The Irwin Mitchell Podcast

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is a way of evaluating the social impact of a business. It’s something we hear about more and more these days, and it’s rapidly becoming a business priority. However, there’s no single definition of what it means, and no single criteria to measure success against. Led by lawyer Faye Bargery, our panel of experts discuss what ESG means for your business an...

Mediation is beginning to play an increasingly important role in Family Law. An expert panel joins our podcast host and family law partner, Zahra Pabani to discuss mediation and the importance of it. On the panel is founder of, Family Mediation and Mentoring, a bespoke Family Mediation Service, Rachael Oakes, Mills & Reeve Partner and specialist financial and children lawyer, Joanna Grandfield...

Serious injury expert Peter Lorence hosts our latest podcast during Bike Week. He’s joined by Michael Gaffney, Chairman of Blue Light Cycling Club, and DS Andrew Cox, Superintendent of Lincolnshire Police. Together, they discuss the dangers posed to cyclists on our roads and how we tackle them, the recent Highway Code update, and tips for drivers and cyclists whilst on the road.

Our host Tim Farmer , Clinical Director at Comentis and key experts discuss the care sector and the recent care reform proposals.   On the panel is Alison Hesketh , a Senior Life Specialist and founder of Pathfinders - a company which bridges the gap between the legal and financial professions and the care sector and Shaleeza Hasham , director at CHD Living, an award-winning, family-owne...

Join our host and sports expert Ted Powell, as he chats to men’s lead performance nutritionist from The Football Association Dr Chris Rosimus, The Physio Clinic’s elite sports physiotherapist Nick Worth, and performance director at Zone 7, Rich Buchanan. They take a deep dive into the role of physiotherapy, technology, and nutrition in relation to injury management and prevention. They’ll also dis...

Our National Head of Residential Property, Jeremy Raj , highlights the key changes and their impact on consumers, estate agents, and the whole of the residential property industry. Joined by experts Emma Cooke, Policy and Information Manager from Trading Standards and Kate Faulkner, Property Expert, they discuss in detail what the regulations are, what the changes will mean, and the potential repe...

Join our host Joanne Moseley, as she speaks with fellow Irwin Mitchell partner Jenny Arrowsmith, GP and menopause expert Dr Rebecca Lewis, and Jill Kay, HR manager at ASD Lighting. They discuss what businesses can do to better support their menopausal employees. Find out: How you can encourage women to talk about the menopause at work What symptoms women experience and what causes them What treatm...

The win-at-all costs culture in elite sport can make it difficult to express vulnerability. Resilience, perseverance and grit are celebrated in sport, and there’s more focus on performance than anything else. In this environment, discussing mental health challenges can be hard, but this narrative appears to be changing. Recently, household names such as Wayne Rooney, Naomi Osaka and Joe Marler hav...

Across all sectors, people are leaving their jobs for many reasons. It’s been predicted that up to 40% of employees are likely to move jobs in 2022 if they don’t feel valued, engaged and properly rewarded. This trend has been coined “The Great Resignation,” but we see it as the Great Refresh, where employers can reconsider how they recruit. Join our host Jenny Arrowsmith , as she speaks with Diver...

Recent challenges including Brexit and COVID-19 have changed the way we work. For those in the early stages of their career, considering a career change or in education, much can be gained through mentorship. In this podcast our expert panel, led by Melanie Bancroft, explore the benefits of mentorship and why it should be prioritised on any business’ agenda.

How does wellbeing in women’s sport compare with the men’s? What additional support do they require? Can, or should, governing bodies, clubs and athletes be doing more? Issues around wellbeing have made many front – and back – page headlines over the last year. Possibly the biggest case being the withdrawal of American record-breaking gold-medal gymnast Simone Biles from two finals at the Olympics...

This Valentine's Day, our family law expert Zahra Pabani explores how to find love in later life, and how you can protect yourself legally and financially. Join Zahra as she discusses love in later life with Rachel Maclynn , founder of the Vida Consultancy matchmaking agency. Is it a case of head over heart? Our family lawyer Sarah Balfour and private client lawyer Emma McCann  are also in the hot...

Family disputes can be complex and uncomfortable. But mediation can be a very effective way to resolve these disputes amicably. Our latest podcast explores all things surrounding mediation, with a focus on our new Mediation Support service. Our Family law expert Zahra Pabani is joined by family mediator Claire Colbert , co-founder of the bespoke family mediation service ‘Family Mediation and Mento...

Data protection is a fast moving area of law at the best of times, but recently there have been a number of cases decided which have an important impact on businesses. Joanne Bone is joined by Emma Yates and Tom Barnard to discuss the types of claims that can be made for breaches of confidentiality, the potential for class action lawsuits for breaking data protection laws, and what damages individ...

An injury to a loved one is heartbreaking, but when it happens on holiday it can be even more difficult. Our partner Cheryl Palmer-Hughes is joined by her clients Wendy and Gary. They talk about what happened to Wendy, her injuries and her progression. Their case manager Natasha explains how the pandemic affected Wendy’s rehabilitation, and how she and Gary have overcome the issues they’ve faced.

With many businesses unable to operate as usual, tenants have found themselves struggling with rent debts that built up during the pandemic. Similarly, many landlords who rely on the rent for their income have seen their property values plummet or have struggled with cash flow. The newly proposed Commercial Rents Bill will ringfence the debt that has been accrued as a result of COVID-19 and create...

When you’re told you have lung cancer, the shock and uncertainty you feel is unimaginable, but there’s help at hand, and that’s the topic of our latest podcast. Our workplace illness expert Nicola Handley is joined by her client David, who explains how specialist support has helped him transform his quality of life. Also featured are independent case manager Lisa Barnes, and physiotherapist Lynn d...

There’s pressure on manufacturers to achieve net zero by 2050. But what does it really mean to be net zero? What could the new infrastructure look like? How could surplus energy be stored?  Listen to Claire Petricca-Riding discuss alternative energy sources with experts Alastair Morris, Ben Lewis and Professor Jon Gibbins.

As part of our Alternative Dispute Resolution podcast series, we’re exploring the options available to couples to resolve their issues outside of court. Find out how financial dispute resolution and early neutral evaluation can be beneficial to all parties involved. Join our host and family law expert Ros Bever as she chats to Samantha Hillis, valued QC and matrimonial finance specialist at St Joh...

Our latest UK Powerhouse report ranked the US number one for FDI into and out of the UK. We're seeing increasing activity in the transatlantic corridor from UK businesses looking to expand or diversify in the US and US businesses looking to expand their operations in the UK, Europe and further eastwards.   Join our host and Head of US desk Georgie Collins as she chats with experts Bryan Bletso and...

The knowledge from a university, paired with the commercial know-how of a manufacturer, could be described as the perfect match. But the need to innovate is becoming increasingly important in this rapidly changing environment, particularly following the announcement in the summer of the UK Innovation Strategy. Join Alex Newman and a panel of experts to discover how to create successful partnership...

Over the last few years, there’s been increased discussion among businesses about how they can help support menopausal women in their organisations. Research into this area suggests that somewhere between 10% and 53% of women are negatively affected by menopausal symptoms at work. Listen to our employment experts Jo Moseley and Jenny Arrowsmith discuss how organisations can help menopausal women c...

We’re leading the way in raising awareness of the options available to couples to amicably resolve their issues outside of court. During this podcast we’ll talk specifically about impact of ADR on children and the advantages of coaching separated couples in co-parenting. Join our host and family law expert Ros Bever as she chats with Marcie Shaoul, founder and director of Rolling Stone Coaching an...

A recent study by BritishAmerican Business and Bain reports that the key priorities for US investors in the UK include better relations with the EU, a US-UK Free Trade Agreement and more clarity around the UK industrial strategy. This is despite US companies showing significant confidence in the UK as a place to do business.   Join our host and Head of US desk Georgie Collins, as she chats with US...

We’re supporting National Pensions Awareness Day which is all about raising awareness on the importance of preparing and saving for retirement – we’ll be looking at the key issues that everybody faces when considering pension options. Join our host and pensions expert Penny Cogher as she chats with Naomi Neville, Solicitor in our Tax Trust and Estates team and George Uglow, Financial Planner here...