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What really counts as sexual misconduct in the workplace, and could it be happening without you even realising? In this important episode Hatti Suvari is joined by senior barrister David Welch to unpack the reality of sexual misconduct at work, what it looks like, how it’s defined in law, and why some behaviour can still be treated as misconduct even where there appears to be consent. They explore...

When a professional lets you down… what are your legal rights? What does “duty of care” actually mean, and when does poor service cross the line into professional negligence? In this episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by leading professional negligence barrister Sara Ibrahim to break it all down in plain, simple English. From understanding when a professional owes you a duty of care, to the types of...

Do you know what the extension of the furlough scheme means in real terms? How will it effect your employment and your salary? As an employer, can you make redundancies to furloughed staff? What will come in to place after the furlough scheme comes to an end? And what is the Job Retention Bonus scheme for employers to be able to access further funding for keeping staff in employment beyond 31 Janu...

Drowning in debt and don’t know where to turn? If creditors are chasing you and things feel out of control, this is the episode you need to hear. Hatti Suvari is joined by experienced debt law barrister Hannah Laithwaite to break down your real options, clearly, simply, and without the jargon. From Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) to Debt Relief Orders (DROs), they explain what these solut...

Have you been told by your insurer that your business interruption insurance policy would not pay out for your loss of earnings and other financial losses as a result of COVID-19? Would your business benefit from your insurer paying out for your financial losses as a result of the pandemic? Do not miss out on finding out how the law could be changing to help struggling businesses to be able to mak...

Do you really need to go to court… or could your dispute be settled faster, easier, and without the stress? In this insightful episode Hatti Suvari sits down with Jason Haines from HMCTS to uncover the truth about mediation and why thousands of disputes are being resolved without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. They break down exactly how the Small Claims Mediation Service works, how you can us...

Have you been struggling to keep up with the fast changing health and safety rules for businesses during the pandemic? Do you own a business that has had to implement PPE overnight to adhere with the current additional health and safety Government regulations? Health and safety is a topic that all businesses have to take very seriously at all times and the pressure of the Pandemic has highlighted...

What can you do if your university lets you down? As an educator, where do you stand if a complaint is made against you? In this episode Hatti Suvari is joined by leading education law barrister Katherine Anderson to break down the laws that govern higher education, in plain and simple English. They explore the real steps students should take when making a complaint against a university or study c...

In June 2020 the Government suggested that jury trials could be abolished. Join Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister and part-time Judge Kate Bex QC to listen to this interesting and insightful conversation on what a juror is, why jury trials are so important for justice and how black, ethnic and minority groups are at much more risk of a unfair trial without a jury deciding on their fate.#juror #jur...

Are you battling with your business insurance providers in trying to claim for a loss of earnings and other financial losses as a result of the Government ordered lock-down? Are your insurers refusing to pay-out for your financial losses and damages? Do not miss out and listen to Hatti Suvari and seasoned Barrister Sailesh Mehta discuss what types of losses business interruption insurance should c...

Slavery didn’t end — it evolved. And today, it’s hiding in plain sight. In this shocking and eye-opening episode Hatti Suvari is joined by Felicity Gerry KC, barrister and professor at Libertas Chambers, to uncover the disturbing reality of modern slavery and why so much of it goes unseen and underreported. From domestic servitude and forced labour in industries like construction, fishing, and agr...

Are you in an abusive relationship and would you recognise it if you were? Abuse isn’t always physical. It can be subtle, controlling, and deeply damaging in ways many people don’t immediately identify. In this powerful and thought-provoking episode Hatti Suvari is joined by senior barrister John Riley to explore the reality of abusive relationships; including the key differences between domestic...

Worried about what’s really happening at your child’s school and not sure what your rights are? In this insightful and eye-opening episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by specialist education law barrister Alice de Coverley to unpack the legal issues affecting children, parents, and schools today. They explore the most common concerns, from children not receiving the standard of education they deserve,...

In a dispute with a business partner and need urgent legal action? This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Join Hatti Suvari and barrister Duncan McCombe as they break down the power of commercial injunctions, what they are, when they can be used, and how they can protect your business in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations. From freezing actions to stopping damaging behaviour, they explor...

Tune in to listen to this free and informative Podcast in which Hatti Suvari and the Director General of the Bar Standards Board, Mark Neale discuss the impact that the COVID-19 crisis has had on the Bar and practising Barrister's. Hatti and Mark talk about how diversity can be effected within the legal profession as a result of the pandemic, how the Bar Standards Board has been coping with operat...

Thinking of divorce while living abroad and unsure where to start? If you were married in one country but are now living in another, this is an episode you simply cannot afford to miss. Join Hatti Suvari and senior barrister and part-time Judge Sarah Cooper as they break down the complexities of international divorce. From where you can issue proceedings, to the key factors that could significantl...

A deeply serious and often underreported issue affecting thousands of girls and women across the UK. In this powerful and important episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by barrister Charlotte Proudman to shed light on the law surrounding female genital mutilation (FGM). Together, they explain what FGM is, why it is a criminal offence under UK law, and how the legal system works to prevent it and protec...

Do not miss out on listening to this free and informative episode in which Hatti Suvari and experienced Barrister, Emma Waldron discuss the Ofqual algorithm exam marking fiasco, and the crisis that it has brought on for thousands of students and education centres. Hatti and Emma talk about the various challenges that lye ahead, and how to look at finding a way forward either as a student, or as th...

This is a not to be missed Podcast, in which Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson, talk about what you can do with out-of-date credit notes or vouchers, what you can do if the company you have purchased your goods from, that you want to return your goods to, has gone bust, the reasons why your credit card company has to assist you if you have paid for the goods by credit card, and how you...

What happens when grandparents are suddenly cut off from their grandchildren, do they have any legal rights? This is a must-listen episode for grandparents facing relationship breakdowns with their children and unsure where they stand. Join Hatti Suvari and barrister and judge Rachael Goodall as they unpack the truth behind “grandparents’ rights” and what the law actually allows. They explore the...

What really kept the courts running when the world shut down, and how did the justice system adapt under immense pressure? In this fascinating and highly informative episode Hatti Suvari speaks with Susan Acland-Hood, Chief Executive of HMCTS, to take you inside the UK’s Courts and Tribunals during one of the most challenging periods in recent history. From the rapid introduction of “Nightingale C...

Ever wondered if you can take legal action without a lawyer, and actually win? In this first-of-its-kind episode Hatti Suvari is joined by Kerry Greenidge, Senior Service Manager at HMCTS, to walk you through how you can issue an Online Money Claim for disputes up to £10,000, all from the comfort of your own home. They break down exactly how the process works, who can make a claim, and the support...

Got a VAT inspection looming, or worried you might be next? In this must-listen episode Hatti Suvari is joined by Tax Law barrister Thomas Talbot-Ponsonby to break down everything you need to know about VAT, HMRC, and inspections, in a way that actually makes sense. They unpack how VAT really works, why HMRC carries out inspections, and how businesses are selected; plus the practical steps you can...

Ever wondered who regulates barristers, and how you, as a member of the public, can confidently find the right one for your case? In this exclusive and insightful episode, Hatti Suvari sits down with Mark Neale, Director General of the Bar Standards Board, for a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the Bar is governed. Mark explains what the Bar Standards Board is, why it was created, and the crucia...

Join Hatti Suvari and experienced Barrister Ben Doyle to find out what you can do, and your rights as a consumer, with your venue and suppliers, as a result of either not being able to go ahead with your event, or if you simply want to cancel your event due to the COVID-19 crisis. Listen to whether you are entitled to all of your deposit money back, and whether a 'cancellation fee' that may be cha...