Ashurst’s Employment partner Jennie Mansfield (Australia) is joined by Employment partner colleagues Clarence Ding (Singapore), Muriel Pariente (France), and Dan Ornstein (United Kingdom) to examine the implications for boards when allegations of misconduct are made against C-suite leaders.

As well as sharing an overview of the regulatory environments in their respective jurisdictions, our expert panel explain the mechanics of scoping an investigation including governance, process, and substance considerations. There’s also discussion about the nuances and potential consequences of suspending those who are subject to investigations (different rules apply in different jurisdictions).

The second half of the podcast focuses on whistleblower confidentiality and how each jurisdiction approaches this. The panel discusses when anonymous testimony can be used in disciplinary proceedings, the conflicts of interest that arise when a senior executive controls the very whistleblowing process under which concerns are raised about them, and the phenomenon when an executive deploys whistleblower disclosures as a defensive tactic.

This episode is not for the faint of heart – but it’s compulsive and essential listening for board members.

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The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

Ashurst&rsquo;s Employment partner <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/jennie-mansfield/">Jennie Mansfield</a> (Australia) is joined by Employment partner colleagues <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/clarence-ding/">Clarence Ding</a> (Singapore), <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/muriel-pariente/">Muriel Pariente</a> (France), and <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/daniel-ornstein/">Dan Ornstein</a> (United Kingdom) to examine the implications for boards when allegations of misconduct are made against C-suite leaders.
As well as sharing an overview of the regulatory environments in their respective jurisdictions, our expert panel explain the mechanics of scoping an investigation including governance, process, and substance considerations. There&rsquo;s also discussion about the nuances and potential consequences of suspending those who are subject to investigations (different rules apply in different jurisdictions).
The second half of the podcast focuses on whistleblower confidentiality and how each jurisdiction approaches this. The panel discusses when anonymous testimony can be used in disciplinary proceedings, the conflicts of interest that arise when a senior executive controls the very whistleblowing process under which concerns are raised about them, and the phenomenon when an executive deploys whistleblower disclosures as a defensive tactic.
This episode is not for the faint of heart &ndash; but it&rsquo;s compulsive and essential listening for board members.
To listen to this search for &ldquo;Ashurst Legal Outlook&rdquo; on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. You can also find out more about the full range of Ashurst podcasts at <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/podcasts">ashurst.com/podcasts</a>.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

The commercial world is always changing and the legal landscape never stands still. Keeping pace with all those changes, and knowing how they affect your organisation, is a big responsibility and a challenging task. Ashurst Legal Outlook will keep you at the forefront of the most pressing legal issues, offering insights from legal experts across our international network.

The commercial world is always changing and the legal landscape never stands still. Keeping pace with all those changes, and knowing how they affect your organisation, is a big responsibility and a challenging task. Ashurst Legal Outlook will keep you at the forefront of the most pressing legal issues, offering insights from legal experts across our international network.

A podcast series that will keep you across the global trends and local issues that are shaping the legal landscape and impacting organisations.

Ashurst Legal Outlook Podcast

Ashurst Legal Outlook

Boards must tread carefully when misconduct allegations are made against C-suite leaders. In this episode, we discuss the balancing act of protecting whistleblowers and ensuring executives get a fair hearing. Similar and contrasting perspectives are shared from Australia, Singapore, France and the UK.