Wedlake Bell Podcasts
The Wedlake Bell podcasts covers a range of legal topics including updates from our four practice groups: private client, real estate, business services and dispute resolution.
The content of our podcasts is based on current legislation. They don’t constitute legal advice.
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The Business of Succession Podcast – Episode 1
“We see shareholder disputes arising due to a lack of transparency and either actual mismanagement or fears of mismanagement.” In our first Business of Succession interview, we asked Ed Starling,… Read more →
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Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast – It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace (Part 2)
Part 2 of our Employment Podcast celebrating World Mental Health Day is here! Listen to Employment Partner Stephen Ravenscroft and Senior Partner Camilla Wallace continue their conversation about mental health… Read more →
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Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast – It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace (Part 1)
To mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October 2024 with the theme ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’, the next edition of the Wedlake… Read more →
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Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast – Episode 2
In the next edition of the Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast, Legal Director Choy Lau and Solicitor George Cornell discuss the potential changes to employment law under the new Labour Government… Read more →
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Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast – Episode 1
How do you deal with a request for an extended period of time off during a new starter’s probationary period? Can you require an employee to take annual leave at… Read more →
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Episode 34 QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE UPDATE
In this episode, Partner, Suzanne Gill and Associate, Gabriela Georgieva give an overview of the articles from the latest edition of our Real Estate publication, Quarterly in Advance.
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EPISODE 33 – QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE UPDATE – WINTER 2023
In this episode, Partner, Suzanne Gill and Trainee Solicitor, Alex Beech give an overview of the articles from the latest edition of our Real Estate publication, Quarterly in Advance. To… Read more →
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Episode 32 – QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE UPDATE – Autumn 2022
In this episode, Partner, Suzanne Gill and Associate, Harriet Gibby give an overview of the articles from the latest edition of our Real Estate publication, Quarterly in Advance. To read… Read more →
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Episode 31 – Mitchells and Butlers case
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Episode 30 – QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE UPDATE
Suzanne Gill and Natalie Pilagos discuss the latest issue of QIA.
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Episode 29 – Notifiable Events
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DATA PRIVACY PODCAST – EPISODE 2
International data transfers: The ICO’s call for an international solution to data transfers (link), G7 cooperation on data free flow (link), and US Congress paper on transatlantic data flows (link).… Read more →
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THE BUSINESS OF SUCCESSION IN CONVERSATION – PODCAST 2: FAMILY BUSINESS DISPOSALS AND SUCCESSION PLANNING – Part 2 – Generational trends and wider succession planning considerations – the next phase
Matt Braithwaite, Partner in our Private Client team along with Kevin O’Shea, an Executive Director and Wealth Planner at Julius Baer, continue their discussion around family business disposals and succession… Read more →
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DATA PRIVACY PODCAST – EPISODE 1
Second largest fine of €225M imposed by the Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) on WhatsApp (link) as revised by the European Data Protection Board (link). UK Government announces a data… Read more →
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Episode 26 – Appeal Court judgment
Clive Weber discusses the Appeal Court judgment on 17 July 2021 Pension Protection Fund and another v Hughes. The September 2020 Pensions Compass includes an article on the June 2020… Read more →
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Episode 21 – Kids Come First
Trisha Siddique speaks to Nicola Withycombe from Kids Come First®. Nicola is the founder & director of Kids Come First®, a bespoke, specialist advice service for separated parents. She is… Read more →
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Talking Divorce and Expat Law, the UAE and What Not to Do!
Trisha Siddique has collaborated with Tosh Brittan on the Divorce Goddess Podcast. Click here to listen to the episode.
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The Business of Succession In Conversation – Podcast 1: Business disposals: succession planning in light of Covid-19 and a changing tax landscape
Matt Braithwaite, Partner in our Private Client team along with Kevin O’Shea, an Executive Director and Wealth Planner at Julius Baer, look at family business disposals and how the Covid… Read more →
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Episode 20 – Budget Tax Predictions
Abigail Pearson speaks about a few possible tax reforms that may be announced in the Budget on 3 March 2021.
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Russ Haworth’s Family Biz Podcast (Featuring Matthew Braithwaite)
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Episode 19 – Quarterly In Advance Update
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Tomorrow’s City – Episode Two
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Tomorrow’s City – episode one
Suzanne Gill, partner in the Real Estate team catches up with Graham Shone of the Estates Gazette to discuss his research into shifting working patterns and their effect on offices,… Read more →
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Episode 18 – Business Asset Disposal Relief
In this episode, senior associate Oliver Embley in the Private Client team discusses Business Asset Disposal Relief, a tax relief that is available to those who own interests in trading… Read more →
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Episode 17: The Importance of Making a Will
In this podcast, Caroline Miller discusses the importance of making a will and keeping it up to date.
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Episode 16: Business Property Relief
In this podcast, Oliver Embley discusses the basics of the inheritance tax Business Property Relief (BPR). Oliver covers what is BPR, how BPR works, the conditions which apply to BPR,… Read more →
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Episode 15: Health and Welfare LPAs
Ann Stanyer’s recent podcast about Health & Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) highlights the importance of making these documents, and keeping them under review, especially during these challenging times.
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Episode 13: Pension Benefits for surviving spouses and civil partners
Alison provides a run through of the changes to the law governing minimum benefits for same-sex spouses and registered civil partners over the years including the changes brought in by… Read more →
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Episode 12: The Disclosure Pilot Scheme
Alex Horan and Laura Davies discuss the new Disclosure Pilot Scheme in the context of a hypothetical scenario and offer some useful tips for those contemplating or involved in litigation.
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Episode 11: Estate and Pension Planning: a Holistic Approach
Clive Weber and Caroline Miller are discussing the key considerations for estate and pension planning and looking at the various options available when considering the best way of devolving ones… Read more →
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Episode 10: GMP Equalisation: Implications for Trustees
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Episode 9: What are side letters?
Ben Dunbar and Yana Kisel from our commercial property team discuss issues landlords and tenants should be aware of when seeking to agree and record personal concessions to tenants.
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Episode 8: Top 5 tips for securing a planning permission
Planning Partner and expert Jay Das discusses the secrets to successfully obtaining planning permission with Claire Haynes
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Episode 7: Residential property law update
In this episode, Jonathan Achampong provides a comprehensive update regarding a range of matters in the field of residential property law. This podcast may be of particular interest to developers,… Read more →
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Episode 6: Employing EU Nationals
As Brexit date looms ever closer, employers are voicing concerns about the implications for retaining and hiring EU nationals to work in the UK. Join Julia Jackson and Matt Perry… Read more →
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Episode 5: Retail Therapy: the future of retail and wellness in Tomorrow’s City
Our recent debate in our Tomorrow’s City, Today’s Challenge series brought together leading industry figures to discuss the evolving retail landscape, particularly the blurring lines of retail, leisure, lifestyle and… Read more →
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Episode 3: Pre-Budget 2018 – residential property forecast
Multi award winning Wedlake Bell partner, Jonathan Achampong, explores the possible implications of Budget 2018 for the residential property world.
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Episode 2: Liability for harassment – Protecting your organisation
In this podcast, Adam Grant and Blair Adams, Partners in our Employment Team, explain how anti-harassment training can protect employers from liability, and discuss the best approach to confidentiality provisions… Read more →
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Episode 1: Coworking – Phenomenon or Flash in the Pan?
Key legal issues for landlords and tenants from the biggest market disrupter for decades discussed by Wedlake Bell commercial property partners Suzanne Gill and Claire Nelson.