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INSIDE LEGAL ESGInside Legal ESG / Alexandra Holsgrove Jones/ Knowledge Partner/ TLT LLPIn this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Alexandra Holsgrove Jones of TLT. The discussion explores her current role as Knowledge and ESG Partner at TLT, as well as Alexandra’s thoughts on ESG challenges (and opportunities) in today’s complex, rapidly changing society. And, of course, the conversation concludes with words of hope for us all.
2025-06-2515 min
The Tax HourEO DAY SPECIAL: Understanding Employee Ownership Trust Sales in a Shifting Legal and Tax LandscapeIn this episode, Nick Wright, Head of Corporate Tax and Host of ‘The Tax Hour’ is joined by Douglas Roberts WS, Solicitor and Partner of TLT LLP, who has had involvement in over 60 sales to an EOT and now has over 25 years experience within the industry.An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal structure established by a company’s owners to hold a controlling interest in the business for the benefit of all employees. Introduced under the UK Finance Act 2014, the EOT model is designed to facilitate employee ownership, support long-term business continuity, and provide a tax-ef...
2025-06-241h 17
Employment Law FocusUnderstanding the Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023Supporting linksNeonatal care leave and pay from 6 April 2025 - TLT LLPWhat the law says - Neonatal care leave and pay - AcasNeonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023
2025-05-2234 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechAI and the Evolving Legal FrontierWelcome to today's 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech', where we delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. From the exploration of generative AI in e-discovery by UK lawyers to the lawsuit against Apple for alleged false claims about its "Apple Intelligence", the integration of AI is sparking both excitement and scrutiny. We'll touch upon discussions from legal tech conferences like BLTF25 and Legal Innovators California, the ethical considerations and compliance challenges highlighted by experts, and the evolving role of lawyers in an AI-driven world. Join us as we unpack the latest developments and conversations shaping...
2025-03-2120 minEmployment Law FocusWhat to expect in 2025?From enhanced worker protections to evolving rights for parents and carers, 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting year for both employers and employees.
In the latest episode of Employment Law Focus, Charlie Rae and Amy Stokes, both partners at TLT discuss employment law developments to look out for in 2025.
Key topics include:
An update on the Employment Rights Bill and the Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill
The uplift to the protective award for failure to comply with the Statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement.
Increases to statutory rates & national minimum wage and changes to national insurance.
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2025-02-1328 minEmployment Law FocusLabour's Employment Rights Bill Amy: Hello and welcome to the Employment Law Focus podcast. I'm Amy Stokes. Charlie: And I'm Charlie Ray Amy: and we're both employment law partners at TLT and today we're going to be discussing the Employment Rights Bill and well all 150 pages of it, well not quite but what we've done is we have discussed amongst ourselves Charlie and I and pulled out our top 10 takeaways from it. By way of background, this was introduced to Parliament on the 10th of October and is the first...
2024-12-0441 minAI Lawyer Talking TechAI in Law: Navigating Innovation, Investment, and Regulation
Welcome to today's episode of 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech.' We're diving into the evolving landscape of legal technology, where innovation and regulation are in a constant dance. We'll explore recent trends in generative AI, from its increasing integration in legal practices to the significant investments pouring into AI security and legal tech startups. Notable cases, such as the English Court of Appeal's decision on AI patentability and new guidelines for AI in consumer bankruptcy, highlight the regulatory challenges ahead. Additionally, we'll discuss the ongoing cybersecurity threats and the need for robust AI regulations to ensure ethical and effective...
2024-07-2521 min
Travel Market LifeHospitality Review - Marketing trends, Drip-pricing and EC decision on rate parityHospitality Monthly Review Show - June 2024 edition - with our panel Jonny Siberry, Group Revenue Manager, Sarova Hotel Group and Thibault Catala, CEO, Catala Consulting, In this episode we look at European Commissions decision on hotel rate parity and booking.comAirbnb ditching experiencesInterview - Richard Collie, Managing Associate for TLT LLP a consumer law expert at award-winning law firm with particular specialism in the leisure industry,: What is Drip-pricing? Interview - Sam Weston, Marketing Director, 80 Days, Marketing trends: Authenticity, Vibing, F&BThen the Quick Quiz.EC designates Book...
2024-06-0544 minEmployment Law FocusFlexible WorkingIn the latest episode of our Employment Law focus podcast, Partner, Jonathan Rennie, and Knowledge Lawyer, Victoria Wenn, discuss the recent reforms to flexible working regulations that took effect on 6th April 2024. Also covered are the legal and practical implications of adopting a four-day working week, something that has been introduced in several other countries, with pilots taking place in the UK already with some success. This episode looks at: The 6th of April reforms to flexible working requests, what this means for employers, and employees.What employers need to consider before denyi...
2024-05-2023 min
Travel Market LifeDrip-pricing in hotels - could you be breaking the law?In this episode, we deep dive into drip-pricing the practice when a headline price is initially shown to travellers when they are browsing online, where additional elements of the price being added or ‘dripped’ as they move through the checkout process.Richard Collie, Managing Associate for TLT LLP a consumer law expert at award-winning law firm with particular specialism in the leisure industry, including advising on consumer regulatory matters looking at investigations brought by the Competition and Markets Authority.We look atWhat is drip-pricingExamples of how it is used in travel and...
2024-04-2918 min
The Evolution Exchange Cyber Security PodcastEvo Cyber Security #55 - Manchester Security Scene #2In Evo Cyber Security #55, host Stephen Mann explores the vibrant Manchester Security Scene with distinguished guests. Join Glenn Riggs, Head of Information Security at Capquest; the Head of Information and Cyber Security at TLT LLP; and Laurence Bentley, Head of Cyber Security at Core to Cloud. Delve into discussions about cyber threats, innovative security solutions, and the dynamic landscape of information security in leading organizations. Gain valuable insights from experts shaping the future of cybersecurity in the heart of Manchester's security industry.
2023-12-061h 09Employment Law FocusEmployment Law Focus: AI and employment lawIn this episode Jonathan Rennie, partner at TLT is joined by Sarah Maddock, senior knowledge lawyer at TLT and Emma Erskine-Fox, managing associate in the Technology and Intellectual Property team at TLT to look at the impact of AI on employment law and discuss: Key differences between various types of AI technologies.Why generative AI like ChatGPT is gaining increased attention.How AI tools be used to enhance workplace productivity.How employers can address the potential risks and challenges associated with AI in decision-making.How AI systems affect the fairness and reasonableness of decisions. Data protection considerations and le...
2023-10-2429 minEmployment Law FocusMenopause in the Workplace: empowering employers and supporting employeesIn today's workforce, where one in three workers is over 50 and 80% of women aged 45 to 55 are employed, it is essential for employers to recognise and address the impact of menopause. Many employees undergoing this natural transition report adverse effects on their work, and statistics reveal a rise in litigation concerning menopause-related issues. In this episode, hosted by Leeanne Armstrong, legal director at TLT, we’re joined by Stephanie Reid from Menopause Spring and Louise Chopra, partner at TLT to discuss the significance of supporting employees experiencing menopause and share invaluable strategies for creating a supportive work environment inc...
2023-07-1326 minEmployment Law FocusThinking Differently: neurodiversity and workIn the latest episode of our Employment Law Focus podcast, we look at neurodiversity, a range of conditions which affect how people think, process and interpret information. This affects around 15% of people but, until fairly recently, has not been widely considered in the workplace. Traditional workplaces are often designed by and for a neurotypical society, which can negatively affect employees who are neurodivergent and prevent them from thriving at work. Understanding the differing needs of each person in your workplace will help to adjust practises to ensure every employee is equipped to perform to the best of t...
2023-03-1626 minEmployment Law FocusWinter 2022 and the cost of living crisisAlongside the usual risks and issues – from seasonal bugs to Christmas parties – the “permacrisis” means that in-house legal and HR teams will face a plethora of new considerations this winter. In this episode, Jonathan Rennie and Grace Caldicott discuss everything from writing hardship policies and offering early access to wages, to the pros and cons of different kinds of flexible working policies and how to normalise conversations about money.They also offer advice on:What to do if an employee starts a second jobThe role of communication in health and wellbeingAvoiding bias and minimising the risk of discr...
2022-12-0827 minEmployment Law FocusTrans and non-binary inclusion at workIn this episode, we’re joined by Bobbi Pickard, CEO of Trans in the City, to discuss how employers can improve their approach to trans and non-binary inclusion in the workplace.We explore questions like:Is the term LGBTQIA+ a help or a hindrance?What does trans and non-binary actually mean?Are gender-critical beliefs protected by law?Is the law fit for purpose, and how might it change in the future?What does best practice look like?We discuss the importance of vocalising a clear position on trans and non-binary inclusion and educating staff. We al...
2022-10-0433 minEmployment Law FocusGender equality: a work in progress50 years on from the Sex Discrimination Act, sexism is unfortunately still common at work. And yet studies repeatedly show that more diverse workplaces are more successful.In this episode, we discuss questions like:Do workplace policies sustain gender stereotypes?Has the pandemic successfully de-coupled gender from flexible working?Will the UK government reform gender pay gap reporting this year?Does a holiday really allow for “rest and relaxation” if the employee is suffering from menopause symptoms, menstrual pain or undergoing early-stage IVF treatment?We look at how gender equality issues are changing, and help HR and...
2022-06-2834 minEmployment Law FocusRace discriminationCan an employer really claim to have strong ESG credentials if they aren’t addressing societal issues like race equality and discrimination, and if they’re simply relying on policies and training?How can employers meet the changing expectations of regulators, investors, employees, job candidates and clients?The legal definition of race is much broader than many people realise. In this episode, Kanika Kitchlu-Connolly, co-chair of TLT’s BAME network, joins our employment team to discuss:Why this is so challenging but important for employers to get rightThe role of employee networks, from sharing inform...
2022-04-0829 minEmployment Law FocusFive new challenges with returns to workReturns to work are set to become even more challenging with the advent of hybrid and remote working, to the extent that the traditional toolkit may no longer be fit for purpose.In this episode, our employment and regulatory teams discuss five new challenges for HR and legal teams, and share their insights and advice surrounding:Occupational stressSupervision and performance managementPersonal injuryTraining and career developmentLong CovidThere are some recurring themes, including:The risk that employers underestimate their legal obligations;The need to think about the individual employee and take a tailored approach;The...
2021-12-2032 minEmployment Law FocusThe rise of the disability agendaAfter Me Too and Black Lives Matter, there are growing signs that disability could be the next recipient of a major social media movement, not to mention new legal duties for employers.In the UK, the government has published a new National Disability Strategy including mandatory reporting for employers, the employment gap is impossible to ignore, and the Tokyo Paralympics sparked the campaign WeThe15 representing the world’s 1.2 billion people with a disability.But are employers ready for this? Disability varies wildly from other areas of equality law, and as PageGroup CEO and disability rights ch...
2021-10-0834 minEmployment Law FocusEmployee wellbeing post-pandemicEmployee wellbeing has risen up the corporate agenda during the pandemic. However, this is set to become an even bigger issue in the coming months, as HR and legal teams navigate the impact of hybrid working, the right to work flexibly, the end of furlough, long Covid and more.How can employers address the stigma around mental health and wellbeing? What does proportionate support look like? And what new risks and challenges do they face? In this episode, we discuss:The right to disconnect – what is it, how does it work, and could it wor...
2021-07-1338 min
Bristows' PodcastLow value data breaches (2021)Litigation experts Toby Headdon and Victoria Baron discuss the level of compensation assigned for low value data breaches and privacy related claims as they're rising across all different sectors. What is the type of damages that can be recovered for breaches of data protection law?What challenges will all those involved face in these types of claims?In this episode they’ll look at a few key examples:Phone hacking and the Gulati vs MGN decisionTLT vs Home Office where claimants were awarded financial sums for distressThe Supreme Court Lloyd vs Google cas...
2021-06-3015 min
Professional Practices Alliance (PPA)Neurodiversity in Professional Services Firm Leadership - Professional Practices Alliance WebinarWe are pleased to share with you the recording from our recent Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) expert discussion, ‘Neurodiversity in Professional Services Firm Leadership’.
Individuals who may be described as “neurodivergent” bring a plethora of skills and different perspectives to an organisation, offering firms a sustainable, competitive advantage that will be particularly beneficial in the current economic climate. Harnessing and embracing the cognitive divergence of a workforce will enable professional services firms to home in on an untapped pool of innovators and high performers to inform its decision making and wider strategies, and promote an inclusive workplace culture...
2021-06-2954 min
CM Murray LLP - Employment, Partnership and Regulatory LawNeurodiversity in Professional Services Firm Leadership - Professional Practices Alliance WebinarWe are pleased to share with you the recording from our recent Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) expert discussion, ‘Neurodiversity in Professional Services Firm Leadership’.
Individuals who may be described as “neurodivergent” bring a plethora of skills and different perspectives to an organisation, offering firms a sustainable, competitive advantage that will be particularly beneficial in the current economic climate. Harnessing and embracing the cognitive divergence of a workforce will enable professional services firms to home in on an untapped pool of innovators and high performers to inform its decision making and wider strategies, and promote an inclusive workplace culture. It is importan...
2021-06-2954 minEmployment Law FocusThe impact of workplace technology on employeesShould HR be more involved in the design and rollout of workplace technology?Will modern technology force us to replace roles (performed by people) with functions (performed by people, technology, robots and algorithms)?At what point do employees start to resent technology impinging on their jobs? When it can do 10%, 20% or 30% of their role faster and better than they can?These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode on workplace technology and its impact on employees. Jonathan Rennie and Sarah Maddock in our employment team are joined by Emma...
2021-04-1537 minEmployment Law FocusWorking parentsThe pandemic has required many people to balance work with heightened childcaring responsibilities.For employers, this means considering the needs of working parents like never before – flexing policies, considering flexible working arrangements and other solutions and supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing.The challenges are many and varied, from changing working arrangements to managing performance issues.At the same time, the law recognises the need to be pragmatic and protect the interests of the business.This is a big topic, but in this episode, we seek to answer some of...
2021-01-0837 min
The Energy Essentials Podcast26) Decarbonising mobility after COVID-19, in collaboration with TLT LLP.In our latest podcast, Cornwall Insight’s Research Partner, Dan Atzori, speaks with Maria Connolly, partner and head of Clean Energy & Real Estate at TLT, about electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. The decarbonisation of mobility is now increasingly seen as a priority by policy makers and market players on a global level, and the number of both electric vehicles and EV charging points is steadily increasing. As we all know, in the UK and elsewhere, the electrification of transport is going to be crucial to reach our net zero targets. In today’s podcast, we will be lo...
2020-12-0221 minEmployment Law FocusEmployee monitoring and using personal dataEmployee monitoring isn’t just about using software to check that people are working hard enough. It can be digital, manual, well intended or even a regulatory requirement.But whether you’re monitoring devices, collecting data to make employment decisions or using CCTV (or even microchips), there’s a whole host of data protection and employment risks to consider.In this episode, we discuss:The growth of employee monitoring and why employers might use itThe GDPR principles of transparency, necessity and proportionalityUsing employee records for positive discriminationThe £32.1m fine against H&M for “excessive” monitoringT...
2020-11-2738 minEmployment Law FocusUnconscious biasUnconscious bias (UB) is a growing legal issue for employers. It’s widely regarded as a barrier to equality, diversity and inclusion, and employment tribunals are looking more closely at motivation and bias in discrimination and harassment cases.While it’s been talked about for a number of years, many employers still aren’t doing enough to reduce the risk of UB infiltrating people’s decisions about candidates and colleagues.In this episode, we discuss:How does UB present itself as a legal issue?Ways of reducing the risk, including training, recruitment models and corporat...
2020-09-2938 minEmployment Law FocusFlexible and agile workingHR teams need to plan for the inevitable rise of flexible and agile working after the Covid-19 pandemic.Risks and questions abound, from discrimination and harassment to protecting employees’ physical and mental health and wellbeing.In this episode, we look at:The right to request flexible working, and whether this goes far enough (compared to countries like Finland);The grounds for refusing a request, and whether this will be harder moving forwards;The risk of claims relating to indirect sex discrimination, health and safety (both mental and physical) and protected characteristics;Whether remote surveillance of...
2020-07-0140 min
Scale-up InsightsThe Future Fund - one month onIn this episode, Nina Searle and Andrew Jennings are joined by colleague, Grant Edwards, a fellow corporate lawyer at TLT specialising in private equity and fast growth, to take update us on further guidance around the Future Fund.In this conversation we cover:A recap of what the Future Fund is and the key qualifying criteria.Most recent guidance and clarification on qualifying criteria.Issues around documentation for the business and investors and how the money can be used.What we are seeing in the market and how the Fund is being applied.How investors are vie...
2020-06-1720 minScale-up InsightsIs the coronavirus Future Fund right for your scale-up business?Welcome to the seventh episode in our Scale-up Insights series of podcasts. Previous episodes have covered the key things scale-ups should consider as they move forward with their business, in this bite-size episode we look at one of the options available to scale-ups to navigate the current Covid-19 crisis.In this episode, Nina Searle and Andrew Jennings are joined by colleague, Jon Gill, a fellow partner in the Corporate team at TLT specialising in private equity and fast growth, to take a detailed look at the Government backed Future Fund.In this conversation you’ll le...
2020-05-0109 minEmployment Law FocusWhistleblowingWhistleblowing is growing at an alarming rate. This is being driven by high profile cases as well as campaigns against systemic issues like data privacy and sexual harassment.There has also been an increase in complicating factors – including whistleblowers raising grievances and additional issues arising part way through an investigation.Having an effective whistleblowing policy is now considered fundamental to good corporate governance, culture and risk management. The decisions you make early on can have a significant impact on the risks and how the investigation unfolds.Some of the biggest risks include financial an...
2020-04-0936 minScale-up InsightsEmployee incentives for scale-up businessesWelcome to the sixth episode in our Scale-up Insights series of podcasts. In the series so far, we have covered funding, heads of terms, IP protection, data compliance and recruiting and managing peopleOnce you have attracted and recruited the right people to help grow your business, you need to keep the team engaged and motivated. In today’s episode Nina Searle and Andrew Jennings are joined by colleague Lucy Hedges, who specialises in helping businesses set up share incentive schemes, to talk about the options open to scale-up businesses.In this conversation you’l...
2020-03-2520 minScale-up InsightsGrow and manage your team – getting it right for scale-upsWelcome to the fifth episode in our Scale-up Insights series of podcasts. In the series so far, we have covered funding, heads of terms, IP protection and data compliance. Today we are talking about the issues you may face as you grow your team to keep pace with scaling-up your business.In today’s episode Nina Searle is joined by Siobhan Fitzgerald, partner in our employment law practice at TLT to take a detailed look at everything you need to know about recruitment from a legal perspective as you grow your business.In this conversation you...
2020-03-1825 minScale-up InsightsGetting to grips with data for Scale-up BusinessesWelcome to the fourth episode in our Scale-up Insights series of podcasts. Previous episodes have covered funding, Heads of Terms and IP Protection and today we will be discussing the golden rules of data for scale-up businesses.In this episode, Nina Searle and Andrew Jennings are joined by colleague, Emma Erskine-Fox, an associate in the data, privacy and cybersecurity team at TLT, to take a detailed look at everything you need to know about data collection and storage from a pragmatic legal perspective.In this conversation you’ll learn:What the key principles of th...
2020-02-1432 minScale-up InsightsAn IP RetrospectiveWelcome to the third episode in our Scale-up Insights series of podcasts. Previously we have looked at sources of funding and Head of Terms documentation as you prepare to scale up.In this episode, we are taking a look at something that should be your top priority from day one when launching and growing a business, your Intellectual Property (IP).In today’s episode Nina Searle and Andrew Jennings are joined by colleague Dan Read, partner in TLT’s Technology & IP team to discuss what it is that you absolutely need to know and have in p...
2020-02-1433 minScale-up InsightsHeads of Terms for Scale-up BusinessesWelcome to the second in our Scale Up Insights series of podcasts. In the last episode we looked at the different sources of funding and tax reliefs available for high growth businesses and today we look at the next stage, agreeing Heads of Terms as you prepare to raise capital for growth.In this episode Nina Searle and Andrew Jennings are joined by Charlie Robinson, Partner at YFM Equity Partners to take a detailed look at everything you need to know about Heads of Terms and why they are so important when seeking funding from a third...
2020-02-0728 minScale-up InsightsThe Funding Landscape for Scale-up BusinessesWelcome to the first in our Scale-up Insights series of podcasts.In today’s episode we’re looking at the funding landscape for scaling businesses. While venture investment is perhaps the most well-known there are other alternatives such as crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending that could be a better option for your business.In today’s episode Nina Searle and Andrew Jennings are joined by Jonathan Keeling, Partnerships Director at Crowdcube and colleague Vicky Carr, TLT Tax Legal Director to take a detailed look at everything you need to know about Crowdfunding and the tax reliefs availa...
2020-02-0731 minEmployment Law FocusGDPR and access requestsSince the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, HR teams have been flooded with requests by employees for a copy of the personal data the company holds about them.This is often done as part of threatened litigation and can be challenging to deal with, not least because the deadline is shorter and HR needs to make a judgment call on how to respond.The regulator has received a huge volume of complaints about how requests are dealt with, and you don’t want to be the first company to face a fine....
2019-12-1939 minEmployment Law FocusBurnout and workplace stressChronic stress impacts employee wellbeing, productivity and company performance.
With the World Health Organisation now classifying burnout as a workplace disease, employers need to understand their legal and moral duties to prevent, identify and manage this issue.
In this episode crammed with top tips and examples we look at:
What causes burnout, from workplace factors like always-on technology and a culture of out-of-hours working to external events like Brexit anxiety
How some companies are managing the risks, from mental health first aiders and regular wellbeing days to 32-hour working weeks and not delivering emails...
2019-09-0433 minEmployment Law FocusSummer issuesFrom air con wars and dress codes to live streaming sports and unexplained absences, summer can present a unique raft of challenges for HR and legal teams.
What starts off as an office moan can quickly escalate, with the most serious cases resulting in a discrimination claim.
In this episode of TLT's employment law podcast, we look at three of the "hottest" issues you might face this summer and throughout the rest of the year, including:
Air conditioning and dress codes – do office temperatures discriminate against women? Can you force employees to wear a dr...
2019-07-1728 minEmployment Law FocusPhilosophical beliefsIf an employee feels they have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at work because of a philosophical belief, they could claim for compensation.
But what is a philosophical belief? Is fox hunting, life after death, veganism, Brexit or Scottish Independence protected under the Equality Act or is this just an opinion?
And what happens when one person's belief conflicts with another's, like Christianity and homosexuality? There is no hierarchy of beliefs so how should employers deal with this?
What impact has social media had on these cases, with it being so...
2019-06-1830 minEmployment Law FocusSexual harassment at workThe Me Too campaign has led to an increase in awareness of sexual harassment at work with companies needing to respond appropriately. In this episode, we look at:
how companies are responding;
how evidence is assessed at trial including emotional impact and banter;
the impact of social media on claims and investigations;
and vicarious liability for employers and the importance of training.
We look at forward-thinking initiatives from the US like the legal obligation to provide training and the use of 'love contracts' or 'relationship contracts', and whether these are likely to be used in the UK.
2019-04-0236 minEmployment Law FocusIntroducing Employment Law FocusIntroducing, Employment Law Focus. Presented by Siobhan Fitzgerald, Jonathan Rennie and Fraser Vandal from top 50 UK law firm TLT LLP. We provide employment law advice to public and private sector organisations and were recognised in the inaugural The Times Best Law Firms. We'll cover the important issues in employment today, explain how the law is responding and what needs to be on your radar, as well as answering your questions each episode.
This podcast is for general guidance and represents our understanding of the law at the time of recording.
Specific legal advice should be...
2019-03-2701 min