Babs Jamieson

Legal Leverage Podcast

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Do you ever feel a bit lost when it comes to the legal side of running a business? What contracts do you need? What risks should you be thinking about? What actually matters as your business grows? The Legal Leverage Podcast is here to help. Using our Legal Leverage framework, we'll break down the legal and commercial issues founders face every day, giving you practical insights to help you grow, protect and scale your business with confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Babs Jamieson

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Before You Give Away Equity, Listen To This 12.06.2026 11:34

Most founders focus on finding investment. Far fewer focus on what happens after an investor says yes. That's where things become interesting. Because raising investment is not just about bringing money into a business. It's about giving away equity, sharing control and entering into a long-term relationship that can shape the future of the company for years. In this episode of the Legal...

UK employment law changes are coming and this is what founders need to know 10.06.2026 14:23

If you employ people in the UK, the next two years are going to bring some of the biggest employment law changes we’ve seen in decades. In this episode of the Legal Leverage Podcast, we break down what’s actually changing and more importantly, what it means in practice for founders and growing businesses. We cover: Unfair dismissal rights moving from 2 years to 6 months Statutory sick pay from day...

Rachael Bicknell - Mediator & Negotiation Consultant 05.04.2022 48:32

Today, we have the lovely Rachael Bicknell on the podcast! Rachael is a mediator, negotiation consultant and business owner at Squaring Circles. She specialises in helping SMEs, rural businesses and public and third sector organisations across Scotland, the UK and worldwide manage their differences and helps to resolve disputes. Have you ever ended up in a legal dispute or are you worried that yo...

Bakes in Bloom with Amy Thornley 23.03.2022 17:51

Today we have the lovely Amy from Bakes in Bloom. Bakes in Bloom is Amy’s cupcake business, in the heart of Rugeley, Staffordshire, specializing in transforming cupcakes into edible flowers. Over 4 years ago, Amy decided to give herself a break from her job as an Assistant Psychologist. She didn’t really know what she wanted to do, however, one day she literally had that ‘’lightbulb moment’’. A...