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Yorkshire Business PodcastThe Yorkshire law firm redefining employment law for a modern worldIn this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, Chloe sits down with Hannah Strawbridge, newly appointed Director at Inspire Legal, following their recent merger with the Halifax-based law firm HanLaw Hannah is a specialist discrimination lawyer with a mission to challenge outdated norms within the legal profession. Together, we explore how she is reshaping what a law firm can look like, harnessing flexibility, remote working, diversity and AI to build a modern, ethical and commercially effective practice supporting businesses across the UK and internationally. Hannah shares why she believes law needs du...
2025-12-0229 min
From Our Own CorrespondentEurope's migrant challengeKate Adie introduces stories from across Europe, Nepal, Ghana, and Moldova-Transnistria.As countries across Europe harden their stance on immigration, Fergal Keane retraces the journeys refugees have taken over the years, including stories he has heard from Ireland, Syria, Turkey and Sweden.Nepal’s government was dramatically overthrown in the deadliest unrest seen in the Himalayan country in decades, triggered by a social media ban and anger at corruption and high unemployment. Charlotte Scarr was in Kathmandu as the protests continued.Ghana is the world’s largest importer of used clothing, with millions of g...
2025-09-2028 min
The Law Firm Owners Podcast128 - How law firm owners can build a profitable, values-led firm, without billable hour targets or burnoutMy next guest is Hannah Strawbridge, founder and CEO of HanLawCo — an award-winning employment law consultancy known for its flexible consultancy model, specialist tribunal work, and national menopause at work campaign. A Legal 500 recommended solicitor, Hannah launched HanLaw to challenge traditional law firm culture and now mentors other lawyers looking to do the same.HanLawCo website: https://hanlawco.com/Hannah’s personal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-strawbridge-93215b13/About Dan:Currently Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £3M or more to acquire so if you are i...
2025-07-1532 min
More Than A Lawyer with Holly CopeBreaking the Mold: Women Redefining Success in LawFor a long time, success in law has been narrowly defined, making partner, climbing the corporate ladder, and sacrificing personal life for billable hours.But what happens when women in law decide to rewrite that definition for themselves?In this episode, I am spotlighting the stories of women who walked away from the traditional legal path, not because they couldn’t hack it, but because they chose something different.Something bigger. Something that aligned with their version of success.Helen PamelyLet me introduce you to...
2025-03-0825 minMore Than A Lawyer with Holly CopeFreelancer To Law Firm Owner: Challenging The Traditional Legal MentalityImagine having no salary, no clients, no savings to fall back on and jumping completely into the unknown. But what if the only way to change your life is to do the things that some aren't willing to do?Running a business in the legal world isn't easy and growing one is even harder. The traditional legal models can feel restrictive, stuck and outdated in parts.Today I'm talking with Hannah Strawbridge founder of Han Law and we have a really frank conversation about what it takes to thrive in the changing legal...
2024-09-2929 min
Legal Content Chat28. Hannah Strawbridge: Menopause in the Legal Workspace - The Shocking TruthMenopause in the Legal Workspace: The Shocking Truth
Join Hannah Strawbridge, CEO and Employment Solicitor and I as we discuss:
👩 The percentage of women who suffer perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms.
🙅♀️ Why so many women are misunderstood and embarrassed to talk to their employers.
⚖️ The worst offending symptoms and how they impact working life and performance.
🌬️ Why support for menopausal women need to go beyond a fan in the office.
If you want to discover how la...
2024-07-0332 min
How To Fail With Elizabeth DayAngel Strawbridge - No RegretsYou will probably know Angel Strawbridge from Escape to the Chateau, the hugely popular TV show she fronted with her husband, Dick. You might also recognise her from her trademark vintage style, bestselling books and bright red hair.
Escape to the Chateau, which followed the Strawbridges as they renovated a dilapidated French castle with no water, no electricity or heating (with two young children in tow) ran for nine seasons before coming to an end in 2022. Shortly afterwards, an audio recording of Angel speaking angrily to an unknown man was leaked. It made headline news - this...
2024-06-1239 minFrom Our Own CorrespondentHeightened tensions in Georgia over 'foreign agents' billKate Adie presents stories from Georgia, Serbia, Colombia, Thailand and the PhilippinesGeorgians have been protesting for weeks about a draft legislation requiring organisations to declare foreign funding, which many see as a turning point in Tbilisi's relationship with Russia and the West. Rayhan Demytrie explores why the law has proved so divisive.China’s President Xi Jinping has been on a tour of Europe this week, including a carefully timed visit to the Serbian capital, Belgrade. China is one of Serbia’s biggest foreign investors and has backed several infrastructure projects. Guy De Launey witn...
2024-05-1128 min
HR Director's CutThe One Where We're Scared of Tribunals (ft. Hannah Strawbridge)Hannah Strawbridge joins us to talk about what to expect from tribunals and how to navigate them as a HR Leader.We asked our LinkedIn followers what their MOST favourite courtroom show is. Here are the results:IT'S A TIE!33% - Judge Judy33% - Judge Rinder33% - Jury DutyMake sure to follow us on LinkedIn to have your say in our future polls!About Hannah Strawbridge:Hannah is an experienced Employment Solicitor, Tribunal advocate and is CEO and the sole founder of Han Law.
2024-02-0945 min
The Leaders Council PodcastIn Conversation: Hannah Strawbridge Hannah Strawbridge is the CEO and founder of HanLawCo, a Legal 500 listed employment lawyer providing commercial, strategic and pragmatic employment law advice to individuals and businesses, both employers and employees.Hannah set-up her own firm HanLawCo in 2019 on a mission to promote positive change and improve working lives.
2022-09-2028 min
Finally Pregnant#10 Hannah Vaughan Jones' Pregnancy StoryFirst episode of Season 2 is a chat with my wonderful friend Hannah Vaughan Jones who was 35 weeks pregnant when we spoke. Since then, her husband, BBC News anchor Lewis, and her have welcomed Matheson (known as Sonny) into the world and I could not be happier for them!
Hannah and Lewis tried for a family for 6 years before deciding to move on to double donor IVF. However, before they did so they transferred their last two frozen embryos from a previous cycle. Two embryos that were too ‘poor quality’ to test. One of them stuck and here Hannah talks a...
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