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In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the Pensions Minister continues to ring the bell for consolidation; an update from the FCA; good news from the PPF; the actuaries draw swords; Rachel Reeves has little to say; and buy-out beckons.

 

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In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Senior Associates Jade Rigby and Amol Chalisgaonkar explore tokenisation – a term that is cropping up more frequently in discussions with trustees and advisers. Put simply, tokenisation is the process of converting or representing ownership rights in real world assets into digital tokens, and it has the potential to offer numerous benefits within the pensions industry. To help listeners navigate this area, the discussion provides an introduction to the digital assets space and explains the key concepts, terminology and processes needed to understand and capitalise on this development.

 

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In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Senior Associate Amol Chalisgaonkar is joined by Annabelle Hardiman, Trustee Director and Head of Professional Corporate Sole Trustee services at Independent Governance Group. Together, they discuss the DWP’s consultation on strengthening trustee governance, with a particular focus on its application to professional trusteeship. The conversation highlights how potential conflicts of interest arise and are managed, and how trustees balance their legal duties with scheme members’ expectations, providing insight into the complexities and best practices of modern pension scheme governance.

A link to the consultation can be found here.

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In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: a helpful case for trustees from the Ombudsman and several bits of news on the changing shape of UK pensions.

 

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In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: transfer changes on the horizon; guidance on value for money; developments on investments; and WASPI women dealt a blow.

 

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In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Partners Katie Banks and Edward Brown look at the year ahead for the pensions industry. They delve into the changing nature of pension scheme trusteeship, changes to IHT, guided retirement and targeted support, scaling up, Virgin Media, upcoming cases and surplus. While there is an embarrassment of riches in the ever-changing pensions landscape, we hope this discussion provides a useful update on what to expect in 2026.

 

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In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the PRA’s most recent views on the bulk-annuity market; the shift in Gilt yields; the SPP’s thoughts on collective defined contribution schemes; and a warning to any rouge investment advisors out there.

 

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In this special episode, Dusseldorf-based partner Dr. Andreas von Falck sits down with Julian Adamson, MD of Adamson & Partners, for a conversation about leadership, advocacy, and life at the top of patent litigation. From his upbringing and career journey to mentorship, resilience, and what comes next, Andreas reflects on the experiences that have shaped both the lawyer and the leader. This episode first featured as part of the Adamson & Partners Leadership Series.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: mineworkers receive more than a sack of coal this Christmas; Aviva announces a solution to the “problem” of surplus; LCP has the crystal ball out on bulk annuity transactions; the DWP consult on trustee standards; and the Pensions Regulator wants to hear views on collective defined contribution schemes.

 

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In our first episode of 2026, Stella Bliss, Ingrid Stables, and Lucy Redman talk you through the legal changes coming this year, both in terms of new legislation - including the Renters’ Rights Act, changes to upwards only rent reviews, and yet more changes to the law of leasehold – and cases coming before the courts, as well as the Law Commission’s plans for reform.

Join May Burke and Mo Davis for the final HL Keeping it Real Estate episode of 2025, where they’ll be talking you through their top 5 cases of the year touching on redevelopment under the 1954 Act, the limits of the Building Safety Act, service charge disputes and the perils of WhatsApp.

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by recurring guest Michael Bell, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss what the political landscape may look like in 2026 as well as predictions for the Midterm Elections. (11 Dec. 2025)

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: Aberdeen and Stagecoach become bed fellows; calls continue for pre-97 increases; some guidelines from PASA on data protection; the gender pay gap is back on the radar; and a new, interesting report on cognitive decline.

 

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Public Company Conversations is the Hogan Lovells Securities and Public Company Advisory podcast, where we explore the legal developments shaping today's public company landscape. Each episode covers topics ranging from SEC rulemaking and enforcement to governance practices, shareholder engagement, emerging market trends, and risk management - set against a dynamic regulatory backdrop.

In this episode, host Rupa Briggs is joined by Weston Gaines, co-chair of the Hogan Lovells Shareholder Proposal Task Force. Together, they unpack the recent statement by the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on its process for the 2025–2026 proxy season under Rule 14a‑8, what’s changed, and what matters now for companies and shareholder proponents.

In this episode of Keeping it Real Estate, Lucy Redman runs through the Law Commission’s 14^th Programme of Law Reform and what changes are in store for commercial property. This includes potential overhauls to the treatment of guarantors under the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995, rights of first refusal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, dilapidations, and changes to support green lease clauses. Lucy talks through what these changes could look like, and what happens next.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the big news is the Budget; surpluses in DB schemes continue to increase; the PPF gets its clipboard out on the levy; and possibly some good news for WASPI women.

 

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In this episode of Keeping it Real Estate, Paul Tonkin and Joe Armstrong talk you through the recent judgment in Cooper & Powell v Ludgate House, also known as the Bankside Case. They touch on the interplay between section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and rights of light, methods of assessing loss of light and the court’s approach to injunctions and damages and what they mean for future of rights of light claims – both for developers and for residents.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the Sterling 20 initiative; CDC makes a splash; a case on increases; bits from HMRC; and a dive into defined contribution.

 

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This episode of the "Future of Manufacturing" podcast, hosted by Emerson Holmes at Hogan Lovells, explores the evolving landscape of global manufacturing with a focus on the impact of U.S. tariffs and sanctions. Joined by partners Joshua E. Kurland and Mayur Patel, both experts in international trade and investment, the discussion delves into the policy drivers behind recent U.S. tariffs, their intended goals, and the practical effects on manufacturers both within the United States and globally.

In this episode of Keeping it Real Estate, Paul Tonkin and Ben Willis round up the recent developments on the Building Safety Act after a busy summer in the courts, including the first Supreme Court Act decision on the Building Safety Act (URS v BDW) as well as the long awaited appeals in the Triathlon Homes and Hippersley Point cases, and important new legislation in the form of the Remediation Bill and the Building Safety Levy.    

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by special guest Michael Bell, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, pending legislation in the House and Senate, redistricting issues, and what we may be able to expect for the 2026 Midterm Elections (23 Oct. 2025).  

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: some practical guidance for actuaries on Virgin Media; a ruling from the High Court that might be of interest to trustees with the nice to have problem of surplus; more on our perennial favourite dashboards; concerns raised by the Society of Pension Professionals about new requirements for the registration of tax advisors; and support for pension investment in renewable energy.

 

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