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AI is here, and businesses must adapt. In this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by global AI leaders, Dentons partners, Chantal Bernier (Canada), Simon Elliott (UK, Ireland & Middle East), and Giangiacomo Olivi (Europe) to unpack key insights from Dentons’ Global AI Trends Report. Together, our panel of experts explore AI adoption, regulatory challenges, governance, and risk management across Europe, the UK, and Canada—helping businesses navigate the evolving AI landscape in 2025 and beyond.

In this episode, Blair McCreadie, The Hon. James Moore, and Ilan Dunsky dive into the key insights from the recent C2P3 Conference in Toronto, where experts explored the evolving landscape of public-private partnerships (P3s). From the shifting dynamics of Canada-US relations to innovative procurement models like alliancing and progressive P3s, this episode covers how the industry is adapting to external forces, political pressures, and fiscal realities. As we navigate disruption and public accountability, discover how a renaissance in P3s is reshaping transportation projects and beyond. Whether it's tackling recent tariff curveballs or playing the long game, this episode unpacks why opportunities are better than they seem—and how collaboration is the key to future success.

In this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by Dentons Luxembourg colleagues, Maria Rodriguez, Counsel in Investment Funds and Jean-Luc Fisch, Head of Investment Funds and Tax, to discuss Dentons Global Funds practice and Luxembourg as Europe’s premier gateway for global investors. Highlighting its AAA-rated economy, investment-friendly legal framework, and position as a leader in cross-border investment fund distribution, Maria and Jean-Luc explain why Luxembourg is an ideal hub for both UCITS and alternative investments. Listen to this episode to learn more about investment opportunities in Luxembourg and abroad.

In this episode, Claire Armstrong, Managing Partner of Dentons Scotland and Partner in the Firm’s Investment Funds and Asset Management practice, discusses how UK businesses are navigating post-Brexit challenges, rising inflation, and political uncertainty to find resilience and recovery. Learn about emerging investment trends, the importance of being investor-ready, and strategic insights for expanding into the UK market. This episode is a must-listen for business leaders and general counsel looking to stay ahead in a dynamic global landscape.

In this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by Senior Originator at Monetary Metals & Co, Miranda Werstiuk, and Dentons Partner and Canada Mining Co-Chair, Greg McNab to discuss key takeaways from the recent Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada convention in Toronto, such as accessing capital in the critical minerals space, ESG and social licenses to operate, artisanal mining and the future of mineral exploration in the next 12 – 24 months.

On this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by Andrea Johnson, Partner and Global Co-Head of Dentons Private Equity group, to discuss recent insights gleaned from Dentons’ exclusive report, Beyond Borders Private equity fund managers’ survey of current topics in cross-border M&A. Listen here to learn about key drivers, trends, and lessons learned within the past 24 months as well as a look ahead to M&A activity in the next 12 months.

In response to the Fall Economic Statement of 2022, the federal government has taken steps to reinforce the Canada Revenue Agency’s ability to unravel tax avoidance schemes by expanding their audit powers. In this episode, tax lawyers Jacob Yau and Caroline Harrell discuss their recent two-part series on the newly expanded audit powers of the CRA and what this means for Canadian taxpayers and businesses.

On this episode, Ben Iscoe and Larysa Workewych explore the current use of clawback policies in Canada as well as the implications of new requirements implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission expected to take effect on October 2, 2023 and how those changes may affect Canadian businesses from a labour and employment perspective. Click the links below to learn more about this topic: “Everything you need to know about clawback policies” co-authored by Ben Iscoe and Larysa Workewych.  “New SEC clawback compensation rules impact Canadian issuers” featuring Ben Iscoe.

Decarbonization has become a central focus for many businesses. While every sector in the global economy is facing different pressures to revamp and decarbonize their footprints – metals and mining companies have been presented with the unique challenge of supplying the critical raw materials needed to move towards wind and solar power generation, battery and fuel-cell based electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen production. In this episode, Blair McCreadie speaks with Corporate partners Greg McNab and Ali Amadee, and Senior Advisor at StrategyCorp Inc. Philippe Couillard about emerging trends and how Canadian businesses are responding.

Global M&A has shifted over the last year as investors take stock after 2021’s whirlwind of dealmaking. Macro pressures (including inflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical unrest and ongoing supply-chain disruption) have given acquirers cause to pause and assess risks but, at the same time, there is strong motivation to consider cross-border and global acquisitions to unlock growth. In this episode, Blair McCreadie speaks with Corporate partner Alex Farcas and Litigation and Dispute Resolution partner Rachel Howie, to discuss this report as well as emerging trends and how dealmakers are responding. Click here to read the article, “The shifting tides of cross-border M&A”.

Executives in the not-for-profit sector manage ever-changing corporate governance issues, including responding to geopolitical shifts, keeping up with the war for talent, reconnecting with key stakeholders, and re-imagining strategy, culture, and everything in between. In this episode Blair McCreadie speaks with Tax partner Pamela Shin, who specializes in charity and non-profit law, about emerging trends in the sector, and how boards and executives can respond.

Material Adverse Effect clauses (or “MAEs”) are customary in M&A transactions. When the COVID-19 pandemic put the applicability of these provisions under the microscope, courts and industry leaders were called upon to interpret how and when such clauses can be relied on. With the pandemic behind us, helpful guidance and interpretation on the operability of MAE clauses in the M&A landscape remain. In this episode, Blair McCreadie speaks with Corporate M&A partners Alex Farcas and Tom Redekopp alongside Litigation partner Chloe Snider about the lessons we have learned about MAE clauses from the pandemic and key considerations for M&A transactions moving forward.

In this episode, Blair McCreadie speaks with Sean Bhagwandin, General Counsel at Nissan Canada Inc. and Kirsten Thompson, National Privacy and Cybersecurity lead at Dentons, on the trends influencing the outcomes of judicial cases in privacy litigation.

In Canada, ESG issues are at the forefront of corporate thinking as a source of risk and opportunity – from regulations, standards and setting sights on the future. In this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by Toronto Litigation partner Dina Awad, to talk about what’s on the horizon for ESG and climate-related disclosures, and what businesses can do to proactively prepare for upcoming regulations.

Chief Legal Officers are increasingly relied on as key business partners to manage and mitigate risks in their organizations. In this episode, Blair McCreadie speaks with Toronto litigation partner Michael Schafler to discuss the emerging legal trends that are affecting in-house counsel, and what they can do protect their business.