Podcasts by Brodies

The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult for a child and many parents worry about the impact it can have on their child. In this episode, Brodies' family law expert Sarah Lilley is joined by Professor Ewan Gillon , First Psychology .  Together they discuss the importance of keeping the child at the centre of the process and their involvement of effectively working with children and fa...

In the third of Podcast by Brodies' focus on international arbitration, we take an in-depth look at the role of the arbitrator. Ken MacDonald, Partner at Brodies LLP and Professor Derek Auchie of The University of Aberdeen consider what it means to be an arbitrator. Issues addressed include: Is judging and arbitrating the same? Has the role of arbitrator changed over the years? What extraneou...

The use of video technology to conduct virtual hearings in international arbitration , and other legal hearings, become commonplace following the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside many obvious advantages, virtual hearings have also highlighted concerns of cybersecurity and breach of confidentiality, among other issues. So what does the future hold for virtual hearings? In this podcast Iain Rutherford a...

The future role of technology and, particularly, the use of artificial intelligence in out lives has been discussed at length in recent times. But will it impact on legal matters and, if so, how? Will artificial intelligence make the legal decisions of the future? In this episode Ken MacDonald of Brodies LLP and David Parratt KC discuss the role of AI in international arbitrations,  the potential ...

Major energy and infrastructure projects, both new and those being decommissioned, typically involve a range of participants domiciled in different jurisdictions.    Large energy projects are notoriously complex. It is not uncommon for the energy generation solutions to be innovative, the materials and technologies involved new and the local geography challenging. Technology earmarked for the proj...

The future of energy production and supply has been much discussed in recent year. Today, energy prices and energy security are at the forefront of strategic thinkers, economists and leaders across the globe. In parallel,  the energy transition is in motion, and  managing it effectively, domestically and internationally, is key. With that in mind Clare Munro , a partner at Brodies based in the UK,...

Scotland, and in particular Aberdeen and the North-east of Scotland,  is at the forefront of the global energy transition thanks to half a century spent at the centre of the oil and gas industry.  In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies we talk to two energy industry experts who are spearheading the drive to develop clean technology that will accelerate our journey towards net zero. Martin Ewan , a...

Almost everyone has heard of the likes of AirBnB , which offers home owners the chance to lease rooms or entire properties to travellers, without the need for traditional intermediaries to facilitate the transaction. The short term let sector has, however, come under some scrutiny as it's grown due to a perceived lack of regulation or protection for consumers in some cases. In Scotland and th...

In the third and final episode of our health and safety series, we speak to two people who can help us understand what a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) is and what it is like to be involved in one. Malcolm Gunnyeon , from Brodies specialises in health and safety, and Fiona Meek, Risk and Safety Manager at Village Hotels , who will discuss their different perspectives of being involved in an FAI, how...

Described as one of the leading lawyers of her generation, Christine O' Neill KC is a recognised expert on public and constitutional law issues in Scotland.  Alongside her role as Brodies LLP Chair, she is an accredited mediator and solicitor advocate and her hallmark is developing strong client relationships and providing clear, practical advice. Christine was appointed as Queen's Couns...

Health and safety law applies to all employers, to protect their employees and others who may be affected by the running of their business.    As well as being very distressing for all involved, a major accident or incident within an organisation will likely cause repercussions for years to come through lengthy investigations by the authorities, including the police and Health and Safety Executive...

Health and safety law applies to all employers to protect their employees and others who may be affected by the running of their business. A major health and safety incident could affect any organisation at any time. As well as being very distressing for all involved, it will also likely cause repercussions for years to come through lengthy investigations by the authorities, and potential legal ac...

In this episode, Brodies' litigation partners, Craig Watt and Jared Oyston discuss the development of securities litigation in Scotland.  Together they review; Who has the potential to be impacted by securities litigation; The impact of sections 90 and 90a of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA); Key case law developments and; The future of securities litigation in Scotland. The...

The introduction of the National Security and Investment Act has had a significant impact on the processing of deals in the UK, in particular, Scottish banking transactions. In this episode, Brodies' banking and finance experts Lindsay Lee and Thomas Horton discuss: How and why Scottish banking transactions are impacted by the NSIA; How the market has responded; Things to be aware of when see...

In this episode, David Lee is joined by Brodies Managing Partner, Nick Scott , to discuss the firm's achievements in the last 12 months.  From becoming the first Scottish headquartered firm to achieve £100 million in revenue, to the opening of a new office in the Middle East, Nick shares how the contributions of colleagues and clients alike serve as motivation and inspiration for the firm&apo...

Public inquiries are often in the headlines, from the Manchester Arena and Grenfell Tower inquiries to more recently, the COVID inquiry. In our latest podcast episode, Brodies' experts, Christine O'Neill KC and Kirstyn Burke , discuss; the purpose of a public inquiry; what it aims to achieve, and; who can participate in a public inquiry? You can also find us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify o...

In this podcast series we discuss the opportunities, trends and challenges that Brodies' experts experience when working internationally. In this episode Craig Watt , partner and solicitor advocate in our litigation practice, is joined by Andrew Fox , partner at Sidley Austin LLP to discuss the significance of group proceedings in Scotland.   Together they discuss; What is meant by "grou...

In the latest episode of our What do I do if..? series, we ask "What do I do if…my business is subject to a dawn raid by the authorities?" Charles Livingstone , partner, and Jamie Dunne , senior associate, discuss how to respond if investigators show up at your premises unexpectedly.. From how your first point of contact should react, to what guidelines the authorities need to follow whe...

In the latest episode of our What do I do if..? series, Charles Livingstone, partner , and Jamie Dunne, senior associate , discuss how to respond if you suspect that your business has breached competition law. They outline which business sectors are particularly susceptible to breaches, how organisations can reduce the risk of a breach occurring, and the key steps to take when faced with this situ...

In this series we discuss the opportunities, trends and challenges that Brodies' experts experience when working internationally. In this episode, Brodies' family law expert, Lisa Girdwood , is joined by Marie Clark, Advocate, Arnot Manderson Advocates . Together they discuss;  what we mean by "international child abduction;" the practicalities of The Hague Convention on the Ci...

In this series we discuss the opportunities, trends and challenges that Brodies' experts experience when working internationally. In this episode, Brodies' experts Iain Rutherford and Ross Campbell discuss the considerations when faced with an intellectual property dispute both in the UK and internationally. From what is classed as intellectual property to the key considerations in diffe...

In this series we discuss the opportunities, trends and challenges that Brodies' experts experience when working internationally. In this episode Brodies' private client solicitor, Nick Marshall , is joined by Lynn Gracie , Private Client International Tax Director at AAB . From what is meant by "assets abroad" to the powers of HMRC, together they discuss the key considerations...

In this series we discuss the opportunities, trends and challenges that Brodies' experts experience when working internationally. From understanding the latest UK visa types to knowing when to submit an application, the timing considerations when applying Brodies' employment and immigration law   experts, Elaine McIlroy   and Erin McLafferty   discuss all that inward investors need to kn...

In the final episode of the series we ask "What do I do if…I am accused of professional negligence in England? Brodies' experts, Alisdair Matheson and James Jerman , discuss the key steps to take in order to avoid a claim of professional negligence and what to do if a claim reaches the court. If you would like to find out more about how Brodies can help with matters of litigation, visit...

In the fifth episode in the series we ask "What do I do if…my business is affected by the Building Safety Act?  Brodies' experts, Eric Johnstone and Amy Pairman , discuss they key changes within the Act and what you need to know in order to properly plan new construction projects and manage risk.   Visit our Building & Fire Safety Hub for all of the key legal information you need to...