Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

In this episode, Abigail McKean and Frances Rollin discuss the thorny topic of employers of record, also known as Professional Employer Organisations or PEOs. We look at the benefits of these arrangements, as well as the many inherent risks both in the UK and abroad. We talk through some practical points for getting the best out of any agreement with an employer of record.

With the parliament in recess until 13 October and the House of Lords not due to have their final consideration of the Commons amendments to the Employment Rights Bill until 28 October, it is likely that the Bill will now not receive Royal Assent until November at the earliest. In this podcast, Abigail McKean and Frances Rollin discuss what clients should be aware of in the short term and what to...

In this episode,  Kerry Garcia ,  Head of our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team joins our host,  Frances Rollin , to talk about the government’s immigration white paper Restoring control over the immigration system and discuss how employers can get ahead of these changes to the law on hiring foreign workers. Importantly, this is only a White Paper at this stage and these changes are not ye...

In our latest episode, our host, Sarah Taylor, is joined by partner, Tim Carter , head of our restructuring and insolvency practice. They discuss the steps new businesses can take at the outset to put themselves in the best position to deal with financial difficulties in the future and also to protect their officers in such circumstances. They touch on UK director's duties and the personal consequ...

In our latest episode, our host, Sarah Taylor, is joined by partner,  Sarah Murray , head of our commercial litigation practice as well as the firm’s international practice group. They discuss potential pitfalls that international businesses coming to the UK may encounter and how to minimise them

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Jackie Penlington , Managing Associate in our immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin , to talk about right to work checks and the obligations on employers to prevent illegal working. This is a topic that causes a surprising number of client queries and has potentially very serious consequences if carried out incorrectly.

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Charlotte Gunn , Associate in our Employment team joins our host,  Frances Rollin , to talk about the current trend of employers instructing staff to attend work full time, in person. We talk about the employment law issues that arise when employees are asked to give up hybrid working and return to office working. We touch on flexible working requests...

In this episode, Jake Wright and Claire Perry dive into the latest JCT 2024 amendments, covering: New rights to terminate: Including epidemic, changes in law, statutory power exercises, and new government or local authority guidance. Termination Payment mechanism: Discover the new timetable for providing notices. Liquidated and Ascertained Damages (or LADs): Understand the updated legal position p...

In this episode, Gwilym Evans and Lauren Melnyk look at how the concepts of good faith and ESG initiatives feature more prevalently than ever before.

In this episode, Lauren Melnyk and Jake Wright dive into the latest JCT 2024 amendments, covering: Extensions of Time and Loss of Expense: Discover the new grounds for extension of time and loss of expense claims. Notices and Communication Provisions: Learn about the modernised processes for electronic notices and the crucial distinctions for key contractual communications. Practical Takeaways: Ge...

In our latest episode, our host,  Sarah Taylor , Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by partner, Elaine O’Hare , one of the UK’s leading brand protection lawyers.  They discuss the key steps that a business new to the UK should take to protect its intellectual property and to build value in its brand.

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises. In this fourth episode, Stephanie Newton and Jessica Waters will further consider the rights of long residential leaseholders and the ban on leasehold ground rents. Thank...

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises. In this third episode, Stephanie Newton and Jessica Waters will discuss the rights of long residential leaseholders including the rights of first refusal and enfranchisem...

Welcome to episode 2 of the Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast by the Construction and Engineering team at Stevens & Bolton, looking at the JCT 2024 editions of construction contract. In this episode Claire Perry and Jessica Gregson provide a brief background to the new regulatory regime and discuss the effectiveness of the JCT 2024 amendments as well as offering some practical takeaway...

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises. In this second episode,  Jessica Waters and Stephanie Newton will discuss long residential leaseholds, forfeiture and the recovery of service charges

The Stevens & Bolton LLP Construction and Engineering team is excited to announce Series 5 of the Construction Law Back to Basics podcast! This series will delve into the latest amendments to the JCT 2024 editions of construction contracts. In Episode 1, join Gwilym Evans and Jessica Gregson as they provide a brief introduction to the JCT suite of contracts and discuss the reasons behind the l...

Welcome to the latest S&B Quarter Day podcast - a series of podcasts by Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team offering digestible legal insights into topical issues for our listeners from the commercial property world.  In this episode, Markus Klempa and Mollie Howells continue the discussion on the legal and practical issues that arise when a tenant wants to exit its premises. In t...

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises. In this first episode,  Jessica Waters  and  Stephanie Newton  consider short term residential lets in England by way of assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) and the reform...

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Rebecca Berry , Managing Associate in our employment, pensions and immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin , to talk about the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023  that comes into force on 1 October this year. This act, along with the linked statutory code of practice, is a big shake-up for the hospitality industry, creating a new legal o...

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series created to help businesses navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving digital landscape. In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital world. In the sixth episode our host Charl...

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series created to help businesses navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving digital landscape. In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital world. In this episode, our host Beverley...

Episode nine of the S&B reDRess Podcast, from our dispute resolution team, focuses on digital asset disputes. In this episode, partners  Catherine  Penny  and  James Evison , along with senior associate  Lorna Sleave , discuss key legal principles that have developed in recent crypto fraud cases. They cover topics including digital assets as property, lex situs, service, constructive trusts an...

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series created to help businesses navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving digital landscape. In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital world. In this episode, our host  Beverley...

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series designed to guide companies through the increasingly complex digital landscape. In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital age. Join Gary Parnell , Head of Insurance, and Saad Bu...

In our sixth episode, our host Sarah Taylor , Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by Guy Cartwright , Managing Associate and commercial law expert. Guy identifies top priority commercial considerations for businesses looking to trade in the UK and outlines key aspects of our commercial law of which overseas businesses should be aware.