Podcasts by Brodies

In the fourth episode in the series we ask "What do I do if…I am threatened with a winding up petition in England?" Brodies' experts, Jared Oyston and Andrew Scott , discuss the essential actions to take if your business faces this serious legal challenge, from the immediate steps you must take through to the grounds for contesting a petition. If you would like to find out more abou...

In the third episode in the series we ask "What do I do if…I need to relocate fibre optic cabling?"  Brodies' experts, Lucie Barnes and Manus Quigg , discuss what you need to know if you're developing a block of flats and need to relocate fibre optic cabling in the property, covering new legislative powers and the latest technical guidance.  If you would like to find out more a...

In the second episode in the series we ask "What do I do if…I need an interim injunction in England'?" Brodies' experts, Jared Oyston and William Payne , offer their insights on the key "need to knows" about this complex area of English law, from the circumstances in which you may wish to apply for an interim induction, to the steps to take after one is granted. If yo...

In the first episode in the series we ask " What do I do if…I am served with English Court papers ?"  From the key deadlines to be aware of to preparing for litigation, Brodies' experts, Jared Oyston and Amina Jamil , discuss how to approach an English claim. If you would like to find out more about how Brodies can help with matters of litigation, visit our homepage here .  Listen t...

In the sixth episode of the series we ask "What do I do if...I'm adopting in a same-sex relationship?" Highly experienced family lawyer, Garry Sturrock discusses the law and process surrounding same-sex adoption in Scotland alongside Andrew Askew Blain , who has been through the adoption process himself along with his husband. Garry and Andrew discuss the different pathways to paren...

In the fifth episode of the series we ask "What do I do if…I want to protect my family wealth?" Brodies private client partner, Hayley Robertson discusses family wealth alongside Jeffrey Simpson , chartered financial planner at Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth, from planning ahead to protection and how to avoid many common pitfalls. From inheritance tax, life assurance and gifting to dis...

In this fourth episode of the series we ask "What do I do if…I want to make a difference with my wealth?" Kenneth Pinkerton , partner and charities & third sector legal expert at Brodies, is joined by philanthropy, impact strategy & multi-generational wealth expert, Amy Blackwell to discuss philanthropy, charitable projects and charitable trusts. From innovative philanthropic ven...

In this third episode in the series we ask "What do I do if…I've been diagnosed with dementia?" Jessica Flowerdew , senior associate at Brodies is joined by Jennifer Hall, head of national support services at Alzheimer Scotland to discuss how dementia affects individuals and families across Scotland, and the support, including legal, personal and even technological, they, and their...

In this second episode in the series we ask "What do I do if…I want to start my family by surrogacy?" Brodies' child and family law specialist, Donna McKay and Professor Abha Maheshwari MD , person responsible, of the Aberdeen Fertility Centre discuss the practical issues couples or individuals face throughout the surrogacy or IVF process . From the current law and trends on surroga...

Over the next six episodes, we will hear from Brodies' personal and family team as they look at common scenarios individuals, couples and families face in their lives. In the first episode in the series we ask "What do I do if…I want a 'good divorce'?" Susie Mountain , a partner at Brodies, an expert in family law and solicitor advocate, and Jennie Sutton , divorce coach f...

Over the next six episodes, we will hear from experts in health and safety and rural business law.  In this episode, we will hear from Clive Phillips and Leigh Gould who will answer the question; 'What do I do if...I want to diversify my rural business?' Alongside host David Lee, Clive and Leigh discuss what diversification of a rural business means in practical terms, how a new business...

Over the next six episodes, we will hear from experts in health and safety and rural business law. In this episode we will hear from Catherine Reilly and Alex Buchan who will answer the question; 'What do I do if...I need to register a controlling interest in land?' In discussion with host David Lee, Catherine and Alex explain what registering a controlling interest means and why it is i...

Over the next six episodes, we will hear from experts in health and safety and rural business law. In this episode, we will hear from Lucie Barnes and Scott Logan who will answer the question; 'What do I do if...I'm asked to put a telecoms mast on my land?' Alongside host David Lee, Lucie and Scott discuss the power operators have to force you to have a mast on your land, if terms s...

Over the next six episodes, we will hear from experts in health and safety and rural business law.  In this episode,  lawyers Kate Donachie and Jennifer Stevenson discuss ' What do I do if…someone is injured by my livestock? ' .  In a scenario more common that many people realise, podcast host David Lee asks about the responsibility of landowners and livestock managers, how the concept o...

Series two of our  podcast series ' What do I do if...? ' launches today. Over the next six episodes, we will hear from experts in health and safety and rural business law. In our first part of this topic, Victoria Anderson and Emma Dyson discuss 'What do I do if…I have to manage an accident at work?'  Alongside host, David Lee, Victoria and Emma outline the health and safety l...

Series two of our  podcast series 'What do I do if...?' launches today. Over the next six episodes, we will hear from experts in health and safety and rural business law. Today you can listen to 'What do I do if…I have to manage an accident at work?' – parts one and two which feature Victoria Anderson , Emma Dyson and Ramsay Hall . Alongside host, David Lee, Victoria, Emma and...

In this series of podcasts by Brodies' Advocacy we look at some common – and sometimes controversial – issues that arise for clients and lawyers who are involved in disputes before the courts and tribunals and how those can be managed.  In our sixth and final episode of this series, Niall McLean and Johanna Boyd discuss the answer to 'What do I do if…I need a lawyer in court?'  Alon...

In this series of podcasts by Brodies' Advocacy we look at some common – and sometimes controversial – issues that arise for clients and lawyers who are involved in disputes before the courts and tribunals and how those can be managed.  In this episode,  Tony Jones QC and David Ford discuss the answer to 'What do I do if…I need a court order urgently?'  Alongside host, David Lee, th...

In this series of podcasts by Brodies' Advocacy we look at some common – and sometimes controversial – issues that arise for clients and lawyers who are involved in disputes before the courts and tribunals and how those can be managed.  In today's episode, Tony Jones QC and Susie Mountain discuss the answer to 'What do I do if…I am called to be a witness in court?' Alongside ho...

In this series of podcasts by Brodies' Advocacy we look at some common – and sometimes controversial – issues that arise for clients and lawyers who are involved in disputes before the courts and tribunals and how those can be managed.  In today's episode Laura McMillan and David Ford answer the question 'What do I do if…someone else has the evidence I need?'   Alongside host,...

In this series of podcasts by Brodies' Advocacy we look at some common – and sometimes controversial – issues that arise for clients and lawyers who are involved in disputes before the courts and tribunals and how those can be managed. In today's episode Craig Watt and Jamie Reekie will answer the question 'What do I do if…I have a good case but my opponent has no money?' Along...

In this series of podcasts by Brodies' Advocacy we look at some common – and sometimes controversial – issues that arise for clients and lawyers who are involved in disputes before the courts and tribunals and how those can be managed. In this first episode in the series we ask "What do I do if…..I think our judge is biased?" Brodies' advocacy specialists Christine O'Neill...

In this podcast series, we look at 'the future of the workplace' and the way in which expectations of employers and employees are evolving. The COVID-19 pandemic, developments in technology and digital trends are just some of the factors that have heavily influenced working life in recent years. In this episode, our host David Lee is joined by Louise Kelso , Partner and Shareen Gault , G...

In this podcast series, we look at 'the future of the workplace' and the way in which expectations of employers and employees are evolving. The COVID-19 pandemic, developments in technology and digital trends are just some of the factors that have heavily influenced working life in recent years. In this episode, we hear more about what office space will look like in future, does it need...

In this podcast series, we look at 'the future of the workplace' and the way in which expectations of employers and employees are evolving. The COVID-19 pandemic, developments in technology and digital trends are just some of the factors that have heavily influenced working life in recent years. Given the shift to working online/in a hybrid environment, an IT system failure would be even...