Podcasts by Brodies

In this podcast series, we look at 'the future of the workplace' and the way in which expectations of employers and employees are evolving.  There is no doubt that the world of work has experienced huge change in recent times with technology, the pandemic, an emphasis on wellbeing, to name just a few factors, all resulting in change upon change to the way we live and work. So can we expe...

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 focus on hybrid working – working partly in the workplace, and partly from...

In The Case Files we look back at notable court cases over the last 150 years - and discover how Brodies lawyers through the ages have played their part in key legal moments over that time. In each episode, we talk to Brodies' modern-day legal experts to discover how their predecessors helped shape the way the law is applied today. In this episode, host David Lee is joined by  Christine O&apo...

In The Case Files we look back at notable court cases over the last 150 years - and discover how Brodies lawyers through the ages have played their part in key legal moments over that time. In each episode, we talk to Brodies' modern-day legal experts to discover how their predecessors helped shape the way the law is applied today. In this episode, host David Lee is joined by Laura McMillan a...

In The Case Files we look back at notable court cases over the last 150 years - and discover how Brodies lawyers through the ages have played their part in key legal moments over that time. In each episode, we talk to Brodies' modern-day legal experts to discover how their predecessors helped shape the way the law is applied today. In this episode, host David Lee is joined by Niall McLean and...

In The Case Files we look back at notable court cases over the last 150 years - and discover how Brodies lawyers through the ages have played their part in key legal moments over that time. In each episode, we talk to Brodies' modern-day legal experts to discover how their predecessors helped shape the way the law is applied today. In this episode, host David Lee is joined by partner Craig Wa...

In The Case Files we look back at notable court cases over the last 150 years - and discover how Brodies lawyers through the ages have played their part in key legal moments over that time. In each episode, we talk to Brodies' modern-day legal experts to discover how their predecessors helped shape the way the law is applied today. In this second episode, host David Lee is joined by partner T...

In The Case Files we look back at notable court cases over the last 150 years - and discover how Brodies lawyers through the ages have played their part in key legal moments over that time. In each episode, we talk to Brodies' modern-day legal experts to discover how their predecessors helped shape the way the law is applied today. In this first episode, host David Lee is joined by Tony Jones...

In this special bonus episode we're joined by Brodies lawyer Fiona Sharp , a senior associate who specialises in child residence and contact dispute, and child psychologist Dr Anne Woodhouse , to discuss family disputes that involve children and how greater efforts are being made to give those children a voice in the decisions that affect them.  We talk about changes to the law in Scotland to...

In the latest episode of our Innovation series we're joined by Brodies lawyers Maggie Nicoll , who is a litigation expert who specialises in insurance and risk, and employment and immigration lawyer, Gillian Donald , to discuss technology in the workplace. We take a look at why employers install tech, the trends and changing nature of technology in the workplace, as well as exploring some of...

In the latest episode of our Innovation series we're joined by Chris Penn of Birch Hotels and Robert Asher, Brodies' partner and world-renowned hospitality lawyer to discuss just how the hotels sector will emerge from the pandemic, what lessons have been learned over that time and why a different approach to the hotel stay and experience at Birch promises that you'll leave in a bett...

In the first episode our Innovation series, we talk about divorce, and the innovative approaches that can be taken to help couples divorce well. We're joined by divorce and breakup coach, Fiona Mackenzie , and family lawyer Jennifer Wilkie .  The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should no...

In this episode we are joined by Cally Russell, CEO and Founder of Edinburgh-based fashion app Mallzee who talks about how his business helped to ensure the resilience of garment workers in Bangladesh by setting up the app Lost Stock.  Also joining us is Brodies' partner, Martin Sloan , who specialises in IP, tech and data to discuss what changing business models and new initiatives like Lost...

In the latest episode of our Building Resilience series, Jacqui Paterson of executive search experts, Livingston James, and immigration expert at Brodies, Elaine McIlroy discuss whether employers are ready for the changes that have been brought about by the ending of freedom of movement. The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for genera...

In the latest episode of our Building Resilience series, International Arbitration experts David Parratt QC and Ken MacDonald from Brodies discuss what the impact of the UK's new relationship with the EU means for settling disputes and why businesses should be thinking about international arbitration as the best dispute resolution clause in contracts. The information in this podcast was corre...

In the latest episode of our Building Resilience series , Litigation Partners Stephen Goldie and Iain Rutherford discuss the growing trend for litigation funding. The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 05/03/2021. All informati...

In the first episode of our "Building Resilience" series, we are joined by Lynne Barrie, Deputy Procurator Fiscal, Specialist Casework and Brodies partner and financial crime and investigations expert, Paul Marshall to discuss the Crown and business perspectives of financial crime. Click here to visit the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Bribery Act homepage. The information in...

In the final episode of our No Going Back series,  experts Elena Fry and Joan Cradden discuss the implications for employers as we live with the pandemic. Find out more about Health and Safety by Brodies and Workbox by Brodies . The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording.  The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as l...

Brodies Partner, Tom Boulton-Jones and Practice Development Lawyer, Emma Greville Williams , discuss the implications for AGMS and Director' duties in a virtual world.  The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording.  The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 11/11/2020 Al...

Damien Behan , director of IT and Louise Kelso , litigation partner, discuss what innovation really means in the context of a modern law firm. The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording.  The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 03/11/2020  All information in this episode...

Podcasts by Brodies host, Margaret Taylor, discusses the advantages of digital signatures for corporate and private clients with experts Martin Sloan and Angela McCulloch . The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording.  The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 12/10/2020 All...

In this episode of our No Going Back Series, Podcasts by Brodies host, Margaret Taylor discusses how the courts have had to rethink evidence and create a new normal for witnesses with litigation experts Craig Watt and Iain Rutherford .  The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording.  The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regar...

Legal experts Hazel Coutts and Katie Spearman discuss the end of the Job Retention Scheme and potential post-furlough options for employers, including the Job Support Scheme and the Job Retention Bonus. They also consider some of the alternatives to redundancy that businesses may want to consider as part of their strategic planning for the months ahead.  Sign up for a free trial or virtual demo of...

Podcasts by Brodies host, Margaret Taylor, and head of litigation at Brodies, Stephen Goldie , discuss how our courts have responded to the pandemic and why COVID-19 has encouraged collaboration across the legal sector to create a court system that is fit for the future. The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording.  The podcast and its content is for general information pu...

This episode was originally published on Friday 17 July 2020. Legal experts Will Rollinson and Katie Spearman discuss the topic of employee holidays on this episode. They cover the recent legislative changes as a result of COVID-19, as well as managing the holiday entitlements of furloughed workers. All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Br...