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Mishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastMarket Watch: Stephen Beard of Knight FrankWelcome to the fourth episode of Market Watch, the podcast from Mishcon de Reya where we explore the opportunities and challenges facing the real estate sector through conversations with key industry players. In this episode, Partner Alice Burlingham (link) and Managing Associate Olivia Fulton (link), speak with Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank. 2025-05-0930 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastMarket Watch: Paul WilliamsWelcome to the Market Watch, a podcast from Mishcon de Reya, where we delve into the opportunities and challenges facing the real estate sector through conversations with key industry players.In our third episode, Edward Hughes-Power, Partner at Mishcon de Reya, speaks with Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Derwent London. 2024-12-1228 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastPro Bono for PrideAlex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya, delves into the legal issues that the LGBTQIA+ community face with Dani St James from Not A Phase and Helen Randall from Stonewall Housing. Mishcon de Reya trainee, Apolloniya Vlasova discusses the pro bono work she does with Pink Law at Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre. 2024-11-0423 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastPro Bono for Black LivesAlex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya, looks at the pro bono support that the Black Justice Project with Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre gives members of Black communities with associate, Michelle Chiu. Lawyer and activist, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu talks about the legal issues that Black people face and the need for pro bono assistance. 2024-11-0413 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastPro Bono for intimate image survivorsAlex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya explores the type of intimate image abuse that associate, Katie Mehew has seen at the SPITE clinic with Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre. Helen Mort, poet and survivor of Intimate Image Abuse talks about her experience and Kate Parker from the Schools Consent Project talks about the need for education in this area.2024-11-0425 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsGlobal families: taking control of your reputationIn our latest Mishcon Academy: Digital Sessions podcast, Wei Zhang, a New York-qualified Partner in Mishcon de Reya's Hong Kong office, interviews Partner Emma Woollcott, Head of the Reputation Protection and Crisis Management practice in London. They explore why, in a world of increased scrutiny and transparency, global families should be mindful of their online profiles and reputations, and not just within their home jurisdictions. Wei and Emma also consider the circumstances in which even the most discreet families can attract unwanted attention, how they can anticipate reputational challenges and how they can be ready to address t...2024-10-0720 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsHow AI is revolutionising patient outcomes in healthcareIn this Mishcon Academy digital session, Kim Wedral-Rooke, Partner and Head of Innovate Employment at Mishcon de Reya is joined with Vibhor Gupta, Director and Founder of PangaeaData. This innovative software product platform is at the forefront of assisting healthcare and pharmaceutical providers in identifying and engaging with patients who have yet to be treated, thereby facilitating their entry into appropriate screening programmes.The session provides an in-depth exploration of the clinical objectives that are central to PangaeaData's mission. They examine the sophisticated technology that is employed to identify undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and miscoded patients within the NHS...2024-06-1022 minThe Uncover Pod - Uncovering the Legal Risk & Compliance IndustryThe Uncover Pod - Uncovering the Legal Risk & Compliance IndustryThe Benefits of a Diverse Client Base - Episode 16 - Ed Turner, Chairman of Mishcon Future & Executive Board Member at Mishcon de ReyaWelcome to Episode 16 of The UNCOVER Pod! This week, your host, Daniel Chatfield, was joined by Ed Turner, the Chairman of Mishcon Future & Executive Board Member at Mishcon de Reya, to talk about the benefits of working with a diverse range of clients.  They also discussed the power of storytelling in a Legal Risk & Compliance role and the impact that can have on your firm.  Listen in for some valuable insights into developing a competitive compliance department.  This podcast is brought to you by UNCOVER, a specialist recruitment com...2024-03-1345 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsWomen in Wealth: Empowering Equity - female owners and donorsAgainst the backdrop of International Women's Day on 8 March and as part of our Women in Wealth initiative, our latest Mishcon Academy Digital Sessions podcast "Empowering Equity: Female owners and donors" celebrates the successes of increasing the numbers of women in ownership positions, explores the on-going barriers to female capital wealth creation in business, and highlights the propensity of women to nevertheless be benevolent to wider society with pay-it-forward financial support.Host Liz Hunter and guests Andra Ilie and Gabbi Stopp share statistical insights and developing trends both in the UK and globally regarding approaches to family...2024-03-0831 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsImmigration Insights for UK retailersIn this podcast, Mishcon de Reya's Fran Rance and Neil Shanghavi, from the Immigration Group, bring together their expertise in the retail sector, offering valuable insights into immigration issues affecting the retail industry, including information and analysis on labour shortages, immigration policies, and future trends. Please note, following the recording of this podcast, the Home Office has announced increases to immigration and nationality fees which will come into effect from 4 October 2023. The list of new fees can be accessed here.2023-10-0313 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital Sessions - UK Central Bank Digital Currency: an overviewIn our latest podcast episode, Paralegal Imane Karoum and Managing Associate Lydia Kellett from our Corporate Department discuss the UK Central Bank Digital Currency project, what does it mean entirely, and what are the pros and cons of this project.2023-04-1809 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital Sessions - An introduction to the Metaverse and how to use it well In our latest podcast episode, Sian Rodway, COO of MDRxTech, is joined by Tom Grogan, CEO of MDRxTech where they discuss what the metaverse is, how it is being used and the risks you need to be aware of. 2023-03-0911 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsCOVID-19 Inquiry - The impact on the Construction industryIn this mini series on the COVID-19 Inquiry we look at the impact the pandemic has had on different fields of individuals lives and businesses.In this second episode, Emily Wright, Associate in the White Collar Crime & Investigations Group and part of the Health and Safety team, speaks with Helen Tapper, Immediate Past President of Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) and Finance Director and Tapper Interiors.How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the construction industry? Did the general proactive approach in the UK to health and safety management help with business resilience? Did the Government...2023-01-0921 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital Sessions - Divorce; no pain, no capital gain2023-01-0527 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastProperty Litigation Watch Podcast – Unveiling the Mysteries of ReceivershipJoanna Lampert, a Partner in Mishcon de Reya's Property Litigation Group, is joined by Victoria Liddle of Allsop for an update on receivership in the context of the UK real estate market.In this podcast, the pair talk about the role of the fixed charge receiver, how they are appointed and their main powers, as well as providing guidance for both lenders and borrowers in relation to the receivership process. 2022-12-1320 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastThe Early Careers Insights Podcast: Episode 7 – Tips & hints to apply – year 13sThe Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here.For the final episode of this series, Solicitor Apprentice Ruya Pancar is joined by Muzammal Mushtaq, a first-year Solicitor Apprentice and Emma Boxall, our Early Careers Assistant. They talk about the application process for the Solicitor...2022-11-3019 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastThe Early Careers Insights Podcast: Episode 6 – Tips & hints to apply – year 12sThe Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here.In this episode, Solicitor Apprentice Ruya Pancar is joined by Jess Cane, a first-year Solicitor Apprentice and Tom Wicksteed, our Early Careers Manager. They discuss the importance of making the most out of your time in...2022-11-2919 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastThe Early Careers Insights Podcast: Episode 7 – Tips & hints to apply – year 13sThe Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here.For the final episode of this series, Solicitor Apprentice Ruya Pancar is joined by Muzammal Mushtaq, a first-year Solicitor Apprentice and Emma Boxall, our Early Careers Assistant. They talk about the application process for the Solicitor...2022-11-2919 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastThe Early Careers Insights Podcast: Episode 5 – The work of Mishcon de Reya – Private, Employment, Real EstateThe Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process.  Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here.In episode 5, Solicitor Apprentice Lizzi Horner continues her deep dive into the Fim's departments, talking to fee-earners and solicitor apprentices to provide an insight into some of the work they do.This episode, Lizzi i...2022-11-2921 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastThe Early Careers Insights Podcast: Episode 4 – The work of Mishcon de Reya – Corporate, Innovation, Dispute ResolutionThe Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here.In this episode, Solicitor Apprentice Lizzi Horner delves into three of the Firm's departments, talking to fee-earners and solicitor apprentices to help gain an insight into some of the work they do.Solicitor Apprentice...2022-11-2922 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastThe Early Careers Insights Podcast: Episode 2 – All about the Solicitor Apprentice programmeThe Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here.In this episode, Solicitor Apprentice Ruya Pancar is joined by second-year Solicitor Apprentice Kira Shaw and Early Careers Advisor Thomas Hogan. They discuss the details of the Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme, what it entails and the benefits...2022-11-2917 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastThe Early Careers Insights Podcast: Episode 3 – A day in the life of an apprenticeThe Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here.In episode 3, Solicitor Apprentice Lizzi Horner is joined by second-year Solicitor Apprentice Molly Kiely to talk about your average day as a Solicitor Apprentice, and dispel some common apprenticeship myths. Molly gives a detailed account of...2022-11-2919 minMishcon de Reya LLP\'s PodcastMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastThe Early Careers Insights Podcast: Episode 1 – An Overview of Mishcon de ReyaThe Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here.In the first episode in this series, two of our current Solicitor Apprentices, Lizzi Horner and Ruya Pancar are joined by Brandon Farley, a second-year Solicitor Apprentice and Harriet Roach, an Associate in the Insurance Litigation...2022-11-2919 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsCovid-19 Inquiry: The impact on EducationIn this mini series on the Covid-19 Inquiry we look the impact pandemic has had on different fields of individuals lives and businesses. In this episode, Robert Lewis, Head of Education at Mishcon de Reya, talks with Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, Senior Adviser to the educational charity Ark Schools and former Senior Policy Adviser to the Secretary of State at the UK Department for Education.What priority was given to the education sector? What were the consequences for young people and their mental health? How did the UK's response to c...2022-10-2634 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital Sessions'Effecting Change: The reality of being a young, Black person in Britain today' Mishcon de Reya x Football Beyond Borders Black History Month 2022 SpecialAs part of our Black History Month 2022 programme, trainee Bethia Green has hosted a podcast discussing the realities of existing as a young Black person in the UK. The episode discusses issues that persistently affect young black people, as well as actions we can all take to reduce discrimination and make our society more inclusive.Produced in collaboration with Football Beyond Borders (FBB), this episode features FBB graduates Gui Fernandes, Hannah Mills, and Isaiah Gordon, who are now part of the Youth Beyond Borders (YBB) creative agency.We’re proud to be partnering with Football Be...2022-10-2543 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Education in the Digital Age: How is the law on Academic Freedom changing? We continue to look at Education in a Digital Age, which explores the latest news, trends and Government announcements affecting parents, children and professionals involved in the education sector. In this episode, Robert Lewis, Head of Education at Mishcon de Reya, talks with James Murray, Senior Associate at Taylor Vinters, about the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill currently progressing through Parliament.  What is the status of the Bill? What will it mean for Higher Education institutions, academics, and students? Is there really a problem with the stifling of free speech on campus? If so, will...2022-07-0617 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital Sessions podcast - Education in a Digital Age: Childcare in crisisWelcome to the second series of 'Education in a Digital Age', which explores the latest news, trends and Government announcements affecting parents, children and professionals involved in the education sector.2022-06-2332 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsUK Data Reform - what's being proposed? In this podcast Adam Rose, Partner and head of Mishcon de Reya's Data practice, is joined by Senior Data Protection Specialist Jon Baines to discuss the government's recent announcement of reforms to the UK's data protection laws. Are the proposals significant, or do they just amount to "tinkering at the edges"? 2022-06-2225 minThe 93 TalksThe 93 TalksExploring All Things Mishcon de Reya With Charlie WrightYour host, Niamh, speaks with Trainee Solicitor Charlie Wright about his time at Mishcon de Reya, an independent law firm which acts on innovative and cutting-edge matters.Currently, in his second seat at Mishcon de Reya, Charlie offers a great insight into the opportunities available at Mishcon de Reya and what life has been like working in the legal profession as a commercial lawyer.The pair also discuss the potential routes into law, Mishcon de Reya’s work in the social mobility space, tips for succeeding in the recruitment process and what makes the firm un...2022-05-2630 minThe Friday FixThe Friday FixThe Official Secrets Act with Mishcon De Reya's Katy Colton“We want to protect people who hold information of wrongdoing but think carefully about how they disclose that in a really targeted way”: Mishcon De Reya’s head of politics and law Katy Colton discusses Powerscourt, Mishcon and Matrix Chambers’ campaign for a public interest defence in the Official Secrets Act.This episode is hosted by Russ Lynch, a director in Powerscourt’s campaigns team.Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter2022-05-0608 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsCryptoassets: New FCA promotion rulesOn 18 January 2022, HM Treasury issued its response to last year's consultation on financial promotions. The resulting legislation will bring certain unregulated cryptoassets within the scope of the UK financial promotion framework, and introduce a more robust regime for authorised firms approving financial promotions. The Treasury response was closely followed, on 19th January 2022, with the FCA's consultation on rules and guidance, necessary for implementing this new regime.In this podcast, Partners Guy Wilkes and Charlotte Wilson discuss these significant proposals. How will they impact firms in the sector? What can firms do to prepare?2022-03-0427 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMeet the Regulators: Episode 2 – Dealing with evolving regulatory challenges, a conversation with the British Horseracing AuthorityUnderstanding the rule-makers as well as the rules is vital. In our latest Meet the Regulators series podcast, we speak to some of the UK's most important regulatory bodies, taking a deep dive into the current industry demands of an increasingly regulated world.In this second episode, Alexandra Agnew, Associate in Mishcon de Reya's Private Department, and Neil Baylis, Partner in the firm's Competition Group, are joined by Director of Integrity and Regulation at the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Tim Naylor. We learn more about the greatest challenges being faced in horseracing in 2022, and among other points...2022-02-1527 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsClimate Migration - Exploring legal solutionsOur Climate Migration podcast looks at the rapidly growing issue of people being displaced due to climate change and the resulting migration around the world.In the latest episode, Associates Adis Sehic and Becca Hird spoke with Alex Randall, Programme Lead at the Climate and Migration Coalition, about some of the current and prospective legal solutions that are and could be available to those displaced by the effects of climate change.Alex is a leading expert in issues relating to climate-driven displacement and has extensive experience in the field, having previously provided policy guidance to...2022-02-0143 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsVulnerable vs incapacitous - Coercive and controlling behaviour, undue influence and vulnerability in relationshipsIn the third episode of the Vulnerability podcast series focusing on vulnerable clients and mental capacity, Nova Maxwell  and James Smith, discuss coercive and controlling behaviour and undue influence in relationships.In the previous episode, Antonia Felix and Mariel Stringer-Fehlow discussed what it means to be a vulnerable party, how vulnerable parties and witnesses are supported in litigation, and what can the legal system do better. Listen to the second part of the series here.2022-01-1226 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsModern Family: Adoption in the UKIn the latest episode of our Modern Family podcast, led by Associates Sarah Infante and George Irving, Dr John Simmonds OBE from CoramBAAF was invited to discuss the adoption and foster care system in the UK.John is a qualified social worker with substantial experience in child protection, family placement and residential care settings. He is responsible for CoramBAAF’s contribution to the development of policy and practice in social work, health, the law, and research.John shared his own experience of adopting his two children over 40 years ago. The discussion focused on questions of id...2022-01-1139 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsModern Family: International SurrogacyIn the latest episode of our Modern Family podcast series, Partners Emma Willing and Antonia Felix were joined by Anna Buxton, an international surrogacy co-ordinator at My Surrogacy Journey.Anna discussed her personal journey to parenthood following the birth of her three children - all born via international surrogacy - and how My Surrogacy Journey can provide for people on their journey through Surrogacy.2021-12-2123 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsDecoding the Government's ground rent reformsLaura Odlind, a Partner in the Property Litigation Group, is joined by Philip Rainey QC of Tanfield Chambers for an in-depth analysis of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament.The Bill, as currently drafted, applies to residential long leases of houses and flats, granted for a premium, and restricts ground rent to a peppercorn (which is effectively zero).In this podcast, Laura and Philip discuss the scope of the Bill, including how it affects existing leases and the penalties for breaching its provisions, and what landlords and...2021-12-1528 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMeet the Regulators: Episode 1 – Lifting the lid on greenwashing with the Advertising Standards AuthorityShould we crack down on airline ads for encouraging long distance or regular flights? Are businesses using 'green' terms such as “carbon neutral” and “net zero” honestly and what do consumers understand those terms to mean?". In this episode, recorded at Africa House, Stuart Lester is joined by Director of Complaints and Investigations at the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), Miles Lockwood.  In the wake of COP26, Stuart and Miles discuss the increase of "greenwashing" in advertising and review examples of ads which has fallen foul of the codes, and explore what the ASA is doing to play its part...2021-12-1020 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsDishonesty Uncovered - Episode 2: Identifying deception: practical considerationsJoin Associate Catherine Rogerson, from our Fraud team, and Katy Ling, Cyber Intelligence Analyst at MDR Cyber, where they speak to Partners Claire Broadbelt and Annabel Thomas, from our Fraud Defence team, on disproving allegations of dishonesty in practice. This episode will explore the important of how the facts are presented, the role that cultural difference might play in assessing honesty, and what lawyers can do to assist their clients to present a credible account. This podcast is part of our Dishonesty Uncovered series, exploring why and how deception occurs.2021-12-0638 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsClimate MigrationOur Climate Migration podcast looks at the rapidly growing issue of people being displaced due to climate change and the resulting migration around the world.2021-12-0342 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsVulnerable parties and witnesses - supporting and protecting clients in litigationIn our second episode of the Vulnerability vs Incapacity podcast series, Antonia Felix and Mariel Stringer-Fehlow discuss what it means to be a vulnerable party, how vulnerable parties and witnesses are supported in litigation, and what can the legal system do better.2021-11-0925 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsClimate Migration, if not now, when?Join Partner Maria Patsalos and Associates Becca Hird and Adis Sehic in the first of a series of podcasts on Climate Migration. In this episode they ask what is climate migration, why should we care about this issue, and while COP26 is ongoing in Glasgow why it should be at the top of everyone's agenda.2021-11-0811 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsRestrictive CovenantsJoin Employment Partners Jennifer Millins and Susannah Kintish as they explore the significant case law developments surrounding post-termination restrictive covenants and review the developments following the Government's recent consultation on non-compete clauses. The podcast draws on their specialist insight to offer practical guidance and key takeaways for employers and employees alike.                                                                                                       The key cases for discussion include:•            Quilter Private Client Advisers Limited v Emma Falconer and Continuum (Financial Services) LLP •            Allen v Dodd & Co •            Guest Services Worldwide Limited v Shelmerdine •            Harcus Sinclair LLP v Your Lawyers Ltd •            Square Global Ltd v Leonard 2021-10-2122 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsLitigation Funding in actionJoin Partner and head of Commercial Litigation, Richard Leedham and Senior Director of Litigation Funding at Harbour, Stephen O'Dowd as they discuss the nuts and bolts of litigation funding and the Harbour/ Mishcon relationship following the announcement of their new litigation finance venture MDR Solutions I (MDRS1). They also share the inside story of the funding of the Hiscox Action Group at the height of the pandemic and its progress through to a successful conclusion.MDRS1 will be used to fund litigation and arbitration cases for Mishcon de Reya's clients.2021-10-0721 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsVulnerable vs incapacitous – introduction to mental capacity and supporting clients with fluctuating mental capacityIn this first Mishcon Academy Digital Sessions podcast on vulnerable clients and mental capacity, Molly Hunter and Bethan Byrne provide an introduction to mental capacity and the applicable law, exploring the issues to be aware of in relation to mental capacity and vulnerability and how best to support clients with fluctuating mental capacity. They look at three different case studies to give context and bring to life the reality of mental capacity and vulnerability.2021-10-0621 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsModern Family: SurrogacyIn the first of our Modern Family series, Legal Directors Antonia Felix and Emma Willing discuss UK and international surrogacy with Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis, founders of My Surrogacy Journey and TwoDadsUK.2021-09-3037 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsTelecoms disputes part 1Emma Macintyre, Partner in the Property Litigation team was joined by Associate Isabel Lich and David Boyne, a telecoms surveyor from David R Boyne Property Solutions, for the first of two podcasts relating to the Electronic Communications Code. 2021-08-3123 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsTelecoms disputes part 2Emma Macintyre, Partner in the Property Litigation team was joined by Associate Isabel Lich and David Boyne, a telecoms surveyor from David R Boyne Property Solutions, for the second of two podcasts relating to the Electronic Communications Code. 2021-08-3124 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsDishonesty Uncovered - Episode 1: Truth Default TheoryJoin Associate Catherine Rogerson, from our Fraud team, and Katy Ling, Cyber Intelligence Analyst at MDR Cyber, where they speak to Dr Timothy Levine, distinguished Professor of Communication at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and creator of the Truth-Default Theory.Tim has spent over twenty years researching deception. In this podcast, we explore the following questions: why do people lie and why can we be so easily deceived? Are most people mostly honest most of the time? And if this presumption of honesty is necessary to have functional communication, is society doomed to fall apart in...2021-08-0547 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsTax Investigations – The tax and fraud challenges facing businesses in the post-pandemic economyEmily Wright, Associate from our White Collar Crime and Investigations team and Waqar Shah, Legal Director, from the Tax Disputes and Investigations team, discuss what businesses should be considering as the country's lock down restrictions are lifted. As businesses adjust to the post-pandemic economy there is an opportunity to reassess whether their compliance procedures remain adequate following the changes brought about by the pandemic and the new tax and fraud challenges on the horizon. 2021-07-2623 minMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsMishcon Academy: Digital SessionsEducation in a Digital Age - Communicating in a crisisIn the third and last in this series we continue to look at Education in a Digital Age. In this episode Kate Miller, a senior reputation management specialist from DRD Partnership, spoke with Robert Lewis, Head of the Education Group, about how schools manage their relationships with students, parents, alumni and the public. They discussed why schools need to manage their reputation and what makes schools unique when it comes to protecting their image.  2021-07-1320 min