The Trowers Podcast

In this final episode of the Ending Well series, Amardeep Gill and Professor Catherine Staite bring the discussion full circle, reflecting on what it means to end well and how the quality of an ending directly shapes the effectiveness, legitimacy and accountability of what follows. The conversation considers transition as a critical governance moment in its own right, where TUPE arrangements, fina...

In this episode, Amardeep Gill and Professor Catherine Staite explore the human dimensions of local government reorganisation and the leadership challenges that emerge when organisations are preparing to close rather than grow. While statutory structural change orders and shadow authority arrangements provide the legal framework for transition, the episode examines how councillors, chief executive...

In this three-part podcast series, Amardeep Gill and Professor Catherine Staite explore the governance dimensions of local government reorganisation through the lens of 'ending well'. Drawing on research, policy insight and lived experience, the series examines what it means for dissolving councils to discharge their final governance obligations with the same care and rigour as their found...

Partner Charlotte Clayson is joined by Shelley Langan-Newton, CEO of SQR, to discuss her journey into the tech sector and the path to her leadership role. They explore what inspired Shelley to pursue a career in technology, alongside the challenges she has faced as a woman in a still underrepresented area of leadership, and how the industry can create more inclusive opportunities. Shelley shares t...

In this second episode of a two-part podcast, Rebecca Rees, Head of Public Procurement at Trowers & Hamlins, is joined by Antony Silk, Director of Procurement at Southern Housing, to continue their reflections on the first year of the Procurement Act 2023. Moving from process into practice, they explore what happens after final tenders are submitted, including how contracts are structured to d...

In this first episode of a two-part podcast, Rebecca Rees, Head of Public Procurement at Trowers & Hamlins, is joined by Antony Silk, Director of Procurement at Southern Housing, to reflect on the first year of the Procurement Act 2023. Focusing on the competitive flexible procedure, they discuss how organisations are adapting to the new regime, alongside practical insights from Southern Housi...

In the next episode in our series where we shine a spotlight on the growth of Black-owned businesses across the UK and the many factors involved in running and scaling a business, Yetunde Dania, Partner and Head of Trowers & Hamlins’ Birmingham office, speaks with Kwame Boateng, founder of Ingrained Oil and winner of the Birmingham Black Business Show Launchpad in Birmingham 2024. Kwame shares...

In the second podcast from issue 17 of Thinking Business, Senior Partner Sara Bailey is joined by Sahar Hashemi OBE, Founder of Buy Women Built and Co-Founder of Coffee Republic, to discuss how effective leadership can drive and sustain transformative change. Sahar reflects on her journey from launching Coffee Republic to founding Buy Women Built, and shares her perspective on authentic, empatheti...

In this episode of GC Chronicles, recorded as part of our Safe and Ethical AI Month, Matt Whelan interviews Magdalena Koenig, General Counsel at Sirius International Holdings, to discuss the intersection of law and artificial intelligence. They explore the importance of ethical and safe use of AI, the challenges of implementing these principles in business, and the evolving regulatory landscape. M...

In the first podcast from issue 17 of Thinking Business, Partner Charlotte Clayson is joined by Rupert Small, Founder and CEO of Egregious, to explore the growing cyber risks associated with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in business. Rupert shares his perspective on the key cyber security, data protection and ethical challenges organisations face when implementing AI tools, from ma...

In this episode of our GC Chronicles podcast series, Matt Whelan, Senior Associate, is joined by Rupinder Phull, Director of Legal at HomeServe, the British multinational home emergency repairs and improvements business. Together, they discuss Rupinder’s career journey and how he came to join the organisation, diving into the challenges, opportunities and insights that come with leading the legal...

In the first episode of our new series exploring the impact of Black-owned businesses on the UK economy, Yetunde Dania, Partner and Head of Trowers & Hamlins’ Birmingham office, speaks with Paul Kempster, Managing Director and Head of Commercial Banking Coverage at Lloyds Business and Commercial Banking. Together, they discuss the challenges facing small businesses, the specific impact on Blac...

In the second episode of our autumn update, Amardeep Gill, Head of the Public Sector team at Trowers & Hamlins, is once again joined by fellow Partner Paul McDermott, along with guests from Inner Circle Consulting, Evie John and Chris Naylor, to continue the conversation on the changing landscape of devolution and local government reform in the UK. The discussion explores the growing powers of...

In the latest instalment of our Devolution Dissected series, Amardeep Gill, Head of the Public Sector team, is once again joined by fellow Partner Paul McDermott, along with guests from Inner Circle Consulting, Evie John and Chris Naylor, to discuss the current state of devolution and local government reform in the UK.  In the first of a two-part series, they explore the implications of recent min...

Next up in our Thinking Business podcast series, Partner Victoria Robertson is joined by Char Eeles, Retail Media Lead at Ocado, to discuss the AI revolution and its impact on modern businesses. Char shares insights into the different artificial intelligence models used at Ocado, from improving customer experiences on their website to optimising factory operations and drivers' routes. The conv...

Welcome to the launch of our new GC Chronicles series, where we shine a spotlight on General Counsels from across the UK and their experiences of working at the heart of big business. Amardeep Gill, Partner and Head of our Public Sector team speaks to Rory Gissane, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary at Mortgage Advice Bureau, about his career journey and how he came to join the organisa...

Welcome to our new Thinking Business podcast series, where we explore the latest challenges, opportunities and trends affecting businesses today. We'll be speaking to a range of industry leaders and experts who will share their insight to help you navigate an ever-changing landscape. In our first episode, Danielle Ingham, Partner in our Employment and Pensions team, speaks to Anthony Webster,...

Chris Paul, Partner and Head of the Energy and Sustainability at Trowers & Hamlins, speaks to Tim Meanock CEO and Co-founder of Tallarna, a climate tech and finance platform focused on delivering sustainable impact through Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) solutions. In the podcast they explore the financial challenges involved in the energy transition within the built environment, including the fund...

Devolution Dissected returns with the second episode of our two-part series, diving deeper into the shifting dynamics of local government. Amardeep Gill, Head of Public Sector at Trowers & Hamlins, and Partner Paul McDermott are once again joined by Evie John and Chris Naylor from Inner Circle Consulting to explore the realities of local government reorganisation. Together, they unpack the beh...

Devolution Dissected returns with a brand-new two-part series, continuing the conversation on the evolving landscape of local government. Nearly four months on from the release of the Devolution White Paper, Amardeep Gill, Head of Public Sector at Trowers & Hamlins, is once again joined by fellow partner Paul McDermott, along with guests from Inner Circle Consulting, Evie John and Chris Naylor...

In the last episode in our Procurement Week 2025 podcast series, Partner Katie Saunders and Alan Heron, Director of Procurement at Places for People, discuss how procurement frameworks have evolved over the years. They explore the role of frameworks in public procurement, the challenges faced, and the importance of transparency and social value. The conversation also delves into the introduction o...

Partner Louis Sebastian and Craig Naughton, Commercial and Procurement Lead at WM5G, discuss the implications of the Procurement Act 2023 on tech contracts. They assess the challenges of innovation within public procurement, the importance of flexibility in contract management and the role of AI in enhancing procurement processes. Together they highlight the need for comprehensive market intellige...

Partner Amardeep Gill speaks to Lisa Forsyth, Managing Director at Max Associates, about the evolving landscape of leisure procurement contracts. They explore the historical context of leisure procurement, the significance of concession contracts and the introduction of the competitive flexible procedure.

In our next Procurement Week podcast, Dr Rebecca Rees and Andrew Van Doorn, Chief Executive of HACT, discuss the significance of social value in public procurement, especially in light of the new Procurement Act 2023. They explore the importance of understanding social value as an impactful measure, the necessity of partnerships, and the role of pre-market engagement. The conversation also address...

To mark the launch of the Procurement Act 2023, Partner and Head of Public Procurement, Rebecca Rees speaks to Lindsay Maguire, Deputy Director for Procurement Reform Implementation at the Cabinet Office, to discuss its implications for public procurement in the UK. They explore the cultural and behavioural changes necessary for successful implementation, the benefits of increased flexibility and...