DC Talks

In this episode of DC Talks , Doyle Clayton’s education law team explains how they support parents, pupils and students with issues ranging from school admissions and safeguarding to university complaints and academic appeals. They provide clear, practical guidance on resolving complex and often emotional situations, with a focus on early, effective outcomes—whether through negotiation or formal a...

In this episode of DC Talks, Emma O’Connor explains how employers should approach flexible working requests in practice. She outlines the legal framework, highlights the need for a fair and consultative process, and explains when requests can be refused with clear, evidence‑based reasoning. Looking ahead, she emphasises that flexible working is now a baseline expectation, with upcoming reforms inc...

In this episode of DC talks, Emma O'Connor is joined by Doyle Clayton's Head of Technology, David Jackson and Senior Associate, Rosanna Proctor, to talk about AI in the workplace. www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

In this episode of DC Talks , employment partner Emma O’Connor speaks with Julian Prentice , Head of Company, Corporate and Commercial Litigation at Doyle Clayton, about the key duties of company directors. Julian explains the core responsibilities set out in the Companies Act , including acting within powers, promoting the success of the company, avoiding conflicts of interest, and exercising rea...

In this episode of the show, host Emma O’Connor breaks down the Employment Rights Act 2025 , exploring the key updates employers and employees need to know for the year ahead. Emma takes a clear, practical look at what’s changing, why it matters, and how organisations can prepare to stay compliant and confident. From updated workplace protections to new expectations around contracts, leave, and fa...

Key issues and practical considerations for employers in light of the Government's White Paper.  With Emma O'Connor and Elizabeth Kynaston. www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

Listen to the latest episode of DC Talks, where Emma O'Connor & James Murray discuss academic freedom of speech on campus. www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

Listen to the latest episode of DC Talks, where Emma O'Connor & Anne-Marie Boyle discuss the benefits of workplace mediation. www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

In our latest episode of our podcast, DC talks, Emma O’Connor teamed up with Leadership Coach and TEDx Speaker, Peter Anderton, to give an insight into Infinite Leadership.  What does it take to be a successful manager? What does it take to lead a successful team?  Should it all be driven by the person in charge or should you let your team drive the path to success? Emma and Peter cover some of th...

Join Emma O'Connor and Peter Daly as they discuss a topic that as sparked significant discussion: the recent case of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers at the Supreme Court.   The case considered whether a person who holds a Gender Recognition Certificate acquires, for the purposes of discrimination law, the sex recorded in that certificate; or whether, alternatively, a person’s biologic...

Listen as Al Harvey and Briar Koko look at the common mistakes made by businesses when administering their own Skilled Worker Sponsor Licences. www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

Listen as Immigration experts Anna Blackden and Briar Koko discuss how education providers should prepare for a Home Office Compliance Visit and their top tips for student sponsors.  www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

 Amara Ahmad and Simon Henthorn sat down to discuss the exclusion process, including key considerations and the impact on SEN students.  www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

The new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act will take effect from 1 August 2024. Join our experts Simon Henthorn and James Murray as they discuss how institutions can be prepare and actions they need to take in order to be ready for 'day one'. www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

Navigating a Data Subject Access Request as a school can be difficult to manage. Data experts Mike Hibberd and Rose Smith discuss how schools should prepare and how they can respond.  www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

 Fachiema Menjoh and Jonny Robinson discuss the alternatives available for when challenging a Local Authority's decision in Tribunal.  www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

Join our Immigration experts Alfreda Joubert and David Ritchie as they discuss major changes introduced to the Skilled Worker visa category on 4 April 2024.  www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

Part 1: Going through the process and searching for a new role Elisabeth Kynaston and Zahira Patel explore the implications of redundancy on a sponsored worker, discussing the main factors which an employee should keep in mind when going through the redundancy process and searching for a new role.  www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

Part 2: Alternative routes and immigration options for individuals  Adam Cotterill explores the implications from a personal immigration perspective when a sponsored worker is made redundant. This part of the podcast discusses recommended steps the employee can take, including sponsorship with a new employer; alternative (sponsored and non-sponsored) visa routes, and practical tips on how to do th...

Join our employment experts Dan Begbie-Clench and Karen Holden who discuss flexible working requests in light of the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in the case of Glover v Lacoste UK Ltd and Harmon. www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

When faced with employee disciplinary matters, sensitive or complex employee complaints, or instances where someone has “blown the whistle”, it’s vital to establish the facts, investigate properly and reach a fair decision. Join our experts Naomi and Rose as they answer 7 key questions about workplace investigation . Questions answered include (timings in bold): 1. 0:00 When should an employer car...

Bonuses - To pay or not to pay? Join Rose and Naomi as they discuss the differences between discretionary and contractual bonuses and explain why the distinction between the two is so important. Part of our bonus and incentive series.  www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited

Bonus Disputes - What happens when things go wrong? Join Rose and James as they unpick some of the tricky disputes that can arise over bonus payments. Part of our bonus and incentive series. www.doyleclayton.co.uk © Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited