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Listen Up - a legal podcast from Gowling WLG

From managing risk and staying on top of regulatory developments to dealing with the fallout of the likes of Brexit and COVID-19, businesses and their in-house counsel face many challenges. Listen Up is a legal podcast providing insight from experts across practice areas at international law firm Gowling WLG. Our episodes cover some of the key issues and concerns facing the market. For more information visit our website: https://gowlingwlg.com NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Information made available on this website in any form is for information purposes only. It is not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. You should not rely on, or take or fail to take any action based upon this information. Never disregard professional legal advice or delay in seeking legal advice because of something you have read on this website. Gowling WLG professionals will be pleased to discuss resolutions to specific legal concerns you may have.
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Now displaying: October, 2019
Oct 22, 2019

In 2018, new measures were introduced to expand the scope of government intervention in mergers. This year, the government's briefing note accompanying the Queen's Speech proposes new rules on investment screening.  What does this mean for business?  

Our experts examine the existing UK foreign direct investment rules, and explain what any expansion of investment screening may mean in practice. 

You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: 
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Find out more about our Brexit Unit here:
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Oct 11, 2019

Alex Ha Kyung Kim provides an update on the key developments in regulatory guidelines and enforcement actions, sharing key takeaway points and his outlook for the near future.

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Find out more about our Data Protection and Cyber Security team here:
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Oct 11, 2019

Natalie Barton-Howes provides practical advice to help you to understand the enforcement powers companies face and how to navigate a regulatory investigation in order to minimise the disruption to your business.

You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: http://bit.ly/393TnGr

Find out more about our Regulatory Crime team here:
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Oct 2, 2019

Last week, Boris Johnson refused Thomas Cook's request for financial assistance from the Government, reportedly to avoid a "moral hazard" for other failing businesses.  Yet, when Condor – a German subsidiary of Thomas Cook – requested a reported €200m of financial assistance in that same week, the German government is reported to have provided a €320m bridging loan to Condor.  What gives?

In this podcast, we separate soundbites from State aid - and take a look at what the EU State aid rules mean for firms facing financial difficulty.

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