The Boyes Turner LLP Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Established in 1887, Boyes Turner has grown to become one of the UK’s leading full service regional law firms - winning UK Regional Law Firm of the Year for the first time in 2010 and repeating this subsequently a number of times.
Our lawyers regularly work with some of the world’s largest multinationals as well as successful UK and European businesses. Our specialist teams are regularly ranked as amongst the best in the UK.
Corporate Partner, Chris Dobson, is joined by business leader Rich Pawlyn to discuss what really makes a business exit successful and why preparation for due diligence can make or break a deal.
Drawing on a real transaction they worked on together, Chris and Rich explore the journey from a failed sale to a successful exit, including a multi-year turnaround project, operational transformation, and the strategic preparation required to present a business clearly and confidently to buyers.
Their conversation focuses particularly on early-stage due diligence, what buyers look for, how sellers should prepare, and how getting organised early can reduce stress, protect value, and prevent last-minute deal risks.
They also discuss the human side of selling a business: managing emotion, aligning stakeholders, preparing management teams, and choosing advisors who add genuine value.
Finally, they look ahead to the future of dealmaking, including how AI and automation are reshaping data rooms and due diligence processes.
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Mission Possible: Leading, Managing and Delivering
In this episode, Sarah Williamson, Partner and Head of Commercial & Technology at Boyes Turner, sits down with Sharon Evans, former Chief Legal Officer at TotallyMoney, to explore how in-house lawyers can expand their influence and demonstrate value within their organisations.
Sharon shares how meeting teams where they are joining stand-ups, using Slack instead of rigid forms, and speaking their language can help legal feel like part of the business, not apart from it. She also touches on how guiding colleagues through a crisis can build trust faster than anything else.
When it comes to senior stakeholders, Sharon explains how tailoring communication to the audience whether it’s the CEO, investors, or the board makes all the difference. Her advice on proving value? Don’t obsess over KPIs unless they truly fit your business. Sometimes, success is measured in the absence of friction and in spotting opportunities before anyone else, like getting ahead of GDPR or using AI responsibly.
A smart, practical conversation about influence, trust, and making legal a strategic partner at the table.
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Mission Possible: Leading, Managing and Delivering
In this episode, Andy Whiteaker, Partner and Head of Employment at Boyes Turner, is joined by Christian Waida from OpenText and Ben Martin from Wordsmith to talk about what it really takes to balance being both a lawyer and a manager.
They dive into how to build a positive team culture where people feel supported, trusted, and motivated to do their best work. Ben shares why empowering juniors to take the lead and making space for fun and connection keeps teams engaged, while Christian talks about creating an environment where people actually enjoy what they do because when they do, everyone wins.
The panel also tackles trust, transparency, and the importance of following through on your promises as a leader. Plus, they explore how to hire the right people, focusing on attitude and willingness to learn over technical skills.
A thoughtful conversation on leadership, culture, and building teams that thrive inside and outside the legal world.
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In this transparent and inspiring conversation with Rowan Turrall, Partner in our Dispute Resolution team, Emma Lilley shares her remarkable journey from entering law through clearing (after missing the grades for her preferred music degree) to becoming Head of Legal at SDWorks. Her path challenges every conventional assumption about what makes a successful lawyer, demonstrating how determination and authenticity can triumph over traditional expectations.
Emma's discovery of in-house legal practice during a gap year in Australia became the foundation for her career path. Rather than following the prescribed route through private practice, she forged her own way, ultimately qualifying and building a legal function from scratch. Her practical advice on succeeding as a sole counsel – prioritising relationships before implementing changes – offers valuable insights for anyone establishing legal operations in a business setting.
Perhaps most valuable is Emma's detailed explanation of how the SQE qualification route has made in-house training more accessible than ever before. For aspiring lawyers and legal leaders alike, she demystifies the process and makes a compelling case for why businesses should offer these opportunities.
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At the beginning of October we held our annual conference of Heads of Legal and GCs with the theme "Embedding the in-house legal team at the heart of the business" which included expert panels sharing their views.
In our next panel session, we spoke about how embedding legal teams into the core of business operations can champion Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in a transformative way. Andrew Whiteaker lead this panel session featuring Robin Carvell-Spedding from Protium and Polly Tassell from CarWow. We promise you'll gain fresh insights into the role of legal teams in fostering a truly inclusive workplace. From tackling challenges in traditionally male-dominated industries to embracing diverse perspectives in EDI initiatives, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons and real-world experiences.
The episode also explores the topic of paternity leave as a driver of gender equality. By encouraging fathers to take paternity leave, businesses can support gender equality both in the workplace and at home. This approach not only empowers women to pursue their careers but also challenges traditional gender roles, leading to a more balanced and equitable society.
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In early October we held our annual conference of Heads of Legal and GCs with the theme "Embedding the in-house legal team at the heart of the business" which included expert panels sharing their views.
Our next panel session discussed aligning your legal team with your business's core. Join Rowan Turrall, alongside Maria Passemard from Johnson Matthey and Jamie Fraser, Group General Counsel at Gordon Murray Group, as they teach you how to identify genuine business needs before diving into the world of legal tech.
Conducting a thorough technology audit can save you from unnecessary expenditures and ensure that your tech investments address challenges impacting the entire organization.
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At the beginning of October we held our annual conference of Heads of Legal and GCs with the theme "Embedding the in-house legal team at the heart of the business" which included expert panels sharing their views.
Our first panel session showed how in-house legal teams are becoming pivotal in steering businesses towards sustainability and managing potential risks. Featuring insights from experts like Nick Carter, Anna Stanley, Francine Godrich, and Michael Astle, this discussion promises a comprehensive look at why ESG policies are no longer optional but essential. Get an insider's perspective on how B Corp certifications are reshaping industries globally, and hear from Francine Godrich about an innovative office move that slashed carbon emissions for her company.
Our panel, led by Nick, wraps up a thought-provoking conversation that spans across industries, from music tech to science, spotlighting the young voices demanding environmental accountability. We explore the diverse motivations behind ESG adoption and how these strategies are shaping today's business landscape.
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In this episode, we dive into everything you need to know about data protection with expert Ben Martin, Director of Privacy at Trustpilot and author of 'GDPR for Startups and Scale-ups' and Host, Sarah Williamson, Partner and Head of Commercial Technology at Boyes Turner.
Ben Martin shares his unique journey from environmental to data protection law, emphasizing the convergence of regulation, technology, and application. As businesses grow and technologies like AI become more integrated into our daily operations, the challenges that in-house counsel face in terms of data protection become more complex.
Throughout the episode, the overarching message is clear: data protection should not be viewed as a mere compliance hurdle but as an essential element of trust and privacy. In essence, this episode provides valuable insights for any business or legal professional aiming to navigate the future of legal tech with confidence.
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On 12 October we held our inaugural conference for Heads of Legal and GCs with the theme “Building Growth and Efficiency for in-house legal teams” which included expert panels sharing their views.
For our last panel, Sarah Williamson, Head of Commercial and Technology at Boyes Turner was joined by Andrew Cooke, General Counsel of Travelperk, Harry Borovick, General Counsel of Luminance and Joanna Goodman, journalist and Law Society Gazette columnist.
In this session Andy and Harry discuss how they use AI within their day to day roles. Andy explains how his team have introduced an AI powered chatbot to answer repeated queries that are asked of the in-house legal team. Harry discusses how he uses the company’s own AI products to support the in-house team.
Joanna talks about how it is not too late to start looking at AI and discusses accessible ways to find out what it can do.
Andy advocates finding out what the pain is that you are seeking to resolve rather than rushing into an AI solution that may not be what is needed but being open to the benefits of AI. Joanna also elaborates on finding a use case for AI.
Joanna also discusses the interaction between AI and ESG from a governance perspective but also on the environmental front, particularly bearing in mind the energy and water used in operating and cooling data centres used in running generative AI.
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On 12 October we held our inaugural conference for Heads of Legal and GCs with the theme “Building Growth and Efficiency for in-house legal teams” which included expert panels sharing their views.
For our first panel Rowan Turrall, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Boyes Turner was joined by Holly Moore, Lawyer at ITV, Lucie Allen, Managing Director of Barbri, Mark Levine, Managing Director of BCL Legal and Dilsha Caldera, Deputy General Counsel at the Civil Aviation Authority.
Holly was one of the first cohort of lawyers to qualify through the apprenticeship route and shares her experiences of the SQE route to qualification. She explains how the apprenticeship allowed her to access a legal career which might not otherwise have been available.
Barbri is an SQE preparation course provider and Lucie explains how the new routes to qualification have opened up the legal ecosystem, not just for those looking to qualify but also for employers. Lucie also discusses how the SQE has enabled the in-house community to discover new ways of approaching workforce strategy, and upskilling and attracting talent.
Dilsha shares the challenges that CAA has faced in recruiting and retaining talent on a limited budget and her advice to in-house teams around knowing and having your USP thread through the recruitment process.
Mark discusses the recent findings of BCL’s salary survey and the importance for employers to identify what the role or opportunity is going to give to someone who is not unhappy in their current role. Mark also shares his thoughts around recruitment budgets and the impact of competition from law firms who often offer more flexibility in terms of hybrid working than in-house roles.
We asked the audience whether the introduction of the SQE had made them think differently about how they may recruit junior talent. The answer was overwhelmingly “Yes”.
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On 12 October we held our inaugural conference for Heads of Legal and GCs with the theme “Building Growth and Efficiency for in-house legal teams” which included expert panels sharing their views.
For our second panel, M&A specialist Chris Dobson, Corporate Partner at Boyes Turner was joined by Mark Blunden, VP and General Counsel EMEA of Culligan and Barbara Keane, General Counsel and Company Secretary of Origin Enterprises plc.
Mark discusses his role within an M&A transaction and how the in-house legal team being involved at the very outset in discussions regarding how the deal is shaped can be beneficial and add value.
Barbara reflects on how important it is to leverage off prior deals and knowledge and considers ways in which that expertise can be captured for use in future transactions.
Mark and Barbara discuss how the role of the in-house team has evolved and what skills are needed to be a credible internal adviser and how to act as a bridge across the whole breadth of the business.
The last key issue considered was how people are brought into the organisation post-acquisition and Barbara and Mark comment on how the structure of the deal can impact integration, particularly when there is an earn-out provision. They discuss how to maximise the benefit of the acquisition in these circumstances.
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Tara Byrne, Associate Solicitor in the Medical Negligence Team is joined by Claire Roantree, Partner in the Personal Injury Team and Martin Anderson, Associate Solicitor in the Personal Injury and Asbestos Disease Team to discuss their work helping families following the death of a loved one.
In-House in Conversation features conversations with in-house lawyers talking about their roles and the challenges they face.
In this episode, Rowan Turrall, Head of Dispute Resolution at Boyes Turner, talks to Christian Waida of Opentext about managing a legal team across multiple jurisdictions and dealing with a major acquisition.
Tara Byrne, Associate Solicitor in the Medical Negligence Team is joined by Jason Robinson, Amputee Lead Physiotherapist at Trauma Physio to talk about the importance of physiotherapy in amputee rehabilitation.
In this episode, we delve into the world of complex musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation and explore the challenges faced by individuals with MSK conditions.
Whether you are seeking guidance as a patient or looking to expand your knowledge as a medical professional tune in to gain a deeper understanding of MSK conditions learn about effective rehabilitation strategies, and hear inspiring stories of resilience and recovery.
In this thought-provoking and informative podcast, Boyes Turner brings you a deep dive into the complex and often overlooked realm of burns and scarring rehabilitation. Join our host, Claire Roantree and guest Christine Sharp, Case Manger, as they shed light on the challenges faced by individuals who have experienced burns and scarring, and explore the innovative strategies and treatments that can help them on their road to recovery.
In this week's episode, Tara Byrne and Ben Ireland, two of Boyes Turner's Associate Solicitors in the highly renowned medical negligence team, discuss brain injuries, their cases, medical negligence and the legal process.
This week is also Action For Brain Injury Awareness Week. A week when focus and awareness is raised for many brain injury survivors, which may be seen as a hidden disability, or an injury that has had a huge impact on their life. This week also highlights the work undertaken to try to alleviate the challenges of those impacted by providing support, finances, and rehabilitation.
In this episode of the Boyes Turner Medical Negligence Podcast, Julie Marsh and Claire Roantree discuss spinal cord injury cases. As partners at Boyes Turner, Julie and Claire have extensive experience in dealing with cases involving spinal cord injuries and understand the challenges and concerns that clients face.
Julie and Claire discuss the common causes of spinal cord injuries that they see in their line of work, including cauda equina syndrome, tumours or cysts on the spine, and surgical errors. They also explore the concerns that clients have after experiencing a spinal cord injury, such as financial worries, returning to work, and what the future holds.
The benefits of bringing a legal claim are also discussed, including financial security for the future and access to specialist medical support. Julie and Claire provide valuable insights into what rehabilitation looks like for spinal cord injury patients and how access to rehabilitation can differ depending on the circumstances of the injury.
This podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn more about spinal cord injuries and the legal support available to those affected.
In this podcast, Julie and Richard talk about the link between ASD ADHD, and brain injury.
There are situations where ASD / ADHD is caused by physical injury. If the physical injury was caused by substandard medical care you can claim compensation.
Commercial Property update: A look back at the key updates of 2022 and a look forward to 2023 dealing with the aftermath of Coronavirus restrictions.
Russell May, Richard Pulford and Jazmin Perry of Boyes Turner’s Dispute Resolution team will be looking back at some of the key updates affecting commercial property in 2022, in particular the impact of the expiry of the mandatory arbitration scheme for coronavirus rent arrears on issues such as recovery of monies owed, forfeiture options and the commercial considerations of such action.
They take a look ahead at some of the changes that may be on the horizon for 2023 as well as offering advice on practical early prevention of issues which often cause disputes between landlord and tenant.
Construction update: A look back at the key cases of 2022 and a look forward to 2023.
Rowan Turrall and Carly Dodds of Boyes Turner’s Dispute Resolution team look back at some of the key construction cases of 2022 and consider the practical implications for those in the industry. They then take a look ahead at some of the changes that may be on the horizon for 2023.
This breakfast seminar podcast is of interest to all in the construction industry including developers, employers, contractors, subcontractors and professional consultants.
Fran Rothwell and Tara Byrne both work as associate solicitors in the Medical Negligence team. In this podcast, they discuss cervical cancer prevention week which runs from 23rd - 29th January 2023. Fran and Tara have extensive experience working with cervical cancer clients and talk to us about the common difficulties clients experience.
Janey Rankin, Trainee Solicitor interviews Barry Stanton, Partner and Head of the Employment and Immigration team. In this episode, Barry describes his experience becoming a lawyer and how it was something he wanted to do since a young age. He has had an extensive career and after working with Boyes Turner for the last 21 years he tells us his favourite aspect of his career so far.
Janey Rankin, Trainee Solicitor interviews Barry Stanton, Partner and Head of the Employment and Immigration team. In this episode, Barry describes his experience becoming a lawyer and how it was something he wanted to do since a young age. He has had an extensive career and after working with Boyes Turner for the last 21 years he tells us his favourite aspect of his career so far.
In this podcast, Emma O’Connor, Director and Head of HR Training, is joined by Carolyn Sykes of Raise Your Gaze www.raiseyourgaze.coach to discuss why menopause should be on the HR agenda. With 1 in 10 women reportedly leaving the workforce due to menopause, at a time when retention and recruitment are tricky topics, this is an issue HR cannot ignore. Emma and Carolyn discuss how can businesses support those who are suffering or managing their menopause symptoms, raise awareness of menopause within their workplace and champion and empower women at work.
Aimee Gaston, Trainee Solicitor interviews Julie Marsh, Partner in the Medical Negligence Team. Julie has been with the firm for over 14 years starting out as a trainee and recently being appointed as a Partner. Julie talks about her experience being a newly appointed Partner and how she balances it all.
In this podcast, we flip the idea of tales from the top and instead of answering the questions Boyes Turner’s Partner, Julie Marsh gets to ask the questions to our two trainees Meg Manganaro and Aimee Gaston.
Julie talks to the trainees about their time at the firm so far. Meg and Amy answer interesting questions about what made them want to become a solicitor, what a typical day in the life of a trainee is and the difficulties that they may face.
Claire Roantree, Partner in the Personal Injury team is joined by Doctor Ian McCurdie a consultant in rehabilitation medicine and Allyson Ballard an occupational therapist who are co-founders of Remedy Healthcare UK to talk about rehabilitation in complex trauma/musculoskeletal injuries and amputation.
In this episode Paul Lowery, Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate talks to Sophie Payne, Senior Associate in Boyes Turner’s Corporate team about sole directors and shareholders of private companies and the potential pitfalls that can occur in the event of their death.
In this podcast Boyes Turner’s Meg Manganaro is joined by Kim Milan, Senior Partner and Head of Personal Injury at the firm.
Meg and Kim discuss highlights of Kim’s career, how she became Senior Partner and the responsibilities of the role, and what further impact she plans to make at the firm.
In this special episode, recorded live at the Law Society in London, Margarita Sivakova, co-founder and CEO of Ukrainian start-up Legal Nodes, tells Joanna Goodman about her dramatic escape from Kyiv, where she was visiting family, when war broke out. Since returning to London, Margarita has been running Legal Nodes remotely, supporting her team and their families, many of whom are still in Ukraine’s war zone, pivoting the business and launching new Web3 products. Margarita takes us through her fascinating personal and professional journey from law student in London to tech entrepreneur and wartime CEO.
Julie Marsh, Medical Negligence Partner interviews Bobby Griffin after his elective amputation. Bobby was a motorcyclist involved in a road traffic accident and was left with an injury to his left lower limb. He went on to choose to become a below knee amputee and forge a medal winning career as a Team GB parabadminton player.
As employers how can we drive forward inclusive workplaces? What are the benefits of engaging with a diversity awareness and training programme? What are the legal risks of failing to do so? In our latest podcast, Emma O’Connor, Director, speaks to Chico Chakravorty Founder of Doing Diversity Differently (www.doingdiversitydifferently.com) about just that : thinking differently about their ED+I programmes and what employers want to achieve from them. Emma and Chico discuss the challenges to a successful ED+I programme, how we can be “clumsily human” and what are the postitive benefits of training and awareness programmes.
The Curious Lounge is a space in Reading town centre for people to meet, listen and learn. It opened in November 2019, three months before the pandemic struck, and immediately had to pivot online. Now it has re-opened as a community workspace and training centre, co-founder and chief mischief maker Louize Clarke tells Joanna Goodman how The Curious Lounge team – and Bernard the (girl) dog – are bringing the creative magic of community back to Reading, with digital skills and sales training that helps young people find their superpowers and get jobs, and opens the eyes of local companies to the diverse talent on their doorstep.
In this fourth and final episode in our series of contentious probate podcasts, they will be discussing the removal of executors and administrators if a beneficiary or someone else interested in a deceased’s estate considers that they are not carrying out their duties properly as regards the administration of the deceased’s estate.
In this podcast Boyes Turner’s Emma O’Connor is joined by Ian Feaver, Managing Director of Arteel UK Limited. Emma and Ian discuss the importance of employee engagement and explore how businesses can create and maintain a of sense of purpose and togetherness however or wherever their workforce is working. They also discuss how technology can assist us, but not drive engagement as well as the importance of aligning behaviours with company values, recognising our colleagues’ good behaviours and developing a sense of social togetherness.
Signal AI uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect the dots between multiple data sources, helping organisations cut through the noise and uncover information that they need. CEO and co-founder David Benigson joins Joanna Goodman to share his entrepreneur's journey from a start-up in his parents’ garage to an international company with over 600 global clients. He outlines some of Signal AI’s high-profile work around G7 governments’ Covid-19 response, and President Biden’s first 100 days in office.
Listen to Rowan Turrall as she talks to Ally Tow in the first of a series of episodes discussing contentious probate matters. In this second episode they discuss the importance of including instructions in your will as regards matters which go beyond the usual financial provisions of what should happen to your home or money in your bank.
The exponential growth in online data and services has made data management an essential requirement for many businesses. Redstor was launched 23 years ago and has evolved into an AI-powered smart data management platform. Reading entrepreneur CEO and co-founder Paul Evans guides Joanna Goodman through his journey from lawyer to tech founder with detours into opera singing and Silicon Valley tech.
Wireless Logic is Europe’s leading machine to machine and IoT (Internet of Things) platform provider. It provides the technology behind real-time applications like vehicle tracking, electronic payments, wearable/connected healthcare, and food delivery services like Just Eat.
CEO and co-founder Oliver Tucker joins Joanna Goodman to discuss the massive impact of mobilising data and connected devices, transforming everything from supply chain logistics to managing social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Listen to Rowan Turrall as she talks to Ally Tow in the first of a series of episodes discussing contentious probate matters. In this first episode they discuss changes that have been brought into effect as regards witnessing of wills as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Ruth Meyer, Head of Court of Protection team at Boyes Turner discusses with Charlene Hughes some of the myths around dementia, what it means to be a dementia friend and how they can help. Charlene explains how she became aware of being a dementia friend and educating herself more around the topic of dementia. Not only did she become a dementia friend, but she also went on to complete induction training and she became a dementia friend champion.
With the perfect storm of return to work plans, holiday uncertainty, fatigue and self-isolating putting tremendous pressure on businesses, Emma O’Connor from Boyes Turner’s Employment Group asks Geraldine Joaquim of Mind Your Business how businesses can support their workforces’ mental health.
This is the first episode in a short series looking at property adaptions for people living under the Court of Protection.
Listen to the final episode of our podcast series where Anne Pearson of Boyes Turner's Court of Protection team talks to Ruth Meyer, a professional deputy and the head of the Court of Protection team about capacity and what this means within the Court of Protection.
Listen to the third in our four episode podcast series where Anne Pearson of Boyes Turner's Court of Protection team talks to Ruth Meyer, a professional deputy and the head of the Court of Protection team about her role as a financial deputy in making best interest decisions...
Listen to the second in our four episode podcast series where Anne Pearson of Boyes Turner's Court of Protection team talks to Ruth Meyer, a professional deputy and the head of the Court of Protection team about her role as a financial deputy on a day to day basis...
Listen to the first in our four episode podcast series where Anne Pearson of Boyes Turner's Court of Protection team talks to Ruth Meyer, a professional deputy and the head of the Court of Protection team about her role as a financial deputy...
Paul Lowery of Boyes Turner’s Wills, Trusts and Probate team talks to Danny Curran, Founder/MD of Finders Probate Genealogists featured on BBC1’s Heir Hunters.
Listen to Emma O’Connor as she talks to Ian Clements from Quadriga Health and Safety and asks: health and safety obligations in coronavirus times - what are employer’s obligations?
An overview of Probate and the process that is followed to administer an estate after a person dies
Barry Stanton, a partner in Boyes Turner employment team discusses technology assisted review and AI in e-forensics with Simon Price, VP Sales, OpenText LegalTech and Professor Mark Bishop, who is the professor of cognitive computing at Goldsmiths University of London and the Director of TCIDA (The Centre for Intelligent Data Analytics).
Coaching in a multi generational workforce. Helen Goss speaks to BT Coach Diana Gerrard about how developing diversity of thought through coaching can differentiate your business from its competitors.
Wealth Protection Partner Paul Lowery and Court of Protection partner Ruth Meyer discuss wills and what unmarried partners need to consider as well as the effect of marriage, divorce and second marriages on wills.
Wealth Protection Partner Paul Lowery and Court of Protection partner Ruth Meyer discuss the process of making a will with the Wealth Protection Team at Boyes Turner
With the latest Government advice encouraging people to cycle more and avoid public transport, now more than ever charities like Cycle Smart feel that cycle safety awareness is vital especially amongst children.
Boyes Turner have supported the charity for many years, and in this episode partner Claire Roantree (who is also a trustee of the charity) talks to Cycle Smart founder Angie Lee.
They discuss the potential dangers facing cyclists both during and after the Covid-19 lockdown and how they can keep themselves safe.
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Team coaching can help to take a team to the next level by enhancing the productivity, and collaboration of the team. Team coaching helps teams become more aligned so as to drive strategy more effectively. The benefit is seen in individuals, the team and the business who is doing well but wants to do better or which may be struggling.
As current lockdown measures ease and employers seek to return employees to the workplace, what health and safety and insurance issues should be considered? Emma O’Connor, Head of Training in the Employment Group, discusses health and safety obligations with Ian Clements Managing Director of Quadriga H&S.
An introduction to a series of podcasts presented by Paul Lowery the partner and head of the Wealth Protection team at Boyes Turner and Ruth Meyer the partner and head of the Court of Protection team. Episode 1 presents an introduction to the Wealth Protection team at Boyes Turner and a discussion about how services are being provided during the lockdown. Further episodes will includes discussions on various aspects of wills probate trusts and lasting powers of attorney.
Mark Blunden, Head of Commercial & Technology at Boyes Turner discusses with Professor Mark Bishop, the societal and privacy challenges that surround the planned contact tracing app
In this episode we are look at how coaching can support training so as to really get the best learning for the individual and the organisation. We also discuss whether using a coach with industry knowledge is preferable for those receiving coaching and their organisation.
This podcast looks into the benefits of a coaching culture in times of crisis, highly relevant to the current Covid-19 pandemic
In our next podcast Emma O’Connor talks to Developing Talent’s Gary McEwan about how our leaders can engage and motivate their teams through this time of uncertainty. However, through this difficult time, there are real opportunities for personal leadership growth, to look after your team – and yourself - and to support their development as well as your own, even though it feels difficult right now. Initiatives such as having a “people first” agenda, starting meetings by asking your team how they are (and mean it!), as well as to keep driving forward the culture and purpose of your team and organisation can all help, not just your management practice, but also to encourage a sense of togetherness.
Even though these are difficult times, we can still focus on doing the right thing for our teams, developing our own leadership skills and coming out the other side of this stronger and better prepared to face into further uncertainty as and when we need to.
In this time of great change, we ask how do you want your leadership during this time to be remembered?
In our latest podcast Emma O’Connor, Head of Training at Boyes Turner, talks to Geraldine Joaquim of Mind Your Business about how we can all look after our mental health and wellbeing during this difficult and uncertain time. We also give practical advice to employers about they can support their workforces and develop stress management techniques.
Boyes Turner’s second Covid-19 employer related podcast was recorded on Monday 23 March 2020 and focuses on guidance as at this date. Listen to Emma O’Connor, Senior Associate and Head of Training, discuss the contractual, pay and legal perspectives associated with Covid-19 issues such as holiday pay, sick pay and sickness absence, redundancies as well as a focus on the government’s proposed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
In the first of our series of podcasts, Emma O’Connor from the Employment Group at Boyes Turner LLP, looks at how can employers support its business and staff during these “unprecedented” times? Emma, looks at advice not just from government departments but also from ACAS as well as focusing on issues and advice the Group are giving to their own clients. The key themes of the discussion are around being vigilant, prepared as well as flexible (as we can be), in these ever changing times. The podcast is recorded based on advice as at 17 March 2020 (at 3.00pm). Whilst every business is different and each situation will require its own advice or steps to be taken, there are some practical steps each employer can take to support both their people and business.
We all know that stress leads to reduced productivity – and at its most extreme is can result in absenteeism, grievances and low morale. As HR we champion the message that a happy workforce is a productive one. However, it is not always easy to know who is stressed in our organisations as stress can affect people in different ways, and it isn’t always visible. Organisations are often left wondering how they can manage stress and put into place strategies which help manage team dynamics, creating resilience within our workplaces. Emma O’Connor, Head of Training at Boyes Turner LLP and trainer and author Geraldine Joaquim of Mind Your Business discuss their recent Managing Stress and Building Resilience training event and explain how we can manage not just our own stress and stressors, but also how to build resilience within our teams whilst developing initiatives and driving engagement and productivity.
This podcast was recorded live from Boyes Turner’s HR Conference on 17 October, in London. As part of Achieving Sustainable Workplace Productivity you’ll hear from our speakers Gary Impett of Vitality Health about the business case for having a wellbeing strategy, Geraldine Joaquim from Mind your Business as to why sleep is such an important part of our wellbeing and productivity and Professor Karina Nielsen as to how we can support our workers who are returning from long term absence. You will also hear form Barry Stanton, Partner and Emma O’Connor, Head of Training as to how businesses can support, engage and inspire their people to create and achieve long term productivity solutions.
In this episode, we hear from key note speaker Geraldine Joaquim of Mind your Business, who gives us an overview as to what she will be discussing at the Employment Group’s London HR Conference on achieving sustainable workforce productivity. Join the HR professionals who have already signed up to the event by registering here https://www.boyesturner.com/event/hr-conference-achieving-sustainable-workforce-productivity/register
In this episode, Boyes Turner’s Andy Whiteaker, Director, and Emma O'Connor, Head of Training, look ahead to the Employment Group’s London HR Conference on achieving sustainable workforce productivity. The event is free and a must for HR VPs, Directors and senior HR professionals. To register go to https://www.boyesturner.com/event/hr-conference-achieving-sustainable-workforce-productivity/register