Episode 4 of Everything Financial Services, Addleshaw Goddard’s financial services podcast, explores the employment law reforms set to reshape the financial services sector and the practical implications for firms preparing for significant regulatory and workplace change. Host Laura Uberoi is joined by guest David Palmer to discuss the employment trends, disputes and people issues currently affecting financial institutions.

The conversation examines the unique employment challenges facing regulated firms, including regulatory references, whistleblowing claims and the growing influence of AI tools such as ChatGPT and other large language models on workplace disputes. Laura and Dave discuss why employers are seeing new forms of employment litigation, how regulatory obligations can complicate employee exits, and the importance of balancing employment, investigations and regulatory considerations when handling sensitive workplace issues.

The episode also looks ahead to the UK's incoming employment law reforms, including new trade union access rights, changes to unfair dismissal protections and the removal of compensation caps. Dave shares his perspective on how these developments could influence workforce planning, restructuring decisions and employment risk management across the financial services sector. The discussion highlights why certainty remains critical for employers and why firms should be assessing the impact of these changes now rather than waiting for implementation.

Episode 6 of Inside Tech Minds, Addleshaw Goddard’s technology podcast, explores how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, business models and competitive advantage. Host Carly Gulliver is joined by guest Jeremy White, Senior Innovation Editor at WIRED, to discuss the trends, opportunities and risks that business leaders should be paying attention to now.

The conversation examines how AI is enabling smaller, agile businesses to challenge established market leaders across sectors including aviation, healthcare, automotive and advertising. Jeremy shares his perspective on digital transformation, the role of leadership in technology adoption, the opportunities for UK founders and SMEs, and why many organisations are still focused on applying AI to existing processes rather than rethinking how their businesses could be designed from the ground up.

The episode also looks beyond today's AI headlines to explore quantum computing, robotics and the technologies that could define the next decade. Jeremy discusses the implications of quantum advances for security and encryption, the growing role of industrial robotics, and why leaders need to remain adaptable as technological change accelerates. The discussion offers practical insights for business leaders, investors and innovators seeking to navigate disruption and identify future growth opportunities.

Episode 3 of Everything Financial Services, Addleshaw Goddard’s financial services podcast, explores how AI is reshaping the work of financial services legal teams, from document automation and due diligence to agentic AI and more sophisticated legal workflows. Host Laura Uberoi is joined by guest Chris Tart-Roberts, partner at Addleshaw Goddard and head of the firm’s digital solutions team, to discuss how technology is moving from efficiency tool to strategic enabler.

The conversation looks at why financial services firms are particularly well placed to adopt AI, given their large in-house legal teams, significant data sets and established focus on risk, governance and assurance. Chris Tart-Roberts explains how AI is already supporting faster due diligence, investment decision-making, compliance monitoring, obligations management and terms analysis, helping firms move from legal process as a potential constraint to legal technology as a driver of commercial outcomes.

The episode also considers what comes next, including the rise of AI agents, the shift towards more structured workflows and the opportunity for AI to improve both client service and the work experience for legal professionals. The key takeaway is clear: firms that start now, focus on tangible business outcomes and lean into the harder questions around adoption, governance and change will be better placed to keep pace as AI continues to develop.

Episode 31 of Mergerspresso, Addleshaw Goddard’s corporate finance podcast, explores the role of private capital in strengthening the UK’s competitive position, attracting international investment and supporting economic growth. Host Lucy Robson is joined by guest Michael Moore, Chief Executive of UK Private Capital, for a rapid-fire look at what is shaping the UK investment landscape.

The episode considers how private equity and venture capital are helping businesses scale, transform and compete globally, from start-ups and spinouts through to large technology companies and established private equity-backed businesses. Lucy Robson and Michael Moore also discuss continued international interest in UK assets, the importance of a globally significant regulatory system and why confidence from overseas allocators of capital remains central to the UK’s private and public markets.

The conversation also looks at London’s position as a leading global financial centre, the relationship between public and private markets and the risk of the UK talking itself down. Michael Moore shares why the return of IPO confidence could become an important signal for the market, with London continuing to offer a competitive platform for companies looking to access public capital.

Episode 5 of Inside Tech Minds, Addleshaw Goddard’s tech podcast, explores how data protection, AI governance and cybersecurity resilience are shaping the way technology businesses think about risk, value and growth. Host Carly Gulliver is joined by guest Ross McKenzie to discuss why privacy has become central to digital transformation, commercial strategy and business trust.

The conversation covers the evolution of GDPR, the growing overlap between privacy, AI and cyber rules, and why boards need to think more about digital responsibility. Carly and Ross also discuss the practical challenges businesses are facing, from AI adoption and supply chain resilience to subject access requests, data audits and the importance of breaking down silos across the organisation.

As data becomes more valuable and regulation continues to evolve, Ross explains why privacy is no longer just a compliance issue. It is a marker of good governance, a source of trust and a potential selling point for businesses looking to attract customers, employees or future investment. The episode also looks at the differences between UK, EU and US approaches to data protection, and why privacy will remain a critical part of the tech landscape.

Episode 2 of Everything Financial Services, Addleshaw Goddard’s financial services podcast, explores the rapid evolution of digital assets, tokenisation and the emerging multi-money ecosystem shaping global financial markets. Host Christina Proffitt is joined by guests Lisa Lee Lewis and Anna Zeitlin to discuss how regulatory frameworks, innovation and market adoption are converging across the UK, Middle East and beyond.

The discussion examines the rise of digital assets including stablecoins, tokenised real world assets and central bank digital currencies, alongside the challenges of implementation and regulatory alignment. The episode highlights real estate tokenisation as a key trend, with the potential to streamline transactions and transform how assets are bought, sold and financed. It also explores how financial institutions are embedding these technologies into products and infrastructure, as well as the growing role of AI and agentic AI in driving efficiency and new commercial use cases.

Looking ahead, the conversation considers the broader shift towards a multi-money world where traditional finance and new digital ecosystems coexist. The episode explores the implications for financial inclusion, cross-border payments and customer experience, as well as the strategic and regulatory considerations for firms navigating this transition. The key takeaway is clear: digital assets and tokenisation are moving from concept to execution, creating both opportunity and complexity for market participants globally.

In this episode of Inside Tech Minds, Carly Gulliver speaks with Giles Distin, Capital Markets Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, about how technology is reshaping public markets and why it now sits at the centre of dealmaking.

Drawing on his experience advising on IPOs, takeovers and listed company

governance, Giles offers an inside view of how investor expectations are

shifting - and what that means for businesses navigating today’s market.

The episode explores the decisions that matter most when preparing for and executing public market transactions: how technology has moved from a diligence “tick-box” to a core driver of valuation, why cybersecurity is now a market-facing risk, and how AI is influencing investor behaviour and business model resilience.

Topics include IPO readiness, regulatory change in the UK, the balance between public and private capital, and the growing importance of market sentiment in driving activity.

An important listen for CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, General Counsel and board members navigating technology risk, AI disruption and strategic transactions in an increasingly uncertain and fast-moving market.

Episode 1 of Everything Financial Services, Addleshaw Goddard’s financial services podcast, explores the rapid growth and evolution of private capital and why it has become central to global markets. Host Laura Uberoi is joined by guests Jan Gruter and Karl Clowry to discuss how private capital has shifted from an “alternative” asset class to a core driver of investment across infrastructure, healthcare and the wider economy.

The discussion examines how private capital has expanded into a hybrid ecosystem spanning private equity, private credit and insurance-linked structures. They explore the surge in mid-market activity, the rise of independent sponsors, and changing investor priorities, including ESG, defence and impact investing. The episode also considers the role of private capital in funding SMEs, the increasing complexity of deal structures, and how market cycles, interest rates and underwriting standards are shaping risk and opportunity across credit markets.

The conversation highlights the broader implications for investors and corporates, from capital allocation decisions to the resilience of global markets in uncertain conditions. As private capital continues to scale, the ability to track where capital is flowing and respond to shifting market dynamics will be critical. The episode concludes that while cycles, volatility and scrutiny will persist, the underlying theme remains constant: private capital will continue to adapt and play a central role in financing growth, innovation and economic transition.

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