Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Charlotte Gunn , Associate in our employment, pensions and immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin , to talk about the code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement that is due to come into force on 18 July this year.  This code impacts all employers who are considering making changes to terms and conditions after this date, where dismissal...

Our latest podcast series, “The Digital Lawyer”, taps into the wealth of technology, data and IT expertise across Stevens & Bolton to support companies navigating the increasingly complex digital landscape. In this 11-part series, we will explore the impact and challenges of recent and forthcoming legislation across the UK and EU. In our second episode, our host  Beverley Flynn , Head of Data...

In our fifth episode, our host  Sarah Taylor , Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by  Beverley Flynn , Partner and Head of Data Protection, who also leads our Commercial & IT team.  Beverley explains some key data protection issues for overseas businesses to consider when setting up in the UK, including some critical differences between the data protection regime in the UK and in other jurisdi...

Our latest podcast series, the Digital Lawyer, taps into the wealth of technology, data and IT expertise across Stevens & Bolton in support of companies navigating the increasingly complex digital landscape. In this 12-part series, we will explore the impact and challenges around recent and forthcoming legislation across the UK and EU. We’ll tackle a range of critical issues including online s...

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Boltons construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of insurance required on construction projects. In our fifth episode, Gwilym Evans  and  Jessica Gregson  consider insurance and the most common forms of insurance products used on construc...

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of insurance required on construction projects. In our fourth episode, Claire Perry and Jake Wright consider insurance and the most common forms of insurance products used on constructio...

In our Fourth episode, our host Sarah Taylor , Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by Gustaf Duhs , Head of our Competition and Regulatory practice.  He shares his knowledge and experience of the regulatory environment in the UK, highlighting what a business new to the market should expect.  They also discuss the impact of Brexit and what’s on the horizon for businesses in the UK.  

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of project security within the construction industry. In our third episode, Gwilym Evans and Lauren Melnyk discuss Guarantees and Letters of Reliance as a form of project security.

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton's construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of project security within the construction industry. In this second episode, Claire Perry and Phoebe Starbuck look at common forms of bonds used on construction projects, including how, w...

In our third episode, our host Sarah Taylor , Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by Lloyd Davey , partner and employment law specialist, who outlines the various options for hiring talent in the UK and discusses why initial hiring decisions are critical.  Lloyd identifies key priorities for businesses when assembling their UK team and provides a perceptive overview of employing in the UK.

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of project security within the construction industry. In our first episode, Lauren Melnyk and Jake Wright consider collateral warranties, third party rights, assignment, novation and ste...

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Andy Williams , Partner in our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin , to talk about the recent employment appeal tribunal case of Joseph De Bank Haycocks v ADP RPO UK Ltd. This case looked at an employer’s consultation obligations in a redundancy situation, particularly focusing on the timing of such consultation an...

In our second episode, join our host  Sarah Taylor , Senior Knowledge Lawyer, for an insightful discussion about the immigration options available to overseas businesses’ looking to set up in the UK.  Sarah speaks with Jackie Penlington , immigration law expert, who outlines critical first steps that a business should take when hiring and transferring staff from overseas to assemble their UK team.

Now is an ideal time to expand your business into the UK - a mature, high-spending market which offers world-class talent, high investment and a robust, business-friendly regulatory environment in which to trade and invest. In our brand new podcast series, we speak with various experts about how to set up business in the UK, looking at all aspects of the process, including registration requirement...

Hollie Ryan Managing Associate in our employment team, joins our host  Frances Rollin  for this episode of the S&B People Podcast. Together, they consider the raft of new employment provisions that are due to take effect in 2024. We look at the following: changes to the TUPE regulations; the new right to Carer’s Leave; new redundancy protections during pregnancy and after maternity, adoption o...

Sarah Taylor , Senior Knowledge Lawyer in our employment team, joins our host  Frances Rollin  for this episode of the S&B People Podcast. Together, they delve into the draft regulations that are due to come into force in the New Year, which make important changes to holiday rights and equality laws.   From 1 January 2024, The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 removes general EU...

Welcome to the fifth episode of our podcast series, "UK GDPR – where are we now?" where we take a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of GDPR and its impact on data protection practices. In this episode, our host, Beverley Flynn , Head of Data Protection and Cyber Security, is joined by Frances Rollin , Senior Knowledge Lawyer in the employment, pensions and immigration team. Together, they...

In series 3, episode 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast, Gwilym Evans , Senior Associate, discusses arbitration in the context of the construction industry. Gwilym discusses when and why parties might use this method to resolve a dispute, and provides a brief introduction to the JCT Construction Industry Model Arbitration Rules 2016 (CIMAR).

Welcome to the fourth episode of our podcast series, "UK GDPR – where are we now?" where we take a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of GDPR and its impact on data protection practices. In this episode, our host, Beverley Flynn , Head of Data Protection, is joined by Charlie Maurice , Head of IT, to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the business landscape and its impli...

Michelle Hobbs , a Senior Associate in our employment team, joins our host Frances Rollin for this episode of the S&B People Podcast where we talk about menopause in the workplace and, in particular, about the recent tribunal case of Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Service. In this case, the claimant was awarded almost £65k by the employment tribunal who found that her employer had discriminat...

In episode 3, of series 3 of the Construction Law, Back to Basics podcast, Jonny Farrell , Associate, discusses the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Dispute plus the Technology and Construction Court. Jonny looks at the steps to be taken under the Pre-Action Protocol, discusses issues to consider under the Pre-Action Protocol and then provides a brief overview of the TCC.

Welcome to the third episode of our podcast series, "UK GDPR – where are we now?" where we take a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of GDPR and its impact on data protection practices. In this episode, our host, Beverley Flynn , Head of Data Protection, is joined by Gary Parnell , data protection expert, as they shed light on managing the transfer of personal data outside the UK and the s...

Welcome to Series 3 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the dispute resolution options available for resolving construction disputes. In episode 2, of series 3 of the Construction Law, Back to Basics podcast, Claire Perry , managing associate takes a look at com...

Rebecca Berry , a Senior Associate in our employment team, joins our host Frances Rollin for this episode of the S&B People Podcast where we talk about neurodiversity in the workplace. We discuss the benefits of neurodiversity at work, how employment law impacts employers and neurodivergent employees, a recent case on reasonable adjustments for neurodiverse job applicants and some practical id...

Welcome to Series 3 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the dispute resolution options available for resolving construction disputes. In episode 1, Series 3 of the Construction Law ‘Back to Basics’ podcast, Lauren Melnyk , associate, discusses adjudication. Laur...