit (associate, Brussels) consider the intersection of sports a…

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Governance Regulatory Compliance for Insurers 14:47

3M ago14:47

14:47

Solvency II imposes numerous governance requirements on insurers. In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, Skadden partner Sebastian Barling and Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, guide insurers through these complex requirements. They spotlight the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment, or ORSA, a cor…

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GILTI Conscience Spotlight Series: Embracing Diversity 31:48

4M ago31:48

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In our second episode in our spotlight series focused on celebrating diversity, GILTI Conscience’s David Farhat and Stefane Victor are joined by colleagues Brian Breheny and Jordan Schwartz for an earnest dialogue on DEI in big law. The guests discuss some of the challenges they faced as gay professionals, including their experiences coming out at …

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AIFMD II – Implementation Begins 9:58

4M ago9:58

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In April 2024, the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive received its most significant legislative update since it was first adopted in 2011. In this episode of “The Preferred Return” podcast, Skadden attorneys Greg Norman and Abigail Reeves provide an overview of AIFMD II, including the original drivers behind AIFMD, new disclosure r…

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Using an Internal Model to Calculate Solvency Capital Requirements 13:16

4M ago13:16

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“Insurers are expected to hold eligible owned funds in excess of the Solvency Capital Requirement. There are two main methods of calculating the SCR under Solvency II, the standard formula and internal model methods.” In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group is jo…

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Spotlight Series: A Celebration of Pride Month With IRS Veteran De Lon Harris 27:24

4M ago27:24

27:24

“You want people to be themselves. You're going to get the most productivity, the most career longevity from somebody that's happy about being where they are,” says De Lon Harris. In celebration of Pride Month, Skadden tax senior advisor De Lon Harris joins Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor on “GILTI Conscience,” where he discusses his life and career…

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Dissecting the Solvency Capital Requirement 18:28

5M ago18:28

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“The Solvency Capital Requirement, or SCR, is designed to protect policyholders by helping to make sure that insurers can survive difficult periods and pay claims as they fall due.” In this episode of "The Standard Formula" podcast, Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, is joined by colleague Will Adams as the…

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Spin-outs and New Fund Sponsors 8:42

5M ago8:42

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Beyond marketing a fund, which we spotlighted in our last episode, there are other issues that founders of a new fund business need to consider. In this episode of “The Preferred Return” podcast, Skadden attorneys Greg Norman and Abigail Reeves focus on critical considerations for first-time fund managers. They highlight the importance of a broad t…

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When and How Directors Should Engage with Investors 21:34

6M ago21:34

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In this episode of the Informed Board podcast, our host, Skadden M&A partner Ann Beth Stebbins is joined by guest, Rebecca Corbin from Corbin Advisors, to explore the critical role that board directors play in shareholder engagement. Corbin stresses that a proactive approach toward shareholder engagement can enhance a company’s value. In their conv…

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Dissecting Cross-Border Transfer Pricing Resolutions with Clark Armitage 36:36

6M ago36:36

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“Transfer pricing, itself, is more of an art than a science. There's a lot of gray area in many, many aspects of transfer pricing,” says Clark Armitage. In this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, Skadden attorneys Nate Carden, David Farhat, Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor, are joined by guest Clark Armitage of Caplin & Drysdale. The group di…

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Understanding the FTC’s Landmark Ban on Noncompetes 39:50

6M ago39:50

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In this episode of the "Fierce Competition" podcast, Skadden attorneys Tara Reinhart (partner, Washington, D.C.), Annie Villanueva Jeffers (partner, New York and Palo Alto) and Justine Haimi (counsel, New York) explore the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC’s) landmark ban on noncompete agreements. They discuss the FTC's rationale for the rule, as wel…

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Solvency II Back to Basics: Technical Provisions 14:30

6M ago14:30

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“Technical provisions are crucial, as they form the fundamental basis for assessing the financial stability of insurance and reinsurance plans.” In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, is joined by colleague Mary Bonsu. Rob and Mary delve into the complexities o…

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What Does AI Safety Mean for Fintechs? 18:41

7M ago18:41

18:41

There have been big headlines in the world of AI over the past few weeks. In this episode of Skadden’s “Fintech Focus” podcast, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by Nicola Kerr-Shaw to discuss AI safety within the fintech sector. They delve into recent developments, including the EU AI Act and the U.K.-U.S. landmark agreement on AI safety. The episode a…

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GILTI Conscience Spotlight Series: A Conversation With Women Trailblazers in Tax 35:07

7M ago35:07

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In this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, Skadden attorneys Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor are joined by Jessica Hough, tax partner and head of Skadden’s Washington, D.C. office, and Pam Olson, a tax policy consultant at PwC, both of whom have significant experience advising on issues related to tax policy. Tune in to this special episode …

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Investment Rules for Insurers and Reinsurers 16:30

7M ago16:30

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The U.K.’s investment rules for insurers and reinsurers have become particularly interesting due to recent proposals for reform relating to U.K. sovereignty and the ESG movement. In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, host and Skadden partner Rob Chaplin is joined by colleagues Ben Lyon and Verena Mengis. Tune in as Ben and Verena delve…

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Takeaways From the Illumina-Grail Merger Challenge Saga 39:21

7M ago39:21

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Illumina announced in December that it would divest GRAIL, the result of a merger challenge with many twists and turns both in the United States and in Europe. In this episode of the “Fierce Competition“ podcast, Skadden attorneys Julia York (partner, Washington, D.C.), Ingrid Vandenborre (partner, Brussels) and Michael Sheerin (counsel, New York) …

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The Preferred Return: Marketing Private Funds in the UK and Europe 10:16

8M ago10:16

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In this premiere episode of "The Preferred Return" podcast, Skadden attorneys Greg Norman and Abigail Reeves dive into the complexities of marketing private funds in the U.K. and Europe under the regulations of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). They discuss the impact of AIFMD on EU and non-EU funds, the process and regula…

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Welcome to The Preferred Return 0:17

8M ago0:17

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From Skadden, The Preferred Return is a podcast covering critical investment management issues in the U.K. and Europe for corporate counsel, business decision-makers and compliance professionals. We provide sophisticated, timely and accessible updates on the latest legal and regulatory developments in the asset management space, one episode at a ti…

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Fintech Focus: Are Regulators Dictating Fintech Deal Terms? 13:33

8M ago13:33

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On this inaugural episode of the “Fintech Focus” podcast — which will examine trends and developments throughout the fintech space — Skadden attorneys Joseph Kamyar and Azad Ali kick off a series that will look at the extent to which regulators are dictating fintech investment terms. To begin the series, Joseph and Azad take a look at neobanks — wh…

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Welcome to Fintech Focus 0:17

8M ago0:17

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From Skadden, Fintech Focus is a podcast exploring the latest global legal and regulatory issues in the fintech space, from dealmaking and finance trends, to advancements in AI and digital currencies, to the implications of regulatory and enforcement priorities. Whether you’re an investor, CEO or in-house counsel, we’ll help you get up to speed qui…

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Understanding the UK’s Matching Adjustment Regime 21:18

8M ago21:18

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In September 2023, the U.K.'s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) released its second consultation paper on reforms to the Solvency II regime for U.K. insurers. These reforms relate to the use of the Matching Adjustment, a mechanism that adjusts the discount rate that can be applied to the valuation of an insurer’s insurance and reinsurance oblig…

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CEO Succession Planning on a Clear Day 24:39

9M ago24:39

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“There’s certainly an argument to be made, that the moment you name a new CEO, then you ought to be starting to think about who the next person is,” says Blair Jones. In this episode of the Informed Board podcast, our host, Skadden M&A partner Ann Beth Stebbins, is joined by guests, Blair Jones, a managing director at Semler Brossy Consulting Group…

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Group Supervision Under Solvency II 18:04

9M ago18:04

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This episode of the “The Standard Formula” podcast is the fourth in the “Back to Basics” series focusing on developments in the Solvency II regime. Skadden partner Rob Chaplin is joined by colleague Feargal Ryan to explore the complexities of group supervision under Solvency II. Rob and Feargal begin with a discussion of the circumstances under whi…

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Letter From London: The Rise of UK Class Actions and the Competition Appeal Tribunal 28:15

9M ago28:15

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Until recent years, there was barely a single collective claim in Europe, but now, things have changed. This episode of the “Fierce Competition” podcast features Skadden partners Bill Batchelor, Bruce Macaulay and Matt Martino, who explore class action lawsuits in the U.K. and U.S., focusing on the evolving role of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (…

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Developments on the Horizon for the UK Change-in-Control Regulatory Regime 20:14

10M ago20:14

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In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, which focuses on Solvency II developments, Skadden partner Rob Chaplin is joined by colleague Olivier Peeters to discuss the U.K.'s change in control regime for insurers and insurance brokers. Rob and Olivier delve into the concept of a “controller” as defined in the U.K. Financial Services and Mar…

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Inside the IRS: A Conversation With Former Agency Officials 35:49

10M ago35:49

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On this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, Skadden attorneys David Farhat, Nate Carden, Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor, are joined by colleagues Fred Goldberg and De Lon Harris, both of whom have had distinguished careers with the IRS. Tune in to hear Fred and De Lon share their thoughts, insights and predictions on the latest IRS projects …

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Private Equity Under the Antitrust Microscope 21:13

11M ago21:13

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This episode of the “Fierce Competition” podcast features Skadden antitrust/competition partners Ken Schwartz (New York), Tara Reinhart (Washington, D.C.) and Aurora Luoma (London), who dig into the complexities behind increased antitrust scrutiny for private equity transactions. They shed light on the regulatory focus on market roll-ups, delve int…

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Solvency II Back to Basics: Third Country Branches and Cross-Border Provision of Services 16:43

11M ago16:43

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This episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast is part three of the “Back to Basics” series, which takes a deep dive into the Solvency II regime. Skadden partner Rob Chaplin is joined by his colleague Meher Pahuja to discuss third-country branches and the cross-border provision of services. Rob and Meher explore the significance of third-country br…

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Pillar Two Analysis: An Asia-Pacific Viewpoint 40:27

11M ago40:27

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The evolving landscape of tax reforms in Japan and the broader Asia Pacific region presents a complex tapestry of challenges and strategic shifts. On this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, Skadden partners Nate Carden and David Farhat are joined by Samuel Gordon, an international tax partner at Deloitte in Japan to dissect tax implications…

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Reinsurance and Risk Transfer: Risk Mitigation Under the Solvency II Regime 15:06

12M ago15:06

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This episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast is a continuation of the Back to Basics series. Skadden partner Rob Chaplin and his colleague Imad Mohammed Nazar focus on reinsurance and risk transfer under Solvency II. Reinsurance is a crucial aspect of the insurance industry and plays a significant role in mitigating risk. Under the Solvency II re…

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How Will Corporate DEI Policies be Affected by the Supreme Court Ruling in the University Affirmative Action Cases? 23:16

12M ago23:16

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Skadden partners Ann Beth Stebbins, David Schwartz and Lara Flath discuss the implications for US companies of the Supreme Court’s decision in June striking down race-based affirmative action programs in higher education. David Schwartz is global head of Skadden’s labor and employment group, and Lara Flath is a Skadden litigation partner who repres…

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Insuring Transfer Pricing Risk 34:25

1y ago34:25

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While tax insurance can be used in a variety of contexts, from M&A deals to regular tax planning scenarios, it is also relevant when it comes to transfer pricing. Recent developments have expanded the scope of tax insurance to cover multiple years of transfer pricing in returns in M&A deals, and the potential of seeing more transfer pricing insuran…

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Back to Basics: Exploring the Many Facets of the Solvency II Regime 15:16

1y ago15:16

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This episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast launches the “Back to Basics” series, which will comprehensively cover the U.K.’s Solvency II regime. For the premiere episode, Skadden partner Rob Chaplin and associate David Wang delve into the intricacies of own funds, a core concept of Solvency II. Own funds constitute an insurer's regulatory capit…

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Fierce Competition: A New Era in Global Merger Control 37:55

1y ago37:55

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Around the world, regulators are rapidly evolving their approaches to merger control. The landscape has become increasingly complex and fragmented. Transactions that were once straightforward now take much longer and are more likely to be challenged. Responding to a perception that their old tools were not working as well as perhaps they should, re…

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Welcome to Fierce Competition 0:23

1y ago0:23

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From Skadden, Fierce Competition is a podcast for corporate counsel of multinational organizations who face the challenges of navigating antitrust policy and enforcement around the world. This is not another U.S. or Eurocentric antitrust podcast. We’re covering global antitrust issues, impacting the most complex industries. In today's fast-paced gl…

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Gearing Up for Pillar Two 38:58

1y ago38:58

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Pillar Two is no longer hypothetical. It’s now time for Pillar Two “readiness.” In this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, hosts David Farhat, Nate Carden, Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor discuss Pillar Two with Eric Sensenbrenner and Paul Oosterhuis. The group delves into the current state of Pillar Two, which has shifted from a source of c…

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Spotlight Series: Utilizing Tax Knowledge for the Greater Good 29:06

1y ago29:06

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Pro bono projects provide unique flexibility and opportunities for skill development, benefiting both the professional who takes on the work and the client. In this episode of “GILTI Conscience,” hosts David Farhat, Stefane Victor and Nate Carden present the next installment of the podcast’s Spotlight Series, which includes a discussion with associ…

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Will the EU’s Focus on Foreign Subsidies Make It More Difficult To Acquire European Businesses? 24:21

1y ago24:21

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Companies now face an additional regulatory hurdle when making acquisitions in the European Union. In addition to merger control and foreign direct investment (FDI) filings, they will be subject to the EU’s new Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), Skadden partner Giorgio Motta explains. The law, which took effect in July, allows the European Commiss…

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Understanding Insurance Resolution Regimes 16:49

1y ago16:49

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This episode of The Standard Formula podcast discusses three emergent insurance resolution regimes that deal with the failure, or potential failure, of insurers. Lamya Al-Yazdi, a member of Skadden’s London insurance team, joins Skadden partner Rob Chaplin to discuss the U.K. HM Treasury consultation on the insurer-specific recovery and resolution …

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Tax Insurance 101 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

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In this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, David Farhat, Nate Carden and Stefane Victor are joined by Mike Gaffney of Atlantic Global Risk to talk about tax insurance and its role in addressing uncertainty in tax laws. Mike describes the workings of tax insurance, including the length of a typical policy, particularly surrounding a deal, an…

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