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AI-powered wearables are moving rapidly from consumer novelty to workplace reality, bringing new opportunities alongside significant legal and governance challenges. In this episode, Anna Creegan and Olga Klimczak explore how smart glasses and other AI wearables are being used at work, the emerging risks around privacy, surveillance, confidential information and workplace safety, and the practical steps employers can take now to put appropriate guardrails in place.

The Employment Rights Act 2025: the 2026 reforms are now in force. Has your business completed its preparations – and are you ready for what comes next? With the final tranche of this year’s Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms having taken effect on 30 October, now is a good time to check that your business has made the necessary changes to policies, processes and training, while preparing for the significant reforms coming in early 2027. In the final episode of our 2026 Employment Espresso podcast mini-series on the 2025 Act, Jenny Andrews, Siân McKinley and Anna Henderson take stock of key changes already in force, highlight outstanding action points and explain the latest changes to the implementation timetable. The episode covers: • Your 2026 checklist: from sick pay, family leave and holiday records to preparing for union access requests and strengthening harassment prevention, including in relation to third parties. • What has moved, and what has not: the duty to inform workers of their right to join a union is now expected on 1 January 2027, while the fire and rehire restrictions have moved to March 2027. The unfair dismissal reforms remain scheduled for 1 January 2027, with important year-end implications for employers considering dismissals. • The rest of 2027: the newly announced timetable for further reforms, including equality action plans, bereavement leave, collective redundancy consultation changes, NDA restrictions, strengthened flexible working rights and enhanced dismissal protections for those taking family leave. We will explore these changes and how to prepare for them in next year’s podcasts.

In this episode, Graeme Robertson and Michaela Abbs of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer are joined by Jon Tatam and Mick Haddon of South East Enforcement to discuss the practical realities of dealing with trespass and unlawful occupation. Moving beyond the legal framework for possession claims, they explore the reported rise in squatting and trespass incidents, the routes available to recover possession, working effectively with the police, what happens on the day of an eviction, and the steps developers and landowners can take to secure sites before and after possession is obtained. A practical discussion offering real-world insights for developers, property owners and real estate professionals.

In this edition of the public law podcast series, HSF Kramer Partner James Wood is joined by Knowledge Counsel Jasveer Randhawa and Senior Associate Antonia Smith. Together, they discuss the importance of getting procedure right, drawing on recent decisions. Their discussion covers compliance with court deadlines, applications for extensions of time and the duty of candour, highlighting practical lessons for both claimants and defendants. They also explore recent subsidy control cases, including the risks of bringing a challenge too early or too late, how to identify a final decision that can be challenged, and the respective roles of decision-makers and the courts/CAT under the subsidy control regime. Speakers: James Wood (Partner), Jasveer Randhawa (Knowledge Counsel) and Antonia Smith (Senior Associate).

In this episode, we discuss data centres: the tangible infrastructures that are supporting the AI revolution. We explore the complex risks surrounding these projects (from construction to operation), how insurance might assist in mitigating some of the risks and some key coverage considerations. This episode is hosted by Antonia Pegden, Partner in our Insurance & Professional Risks team in London, who is joined by Greig Anderson, Partner in the same team in London and Travis Gooding, Senior Associate from our Sydney office. For more insights on Data Centres, please visit the hub on our website: https://www.hsfkramer.com/insights/key-topics/data-centres#insights

What happens when a man troubled by extraordinary delusions makes a will, and his estate ultimately finds its way to someone he apparently never intended to benefit? In this storytelling episode from our Private Wealth and Trusts team, we recount the landmark case of Banks v Goodfellow, which established the legal test for testamentary capacity. We explore the unusual circumstances surrounding John Banks and the unexpected chain of events that brought the dispute before the courts. The case established legal principles which remain significant today – over 150 years later. This podcast can be listened to on SoundCloud, Apple and Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes. Contributors: Mark Adair, Chloe Taylor

Delay claims are among the most common and most contested in construction disputes, yet the underlying concepts are frequently misunderstood or misapplied. In Episode 2, Xavier Milne and Noe Minamikata simplify the meaning of delay in a construction context, "float", as well as extensions of time, and the importance of procedural compliance when making claims. Essential listening for employers and contractors alike.

In this episode, HSF Kramer partners Claire Thompson and Toby Eggleston discuss the key tax considerations Australian startups need to work through to ensure a successful US flip. Flipping an Australian startup to the US constitutes a tax event, and with many startups dealing with a complex capital structure - from employee option holders to SAFEs and a number of investors - early engagement with Australian and US tax advisers is critical. The episode delves into what the ATO will want to know about a flip and how this may affect its timing, how to manage various shareholders, and the other tax-related issues founders and GCs need to have on their radar early on.

In this episode, we cross-examine Andy Penn and Vikram Sharma, two leading voices at the intersection of cybersecurity and emerging technologies. You will know Andy well, the former CEO of Telstra, a current non-executive director at Coles, and chairman at Sharon AI. Andy has played a significant role in shaping Australia's approach to cybersecurity, including chairing the Expert Advisory Board for Australia's 2020 and 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategies. Vikram is the founder of Quintessence Labs, Australia's first quantum company, which emerged from cutting-edge research at the ANU and applies quantum tech to real-world cybersecurity challenges. Vikram also won the 2025 Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation in Australia, one of Australia's highest honours for scientific achievement. In this conversation, Andy and Vikram share their perspectives on the opportunities and risks presented by quantum, why organisations need to start preparing for its impact today, and they draw upon their extensive experience across business, government and tech. This episode provides a fascinating perspective on the opportunities and risks presented by Quantum, the growing convergence between Quantum, AI and cybersecurity, and why boards and business leaders should be thinking about Quantum resilience today. Thanks again for listening. This is Cross-Examining Andy Penn and Vikram Sharma. Here we go.

This is the first in a series of podcasts we will be releasing to mark the launch of the third edition of Class Actions in England and Wales https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2026-09/new-third-edition-of-our-leading-textbook-class-actions-in-england-and-wales, published by Sweet & Maxwell. In this episode we take stock on how class actions are brought in this jurisdiction, look at the position regarding funding, and discuss the global context for class actions. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a knowledge counsel in our commercial litigation team in London, who is joined by Gregg Rowan, a London disputes partner, and Damian Grave, a disputes partner based in Melbourne. The three of them are the general editors of the book. Episode transcript available here: https://marketing.hsfkramer.com/20/36058/landing-pages/class-actions-ep1-transcript.pdf

In this episode, HSF Kramer partners and co-heads of venture and growth capital, Australia, Elizabeth Henderson and Claire Thompson discuss the ins and outs of a US flip. There’s a lot of talk in Australia about US flips at the moment. Some founders are being told it's essential. Others are wondering if it's worth the cost, complexity and disruption. The reality is that there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. A US flip is generally manageable with proper planning, but early engagement with Australian and US legal and tax advisers is essential. The episode unpacks what a US flip involves, how to time the process, and the practical considerations startup founders and GCs need to have on their radar early on.

In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions. This episode is hosted by John Corrie, a partner in our banking litigation team, who is joined by Ceri Morgan and special guest Phoebe Fox. Speakers: John Corrie (Partner), Ceri Morgan (Knowledge Counsel), Phoebe Fox (Senior Associate). This podcast can be listened to on SoundCloud, Apple and Spotify and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes. You can find out more about the cases covered in this podcast on our blog at the following links: County Court holds no statutory limitation period applies to unfair relationship claims under s.140A CCA https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-09/county-court-holds-no-statutory-limitation-period-applies-to-unfair-relationship-claims-under-s-40a-cca Supreme Court holds that no statutory limitation period applies to unfair prejudice petitions https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2026-03/supreme-court-holds-that-no-statutory-limitation-period-applies-to-unfair-prejudice-petitions High Court grants anti-suit injunction to prevent foreign proceedings from undermining letter of credit payment obligations https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-09/high-court-grants-anti-suit-injunction-to-prevent-foreign-proceedings-from-undermining-letter-of-credit-payment-obligations High Court grants case management stay in liability management exercise dispute pending New York litigation https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-09/high-court-grants-case-management-stay-in-liability-management-exercise-dispute-pending-new-york-litigation Carter Ruck v SRA: High Court decision means SRA cannot compel production of privileged documents https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2026-09/carter-ruck-v-sra-high-court-decision-means-sra-cannot-compel-production-of-privileged-documents Lawyer struck off in first disciplinary case on AI misuse https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2026-09/lawyer-struck-off-in-first-disciplinary-case-on-ai-misuse English Sanctions Litigation and Russian Enforcement Battles https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-09/english-sanctions-litigation-and-russian-enforcement-battles Biannual Banking Litigation Update (Autumn 2026) https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-10/biannual-banking-litigation-update-autumn-2026 New third edition of our leading textbook Class Actions in England and Wales published https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-09/new-third-edition-of-our-leading-textbook-class-actions-in-england-and-wales

In this episode, we take the conversation a step further, moving from the challenges of mobile and messaging-app data to the fast-emerging frontier of social media evidence. Roisin McCrory, Meghan Ryan, David Shepherd and Uchi Jayawardhena explore how posts, private messages, ephemeral content and platform-specific multimedia are increasingly finding their way into litigation and investigations. As organisations and their employees communicate across an ever-growing mix of platforms, the speakers examine why collecting, preserving and authenticating social media data is significantly more complex than traditional forms of digital evidence. They discuss the practical challenges created by evolving platforms, restricted access pathways and constantly changing content formats, and what these developments mean for legal teams and investigators. Through emerging trends and real-world examples, the episode highlights a simple but critical reality: AI cannot analyse what you cannot reliably collect. The discussion offers insights into why social media is becoming one of the next major challenges in digital evidence and how organisations can prepare for what lies ahead.

In this episode of Insurance Bites, Hamish Hunter and Kate Mann, Senior Associates in the Insurance & Professional Risks team, report on the appeal in Liberty Managing Agency Limited v Chedid which considered whether allegations of fraud against directors or officers permit a D&O insurer to withdraw cover, or whether the insurer must wait for independent determination. This is a critical question for an insured policyholder as it may determine whether they have the resources to mount a proper defence to the allegations. Our article on the first instance decision can be seen here on our Insurance Notes blog: https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/insurance/2026-posts/established-not-alleged-commercial-court-confirms-d-o-policyholders-right-to-defence-costs

What happens when an employer's own conduct prevents the contractor from meeting the contractual completion date? And what are the consequences when a contract has no effective mechanism to deal with acts of prevention? In the first episode of the Construction Law Shortcast, Xavier Milne and Noe Minamikata tackle two foundational principles of English construction law that anyone involved in construction projects needs to understand: the prevention principle and time at large. These concepts have significant practical implications for the completion date, liquidated damages regime, and other contractual relief potentially available to the parties. A concise breakdown of two principles that neither employers nor contractors should overlook.