The Irwin Mitchell Podcast

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 mediation and pre-nups and how they work in a mediation setting. Join our host and family law expert Ros Bever as she chats with Joanna Grandfield, partner and head of the family team in London at Mills & Reeve.

Equality and diversity is a key topic among employers. The 2010 Equality Act consolidated prior legislation around discrimination and offered businesses more consistency in their approach. Since then, there’s been plenty of studies which demonstrate the commercial benefits to businesses who embrace equality and diversity as part of their model or structure. Listen as employment expert Elaine Huttl...

At least 46% of the working population worked from home at some points during 2020 and 2021. After witnessing the benefits to employees and businesses, many organisations are considering introducing flexible, agile or hybrid working patterns, offering their workers greater freedom as to when and where they work. Host Jenny Arrowsmith discusses this development with fellow employment expert Helen D...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is becoming  an increasingly popular choice for couples to amicably resolve issues outside of court. However our recent survey highlighted that 39% of divorcees were not aware of the alternative options. Our family law expert Ros Bever, is joined by Joshua Rozenburg, Britain's most experience legal commentator, Lord Wilson, a former Justice of the UK Supreme Co...

Family businesses often face difficult challenges and additional complexities that can impact you, your family and your business. Our experts will uncover the emotional and financial impacts, generational issues, succession planning and family dynamics that often get in the way of running a thriving business. James Laycock, Partner in our Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team is joined by guest spe...

Over the past year, COVID-19 restrictions have caused a dramatic shift in our working habits. While some are keen to get back to the office, many employees have enjoyed the greater flexibility that working from home offers. As restrictions are lifted, businesses must now consider how to adapt their offering to remain attractive to employees. Glenn Hayes is joined by Senior Associate Padma Tadi, wh...

Every year, over 22,000 parents and carers experience the tragedy of losing a child. To observe National Bereaved Parents Day, our podcast explores the coping mechanisms and legal support available for grieving parents. Laura Daly is joined by Gayle Routledge, Chief Executive Officer of A Child of Mine, consultant psychiatrist Dr Richard Caplan, and Andy Swinburne, an Irwin Mitchell client who has...

Around 12 million people live and work in the UK’s rural areas, contributing around £400 billion to the economy. But the last 12 months have seen its desirability increase considerably. Purchase and rental markets have boomed – thanks to home working – and global travel restrictions have led to an increase in domestic holidays. But challenges remain for landowners in the form of Brexit and climate...

Employees must receive the equivalent of 5.6 weeks holiday a year, and for full-time workers that amounts to 28 days. If you’re part-time, this is pro-rated. The Working Time Regulations say that a worker must receive a weeks’ pay for a week’s holiday. But the concept of a week’s pay is set out in a number of pieces of legislation that weren’t created with holiday pay in mind, and so holiday pay r...

Around £1.5 trillion of inward investment was held in the UK in 2019, according to the latest Office for National Statistics figures. And attracting more foreign direct investment is vital for developing the UK's infrastructure, creating job opportunities and raising productivity. But activity has been heavily impacted by Brexit and COVID-19. Join our host Rob Cowling, international expert Bryan B...

There are around 600,000 Trans and Non-binary people in Britain. Many employers are keen to be supportive but are unsure how best to do so. In our latest podcast, employment expert Helen Dyke is joined by Cat Burton, a retired pilot and Chair of diversity charity GIRES. Together they talk openly about how organisations can best support Trans employees, including practical steps for employers.

You can plan for many things in life, but you can't plan for a serious injury. It’s unexpected, hard to comprehend and can leave people confused as they face up to a future they never envisaged. But things do get better.   Our latest podcast features two clients currently recovering from life-changing brain and spinal injuries. They talk candidly about the challenges they’ve faced, the progress th...

Our latest podcast looks at how the industry can move forward from the cladding crisis. The Grenfell Tower fire led to a cladding crisis and changed the landscape of the housing market. Our host Jeremy Raj  is joined by residential property expert Chris Baker and building surveyor Julia Webb from Dorrington PLC to discuss the issues facing the industry and solution to help move the situation forwa...

Thousands of people will die as a result of occupational exposure to asbestos. During Global Asbestos Awareness Week, our latest podcast looks at how dangerous the deadly fibres are, why they are still being used around the world and the importance of prevention until we find a cure. Our guest host Rosemary Giles is joined by fellow solicitor Adrian Budgen, Kate Hill, a trustee of the June Hancock...

The consumer sector is vital to the health of the UK economy. But it’s been severely impacted by COVID-19. We’ve seen huge shifts in consumer behaviour. 61% of us have changed stores, brands or the way we shop. Some retailers have been able to adapt and thrive. They’ve embraced ecommerce and digital marketing, and shifted their offer to target a more ethically conscious audience.   Join our consum...

IR35 tax legislation rules for off-payroll workers are changing from Tuesday 6 April. But how will this impact your business? And what steps do you need to take to avoid falling foul of the new rules? In this episode, our employment law experts Glenn Hayes and Padma Tadi, with tax specialist Ian Goodwin of Mazars, discuss the changes and the actions businesses need to take.

As schools open their doors again up and down the country, it marks the start of another period of uncertainty for children with special educational needs and the parents, carers and charities that support them. Just days away from the anniversary of the first national lockdown, our latest podcast considers the impact of COVID-19, social distancing and home schooling on the children who rely on st...

Our host and residential property expert Jeremy Raj explores the main highlights of the Budget announcement, and how it could affect you. Jeremy is joined by our very own experts, Ashley Hill from our Tax, Trusts & Estates team, Jason Mountford Financial Planning expert and Claire Patricca-Riding, Head of Planning and Environment to look closely at the potential impacts. We'll focus on the updates...

Our host and family law expert Zahra Pabani explores how to find love in lockdown, and how to protect yourself when you do.    Join Zahra as she chats with Rachel Maclynn, founder of exclusive matchmaking agency the Vida Consultancy, about how she works with clients to help build connections and ultimately make love matches and Annabel Bosman, Head of Relationship Management for the Royal Bank of...

Every year around 850 lives are lost to cervical cancer in the UK and it’s the fourth most common cancer among women globally. Yet it’s a preventable and curable disease if detected and treated early.   During cervical cancer awareness week, we talk about the importance of early diagnosis and regular screening and consider the impact COVID-19 is having on this. Listen now to find out more about th...

The Brexit deal will change how your company deals with employees, data and more, but there’s one key issue in particular to address.   You need to understand how the deal affects overseas trade and your supply chain, and our latest podcast will help you do this.   This exclusive Brexit episode of our podcast features our experts in conversation with Andrew Baxter of transport and logistics compan...

Having food on the table and a roof over our heads is a basic human right, yet in 2020 when the world has become almost unrecognisable at times, many people are struggling for these simple necessities.  We invited Patsy Davies, Assistant Project Manager at Manchester Foodbank, Ben Richardson, Charity Director at Caring in Bristol and Ian Wilkins, Fundraising and Relationships Manager at Crawley Op...

During Road Safety Week, our latest podcast reflects on the often life-changing impact of a road traffic collision and considers how they can be prevented as the dark nights draw in and the winter weather arrives.

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing measures have changed the way rehabilitation is delivered forever. As we find ourselves in lockdown again, our latest podcast looks at the positive and negative impact of virtual support and considers what this will mean in the future.  

Are you thinking about a career in law? Whether you’re considering the first step in your career or looking to change your line of work, you might wonder what life is like as a trainee solicitor. Training Principal and partner Emma Rush hosts this special edition of the Irwin Mitchell Podcast, designed specifically for those considering applying for a 2023 training contract.