Mishcon Academy: Digital Sessions

International Surrogacy: Cross border considerations from Hong Kong and the UK

In conversation with Rich Vaughn on US surrogacy journeys for UK intended parents

Alice Mantle and Antonia Felix from the Mishcon Modern Families team speak to renowned US expert in international surrogacy, Rich Vaughn of the International Fertility Law Group as part of a series of surrogacy podcasts on: His top tips for those considering an international surrogacy journey How things changing for intended parents and surrogates How changes to the law would improve the surrogacy journey for all those involved

Cybercrime and Digital Investigations

In our latest Mishcon Academy: Digital Sessions podcast, Joe Hancock, Partner in Cyber Risk and Complex Investigations at Mishcon de Reya, is joined by Emeric Bernard-Jones, Intelligence Manager in the same team. They discuss cybercrime and digital investigations - and covering issues from cyber-enabled fraud and blackmail to the real-world impact of online exposure and how threats are reshaping what it means to be safe online.They discussed:Why are cyber incidents — from hacks to hoaxes — becoming more frequent?How is the privacy and security landscape shifting for individuals as well as businesses?And what’s the human cost for directors, staff, and high-profile individuals when things go wrong?

Global families: taking control of your reputation

In our latest Mishcon Academy: Digital Sessions podcast, Wei Zhang, a New York-qualified Partner in Mishcon de Reya's Hong Kong office, interviews Partner Emma Woollcott, Head of the Reputation Protection and Crisis Management practice in London. They explore why, in a world of increased scrutiny and transparency, global families should be mindful of their online profiles and reputations, and not just within their home jurisdictions. Wei and Emma also consider the circumstances in which even the most discreet families can attract unwanted attention, how they can anticipate reputational challenges and how they can be ready to address them.

Talking Immigration: US/UK Tax Considerations

In the first episode of our Talking Immigration mini podcast series, Fran Rance, Managing Associate and Knowledge Lawyer, speaks to Patrick Harney, Partner in our Tax and Wealth Planning team and Steven Bostock, Partner and Head of Immigration, where they discuss the key considerations when advising clients across the Atlantic, the current trends seen from a US/UK immigration and tax perspective and how the results of the recent UK general election might impact US/UK clients.

How AI is revolutionising patient outcomes in healthcare

In this Mishcon Academy digital session, Kim Wedral-Rooke, Partner and Head of Innovate Employment at Mishcon de Reya is joined with Vibhor Gupta, Director and Founder of PangaeaData. This innovative software product platform is at the forefront of assisting healthcare and pharmaceutical providers in identifying and engaging with patients who have yet to be treated, thereby facilitating their entry into appropriate screening programmes.The session provides an in-depth exploration of the clinical objectives that are central to PangaeaData's mission. They examine the sophisticated technology that is employed to identify undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and miscoded patients within the NHS framework. Additionally, we will discuss the application and impact of their platform and practices within the broader pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

AI Advice for Businesses

In our latest episode, Ashley Williams, Partner and co-lead of our Technology Transactions Group talks to Michael Rose, Senior Associate at DRD Partnership, about the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for businesses and their leaders. Listen to discover key insights, including:Are businesses prepared to embracing AI -  Key questions to ask to help businesses and Boards make better decisions around embracing AI.Catastrophizing AI and the potential harms it can bring – What is the bigger picture? Are regulators looking to curtail its use or are they embracing the benefits it can bring.Top tips for navigate AI strategies – Advice for companies or advisors of companies who are wanting to embrace rather than fear the potential impact of AI.Listeners will also gain access to an in-depth understanding of AI's corporate implications.

Tips for Startup Success

In our latest episode, Geoff Dragon, a Partner in our Emerging Companies Team, talks to Suman Kaur, an Associate in our Corporate department about how start-ups can best prepare for success, how a can company get 'Investment Ready', and how the fundraising market is shaping up for early-stage companies in 2024.

Delivering Choice in Fertility Care

Digital solutions to health care management have exploded since COVID 19, increasing efficiency, effectiveness and delivering choice to many people. In this episode, Partner, Gayle Curry speaks to the founder of the health tech app, Amilis, Sarita Stefani, about what motivates the founder of a women's health tech company, what women want from healthcare services, what the journey of a women's health tech founder is like and what advice would they give to others starting out.

Women in Wealth: Empowering Equity - female owners and donors

Against the backdrop of International Women's Day on 8 March and as part of our Women in Wealth initiative, our latest Mishcon Academy Digital Sessions podcast "Empowering Equity: Female owners and donors" celebrates the successes of increasing the numbers of women in ownership positions, explores the on-going barriers to female capital wealth creation in business, and highlights the propensity of women to nevertheless be benevolent to wider society with pay-it-forward financial support.Host Liz Hunter and guests Andra Ilie and Gabbi Stopp share statistical insights and developing trends both in the UK and globally regarding approaches to family business ownership and leadership, through a gender lens. They also examine the diversity representation when it comes to participation in employee share plans operated by UK employers, share ideas on what more could be done to improve this, and then delve into the impact that female donors are making in the world of philanthropy and charitable giving.