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In this episode, Elena Lambros, Ashurst’s Risk Sustainability and Climate Change partner, sits down with Christiaan Jordaan, founder and CEO of Sicona, a battery materials technology and manufacturing company.

Christiaan shares his journey in founding Sicona, a company dedicated to increasing access to high-performance, cost-effective battery materials. He speaks about how this technology revolutionises lithium-ion batteries and enables electric vehicles to go further by reducing upfront costs and speeding up charging times.

Discover how Sicona is driving the sustainability agenda through innovative clean tech solutions and making strides in transitioning to a sustainable energy future.

To stay informed and catch up on our Game Changers and Transition Makers mini-series, subscribe to Ashurst ESG Matters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

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From humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the legal landscape.

This week we're super excited to be chatting with Nicole Williams,  a Counsel in the Investment Funds and Debt Capital Markets and the Global Co-Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging at Ashurst. She is an advocate of change and a driving force behind reshaping the future of law. 

Nicole introduces the concept of gamified testing, a revolutionary approach that assesses candidates' emotional intelligence, skill sets, and values. By utilizing this method, Nicole aims to eliminate doubts about whether a candidate is the right fit and instead relies on evidence to make informed decisions.

Nicole's journey and wisdom will inspire you to navigate the legal landscape with resilience, openness, and a commitment to positive change. 

𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧?

You can catch Rob and Nicole Williams talking about:

• How she delves deep into her role as Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging at Ashurst.
• How Nicole is bridging the gap between generations.
• How her influential figures shaped her path and inspired her to pave the way for others.
• Her innovative approach to hiring and retaining talent. 
• How to support the next generations of lawyers.
• Her advice to aspiring solicitors.

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Between 12-23 June 1840 the world’s first Anti-Slavery Convention was held in London and Ashurst founder, William Henry Ashurst, accompanied two of his four daughters, Elizabeth and Matilda to the Convention where they championed the fight to abolish slavery and speak for the equality for women.

The convention was to act as a catalyst for William’s daughters who achieved many breakthroughs in their lifetimes when it came to social justice; particularly women's equality and the abolition of slavery.

This episode is the first in a four-part series that examines the legacy of each of William's daughter’s, starting with the Matilda Ashurst Anti-Slavery Fellow Grant.

Helena Yeaman, Social Impact Manager for Modern Slavery at Ashurst speaks with CEO Anti-Slavery International (ASI), Jasmine O'Connor about how the Matilda Ashurst Grant has benefited ASI, what kind of work ASI does today as we learn and understand more about what Matilda's legacy means.

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Oscar Jeremy, Trainee Solicitor at Ashurst speaks about why he chose corporate over criminal law, his highlights at Ashurst so far and why he included his past work experience as a bouncer on his trainee application.

Oscar also shares his advice for someone applying to join a trainee programme.

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Craig Miller speaks with María José Menéndez – Partner and Head of Corporate for CEMEA at Ashurst

The theme of this podcast is: Diversity in Teams – How to lead, sell and deliver at the same time

Please feel free to reach out to Craig at cmiller@craig-miller.com

Credits:

Questionnaire - James Lipton, Inside the Actors Studio (Originally created by Bernard Pivot). 

Producer - David Miller Prieto