The Legal Spectrum Podcast Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:56:01 -0400 http://www.muckle-llp.com en-us © 2026 The Legal Spectrum Podcast by Muckle LLP yes 38249862-9903-51ba-bea3-44cb5e7f3d66 Muckle LLP serial false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Legal, Spectrum, Muckle LLP, Muckle, Business, Law, solicitors, lawyers, Commercial law, Newcastle, UK, Muckle LLP https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fwwor7fz6q3mtsuum8b45jgxxq5z?.jpg The Legal Spectrum Podcast http://www.muckle-llp.com Digital in the charity sector Digital in the charity sector In this month’s episode, Alison Jones is joined by Paul Coby, CIO at Persimmon Homes and Trustee at MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), alongside Emily Cecile-Pritchard, Director of Digital at MOLA, to explore digital in the charity sector.

Together, Paul and Emily draw on insights from Paul’s recent book, The Digital Leaders Playbook: 60 Fundamental Maxims for Success for Today's IT Executive, to unpack how charities can think differently about, and successfully embrace, digital. From the idea that “There are no IT projects, only business projects,” to the importance of being human, they share practical perspectives from their experiences in both the commercial and charitable sectors. 

They also discuss how charities can reduce IT costs, highlight the value of developing relationships across the business, and touch upon the growing threat of cyber attacks.

The episode concludes with top tips from Emily and Paul for strengthening digital culture within charities.

]]> In this month’s episode, Alison Jones is joined by Paul Coby, CIO at Persimmon Homes and Trustee at MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), alongside Emily Cecile-Pritchard, Director of Digital at MOLA, to explore digital in the charity sector.

Together, Paul and Emily draw on insights from Paul’s recent book, The Digital Leaders Playbook: 60 Fundamental Maxims for Success for Today's IT Executive, to unpack how charities can think differently about, and successfully embrace, digital. From the idea that “There are no IT projects, only business projects,” to the importance of being human, they share practical perspectives from their experiences in both the commercial and charitable sectors. 

They also discuss how charities can reduce IT costs, highlight the value of developing relationships across the business, and touch upon the growing threat of cyber attacks.

The episode concludes with top tips from Emily and Paul for strengthening digital culture within charities.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-18917931 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100 2833 3 12 full false How are charities using AI? How are charities using AI? In this month’s episode, Michelle Cooper, CEO of Point North Community Foundation, and Tom Neill-Eagle, Co-Founder of AI-powered platform Plinth, join Alison Jones to explore how artificial intelligence is being used in the charity sector.

 Together, Michelle and Tom discuss how the traditionally risk-averse charity sector can benefit from adopting AI, and how AI tools have been used at Point North. 

They also share, amongst other things, practical tips for organisations considering where to start on their AI journey. With 76% of charities beginning to use AI, but only 2% doing so at a strategic level, this episode explores how charities can use AI confidently and with purpose.

]]> In this month’s episode, Michelle Cooper, CEO of Point North Community Foundation, and Tom Neill-Eagle, Co-Founder of AI-powered platform Plinth, join Alison Jones to explore how artificial intelligence is being used in the charity sector.

 Together, Michelle and Tom discuss how the traditionally risk-averse charity sector can benefit from adopting AI, and how AI tools have been used at Point North. 

They also share, amongst other things, practical tips for organisations considering where to start on their AI journey. With 76% of charities beginning to use AI, but only 2% doing so at a strategic level, this episode explores how charities can use AI confidently and with purpose.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-18474872 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 2084 3 11 full false Charity Matters: Trustee Week Special Charity Matters: Trustee Week Special To celebrate Trustees Week, we’re proud to be hosting a brand-new podcast, which will cover a range of topics related to trusteeship, from the advantages of being a trustee to the key challenges.

Our people are trustees and governors of a number of charities and schools throughout the region, so we have hands-on experience and understanding of the region’s social, political and economic framework.

In this latest episode of ‘The Legal Spectrum’, our legal experts and trustees Alison Jones, Hugh Welch, Lydia Stuart and Carla Boaks walk us through how they chose to use their legal expertise for good, the charities they support and how they got started as trustees.

The team also offer up their top tips to anyone considering becoming a trustee and the importance of joining a charity you have a real passion for.

Prefer to watch your podcasts? Click here to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vtLyewgIkLg

Please note that the information shared in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. Alison has since taken up a fantastic new trustee opportunity at The British Museum.

]]> To celebrate Trustees Week, we’re proud to be hosting a brand-new podcast, which will cover a range of topics related to trusteeship, from the advantages of being a trustee to the key challenges.

Our people are trustees and governors of a number of charities and schools throughout the region, so we have hands-on experience and understanding of the region’s social, political and economic framework.

In this latest episode of ‘The Legal Spectrum’, our legal experts and trustees Alison Jones, Hugh Welch, Lydia Stuart and Carla Boaks walk us through how they chose to use their legal expertise for good, the charities they support and how they got started as trustees.

The team also offer up their top tips to anyone considering becoming a trustee and the importance of joining a charity you have a real passion for.

Prefer to watch your podcasts? Click here to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vtLyewgIkLg

Please note that the information shared in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. Alison has since taken up a fantastic new trustee opportunity at The British Museum.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-18110182 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 1288 3 10 full false Is a four-day workweek too good to be true? Is a four-day workweek too good to be true? Is a four-day workweek too good to be true?  

In this month's episode, Alison Dunn, CEO of the Society Matters Group at Citizens Advice Gateshead, joins Samantha Pritchard and Jill Donabie to discuss the four-day workweek, debunking the myths about how this can function within a charity.  

After initial scepticism about this new work pattern, Alison watched 'Redefining Productivity: The 4-Day Workweek' and felt inspired to participate in a pilot program for the four-day work week. She explains how it has affected Citizens Advice Gateshead and its employees, ensuring they have time to decompress from the complex and emotionally taxing issues they advise on.  

Alison shares the journey toward this new scheme, detailing the board's reaction to the proposal and its impact on occasional absences and retention rates.  

Jill Donabie, partner in our employment team, joins the conversation and raises questions about the legal ramifications of the four-day workweek. 

]]> Is a four-day workweek too good to be true?  

In this month's episode, Alison Dunn, CEO of the Society Matters Group at Citizens Advice Gateshead, joins Samantha Pritchard and Jill Donabie to discuss the four-day workweek, debunking the myths about how this can function within a charity.  

After initial scepticism about this new work pattern, Alison watched 'Redefining Productivity: The 4-Day Workweek' and felt inspired to participate in a pilot program for the four-day work week. She explains how it has affected Citizens Advice Gateshead and its employees, ensuring they have time to decompress from the complex and emotionally taxing issues they advise on.  

Alison shares the journey toward this new scheme, detailing the board's reaction to the proposal and its impact on occasional absences and retention rates.  

Jill Donabie, partner in our employment team, joins the conversation and raises questions about the legal ramifications of the four-day workweek. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-17065218 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1578 3 9 full false 'What makes a great board?' with New Writing North 'What makes a great board?' with New Writing North In this month's episode, Fiona Melvin and Matt Forster of New Writing North join Alison Jones and Victoria Walton in our Sports, Education, and Charities team to discuss what makes a good board.

New Writing North is a charity that unites people through books and writing and supports talented people from all backgrounds to achieve their creative ambitions. Having won the North East Charity Awards Trustee Board of the Year award in 2024, Fiona and Matt discuss what makes their board great, the value of recruiting younger trustees, and their top tips for having an award-winning board.

]]> In this month's episode, Fiona Melvin and Matt Forster of New Writing North join Alison Jones and Victoria Walton in our Sports, Education, and Charities team to discuss what makes a good board.

New Writing North is a charity that unites people through books and writing and supports talented people from all backgrounds to achieve their creative ambitions. Having won the North East Charity Awards Trustee Board of the Year award in 2024, Fiona and Matt discuss what makes their board great, the value of recruiting younger trustees, and their top tips for having an award-winning board.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-17195974 Wed, 21 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100 1726 3 8 full false Tyneside Cinema: from curtain down to a brighter future Tyneside Cinema: from curtain down to a brighter future Nic Greenan, CEO and Custodian of Tyneside Cinema, joins Samantha Pritchard to discuss the importance of the relationship between a CEO and a charity’s board of trustees, particularly when finances are squeezed, as well as the cinema’s future ambitions.

Tyneside Cinema is an independent cinema and cultural venue in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, and the last remaining newsreel theatre still showing films. 

Nic shares the cinema's journey from before she was appointed CEO to where it’s at now, highlighting the challenges faced and how the trustees have come together to save the curtain from coming down. 

With the iconic building being their biggest asset, Nic also talks about the plans for continuing the story and the memories, that many people have of the cinema, for another generation and across a wider demographic.

]]> Nic Greenan, CEO and Custodian of Tyneside Cinema, joins Samantha Pritchard to discuss the importance of the relationship between a CEO and a charity’s board of trustees, particularly when finances are squeezed, as well as the cinema’s future ambitions.

Tyneside Cinema is an independent cinema and cultural venue in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, and the last remaining newsreel theatre still showing films. 

Nic shares the cinema's journey from before she was appointed CEO to where it’s at now, highlighting the challenges faced and how the trustees have come together to save the curtain from coming down. 

With the iconic building being their biggest asset, Nic also talks about the plans for continuing the story and the memories, that many people have of the cinema, for another generation and across a wider demographic.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-16703052 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1956 3 7 full false Centring Lived Experience with Parkinson’s UK Centring Lived Experience with Parkinson’s UK Gary Shaughnessy, chair of Parkinson’s UK, joins Samantha Pritchard and Alison Jones of Muckle LLP to discuss the incredible physical challenges he’s taken part in to manage his own condition and to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s UK, and his role as chair at this charity. 

Their conversation centres around how Parkinson’s UK embeds the lived experiences of the people and families the charity supports into its leadership, decision-making and policy setting and how it ensures this is done authentically and meaningfully throughout the organisation.

Gary explains the importance of having an organisation that is committed to listening to the community’s experiences and acts to answer and solve issues that matter to them.

]]> Gary Shaughnessy, chair of Parkinson’s UK, joins Samantha Pritchard and Alison Jones of Muckle LLP to discuss the incredible physical challenges he’s taken part in to manage his own condition and to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s UK, and his role as chair at this charity. 

Their conversation centres around how Parkinson’s UK embeds the lived experiences of the people and families the charity supports into its leadership, decision-making and policy setting and how it ensures this is done authentically and meaningfully throughout the organisation.

Gary explains the importance of having an organisation that is committed to listening to the community’s experiences and acts to answer and solve issues that matter to them.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-16017647 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1170 3 6 full false Responsible decision making Responsible decision making Rob Williamson, chief executive of the Community Foundation serving Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, and James Garbutt, investment director at Rathbones, join Samantha Pritchard and Alison Jones of Muckle LLP to discuss how the Community Foundation engages with its stakeholders and collaborates with others to develop robust and responsible policies that underpin its approach to accepting donors' gifts, investing wisely and distributing grants responsibly. 

James' support of the Community Foundation and its approach to responsible investment opens up a conversation around what charity leaders can think about to ensure their key policies reflect their stakeholders’ range of perspectives, achieve buy-in across the board, staff and communities a charity serves and can evolve as the context a charity operates in changes.  

]]> Rob Williamson, chief executive of the Community Foundation serving Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, and James Garbutt, investment director at Rathbones, join Samantha Pritchard and Alison Jones of Muckle LLP to discuss how the Community Foundation engages with its stakeholders and collaborates with others to develop robust and responsible policies that underpin its approach to accepting donors' gifts, investing wisely and distributing grants responsibly. 

James' support of the Community Foundation and its approach to responsible investment opens up a conversation around what charity leaders can think about to ensure their key policies reflect their stakeholders’ range of perspectives, achieve buy-in across the board, staff and communities a charity serves and can evolve as the context a charity operates in changes.  

]]> Buzzsprout-15622918 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100 2831 3 5 full false Small charities, BIG ambitions: achieving fast-paced growth with True Colours Theatre Small charities, BIG ambitions: achieving fast-paced growth with True Colours Theatre Alisar Taylor, founder and CEO, and Shannon Charters, makaton lead, both of True Colours Theatre, join Alison Jones and Carla Boaks to discuss the charity’s impressive growth in a short space of time.

True Colours Theatre is an inclusive theatre and performance charity. Established in 2014 in Newcastle, the charity works with adults and children with a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD and anxiety. 

This podcast coincides with Small Charities Week (24-28 June).

]]> Alisar Taylor, founder and CEO, and Shannon Charters, makaton lead, both of True Colours Theatre, join Alison Jones and Carla Boaks to discuss the charity’s impressive growth in a short space of time.

True Colours Theatre is an inclusive theatre and performance charity. Established in 2014 in Newcastle, the charity works with adults and children with a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD and anxiety. 

This podcast coincides with Small Charities Week (24-28 June).

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-15282508 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0100 2608 3 4 full false From vision to reality: bringing a major project to life (Lilidorei) From vision to reality: bringing a major project to life (Lilidorei) Mark Brassell, Chief Executive Officer of Alnwick Garden Trust, joins us to discuss Lilidorei, an educational children’s play park, which cost £18.5m and created more than 60 new jobs in the region. The ambitious project took seven years from concept to reality, with the park opening in May 2023. Mark discusses what charity leaders need to be thinking about when planning a major project to both secure the project's success and also maintain service as usual at the charity.

]]> Mark Brassell, Chief Executive Officer of Alnwick Garden Trust, joins us to discuss Lilidorei, an educational children’s play park, which cost £18.5m and created more than 60 new jobs in the region. The ambitious project took seven years from concept to reality, with the park opening in May 2023. Mark discusses what charity leaders need to be thinking about when planning a major project to both secure the project's success and also maintain service as usual at the charity.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-14779643 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 2608 3 3 full false Going Green: embracing environmental sustainability Going Green: embracing environmental sustainability As the world's attention becomes increasingly focused on taking responsibility for the environment, environmental sustainability is an issue that charities, like the rest of society, simply cannot afford to ignore. Alison Jones, Senior Associate at Muckle LLP is joined by Carol Botten, former Chief Executive of VONNE, and Zoe Hull, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at Northern Stage, to discuss the environmental challenges and opportunities for charities. 

]]> As the world's attention becomes increasingly focused on taking responsibility for the environment, environmental sustainability is an issue that charities, like the rest of society, simply cannot afford to ignore. Alison Jones, Senior Associate at Muckle LLP is joined by Carol Botten, former Chief Executive of VONNE, and Zoe Hull, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at Northern Stage, to discuss the environmental challenges and opportunities for charities. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-14449464 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000 2637 3 2 full false Cryptocurrencies and charitable donations: What do charities need to know? Cryptocurrencies and charitable donations: What do charities need to know? Charlotte Campbell, Director of Fundraising and Operations at the Children's Heart Unit Fund (Chuf), joins us to talk about the charity's involvement with cryptocurrency, detailing the process of accepting crypto donations and the accompanying risks. Charlotte also highlights the advantages of cultivating a diversified income stream and its role in the charity's growth and success. 

]]> Charlotte Campbell, Director of Fundraising and Operations at the Children's Heart Unit Fund (Chuf), joins us to talk about the charity's involvement with cryptocurrency, detailing the process of accepting crypto donations and the accompanying risks. Charlotte also highlights the advantages of cultivating a diversified income stream and its role in the charity's growth and success. 

]]> https://www.muckle-llp.com/insights/podcasts/ Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-14111518 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 1921 #cryptocurrency #charitymatters #charitypodcast #charitylegal #crypto #cryptodonations #cryptocurrencydonations #Chuf #Thegivingblock, #charitydonations, #childrensheartunitfund, #cryptocharitydonations, #cryptocharity 3 1 full false Employment case law update - March 2022 Employment case law update - March 2022
Introduction
Keep up to date with changes in employment law, including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the first of our quarterly online updates from members of our Employment team.

What the session covers
This session will be of interest to all HR professionals providing an overview of current themes affecting all employers. We'll explain our shared views on the changes, based on what we see day-to-day and where we think things will go, to try and help with strategic planning in an uncertain world.

Employment Team eNews
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Our helpful experts will make sure you get updates (just like this one), legal news, advice, helpful hints and tips sent direct to your inbox.


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Introduction
Keep up to date with changes in employment law, including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the first of our quarterly online updates from members of our Employment team.

What the session covers
This session will be of interest to all HR professionals providing an overview of current themes affecting all employers. We'll explain our shared views on the changes, based on what we see day-to-day and where we think things will go, to try and help with strategic planning in an uncertain world.

Employment Team eNews
Want to manage your legal requirements and avoid potential risk? Then sign up for the Employment eNews service. 

Our helpful experts will make sure you get updates (just like this one), legal news, advice, helpful hints and tips sent direct to your inbox.


]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-10337977 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0100 3568 employment law, HR, legal, legislative changes full false Episode 8 – Project sites Episode 8 – Project sites In this episode, Joanne Davison, partner in our Education team, is joined by James Armstrong and Richard Nixon, partners in our Real Estate team, to discuss the importance of good preparation in relation to development projects. They cover topics such as early identification of potential legal and practical problems, the differences between option agreements and conditional contracts and the usefulness (and limitations) of indemnity insurance, and offer tips to make the process run smoothly.

]]> In this episode, Joanne Davison, partner in our Education team, is joined by James Armstrong and Richard Nixon, partners in our Real Estate team, to discuss the importance of good preparation in relation to development projects. They cover topics such as early identification of potential legal and practical problems, the differences between option agreements and conditional contracts and the usefulness (and limitations) of indemnity insurance, and offer tips to make the process run smoothly.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-10260898 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 1304 development, projects, construction, legal, contracts, indemnity 2 8 full false Episode 7 – Public procurement frameworks Episode 7 – Public procurement frameworks In this episode, Alison Walton, partner and head of procurement at Muckle is joined by Jonathan Parker from Pagabo, a framework provider catering specifically to developer-led projects. They discuss the frameworks used by public sector bodies as part of their procurement process and how developers and contractors can get appointed.

]]> In this episode, Alison Walton, partner and head of procurement at Muckle is joined by Jonathan Parker from Pagabo, a framework provider catering specifically to developer-led projects. They discuss the frameworks used by public sector bodies as part of their procurement process and how developers and contractors can get appointed.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-10005707 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000 1089 2 7 full false Episode 6 - Procurement considerations for development projects Episode 6 - Procurement considerations for development projects Procurement can sometimes get slightly overlooked when planning a development project, often seen as something only relevant to the public sector. However, it can have implications for developers, contractors and professional service providers, particularly when dealing with the public sector in any capacity.

Leah Heatley, partner in Muckle LLP’s dispute resolution team talks to Alison Walton, partner and Head of Procurement about the challenges development projects face and how to get the best out of your procurement process.

]]> Procurement can sometimes get slightly overlooked when planning a development project, often seen as something only relevant to the public sector. However, it can have implications for developers, contractors and professional service providers, particularly when dealing with the public sector in any capacity.

Leah Heatley, partner in Muckle LLP’s dispute resolution team talks to Alison Walton, partner and Head of Procurement about the challenges development projects face and how to get the best out of your procurement process.

]]> Buzzsprout-9912992 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1384 2 6 full false Episode 5 - Setting up your development project team Episode 5 - Setting up your development project team What do you need to consider when appointing individuals to your project team? In this episode, legal experts from Muckle LLP’s Employment team discuss the intricacies and the legal implications of the various ways you can recruit to ensure you’re getting the right people with the right skills for your project team.

Contributors
Lucilla Waugh, partner and Head of Construction, is joined by Chris Maddock, partner and Head of Employment and Lisa Kelly, partner in Employment.

]]> What do you need to consider when appointing individuals to your project team? In this episode, legal experts from Muckle LLP’s Employment team discuss the intricacies and the legal implications of the various ways you can recruit to ensure you’re getting the right people with the right skills for your project team.

Contributors
Lucilla Waugh, partner and Head of Construction, is joined by Chris Maddock, partner and Head of Employment and Lisa Kelly, partner in Employment.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-9780560 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 1528 2 5 full false Episode 4 – Project structure Episode 4 – Project structure In this episode Jason Wainwright, managing partner and real estate lawyer at Muckle LLP, talks to Matthew Walsh and Adam Rayner, both partners in our corporate team about structuring your development project. They share tips and advice on what you need to consider, and what options are out there in terms of structure and corporate vehicles when setting up a construction project.

]]> In this episode Jason Wainwright, managing partner and real estate lawyer at Muckle LLP, talks to Matthew Walsh and Adam Rayner, both partners in our corporate team about structuring your development project. They share tips and advice on what you need to consider, and what options are out there in terms of structure and corporate vehicles when setting up a construction project.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-9612292 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 1862 2 4 full false Episode 3 - Financing your development project Episode 3 - Financing your development project How should you go about financing your development project? Legal experts from Muckle LLP explore the key considerations.

Contributors
 
Gail Bennett, Partner in Real Estate at Muckle LLP is joined by Louise Duffy, Partner and Head of Banking, and Will McKay, Partner in Real Estate. 

]]> How should you go about financing your development project? Legal experts from Muckle LLP explore the key considerations.

Contributors
 
Gail Bennett, Partner in Real Estate at Muckle LLP is joined by Louise Duffy, Partner and Head of Banking, and Will McKay, Partner in Real Estate. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-9530261 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 796 #muckledevsuccess #constructionfinance #constructionfunding 2 3 full false Episode 2 - The importance of setting clear objectives and outcomes before starting your development project Episode 2 - The importance of setting clear objectives and outcomes before starting your development project How can you make sure you’re delivering in the right way, on time and on budget when working on a development project? Lucilla Waugh from Muckle LLP is joined by Carol Cairns from Northumbrian Water Group who shares her experience when it comes to ensuring successful delivery.
 
 Contributors
Lucilla Waugh, Partner and Head of Construction and Engineering, at Muckle LLP is joined by Carol Cairns, Strategic Planning Manager at Northumbrian Water Group. 

]]> How can you make sure you’re delivering in the right way, on time and on budget when working on a development project? Lucilla Waugh from Muckle LLP is joined by Carol Cairns from Northumbrian Water Group who shares her experience when it comes to ensuring successful delivery.
 
 Contributors
Lucilla Waugh, Partner and Head of Construction and Engineering, at Muckle LLP is joined by Carol Cairns, Strategic Planning Manager at Northumbrian Water Group. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-9402522 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0100 1025 #construction #development #developmentproject #muckledevsuccess 2 2 full false Episode 1 – The key to the successful delivery of a development project Episode 1 – The key to the successful delivery of a development project What are the key considerations to ensure everything runs smoothly on your construction development project? In this first episode in a podcast series from Muckle LLP, we introduce some of the factors we’ll be exploring in more detail in coming episodes.
 
 Contributors:
Lucilla Waugh, Partner and Head of Construction and Engineering, at Muckle LLP is joined by Hugh Welch, Senior Partner in corporate. 

]]> What are the key considerations to ensure everything runs smoothly on your construction development project? In this first episode in a podcast series from Muckle LLP, we introduce some of the factors we’ll be exploring in more detail in coming episodes.
 
 Contributors:
Lucilla Waugh, Partner and Head of Construction and Engineering, at Muckle LLP is joined by Hugh Welch, Senior Partner in corporate. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-9360655 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0100 1516 #construction #development #developmentproject #muckledevsuccess 2 1 full false in conversation with Chelsea FC Foundation in conversation with Chelsea FC Foundation Simon Taylor, Head of Chelsea FC Foundation, chats to John Devine, partner and head of sports and charities law at Muckle, about how the charity has coped throughout the pandemic, with some fascinating insight into the positives of adapting to help others overcome adversity. 

]]> Simon Taylor, Head of Chelsea FC Foundation, chats to John Devine, partner and head of sports and charities law at Muckle, about how the charity has coped throughout the pandemic, with some fascinating insight into the positives of adapting to help others overcome adversity. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-7761388 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1155 Legal Spectrum Podcast, Legal podcast, Chelsea FC, Chelsea FC Foundation, Sports legal advice, Legal advice for sporting organisations, Sports sector specialist lawyers, Legal advice for charities, Charity sector specialist lawyers, COVID-19 and CSR, How 1 17 full false Doing data post-Brexit Doing data post-Brexit What happens to GDPR post-Brexit? Are the rules around data protection changing? What do businesses need to do to stay compliant? These are just some of the grey areas our data protection experts, partner Alex Craig and solicitor Samantha Roberts, clear up in this straightforward chat about the various scenarios businesses may face in 2021.

]]> What happens to GDPR post-Brexit? Are the rules around data protection changing? What do businesses need to do to stay compliant? These are just some of the grey areas our data protection experts, partner Alex Craig and solicitor Samantha Roberts, clear up in this straightforward chat about the various scenarios businesses may face in 2021.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6894092 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 1137 Brexit, Data Protection, GDPR, Data Protection post Brexit, GDPR post Brexit, What happens to data after Brexit?, Will Brexit affect my data protection compliance?, Will Brexit affect my GDPR compliance?, Do we still need to comply with GDPR after Brexit? 1 16 full false Brexit: 10 tips for businesses Brexit: 10 tips for businesses How do you prepare for something when you don’t know exactly what’s coming? This podcast has a few pointers that will help, as commercial lawyers Luke Donockley and Robin Adams share their top tips for getting your business ready for Brexit. 

]]> How do you prepare for something when you don’t know exactly what’s coming? This podcast has a few pointers that will help, as commercial lawyers Luke Donockley and Robin Adams share their top tips for getting your business ready for Brexit. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6688400 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 970 Brexit, EU migration, End of free movement, Business immigration, What happens to my EU workers after Brexit?, What should my EU workers do to get ready for Brexit?, What happens at the end of the Brexit transition process?, What happens to migrant worker 1 15 full false Procurement post-Brexit Procurement post-Brexit The way public procurement is done will change at the end of 2020. We know OJEU, the platform for advertising tender opportunities, will be replaced by the UK government’s new Find a Tender Service. But how will this impact public authorities and businesses looking to sell to the public sector? What will happen when we stop following EU procurement laws? And what can we do to prepare? Procurement lawyer Alison Walton shares her thoughts, advice and some top practical tips in this podcast.

]]> The way public procurement is done will change at the end of 2020. We know OJEU, the platform for advertising tender opportunities, will be replaced by the UK government’s new Find a Tender Service. But how will this impact public authorities and businesses looking to sell to the public sector? What will happen when we stop following EU procurement laws? And what can we do to prepare? Procurement lawyer Alison Walton shares her thoughts, advice and some top practical tips in this podcast.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6653314 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 799 Brexit, Brexit for businesses, What does Brexit mean for businesses?, Will I still be able to trade with the EU in 2021?, EU Free trade agreement, Will the UK get a free trade agreement with the EU, Single Market, WTO, World Trade Organisation, Customs Un 1 14 full false What happens to EU workers post Brexit? What happens to EU workers post Brexit? The end of the Brexit transition period means the end of free movement within the UK for EU workers. But where will your current EU migrant employees stand after 31 December 2020? How can you support your existing people? How do you sponsor skilled EU workers? What should employers be thinking about now? Employment lawyer Amy Sergison wraps up all the key points in this short podcast.

]]> The end of the Brexit transition period means the end of free movement within the UK for EU workers. But where will your current EU migrant employees stand after 31 December 2020? How can you support your existing people? How do you sponsor skilled EU workers? What should employers be thinking about now? Employment lawyer Amy Sergison wraps up all the key points in this short podcast.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6651841 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 1127 Brexit, EU migration, How do I support my EU migrant workers?, How do I support my EU migrant employees?, How do I apply to sponsor skilled migrant workers?, Right to work checks, End of free movement, Business immigration, What happens to my EU workers a 1 13 full false your post-Brexit contracts – here’s the deal your post-Brexit contracts – here’s the deal What will Brexit do to your commercial contracts? How might it change the terms we operate under? What should businesses be looking for in their existing and future agreements? There are many ways in which Brexit can impact contracts, as commercial lawyers Robin Adams and Luke Donockley share some practical examples to help businesses in this podcast.

]]> What will Brexit do to your commercial contracts? How might it change the terms we operate under? What should businesses be looking for in their existing and future agreements? There are many ways in which Brexit can impact contracts, as commercial lawyers Robin Adams and Luke Donockley share some practical examples to help businesses in this podcast.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6575269 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1463 Brexit, Brexit for businesses, What does Brexit mean for businesses?, Will I still be able to trade with the EU in 2021?, EU Free trade agreement, Will the UK get a free trade agreement with the EU, Single Market, WTO, World Trade Organisation, Customs Un 1 12 full false WTO rules in a nutshell WTO rules in a nutshell What do World Trade Organization (WTO) rules actually mean to businesses in practical terms? What do they mean for border checks, tariffs and quality control? And what is involved in a Canada style agreement versus an Australia style agreement with the EU? Just a few of the questions that our Brexit buffs, commercial lawyers Robin Adams and Luke Donockley, cover in this quick, 15 minute podcast.

]]> What do World Trade Organization (WTO) rules actually mean to businesses in practical terms? What do they mean for border checks, tariffs and quality control? And what is involved in a Canada style agreement versus an Australia style agreement with the EU? Just a few of the questions that our Brexit buffs, commercial lawyers Robin Adams and Luke Donockley, cover in this quick, 15 minute podcast.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6547897 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 1195 Brexit, Brexit for businesses, What does Brexit mean for businesses?, Will I still be able to trade with the EU in 2021?, EU Free trade agreement, Will the UK get a free trade agreement with the EU, Single Market, WTO, World Trade Organisation, Customs Un 1 11 full false key Brexit concepts key Brexit concepts Today we’re talking Brexit, with the transition period due to end in just a few weeks. What will a free trade agreement with the EU look like? What will trading on WTO rules actually involve? How will company costs, supply chains and quality control be affected? Here, commercial lawyers and Brexit buffs Robin Adams and Luke Donockley explain what it all means for businesses in this brief and straightforward update.

]]> Today we’re talking Brexit, with the transition period due to end in just a few weeks. What will a free trade agreement with the EU look like? What will trading on WTO rules actually involve? How will company costs, supply chains and quality control be affected? Here, commercial lawyers and Brexit buffs Robin Adams and Luke Donockley explain what it all means for businesses in this brief and straightforward update.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6534769 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000 1334 Brexit, Brexit for businesses, What does Brexit mean for businesses?, Will I still be able to trade with the EU in 2021?, EU Free trade agreement, Will the UK get a free trade agreement with the EU, Single Market, WTO, World Trade Organisation, Customs Un 1 10 full false sort out your SARs sort out your SARs Subject Access Requests (SARs) are complex, time consuming and often stressful, but there are ways to make the process of responding to SARs easier on yourself.

So say lawyers Sam Roberts and Alex Craig, who specialise in personal data management and share their insight and advice in this quick(ish) podcast.

What’s covered:

·        new changes to the SAR process

·        how to complete a SAR

·        common SAR queries and how to deal with them

]]> Subject Access Requests (SARs) are complex, time consuming and often stressful, but there are ways to make the process of responding to SARs easier on yourself.

So say lawyers Sam Roberts and Alex Craig, who specialise in personal data management and share their insight and advice in this quick(ish) podcast.

What’s covered:

·        new changes to the SAR process

·        how to complete a SAR

·        common SAR queries and how to deal with them

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6530056 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 2673 SARs, Subject access requests, How to complete a subject access request, Data protection advice, Free data protection advice, Managing personal data, How to manage personal data, Muckle LLP, Muckle LLP data team, Muckle LLP digital team, Personal data spe 1 9 full false manufacturing and COVID-19 - in conversation with Barclays manufacturing and COVID-19 - in conversation with Barclays In this podcast, recorded in late October, we are joined by Barclays manufacturing relationship managers Sally-Ann Cain and Martin Brown to discuss their thoughts on COIVID-19 and how it has affected manufacturers in our region.  

Interviewed by Robin Adams, head of our manufacturing team, Sally-Ann and Martin touch on themes of diversification, adaptability and communication. They also offer some tips to help with future planning.

]]> In this podcast, recorded in late October, we are joined by Barclays manufacturing relationship managers Sally-Ann Cain and Martin Brown to discuss their thoughts on COIVID-19 and how it has affected manufacturers in our region.  

Interviewed by Robin Adams, head of our manufacturing team, Sally-Ann and Martin touch on themes of diversification, adaptability and communication. They also offer some tips to help with future planning.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-6358951 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000 1365 Barclays,Barclays Manufacturing team, Barclays Manufacturing relationship manager, Muckle LLP, Muckle manufacturing team, Manufacturing lawyers, North East manufacturing lawyers, Robin Adams, Sally-Ann Caine, Martin Brown, COVID-19 support for manufacturi 1 8 full false how can business continue to help communities during COVID-19 how can business continue to help communities during COVID-19 With the UK tightening measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 following an increase in infections, the Legal Spectrum Podcast series visits the role of business in the community. Charities have been hit hard by the onset of coronavirus, while many businesses will understandably be weighing up whether they can continue to support their local communities. Here, four philanthropic experts from a range of organisations explore how businesses can continue to make a difference in communities throughout the pandemic.

]]> With the UK tightening measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 following an increase in infections, the Legal Spectrum Podcast series visits the role of business in the community. Charities have been hit hard by the onset of coronavirus, while many businesses will understandably be weighing up whether they can continue to support their local communities. Here, four philanthropic experts from a range of organisations explore how businesses can continue to make a difference in communities throughout the pandemic.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-5482462 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0100 2801 Muckle LLP, Community Foundation Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, Oasis basis, Oasis community housing, Success4all, Success 4 All, Success for all, Community support during covid-19, How can business 1 7 full false insolvency rules OK? insolvency rules OK? The new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act, which came into force on 26 June 2020, is arguably the most significant reform to the UK’s insolvency framework in decades. The largely debtor friendly changes are welcomed by many, but they may make life more difficult for suppliers and creditors. In this episode, three leading lawyers explain the changes and what they mean to businesses in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re experiencing problems with cashflow because of COVID-19 or eager to collect debts, this podcast is definitely worth a listen.

]]> The new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act, which came into force on 26 June 2020, is arguably the most significant reform to the UK’s insolvency framework in decades. The largely debtor friendly changes are welcomed by many, but they may make life more difficult for suppliers and creditors. In this episode, three leading lawyers explain the changes and what they mean to businesses in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re experiencing problems with cashflow because of COVID-19 or eager to collect debts, this podcast is definitely worth a listen.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-4765589 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0100 1626 Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act, CIGA, Insolvency laws, New insolvency laws, Insolvency legislation, How can I collect debts?, Insolvency moratorium, Creditors guide to the new insolvency laws, Distressed business, Business in distress, Help for d 1 6 full false it's a tenants market out there it's a tenants market out there There’s been substantial legislation to protect tenants from forfeiture and eviction during the current pandemic. And while this has been welcomed by many businesses, it has put commercial landlords under increasing pressure with many having difficulty recovering rent and leading some to claim that ‘it’s a tenant’s market out there’. In this podcast, leading real estate and property litigation lawyers share some advice that they’ve been giving to clients now that COVID-19 has drastically changed the property rental rulebook. 

]]> There’s been substantial legislation to protect tenants from forfeiture and eviction during the current pandemic. And while this has been welcomed by many businesses, it has put commercial landlords under increasing pressure with many having difficulty recovering rent and leading some to claim that ‘it’s a tenant’s market out there’. In this podcast, leading real estate and property litigation lawyers share some advice that they’ve been giving to clients now that COVID-19 has drastically changed the property rental rulebook. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-4682576 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0100 1383 Muckle LLP, Charlotte McMurchie, Jonathan Combe, Real estate disputes, Property disputes, Landlord issues, Tenant issues, What are the new rules for commercial tenancies?, CRAR during COVID-19, CRAR during coronavirus, CRAR during the pandemic, COVID-19 r 1 5 full false manufacturing during COVID-19 manufacturing during COVID-19 For many businesses, going digital has been the key for survival during the pandemic, but it's not that straightforward for the manufacturing sector. 

North Shields based Bay Plastics started as a small shop in a converted flat and evolved to become a plastics stockist, designer and fabrication specialist operating from a state of the art 40,000 sq ft manufacturing plant and supplying customers across the globe. And then COVID-19 arrived, putting all businesses in the sector under extreme pressure.

In this podcast corporate lawyer Matthew Walsh talks to Michael Currell, Bay Plastics MD, about the growth of his business, the steps taken to quickly diversify as the pandemic struck and what he thinks the future holds. 

]]> For many businesses, going digital has been the key for survival during the pandemic, but it's not that straightforward for the manufacturing sector. 

North Shields based Bay Plastics started as a small shop in a converted flat and evolved to become a plastics stockist, designer and fabrication specialist operating from a state of the art 40,000 sq ft manufacturing plant and supplying customers across the globe. And then COVID-19 arrived, putting all businesses in the sector under extreme pressure.

In this podcast corporate lawyer Matthew Walsh talks to Michael Currell, Bay Plastics MD, about the growth of his business, the steps taken to quickly diversify as the pandemic struck and what he thinks the future holds. 

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-4605089 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0100 1970 Manufacturing during lockdown, Manufacturing COVID-19, Manufacturing COVID 19, Manufacturing COVID19, Manufacturing coronavirus, How to diversify your business, How do I diversify my business, How do I diversify during COVID-19, How do I diversify during, 1 4 full false data and COVID-19 data and COVID-19 The impact of Lockdown focused more attention on data than ever before and businesses have many questions. 

How has COVID-19 changed how businesses record and manage data as businesses restart in the new normal? What should businesses do with employee health data? How will the much talked about ‘test and trace’ system work and what is the impact on data protection? 

In our latest podcast, we discuss these questions with our data protection gurus - Alex Craig, a partner and tech legal specialist, and solicitor Sam Roberts, who has spent much of the past two years advising businesses on GDPR among other technology related legal issues. 

]]> The impact of Lockdown focused more attention on data than ever before and businesses have many questions. 

How has COVID-19 changed how businesses record and manage data as businesses restart in the new normal? What should businesses do with employee health data? How will the much talked about ‘test and trace’ system work and what is the impact on data protection? 

In our latest podcast, we discuss these questions with our data protection gurus - Alex Craig, a partner and tech legal specialist, and solicitor Sam Roberts, who has spent much of the past two years advising businesses on GDPR among other technology related legal issues. 

]]> Buzzsprout-4426856 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:00:00 +0100 1524 Test and trace, Track and trace, Contact tracing, How does Test and trace work, How does track and trace work, COVID-19 Data protection, Coronavirus Data protection, GDPR, Technology legal advice, Tech legal advice, Data protection advice for COVID-19, D 1 3 full false restarting right restarting right With a phased restart starting to gather pace, and businesses making adjustments in order to re-open quickly, the economy is facing issues which have never been faced before.  Practical and legal issues arise in relation to supply chain, employees and contracts when considering how to restart right.

In this episode, recorded on Thursday 4 June 2020, as part of an online roundtable webinar series, our team are joined by Sarah Glendinning, Regional Director of the CBI, to discuss the issues facing the North East economy as businesses plan to return to normality.

We explore the steps already being taken by businesses, the issues which are likely to arise and how you can prepare your people, and your business through consultation to avoid disputes and ensure a robust supply chain is in place.

]]> With a phased restart starting to gather pace, and businesses making adjustments in order to re-open quickly, the economy is facing issues which have never been faced before.  Practical and legal issues arise in relation to supply chain, employees and contracts when considering how to restart right.

In this episode, recorded on Thursday 4 June 2020, as part of an online roundtable webinar series, our team are joined by Sarah Glendinning, Regional Director of the CBI, to discuss the issues facing the North East economy as businesses plan to return to normality.

We explore the steps already being taken by businesses, the issues which are likely to arise and how you can prepare your people, and your business through consultation to avoid disputes and ensure a robust supply chain is in place.

]]> Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-4222262 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0100 2764 Muckle LLP, Muckle, Restarting, business restart, recovery, North East business, North East Economy, Sarah Glendinning, CBI, Chris Maddock, Susan Howe, employees, disputes, contracts 1 2 full false moving to agile moving to agile In this first episode we invite Dianne Sharp from DKS Straightforward to discuss our journey to agile working, with Jason Wainwright, our Managing Partner, Debbie McCormack our Director of Operations and Designer Simon Grundy of Simon Grundy Commercial Interior Design, who helped transform our office into a fully flexible workspace.  Their insight on the transformation, the challenges and the game-changing benefits of going agile (together with some cracking top tips) will really help if you’re looking to take your organisation on a similar journey. 

]]> In this first episode we invite Dianne Sharp from DKS Straightforward to discuss our journey to agile working, with Jason Wainwright, our Managing Partner, Debbie McCormack our Director of Operations and Designer Simon Grundy of Simon Grundy Commercial Interior Design, who helped transform our office into a fully flexible workspace.  Their insight on the transformation, the challenges and the game-changing benefits of going agile (together with some cracking top tips) will really help if you’re looking to take your organisation on a similar journey. 

]]> https://www.muckle-llp.com/news/listen-up-our-new-legal-podcast-is-live/ Muckle LLP Buzzsprout-4039874 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0100 3552 agile working, agile, Muckle LLP, Muckle, North East law firm, Jason Wainwright, Simon Grundy, Dianne Sharp, DKS Straightforward, Commercial law firm, innovation, innovative law firm, the legal spectrum 1 1 full false