The Irwin Mitchell Podcast

Join host Richard Kayser from Irwin Mitchell’s medical negligence team as he speaks with Jane Plumb, founder and CEO of Group B Strep Support, and Alex Highfield, a lawyer and expectant mother, to discuss the realities of Group B Strep in pregnancy. This episode covers what GBS is, the risks to newborns, prevention strategies, personal experiences, and the vital support available to families. Whet...

Speaking out about bullying, particularly when you work for a large organisation like the Armed Forces, can be very frightening. And, if following the correct process doesn’t solve the problem, it can be hard to know where to turn. Our client, Chris, spoke to our military solicitor and podcast host Carol Purang to share his lived experience of bullying and harassment in the military. They’re joine...

Our host, Lewis Quarmby speaks to Royal Air Force veteran, Carl Austin-Behan, about his lived experience of the ban on LGBT personnel in the armed forces. They were joined by Peter Gibson, Chief Executive of Fighting With Pride, and Sarah Jones from our employee network IM Equal. On 12 December 2024, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme made recognition payments available to those who served in t...

Finding love is an exciting journey – but one that often comes with questions and complexities. You might be shifting your focus from career to searching for the one. You might be just looking for companionship. Or you might be divorced or widowed and looking to take that leap of faith and find love again. Regardless of your circumstances, it's critical to ensure your personal and financial safety...

A lack of resources for local planning authorities, supply chain issues, and a rise in land values has crippled the development and planning sector. This has resulted in the lowest level of planning applications and completions in a decade. But with the government determined to get Britain building again – including its pledge to chase down the 1.5 million shortfall in new homes – it’s also an exc...

In this second episode of our new podcast series, our experts are back on the couch with advice on how to embrace life after divorce. This time, they’re tackling one of the greatest concerns for anyone going through a separation: finances. It’s a subject that raises so many questions: what if your former partner isn’t being truthful about their finances? How do you make sure children are secure? B...

One of the toughest realisations that comes with a divorce is that you’re not going to be able to see your children every day. New routines can be challenging, but co-operation and communication can make the adjustment much easier for your family, creating a long-term foundation of trust and security. Host Zahra Pabani is joined by family law partner and mediator Phillip Rhodes; former leading BBC...

Paralympic-gold-medallist, Hannah Cockroft, hosts the first video edition of the Irwin Mitchell podcast. She’s joined by gold-medal-sprinter, James Ellington, and aspiring para-athletes, our clients, Ben Lukowski and Richard Davies. The athletes share their passion for sport and the role it’s played in their lives. Wanting to encourage listeners at the beginning of their own sporting journeys, and...

Have you got a plan in place for your pension? Are you confident it will look after you and your family once you finish working?   In this podcast, Zahra Pabani is joined by partners Rose Macfarlane and Phillip Rhodes, and Edward Tomlinson, Head of Financial Planning at Irwin Mitchell. They explain the different options available for your pension and share their best tips for maximi...

Finding the best education setting to meet your child’s needs can make a big difference to their future outcomes. But what happens when your child has special educational needs, and you don’t agree with the local authority about where they should go to school? Our public law and human rights specialist, Lauren Haines, is joined by our client Craig Dunn in our latest podcast. Craig is a single pare...

Whether you’ve moved into a leadership role or to a completely different industry, career changes can be challenging and rewarding at the same time.   In our latest podcast, partner Zahra Pabani is joined by recently retired High Court Judge Sir Nicholas Francis; Lesley Spencer, Business and Executive coach; and our newly appointed Head of Family Law, Clare Wiseman. They share...

The recent general election saw a landslide victory for the Labour Party – and with it, a whole raft of reforms to planning policy. The new chancellor, Rachel Reeves, wasted no time in introducing Labour’s plans for the next couple of months. But how quickly can they be achieved? Head of the Planning and Environment Claire Petricca-Riding is joined by partner Nicola Gooch and Thea Osmund-Smith, De...

To mark Armed Forces Day, our military injury partner and former Army Lawyer, Andrew Buckham, hosted a special edition of the Irwin Mitchell Podcast. We were pleased to welcome a panel of specialists, including James Cameron of Mission Motorsport, Rob Kelly from Bootnecks in2 Business, and Tony Radford of The Royal Marines Charity. They shared insights and advice on the challenges faced by veteran...

Dementia is prevalent and the number of people living with dementia is projected to reach 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050. Consequently, knowing what to do and who you can turn to, when supporting someone living with dementia, is vital now more than ever. Our host and Lifestyle & Estate Planning expert, Stewart Stretton-Hill, is joined by a panel of guests including Alison Hesketh,...

In our latest podcast we're talking family disputes and the divorce process. Whether you're halfway through, figuring out your finances, or coming to the end of the process, you want to surround yourself with a team that can support you. Family law expert Zahra Pabani, is joined Rhiannon Ford, a Divorce Consultant and Coach, John Cunliffe from our financial planning team and family law partner, Ma...

How people lose their limbs can make a big difference to the availability of rehabilitation services, but according to our panel, one aspect that always seems to be under resourced is mental health. Studies show that 30-40% of amputees suffer mental health difficulties following surgery yet support with mental health is not provided as standard. Charities can be a valuable resource in helping peop...

There’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach to divorce, and each separation will take a different path, but how do you decide the best approach to take? When a marriage comes to an end, every choice can feel overwhelming, particularly if children are involved. Whether it's mediation or court, knowing the options that are available to you from the outset can avoid additional cost and time, and ultimate...

 In the run up to Valentine's Day, Family law expert Zahra Pabani is joined by a panel of guests to talk everything love, marriage and money. Along with  Marie Kilgallen  from our family law team, Zahra also welcomes Rachel Maclynn , Founder and CEO of matchmaking agency the Vida Consultancy, and Sophie Foxton, a wedding planner from Gorcott Hall in Warwickshire. They discuss: How the m...

To mark World Cancer Day, our International Serious Injury partner Cheryl Palmer-Hughes explores what happened at Camp LeJeune between 1953 and 1987 and the recent changes in legislation that now allow for claims to be brought. She’s joined by Andrew Buckham, our military injury partner, Mike Doyle, partner at US law firm Doyle Dennis LLP, and Joe House, a veteran who was based at the training fac...

Our client Lindsey Dawson always wanted to have children. But failure to correctly interpret her smear test result, leading to her developing cervical cancer, meant she had to make difficult decisions about her fertility before she had time to fully process the reality of her situation. After a legal investigation into her care, Lindsey and her husband Kieron are exploring surrogacy. Lindsey joine...

Join our financial planning experts Edward Tomlinson, Head of the Financial Planning team, and Lewis Giaramita, Head of Investments, as they provide an insight into the past 12 months in the investment markets, and what this means for the next year. The information given and opinions expressed are subject to change and should not be interpreted as investment advice. All data is sourced by IM Asset...

 Family disputes can be complex and difficult especially when dealing with the impact on children and financial arrangements. But mediation can be a very effective way to resolve disputes amicably. Our Family law expert, Zahra Pabani, is joined by our family mediator and ex-BBC broadcaster, Joanna Gosling and our family lawyers Anna Chenoweth and Vandna Sharma. Together they discuss how to prepar...

In this episode, our residential property expert, Jeremy Raj, welcomes National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency (NTSELAT) Policy and Information Manager, Emma Cooke, and the chair of the Home Buying and Selling Group, Kate Faulkner OBE. Following the recent release of parts B and C to the material information rules, our specialist panel analyses their effect on the property sector. W...

Expectations of how offices should look and operate have changed significantly over the past few years. Along with the shift in working patterns brought about by COVID, ESG is now driving decisions in relation to the offices market and how offices are used. In this podcast, Senior Associate Clare Davitt is joined by Eamon Fox, Head of Yorkshire Offices and Development at Knight Frank, and Helen Sh...

From dealing with a dispute over a loved one’s estate to going through the process of contesting a Will, our panel of experts sit down to discuss the importance of our counselling and coaching service. In this episode of the Irwin Mitchell Podcast, host and family law Partner, Zahra Pabani is joined by Client Counsellor, Vicky Lambert, Associate Solicitor, Nicola Hawkins and Solicitor, Elliot Boot...