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Our podcast channel brings you thought provoking and insightful discussions on all things private wealth. We will talk about future and later life planning and wealth management, from making a Will or creating a trust, to preparing powers of attorney and ensuring the welfare of elderly or vulnerable relatives. Our experts will explore issues surrounding the administration of estates and trusts, and discuss effective tax and succession planning strategies for individuals, their families and f ...
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Our podcast channel brings you the latest Employment Law updates which includes recent case law, legislative changes and general discussions on hot topics for business owners and HR managers to consider.
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Land, Legacy, and Law: what the new inheritance laws could mean for farming families
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Land, Legacy, and Law: what the new inheritance laws could mean for farming families As a new series of Clarkson’s Farm is released, so to is the latest episode of our Private Wealth Matters Podcast. We delve into all things farming / farming families and farming estates. In this episode Emma Weir speaks with Family Team partner Rachel Osgood and P…
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Legislative changes to the Employment Rights Bill – what might happen and when?
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In this latest podcast, our employment experts examine the recent changes to the Employment Rights Bill under the new Labour government and how these changes might impact businesses and HR teams. It’s fair to say that this piece of legislation will be one of the most significant developments shaping the employment sphere over the next decade. Hoste…
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Control and choice – the importance of LPAs
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Control and choice – the importance of LPAs No one wants to think about a time in the future when they may no longer be able to make decisions for themselves about their health, welfare, property or finances. However, as we are all increasingly living longer and sometimes with conditions such as dementia, it is important to think now about what you…
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Employment Law highlights from 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
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In this latest episode, our expert Employment lawyers take a look back over important changes and key developments in the law that we saw in 2024, and can still expect to see in 2025. Our experts also look through the key employment law cases of the last 12 months and the cases of note going through the tribunals and courts in 2025. We also provide…
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Discrimination and religious beliefs – case of Higgs v Farmor's School
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In this latest podcast, our employment law experts discuss the developments in discrimination following the recent Court of Appeal decision in Higgs v Farmor's School. This case highlights the challenge for employers of balancing staff’s competing protected characteristics under the Equality Act. In this case, the way that Mrs Higgs expressed her C…
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Guarding your legacy with asset protection
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Guarding your legacy with asset protection In England & Wales we have apparent testamentary freedom, however, freedom to leave your estate as you wish does not always mean you can control how assets are ultimately distributed, particularly in the longer term. Poor planning can lead to unforeseen circumstances and sometimes unwanted and undesirable …
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Merry and Mindful: tax efficient giving explained
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Merry and Mindful: Tax-Efficient Giving Explained We are witnessing an historic shift in wealth; the great wealth transfer taking place is expected to see around £5.5 trillion passed down from one generation to the next by 2050. We are also seeing record inheritance tax (IHT) receipts. IHT is effectively a death duty levied on the total value (less…
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Right to work checks and illegal working in the digital age
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Illegal working is big business, not only in terms of the sums made by those who facilitate it, but also in the penalties that are issued to employers (in the year to March 2024 employers were issued with fines totally £8m). The Home Office's guidance in this area changes regularly, partly to reflect changes in the immigration rules, but also to tr…
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Inheritance Act claims and the myth of the 'watertight' Will
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Inheritance Act claims and the myth of the 'watertight' Will In this episode, our Private Wealth experts discuss disputes in Wills and the myth of the ’watertight’ Will, as well as giving some helpful tips on what you can do to minimise the likelihood that your Will is contested after you’ve gone. Wills disputes are increasing year on year in the U…
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In this episode, our employment experts discuss the challenges for employers in a post-Covid world who are now asking their employees to return to office-based working. The Covid-19 national lockdown led to a dramatic shift in the way many businesses operate, initially with an immediate move to full home working, which has been followed by an exten…
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In this latest podcast, our Employment experts explore the complexities of managing relationships in the workplace including the legal and operational challenges for employers. We look at the potential risks and benefits of workplace relationships, and how best to manage them when things go wrong. With sexual harassment being a more significant foc…
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Labour government's new employment law reforms
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In this latest Employment Law podcast, our experts discuss the new employment law proposals introduced by the UK Labour government. What are the potential implications of these changes for business owners and HR professionals? How might this impact workplace policies, employee rights and recruitment? Hosted by Employment Partner Abigail Maino, with…
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Future of AI in the workplace - what employers need to consider
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In this latest episode, our experts explore the fascinating and complex world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the workplace. The discussion highlights the rise of generative AI, like ChatGPT, and examines the associated risks, uncertainties, and opportunities it presents. Key topics covered in this episode include data protection,…
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Corporate leadership in addressing modern slavery risk
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In this latest episode, host Adam Williams delves into the pressing issue of modern slavery which can encompass various forms such as forced labour, forced marriage, debt bondage, human trafficking, and the exploitation of children. As awareness and legislative actions increase globally, organisations face growing pressure to address modern slavery…
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International trade and trading across borders; the financial and legal implications
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Many businesses engaged in international trade are navigating through a period of significant change and uncertainty. Factors such as inflation, high interest rates, debt distress, geopolitical tensions, and international conflicts have created a complex landscape. In this episode, we delve into the risks and opportunities confronting businesses in…
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Restructuring and employment aspects of Insolvency
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In this episode, our legal experts look at what is an insolvency event and the key elements to consider when a company falls into administration. What support is there for businesses and employees who find themselves in such situations and why is it important to take expert legal advice early in the process? Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law P…
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Employment Law highlights from 2023 and looking ahead to 2024
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In this podcast employment law specialists Greg Burgess and Simon Bellm delve into the key cases and developments from the past 12 months, and provide valuable insights on what to expect in the world of employment law in 2024. This includes: An overview of the key cases and legislation from 2023: Government response to widespread industrial action …
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All change? Brexit ‘bonfires’, holiday pay and TUPE
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In this episode, our Employment team discuss the latest update on the retained EU law bill and the government’s proposals providing for changes to UK employment laws in respect of working time regulations, which is set to come into force on 1 January 2024. How will these proposals impact most, if not all, employers? Hosted by Employment & Immigrati…
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Changing landscape of flexible working in the UK
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In this episode, our Employment team discuss the evolving landscape of flexible working and the potential impact of the recent bill passed in parliament which allows employees greater flexibility as to where, when and how they work. We look at historical context of the statutory right to request flexible work and its perceived limitations, and also…
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Globalisation - working without international borders (part 3)
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This episode is part three in our podcast series on globalisation in the world of work, where we consider the issue of whether it is prudent for employees to engage in work whilst abroad. Should there be a balance between granting such opportunities and effectively overseeing them? In this final session our experts look at some of the issues and po…
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Globalisation - working without international borders (part 2)
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This episode is part two of a three-part podcast series on globalisation in the world of work, where we consider the issue of whether it is prudent for employees to engage in work whilst abroad? Should there be a balance between granting such opportunities and effectively overseeing them? Our employment experts discuss the intricacies of shorter-te…
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In this episode, our Employment Law team discuss the subject of third-party harassment in the workplace and whether the current legislative framework is effective in ensuring employers do more to protect individuals. What is the true extent of an employer’s duty to prevent third-party harassment and what are the implications of getting it wrong? Ho…
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Globalisation - working without international borders (part 1)
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This episode is the first of a three-part podcast series on globalisation in the world of work. Globalisation is an increasingly important topic for employers, with tightening in the labour market together with the end of the free movement of workers, businesses now need to consider whether visa sponsorship of overseas workers is a viable option. D…
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Protected characteristics - What does the future hold?
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In this latest episode, our Employment Law experts look at how societal change has accelerated the need to recognise individual beliefs and characteristics that are worthy of respect in a democratic society. The question is how out of step is the current set of protected characteristics? Do we have a flexible baseline that allows the law to evolve?…
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EU retained law - UK government consultation on proposals to reform employment laws
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In this latest episode, our Employment Law experts discuss the recent government announcements in relation to the retained law arrangements and some so-called sunset clauses, which we previously covered in episode 2 on the removal of EU laws from our statute books. Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, with Partners Rustom …
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Fire and rehire - latest ACAS guide for employers
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In this latest episode, our Employment Law experts discuss the Government's recent announcement seeking to crack down on employers use of fire and rehire; this culminated in January of this year 2023 and the announcement of a new code of practice following the P&O events of last year. What does it mean for employers? Should we be worried about brea…
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EU retained bill - Impact on UK businesses
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In this latest episode, our Employment Law experts discuss the retained EU law revocation and reform bill, and how this will impact UK employment law and HR practitioners. The bill is yet to complete its passage through Parliament that seeks to remove all domestic legislation made under the European Communities Act 1972 and all retained EU legislat…
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Employment Law review of 2022, and what’s to come in 2023
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Our latest episode features the recording from our webinar last month, where our employment experts, Greg Burgess and Will Walsh, review important employment cases from 2022 and discuss what issues are on the horizon for 2023 including: An overview of the key cases and legislation from 2022 - Gender identity cases in 2022 - CV fraud: what can an em…
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