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Insurance podcast series – Episode 1: Matching adjustment reform

In our latest insurance-focused podcast, insurance partner Kate McInerney talks to senior associate Marcus Gwyer and securitisation partner Iona Misheva about the matching adjustment reforms. The reforms, which came into effect on 30 June, are one of the most important changes to the regulatory landscape for insurers since the implementation of Solvency II, and will be of particular interest to firms which seek investment from insurers. 

Metadata in Work E-mails: The Outcome of the Consultation Initiated by the Data Protection Authority

In this podcast, Livio Bossotto, partner and head of the Employment department in Italy, and Giorgia Giorgetti, counsel for the department, provide an update on the Data Protection Authority's ruling regarding the timing and limits of processing metadata contained in employees' e-mails in light of the outcomes of a recent consultation which was the topic of their previous podcast in February 2024. 

This podcast is spoken in Italian. 

Why tax could make or break an energy transition project

The journey towards a greener future is paved with innovative technologies and ambitious projects, from vast solar farms to enormous wind turbines. The energy transition is reshaping our landscapes and our economies. However, when thinking about these large projects, it is crucial to consider the tax implications that in some cases could make or break the feasibility of these projects.

This podcast features moderator Mitchell Ikoghode, Energy and Infrastructure Partner, and a distinguished panel of tax experts, including Charles Yorke and Isabelle Panis, Tax Partners from the U.K. and Belgium respectively, and Benjamin Mbana, Tax Director from South Africa, to discuss these critical tax considerations.

The team discuss the following topics:

• New tax incentives that are driving investment in energy transition projects and how to ensure you are maximising the benefit of these
• Tax implications of different funding structures and understanding potential reputational implications
• Why it is worth looking beyond taxes on construction and operation of energy transition projects to tax issues on exit for both debt and equity investors
• How to navigate the complex, and sometimes, quirky tax issues that arise in offshore energy projects
• Why structures used previously may no longer be the most effective in light of developments in relation to tax