Podcasts by Brodies
At Brodies LLP, we believe the law is an enabling tool and that is why our legal experts are committed to sharing their knowledge. In this constantly changing and often uncertain environment, Podcasts by Brodies provides insight and discussion on the key legal issues for businesses, families and individuals.
Episodes
102 episodes
Beyond the will: why 'later' often never comes
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, Angela McCulloch, partner in the personal and family team and Richard Pike, dispute resolu...
Martyn's Law: what you need to know
Martyn’s Law – formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - is named in memory of Martyn Hett who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack. The l...
Trespass, protest and prevention: understanding newcomer injunctions
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, Lucie Barnes, real estate partner at Brodies LLP, and leading property litigation specialist Katharine Holland KC, of Landmark Chambers, discuss the growing importance of newcomer injunctions.The c...
Energy transition: Opportunity, risk and reality
The energy transition is often framed as a decisive shift from hydrocarbons to renewables. In practice, it is proving to be far more complex. Rather than a single event, the transition is eme...
Evolution not revolution: investing in the energy transition
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, we explore the findings of Brodies’ 2026 report, 'Evolution not revolution: investing in the energy transition'. Host David Lee is joined by Clare Munro
How do family lawyers and financial advisers work together in collaborative divorce?
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, Debbie Reekie, legal director at Brodies LLP gives an insight of the collaborative process from a family lawyer p...
Renters' Rights Act: what landlords and property professionals need to know
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, legal director Lisa Stratford and associate George Cohen unpack the Renters’ Rights Act and ...
One year on: the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act and the new reality of Scottish lending
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, we hear from banking and finance partner James Wilson and senior associate Lindsay Lee who expl...
Understanding US – UK estate planning: What families need to know
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, Jessica Flowerdew partner at Brodies LLP gives an insight of cross border estate planning. We’re also joined b...
OEUK Safe Weight Limit Policy: what you need to know
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, we explore the offshore energy industry’s response to the new weight‑based safety requirements coming into force on 1 November 2026. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has set a maximum clothed weigh...
Life at Brodies: Being an English-qualified lawyer
In our series Life at Brodies, we're getting to know Brodies colleagues as they share their personal experiences and perspectives about working at Scotland's largest legal firm.In this episode, partner Nadine Walton gives us an insight o...
Life at Brodies: being a real estate lawyer
In our series 'Life at Brodies', we're getting to know Brodies colleagues as they share their personal experiences and perspectives about working at a leading UK law firm.In this episode, legal director
Life at Brodies: Being a private client lawyer
In our series 'Life at Brodies', we're getting to know Brodies colleagues as they share their personal experiences and perspectives about working at Scotland's largest legal firm.Do you want to know what it's like to work in one of the b...
Is the UK ready for inheritance tax changes?
In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, legal experts Emily Pike and Stewart Gibson discuss the subject of inheritance and succession ...
What happens after you receive Scottish court papers?
Receiving court papers can be daunting, but understanding what happens next is essential to resolving the issues at hand. In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, Carly Forrest and
Fraud in the Scotch whisky cask sector
In this episode we discuss the growing popularity of buying and selling Scotch whisky casks, risks of fraud and some advice for buyers.Grant Strachan is a partner at
Where there's a will, is there a duty?
Prior to the case of Miss Mary Davidson who died in 1999, the law in Scotland had been that, in the absence of any special facts, a solicitor engaged by a testator in connection with the making of a will could not be said to owe a duty of care ...
Rights to light: changing cityscapes and challenges for developers
In this episode we discuss rights to light and the challenges they pose for developers in cities across England and Wales.Lisa Stratford is a legal director at
Parental rights and habitual residence: insights from a complex case
In The Case Files, we look back at notable court cases over the last 150 years. In this episode Susie Mountain and Debbie Reekie di...
Cross-continent resolutions: international divorce
Our family law experts delve into the complexities of international divorces. Jacqueline Stroud...
Mediation: finding a better way forward
We dive into the world of mediation and explore how it offers a more flexible, cost effective and less adversarial way to resolve disputes outside the courtroom when dealing with family law matters.
The voice of the child: how are children heard in England and Scotland's family courts?
Family law experts from either side of the England and Scotland border, Victoria Varty, senior associate at Brodies and Louisa Bestford, senior associate at Hay & Kilner discuss the differences between English and Scottish courts in conside...
Life at Brodies: Application and interview process for trainee lawyers
In our new series Life at Brodies, we're getting to know Brodies colleagues as they share their personal experiences and perspectives about working at Scotland's largest legal firm.In this episode graduate engagement manager Wendy Murphy...
Life at Brodies: Alternative route to qualifying as a lawyer
In our new series Life at Brodies, we're getting to know Brodies colleagues as they share their personal experiences and perspectives about working at Scotland's largest legal firm.In this episode health and safety solicitor Eve Gilchris...