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Wellbeing resources for alumni: Guided breathwork meditation Breathwork has been shown to be one of the most effective tools to manage stress, provide energy and focus and enhance cognitive function. In this replay of a session held for staff at Simmons & Simmons in March, Jamie Clements – breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space – leads participants through a short, guided breathing practice before the start of a busy day.

In this episode we dive further into how the data centres are expanding insurance horizons with Phil Bower, Head of the Data Centres at Price Forbes.

Phil Bower, Head of the Data Centres at Price Forbes, joins Data Dive for a two-episode special, to discuss all things Insurance and data centres.

With Amrit Mclean global head of de-risking Simmons & Simmons and special guest Frankie Borrell, head of BPA origination, Royal London.

Joel Smith - Partner, Simmons & Simmons  Elinor Cavil - Associate, Simmons & Simmons  In the first episode of Simmons & Simmons’ Food & Beverage podcast series, we explore the rapidly evolving UK regulatory landscape governing the advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS). This episode unpacks the UK government’s new HFSS advertising restrictions, including their scope and exemptions to the rules. You’ll also hear about how brands are already adapting to the regulations and what the future may hold for food and drink marketing beyond this ban.  Essential listening for businesses navigating increasingly complex HFSS advertising rules, this episode sets the scene for the wider series and provides a clear, practical introduction to the regulatory changes shaping the sector. 

Jo Crookshank and Kapisha Vyas discuss the relationship between transfer pricing adjustments and VAT, focusing on the recent CJEU cases, Arcomet Towercranes and Stellantis Portugal.

Vittorio Casamento – Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Russell Afifi – Senior Lawyer, navigator Simmons & Simmons John Paul Zammit – Managing Associate Simmons & Simmons Australia's New Licensing Regime for Foreign Financial Service Providers – What You Need to Know With draft legislation reintroduced to the Australian Parliament and transitional reliefs extended until 31 March 2027, now is the time for foreign financial service providers to understand what lies ahead.   In this episode, Russell Afifi and JP Zammit of Simmons & Simmons are joined by Vittorio Casamento of Norton Rose Fulbright to discuss the proposed reforms, including the new Comparable Regulator Exemption and expanded Professional Investor Exemption, and what firms should be doing now to prepare.   Topics covered include: The current regime and extension of existing reliefsKey changes under the proposed legislationEligibility and application requirementsPractical steps to prepare and likely timeline for implementationEssential listening for asset managers and institutions exploring or currently operating in the Australian market.