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Episodes
62 episodes
“That’s Entertainment” with Phil Hughes: Thomas Walters, co-founder and CEO of Billion Dollar Boy
In the latest episode of "That's Entertainment," Phil Hughes, Partner in our Media & Entertainment team, sits down with Thomas Walters, the visionary co-founder, and CEO of Billion Dollar Boy. Join Phil as he delves into Thomas's journey of...
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Employing apprentices: top tips for success
Why can’t you just use a standard employment contract for an apprentice? Must parents sign the contract as well? Who should manage your apprentices and what are the legal risks when the apprenticeship comes to an end? Join our two apprenticeshi...
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The Adlaw Insights Podcast, with Brinsley & Geraint: Fixing Political Advertising in the UK
In the latest episode of our Adlaw Insights podcast, Brinsley Dresden and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor welcome their first guest, Benedict Pringle. Benedict is the founder of politicaladvertising.co.uk and co-founder of the Reform Political Advertising...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 15 – Neonatal leave and DEI
This month’s podcast features David and Tarun discussing the practicalities of neonatal leave, which is coming into force in April, and what the rolling back of DEI initiatives in the US under President Trump could mean for UK employers.
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Pay Attention Episode 9: Liberté, Égalité… Transparency? France and the Pay Transparency Directive
France is famous for its worker protections - strict rules, a 35-hour workweek, and a lunch break that even revolutions dare not disturb. But how does the Pay Transparency Directive fit into an already labyrinthine labour code, complete with on...
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The future of performance processes and probationary periods
In our first episode of 2025, join Sarah McWhinney and James Walters as they explore the importance of having clear performance management from day one. They discuss the common mistakes made by employers before considering the transformative ch...
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“That’s Entertainment” with Phil Hughes: Joel Conder, creator of the YouTube channel Dad V Girls
In the second episode of “That’s Entertainment”, Partner in our Media & Entertainment team Phil Hughes is joined by Joel Conder, the creator of the hugely successful YouTube channel Dad V Girls.In this podcast, Phil dives deep with J...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 14 – What’s happening in employment law 2025
Our first episode of the year sees Lucy and Sally discuss what we can expect from the world of employment law this year ranging from the changes to NMW, new family leave rights, consultations on the Employment Rights Bill and some key cases to ...
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Pay Attention Episode 8: Ordnung muss sein - implementing the Pay Transparency Directive in Germany
In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Jessica Jacobi from Kliemt to delve into Germany’s approach to the Pay Transparency Directive. Known as the land of bratwurst, precision engineering, and a harmonious re...
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Pay Attention Episode 7: Does Pay Transparency Really Work?
In this special episode of Pay Attention, we step back from the details of the Pay Transparency Directive to take a big-picture look at whether pay transparency actually delivers on its promise. Regular hosts Tom Heys and David Lorimer are join...
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Pay Attention Episode 6: Sparring with Change on the Island of Ireland
In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys, David Lorimer and Siobhra Rush lace up the gloves to examine how the Pay Transparency Directive is reshaping the landscape across the Republic of Ireland and stirring debate in Northern Ireland. From ...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 13 – Workforce consultation in small-scale redundancies and priority status in redundancy
Our last episode of the year sees Colin and David discuss a Court of Appeal decision on workforce consultation in small-scale redundancies, an EAT decision on the correct application of priority status during a redundancy plus some festive joke...
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The Adlaw Insights Podcast: 'Sustainability'
In our third episode, Co-heads of our renowned Advertising & Marketing team, Brinsley Dresden, and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, sat down to discuss sustainability and environmental claims – an evergreen topic shaping the future of advertising.
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When employment and immigration law collide: navigating the crossover
How can you reconcile immigration rules with the obligation not to discriminate on the grounds of race? Join Abi Frederick and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar as they explore the tricky issue of the relationship between immigration and employment law. &nbs...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 12 – The Employment Rights Bill – Restructurings and Trade Union reform
This month’s discussion continues our thoughts on the new Employment Rights Bill, this time focusing on the new trade union rights as well as the finer details of the new collective redundancy and fire & rehire reforms.
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“That’s Entertainment” with Phil Hughes: Abigail Bergstrom, leading literary agent and published author
In this first episode of “That’s Entertainment”, Phil Hughes sits down with Abigail Bergstrom, a leading literary agent and published author. Abigail has shepherded over 34 titles onto bestsellers lists, and her authors have been listed for a p...
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Pay Attention Episode 5: A Finnish Line on Pay Transparency
In this episode of Pay Attention, we cross the “Finnish line” on pay transparency with Nana Karanen, a leading expert on Finland’s employment landscape. Together, we unpack how the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive could fit into Finland’s existi...
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Beyond Borders – Episode 1: What you need to know about Irish employment law
Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast helping you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this podcast, we focus on Ireland and discuss key risk areas regarding litigation and cl...
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New wave: family leave in the future
Sarah McWhinney and Becs Peedell discuss what’s driving the focus on workplace support for new parents, why the shared parental leave system is broken and what some employers (including Lewis Silkin) are putting in place instead. With the new L...
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Top tips for securing EMI option tax treatment ahead of your sale
Listen in to Matthew Rowbotham and Kathy Granby discuss top tips for securing EMI option tax treatment ahead of a company sale. They highlight the benefits of EMI options, common pitfalls in implementation, and the importance of early planning ...
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The Adlaw Insights Podcast: ‘The ASA on Alcohol’
Following the launch of our debut Adlaw podcast, we are delighted to release our second podcast, this time exploring the theme of Alcohol adv...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 11 – Employment Rights Bill
This month’s discussion shares our thoughts on the Employment Rights Bill and the details employers need to know.
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Neurodiversity in the workplace: thinking differently about thinking differently
Anna Bond and Jen Kingsmill, along with guests Professor Amanda Kirby and Mel Francis from Do-IT Solutions, delve into the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace. With neuroinclusivity a priority for many employers, our speakers s...
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AI 101: The SAG-AFTRA video games strike - issues and its implications for the industry
The impact of AI has been felt across almost every industry. The recent SAG-AFTRA video games strike highlights some of the issues presented by the use of AI in the creative industries and in particular, in video game development. The widesprea...
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