The Agenda

In the latest episode of "That's Entertainment," Phil Hughes, Partner in our Media & Entertainment team, sits down with Thomas Walters, the visionary co-founder, and CEO of Billion Dollar Boy. Join Phil as he delves into Thomas's journey of building an incredibly successful global influencer marketing agency that connects top-tier content creators with some of the world&apo...

Why can’t you just use a standard employment contract for an apprentice? Must parents sign the contract as well? Who should manage your apprentices and what are the legal risks when the apprenticeship comes to an end? Join our two apprenticeship experts, Abi Frederick and Saffron O’Gorman, as they answer these questions and more in their conversation about the top tips for employing apprentices.

In the latest episode of our Adlaw Insights podcast, Brinsley Dresden and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor welcome their first guest, Benedict Pringle. Benedict is the founder of politicaladvertising.co.uk and co-founder of the Reform Political Advertising Organisation. They explore the complex and often controversial issue of political advertising, and how it is regulated (or not regulated!) in the UK. 

This month’s podcast features David and Tarun discussing the practicalities of neonatal leave, which is coming into force in April, and what the rolling back of DEI initiatives in the US under President Trump could mean for UK employers.

France is famous for its worker protections - strict rules, a 35-hour workweek, and a lunch break that even revolutions dare not disturb. But how does the Pay Transparency Directive fit into an already labyrinthine labour code, complete with one of the EU’s toughest pay reporting regimes? In this episode, Pay Attention regulars Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Guillaume Bordier from Capsta...

In our first episode of 2025, join Sarah McWhinney and James Walters as they explore the importance of having clear performance management from day one. They discuss the common mistakes made by employers before considering the transformative changes to day 1 unfair dismissal rights in the Employment Rights Bill. They talk through the implications the Bill will have for managing new joiners and som...

In the second episode of “That’s Entertainment”, Partner in our Media & Entertainment team Phil Hughes is joined by Joel Conder, the creator of the hugely successful YouTube channel Dad V Girls. In this podcast, Phil dives deep with Joel to explore his journey as a self-built media mogul, the growth of his e-commerce brands Des Vu Clothing and Solskin, and how he connects with millions of foll...

Our first episode of the year sees Lucy and Sally discuss what we can expect from the world of employment law this year ranging from the changes to NMW, new family leave rights, consultations on the Employment Rights Bill and some key cases to watch out for.

In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Jessica Jacobi from Kliemt to delve into Germany’s approach to the Pay Transparency Directive. Known as the land of bratwurst, precision engineering, and a harmonious relationship between labour and business, Germany’s implementation offers fascinating insights into pay equity. The panel explores how Germany’s legal framewo...

In this special episode of Pay Attention, we step back from the details of the Pay Transparency Directive to take a big-picture look at whether pay transparency actually delivers on its promise. Regular hosts Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Hannah Grayson and Siobhra Rush to explore the historical journey of pay equity — from the early days of gender pay gap reporting to the latest develo...

In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys, David Lorimer and Siobhra Rush lace up the gloves to examine how the Pay Transparency Directive is reshaping the landscape across the Republic of Ireland and stirring debate in Northern Ireland. From the Republic’s recent rollout of reporting measures, to the post-Brexit question of whether Northern Ireland will have to follow suit, we break down the cha...

Our last episode of the year sees Colin and David discuss a Court of Appeal decision on workforce consultation in small-scale redundancies, an EAT decision on the correct application of priority status during a redundancy plus some festive jokes! 

In our third episode, Co-heads of our renowned Advertising & Marketing team, Brinsley Dresden, and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, sat down to discuss sustainability and environmental claims – an evergreen topic shaping the future of advertising.

How can you reconcile immigration rules with the obligation not to discriminate on the grounds of race? Join Abi Frederick and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar as they explore the tricky issue of the relationship between immigration and employment law.   This podcast covers common issues including right to work checks, sponsorship rules and risks, and salary thresholds and adjustments. Our experts discuss how...

This month’s discussion continues our thoughts on the new Employment Rights Bill, this time focusing on the new trade union rights as well as the finer details of the new collective redundancy and fire & rehire reforms.

In this episode of Pay Attention, we cross the “Finnish line” on pay transparency with Nana Karanen, a leading expert on Finland’s employment landscape. Together, we unpack how the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive could fit into Finland’s existing framework and what lessons the UK might draw from their equitable approach. From cultural attitudes to policy insights, this episode sheds light on how F...

In this first episode of “That’s Entertainment”, Phil Hughes sits down with Abigail Bergstrom, a leading literary agent and published author. Abigail has shepherded over 34 titles onto bestsellers lists, and her authors have been listed for a plethora of literary prizes. Abigail is recognised across industry for having built some of today's biggest book brands and has been nominated for Liter...

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast helping you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this podcast, we focus on Ireland and discuss key risk areas regarding litigation and claims, the Workplace Relations Commission process, the right to disconnect and more!

Sarah McWhinney and Becs Peedell discuss what’s driving the focus on workplace support for new parents, why the shared parental leave system is broken and what some employers (including Lewis Silkin) are putting in place instead. With the new Labour government introducing day 1 family rights and promising to review the whole system, just how generous are the UK’s family leave schemes and is this a...

Listen in to Matthew Rowbotham and Kathy Granby discuss top tips for securing EMI option tax treatment ahead of a company sale. They highlight the benefits of EMI options, common pitfalls in implementation, and the importance of early planning and accurate documentation. Key advice includes obtaining specialist legal support, ensuring proper valuation agreements, and maintaining meticulous records...

Following the launch of our debut Adlaw podcast , we are delighted to release our second podcast, this time exploring the theme of Alcohol advertising in the UK.  We’ve pulled together some key developments and notable decisions from the ASA, which we discuss in this latest episode.

This month’s discussion shares our thoughts on the Employment Rights Bill and the details employers need to know.   

Anna Bond and Jen Kingsmill, along with guests Professor Amanda Kirby and Mel Francis from Do-IT Solutions, delve into the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace.  With neuroinclusivity a priority for many employers, our speakers start by defining neurodiversity and explaining its significance. They also consider the legal framework under the Equality Act and explore practical strategies to fost...

The impact of AI has been felt across almost every industry. The recent SAG-AFTRA video games strike highlights some of the issues presented by the use of AI in the creative industries and in particular, in video game development. The widespread adoption of AI in the game development process has caused concerns around what constitutes the fair commercialisation and protection of a performer’s work...

This month’s discussion covers the Next equal pay case, and the latest news on predictable terms and the right to disconnect.