WBD Podcasts

Real Estate Forum - An electrifying look at the sunnier side of sheds!

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Sustainability, advancing technology and shifting market dynamics are reshaping the industrial real estate landscape. Our recent WBD thought leadership seminar brought together leading voices from Associated British Ports, Moorfield, HSBC and Newmark to explore the role of renewable energy in the sector.

The panel tackled some of the most pressing questions, including:

What’s driving the installation of solar panels from investor, occupier and lender perspectives?
How can we overcome the challenges of delivering and managing renewable energy infrastructure?
Where does the untapped potential for solar power generation lie within industrial and logistics assets?

If you missed the discussion—or want to revisit the insights—the full audio recording is now available. Hear first-hand from the experts shaping the future of industrial real estate.

Unpacking the FCA’s redress scheme: what every lender needs to know

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Emma Radmore and Stephen Wilson delve into the FCA's latest consultation on a redress scheme for motor finance commissions. They explore the scope of the scheme, the criteria for unfair agreements, and the potential impact on consumers and lenders. With an estimated £8.2 billion in total redress, this discussion sheds light on the complexities and responsibilities involved in ensuring fair treatment for consumers. Check out our previous episodes on this topic here.

Driving Decisions: Supreme Court's Car Finance Verdict

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Join Stephen Dilley and Emma Radmore as they delve into the recent Supreme Court judgment on Motor Finance Commissions. This episode unpacks the implications for car finance arrangements, exploring the legal nuances of fiduciary duties, consumer credit regulation, and the potential for a consumer redress scheme. Stay tuned for more updates in our next episode and follow FIN for the latest regulatory and other news for financial institutions.

Gearing up for Change: The Supreme Court's Impact on Car Finance

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This episode delves into the landmark Supreme Court case that could reshape the motor finance industry, exploring the pivotal roles of car dealers, the duties they owe to consumers, and the potential seismic shifts in commission-based finance.

Navigating Change: The Impact of the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Join legal experts Chris McLauchlan and Beate McBurnie from Womble Bond Dickinson as they delve into the significant changes to the Scottish security regime under the Movable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023. Discover how the new legislation, effective from 1 April 2025, will revolutionise security over moveable assets in Scotland, benefiting both lenders and borrowers.

Energising the workforce - building your team for the energy transition

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

We will need to create 400,000 new jobs to achieve net zero by 2050 in the UK – and with a new Labour government aiming to quadruple offshore wind and triple solar energy by 2030, the pressure is on to build a modern workforce equipped to deal with the energy transition.

But with employers finding it difficult to recruit and retain staff with the right skills, how do we get there?

Join employment specialists and partners at Womble Bond Dickinson, Gearalt Fahy and Dan Fawcett, as they discuss the staffing challenges facing energy companies, what the new Government plans to do to help, and the practical steps that employers can take to fill the skills gap.

Curious to know more about the state of the energy sector? Why not read 'Energising Tomorrow – WBD's 2025 Energy Transition Outlook'.

For more information on how WBD's employment team can help you in the energy sector prepare for the future, learn more about our services here.

Election Insight: what does the new Government mean for employers?

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000

The votes have been counted, and Labour will be in control of the next government – but what will that mean for the UK's employers? Join partners Dan Fawcett and Gearalt Fahy as they discuss the key changes a new Labour government may be making following polling day.

One of the forthcoming reforms Dan and Gearalt discuss relates to collective redundancy consultation processes, which may be required more often in future.

If you need to manage your legal risks and follow the right redundancy processes, WBD Navigate can help you. It is a fixed-cost digital solution and consultancy service that provides template documents, guidance, and legal insight. To find out more visit www.wbdnavigate.com.