Talking Law with Hogan Lovells

HL Legal Lounge | Competition, public, and EU law with Alice Wallace-Wright

In this episode of HL Legal Lounge, trainee solicitors Michaela and Aled sit down with competition law partner Alice Wallace-Wright to explore the world of antitrust, competition, and economic regulation. Alice breaks down what it's really like working in UK and EU competition law post-Brexit, how dual qualification plays a role, and what drew her to this fascinating area of law. Ideal for anyone considering a career as a solicitor, this episode offers insider advice on life at a commercial law firm, choosing your seat, and navigating your training contract. A must-listen for law students, future trainees, and those preparing for vacation schemes or assessment centres.

HL Legal Lounge | Banking and loan finance with Russell Green

In Episode 2 of HL Legal Lounge, trainee solicitors Aled and Michaela speak with Russell Green, a counsel in the banking and loan finance team at Hogan Lovells. Russell shares insights into what it’s like to work in finance law, explains key responsibilities in banking transactions, and reflects on his journey into this specialist practice area. If you're curious about what trainee solicitors do in finance seats or want to understand more about loan agreements, security documents, and client relationships in a top-tier firm, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life experience. Ideal for law students, future trainees, and anyone exploring a career in commercial law.

HL Legal Lounge | Graduate recruitment and trainee development with Jess Morgan

In the very first episode of HL Legal Lounge, trainee solicitors Nick and Anna chat with Jess Morgan from the Graduate Recruitment team at Hogan Lovells. They cover what it's like to apply for a training contract, tips for vacation scheme success, and surprise discoveries from the build of the firm’s new London office. This episode is perfect for law students, future trainees, and anyone curious about the culture, recruitment process, and early careers experience at a top international law firm. Get real insights into what it takes to stand out and succeed in your legal career.

HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 47

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. This week: thoughts from the Pensions Ombudsman; a look at what the Pensions Regulator has been up to; some developments on transfers; and new PASA guidance.

 

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HL PensionsPod - Episode 24: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Associates Sam Lamsdale and Dominic Starke discuss the latest identity verification requirements for company directors under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which are due to come into effect on the 18^th November 2025.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 46

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. This week: changes to State Pension age loom; some positive news about workplace pension participation; depressing statistics on Pensioner Poverty; updates from the Pensions Ombudsman, Pensions Regulator, Pension Protection Fund and HMRC; and a nugget on dashboards.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 45

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. This week: the resurrection of The Pensions Commission; more detail on the IHT changes; The Pensions Ombudsman cracks the whip; Rachel Reeves keeps it together for her Mansion House speech; and an update on dashboards.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 44

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. This week: a VAT bonanza; significant changes at the top of TPR and the Pensions Ombudsman; DWP’s ‘green thinking’; Pensions UK calls for PPF administration levy abolition; and the PRA’s warning to insurers.

 

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HL PensionsPod | Episode 23 | Data Protection - Part 2

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, senior associates Jade Rigby and Amol Chalisgaonkar, along with trainee solicitor Umang Pandey, dive into part two of the series on data protection issues in the world of pensions. Since recording part one, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has published its own Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the dashboard architecture, which schemes and providers may find helpful to refer to when preparing their DPIAs. This episode unpacks three key hot topics and their impact on the pensions industry: the Data (Use and Access) Bill (which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025), the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and of course, Artificial Intelligence (AI).

 

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HL PensionsPod | Episode 22 | Secondary sales: issues for pension scheme trustees

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Pensions partner Edward Brown is joined by Leanne Moezi, a partner in our Secondaries team, as they discuss the sale of limited partnership investments on the secondary market and the relevant issues that may arise for pension scheme trustees.

 

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