Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

The world of banking and financial law is full of legal jargon. Over the coming months, we will be bringing you an A-Z of key banking terms to explain these concepts in plain English. Our A-Z will be covered in a mix of articles and podcasts, drawing on the full breadth of our banking practice, with experience advising banks, financial institutions, large PLCs, private equity houses and smaller SM...

In the fifth episode of our Construction Law: ”Back to basics” podcast, Lauren Melnyk and Jonny Farrell consider completion of a construction project and how to bring your project to a successful conclusion, including: How to reach Practical Completion and the points to be aware of The importance of the final account process What happens if there is a need to terminate the contract early

In this second episode of our R&I Spotlight podcast, Partner Matt Padian and Senior Knowledge Lawyer Lucy Trott discuss the key features of new Part 26A Restructuring Plan, and how it has been utilised since its introduction in 2020. We reflect on the plans sanctioned in favour of Amicus Finance and Houst Ltd (the first SME to enter into a restructuring plan) and consider whether the Restructuring...

In the fourth episode of our Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast, Gwilym Evans and Jonny Farrell look at some of the key tools for effectively managing a contract. In particular, this podcast will cover: payment in construction contracts the process for applying for extra time and money the importance of a contract administrators' role the significance of notices

In the third episode of our Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast, Gwilym Evans and Chris Lamb look at why it’s important to make allowances in your contracts to reflect the likelihood that changes might arise on a project after works have begun. In particular, this podcast touches on: common contractual mechanisms for managing changes and variations to the contract what is meant by “provision...

Termination of contracts is often at the core of many commercial disputes. Terminating when there is no legal right to do so, or getting the mechanics of termination wrong, can have dire consequences. In episode 4 of our S&B reDRess podcast Catherine Penny and Lucy Hall address parties’ rights to terminate, how they ought to be deployed, and the pitfalls of getting it wrong.

In the second episode of our Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast, Chris Lamb and Samuel Burnage consider the key practical points you need to ensure are captured within the body of any building contract entered into, including: warnings surrounding the use of off the shelf building contracts caps on liability insurance responsibilities for both the contractor and developer liquidated damages

Episode 7 of our Commercial Contracts 22 podcast focuses on the important topic of environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. Beverley Flynn, head of commercial and technology is joined by commercial partner, Nicola Broadhurst to discuss practical tips on improving your commercial contracts with your sustainability goals in mind. The episode covers: ESG – what is it Greenwashing explained...

Welcome to the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – a series of podcasts by Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team designed to provide listeners with an overview of the core construction law principles you need to be aware of throughout the key stages of a construction project. Whether you are procuring a professional team or looking to pursue a claim, our series of podcasts h...

Tom Lingard , Head of our Intellectual Property team, joins Rebecca Berry from our employment team to discuss the thorny issue of how businesses can protect themselves against rogue current and former employees misusing confidential information. They also discuss the extent to which former employees can be restricted from competing after their employment has ended, and what options are open to emp...

Welcome to the R&I Spotlight podcast – a new series from the finance, restructuring and insolvency team at Stevens & Bolton focusing on key issues in the world of R&I. In this first episode, Matthew Padian, Helen Martin and Lucy Trott provide a half year insolvency update, looking at trends in the latest insolvency figures and making predictions for the months ahead.

There has been a renewed focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in recent times with many believing it should now form a compulsory part of the litigation process. Hence why, in episode 3 of our S&B reDRess Podcast, Catherine Penny and Alasdair McDowell consider what it is, the different types of ADR, and why disputing parties need to consider it in the early stages of a dispute.

Episode 6 of our Commercial Contracts 22 podcast focuses on the thorny issue of inflation and costs, RPI and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) from the perspective of standard terms and conditions, master services agreements and outsourcing arrangements. Beverley Flynn, head of commercial and technology is joined by commercial partner, Charlie Maurice to discuss this topical issue and the options availabl...

Episode 5 of our Commercial Contracts 22 podcast focuses on changes to insolvency legislation and how this may affect your standard terms and conditions. Beverley Flynn, head of Stevens & Bolton’s commercial and technology team is joined by our co-head of restructuring and insolvency, Tim Carter to discuss practical tips on drafting and improving your commercial contracts. The episode includes: Su...

Episode 2 of our S&B reDRess Podcast focuses on arbitration. Catherine Penny and Lorna Sleave from our dispute resolution team discuss what it is and when it might be used, and the perceived advantages of arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism compared to litigation.

As we enter the busy summer holiday season, employers are likely to see some common holiday-related issues resurface, particularly as we continue to experience ongoing travel disruption. What should you do if an employee is stranded overseas or is otherwise affected by travel disruption? What about employees who are unwell with covid whilst on holiday? Should you consider requests to extend period...

The newest immigration route– the High Potential Individual visa category – was launched on 30 May 2022.  Could this help you live and work in the UK?  As a business, could it help with the recruitment issues you’re experiencing and enable you to hire overseas talent more easily?  Immigration experts Kerry Garcia and Jackie Penlington discuss here

Welcome to the S&B reDRess Podcast, a new series from the dispute resolution team at Stevens & Bolton, in which members of the team cover what commercial parties need to know about dispute resolution related topics. In the first episode Catherine Penny and Michael Stocks discuss the key factors a party should have in mind when considering embarking on litigation and what the process entails. 

Episode 4 of our Commercial Contracts Podcast focuses on the key considerations when negotiating outsourcing agreements with a service provider from an employment perspective. Beverley Flynn, head of Stevens & Bolton’s commercial and technology team is joined by our head of employment and immigration, Kerry Garcia, to discuss practical tips on drafting and improving your commercial contracts. The...

Episode 3 of our Commercial Contracts Podcast focuses on intellectual property and updating your T&Cs confidential information and trade secrets. Beverley Flynn, head of Stevens & Bolton’s commercial and technology team is joined by our head of IP, Tom Lingard who provide practical tips on how to update and improve your standard terms and conditions, master services agreements, outsourcing arrange...

S&B’s People Podcast is a series of bite-sized podcasts aimed at busy HR professionals and employers. Your business may have embraced hybrid working but what hang-over issues has this left you with? Have you thought about proximity bias and the risk of discriminating against employees choosing to work from home? What about employees who refuse to come into the office the week before their holiday?...

In episode 2 of our Commercial Contracts Podcast Beverley Flynn, head of Stevens & Bolton’s commercial and technology team is joined by commercial law expert, Beverley Whittaker to discuss limits on liability. This episode includes: a discussion of the importance of limits on liability in supply terms and why they can be tricky key points for suppliers in B2B transactions tips for purchasers consi...

Welcome to Commercial Contracts 22, a podcast from the commercial and technology team at Stevens & Bolton. In this series we will be providing practical tips on how to update and improve your standard terms and conditions, master services agreements (MSAs), outsourcing arrangements and contractual terms. We will be talking with specialists from various areas across the firm gaining insight on how...

S&B’s People Podcast is a series of bite-sized podcasts aimed at busy HR professionals and employers. The COVID-19 Pandemic has fundamentally changed the UK workplace and accelerated new working practices. Has your business’s remuneration model kept pace with change? How can your compensation strategy capitalise on the opportunities presented by the new landscape? Employment law experts, Sarah Tay...

Episode 8 of our patent licensing podcast from Meeting Room 7, the final episode in this series, answers the question “Should I be worried about…?” in relation to some of the key issues that underpin important licensing provisions. Charlotte Tillett , head of Stevens & Bolton’s life sciences group, is joined by Professional Support Lawyer Astrid Arnold and Associate Melissa Turner to discuss some...