Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBE

On this episode I’m pleased to bring you an interview from Joanna Hardy Joanna is widely regarded as one of the UK's leading junior criminal barristers, practicing from Red Lion Chambers in central London She is ranked in both the 2019 and 2020 editions of the Legal 500, as well as the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000, a list of the most influential people in London.   Presented by barrister...

On this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from Sean Jones KC Widely regarded as one of the leading Employment lawyers in the UK, Sean has built a leading practice focused on complex and high profile cases. He acts for both claimants and defendants in claims covering the wide range of Employment, Commercial Employment and Sport-related disputes. Presented by barrister  Sally Penni , fou...

Stephanie Boyce On this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from Stephanie Boyce, deputy Vice President of the Law Society of England and Wales An experienced general counsel, Stephanie became the Vice President of The Law Society in 2020 and President in 2021 – the first ever black woman to hold that post. Presented by barrister  Sally Penni , founder and chair of Women in the Law UK  ...

On this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from The Secret Barrister. A phenomenon on twitter and the author of a best-selling book, of course nobody knows the true identity of the Secret Barrister – no, not even me! They were kind enough to answer a series of questions for Talking Law – here voiced by an actor. Presented by barrister  Sally Penni , founder and chair of Women in the Law...

This month on the podcast you will meet criminal barrister and television personality Robert Rinder, also known as Judge Rinder. He was called to the bar in 2001, working on numerous cases before specialising in international fraud, money laundering and other forms of financial crime. He has appeared on televison on many occasions, hosting both Judge Rinder and The Rob Rinder Verdict. Presented by...

This month on the podcast you will meet activist and business woman Gina Miller Gina’s cases over the last couple of years have led to her being considered a role model to many of us, both inside and outside of the law. Especially her passion for the importance of the rule of law. Presented by barrister  Sally Penni , founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

On this month’s episode you'll meet Baroness Helena Kennedy KC. Helena is a Scottish barrister, broadcaster, and Labour member of the House of Lords. She served as Principal of Mansfield College, Oxford from 2011 to 2018 Presented by barrister  Sally Penni , founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

On this month’s episode you'll meet Spanish International Trade Lawyer Miriam González Durántez, Lady Clegg. Miriam is also vice chair of UBS Europe, a company that  provides investment advisory services. and founder of the international charity Inspiring Girls. Presented by barrister  Sally Penni , founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

This month you’ll meet Rachel Roberts, who is Managing Partner at Stowe Family Law in Leeds and Huddersfield. Rachel specialises in all aspects of family law but has particular expertise in dealing with the financial aspects of a marriage breakdown, as well as issues regarding children and the arrangements following a relationship breakdown. This episode is sponsored by Stowe Family Law in Leeds a...

This month, you’ll meet Ros Bever, a partner in the London and Manchester offices for Irwin Mitchell and also the  National Head of Irwin Mitchell's Divorce & Family Law team. Presented by barrister  Sally Penni , founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

This month, you’ll meet Jamie Hamilton QC  Jaime Hamilton has practised for more than two decades. He has been a pupil supervisor to three pupils and is now the Deputy Head of his Chambers Throughout his career in criminal law, he has undertaken both prosecution and defence instructions.   He is also known as " View From the North" due to his blog about legal matters.  Presented by barri...

This month, you’ll meet James Brown from Hall Brown family Law.  He specializes in divorce involving complex family issues, with cases involving up to £100 million and some very high profile clients. James is named as a Leading Expert in the independent directory Chambers and Partners and a leading individual in Legal 500. He regularly appears across television and radio as well as giving regular...

Dame Laura Cox, The Hon. Mrs Justice Cox, took to the bench in 2002 and was an English High Court Judge of the Queen's Bench Division. She was formerly a barrister, who specialised in employment law, equality, discrimination and human rights. She recently carried out the enquiry into bullying and harrassment within the House of Commons.   Presented by barrister Sally Penni , founder and chair...

Gary McIndoe is an immigration solicitor and founder of Latitude Law , a firm that specialises in business immigration, refugee and human rights. Gary is also the Chair of the Electronic Immigration Network, and a trustee of human rights charity RAPAR , which provides online information in the field of immigration and asylum law Presented by barrister Sally Penni , founder and chair of Women in th...

This month, activist and author Helen Pankhurst talks about the legacy of her surname and how the law still needs to work harder for women. Helen is an activist, an author, granddaughter of Sylvia and great granddaughter of Emmeline.  She is currently a senior advisor at relief agency CARE international, working across the UK and Ethiopia where she was brought up. This episode also features a spec...

For this special episode of Talking Law, you’ll hear from Paulette Mastin, counsel in the Capital Markets practice at Linklaters in London, where she advises corporate trustees, other service providers and companies on a wide variety of capital market transactions, including Islamic finance. She is also the chair of the Black Solicitors Network. Paulette discusses best practice for increasing dive...

Nigel Poole is head of Kings Chambers in Manchester and is ranked as a leading KC by Chambers UK and the Legal 500. He sits as a Recorder and a chair of the Bar Tribunal and Adjudication Service and has appeared in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. He also writes the successful blog Learned Friend Nigel discusses why he thinks barristers should no longer wear wigs, why hourly rates reward ine...

In episode two, meet Cherie Blair CBE QC, barrister, lecturer, writer and founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.   Cherie talks candidly about the challenges she faced when she first qualified as one of only a few female barristers in the country and also highlights the changes she feels need to happen within the legal profession to ensure its future relevance.   Plus, news of forthcomi...

In episode one, meet Jodie Hill, Managing Director & Solicitor at Thrive Law. Shortlisted for Law Society Excellence Awards "Personality of the Year" 2018. Jodie's passion for fair treatment of people living with mental health issues led her to set up a revolutionary law firm.   Plus, news of forthcoming Women In The Law events and details of how you can get involved. Presented...

Presented by multi-award winning barrister Sally Penni, Talking Law profiles leading figures in UK law as they discuss the highs and lows of their career plus the challenges and realities of the legal profession. From Women in the Law and Business UK First Epsiode arrives January 7 2019