Episode 2 – Revolut’s Banking Licence, the Global Oil Shock, and Estée Lauder v Jo Malone
In this week’s episode of The ZipLaw Briefing, Liv and Ludo break down some of the biggest business and legal stories shaping the week — and explain what they mean for aspiring lawyers.
First, they discuss Revolut finally securing a full UK banking licence after a four-year regulatory process. What does this mean for the future of fintech, and how does regulation shape competition between challenger banks and traditional institutions?
Next, they unpack the global oil shock triggered by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the International Energy Agency’s record 400 million barrel emergency release. The conversation explores how energy crises ripple through global markets — from inflation and aviation to sanctions, shipping law and energy regulation.
This week’s Case of the Week looks at Estée Lauder v Jo Malone, a High Court dispute raising fascinating questions about contracts, trademarks and whether companies can stop founders from using their own names in business.
The Deal of the Week covers Savills’ $1.1bn acquisition of Eastdil, one of the largest transactions in the company’s history, and what the deal structure reveals about how major acquisitions are financed.
Finally, the episode wraps up with a rapid roundup of key stories lawyers should have on their radar — including EU plans to ban AI “nudification” tools, the economic fallout from rising energy prices, China’s surging exports, and a legal clash between AI startup Anthropic and the US government.
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