
TLD Talks
TLD's monthly podcast sharing insights about key legal and business matters that are impacting SMEs today. Bringing together experts from a range of backgrounds, we will be tackling the issues that matter to you. Hosted by Ed Simpson, CEO, The Legal Director
Episodes
27 episodes
TLD Talks... To Barons Court Project
In this special episode of TLD Talks, Ed Simpson interviews Michael Angus, CEO of Barons Court Project, discussing the charity's mission to support the homeless in London. Michael shares his personal journey into the sector, the evo...
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32:13

TLD Talks ... The Employment Rights Bill with Kate Palka
In this special edition of our TLD Talks podcast series, employment law specialist Kate Palka shares a comprehensive update on impending employment law changes following the introduction of Labour's new Employment Rights Bill.It’s packe...
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24:51

TLD Talks…. Tax Efficient Exits with Michael Graham and Jeremy Aron
In this episode Ed Simpson is joined by TLD commercial lawyer Jeremy Aron, and tax specialist Michael Graham discuss the critical aspects of exit-planning for entrepreneurs.With the recent budget meaning changes to capital gains tax, the...
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26:14

TLD Talks ... Employment Law with Kate Palka
In this special edition of our TLD Talks podcast series, employment law specialist Kate Palka shares a comprehensive update on employment law changes. It's packed with information, including:
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Episode 24
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49:30

TLD Talks ... Negotiation Next Steps with Chris Parr
Ed Simpson picks up the conversation with Chris Parr on negotiation. What happens when you move from preparation to real-life negotiation? What scenarios can you plan for and how do you respond when faced with the unexpected?
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Episode 23
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18:41

TLD Talks ... Optimising Growth with Ben Hancock
For fast growth SMEs and businesses either searching for, or in receipt of, investment from private equity (PE), venture capital (VC) or other private investor - delivering a return on investment and optimising growth are high on the agenda.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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21:47

TLD Talks ... Negotiation Planning
Ed Simpson welcomes back TLD Client Legal Director and negotiation expert, Chris Parr for part two of our 'negotiation 'trilogy'!This episode explores how to prepare for a negotiation and how to manage the room on the day, Focusing on a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:32

TLD Talks ... Negotiation with Chris Parr
Ed Simpson talks to Client Legal Director, Chris Parr, about the 'art and science' of negotiation. Rather than leave it to chance, how should businesses plan to negotiate, and what does 'good' negotiation actually look like? Chris...
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23:44

TLD Talks ... Business Relationships with Amanda Hamilton-Stanley
Joining Ed Simpson is TLD Client Legal Director, Amanda Hamilton-Stanley. With over 20 years' experience in-house, Amanda has supported senior leadership teams with business relationships in all their forms - from dealing with customers, busine...
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16:21

TLD Talks... GDPR
Ed Simpson talks to Client Legal Director Amanda Mallender about General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). From key concepts and principles through to likely changes incoming with the proposed Data Protection and Digital Information Bil...
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20:31

TLD Talks... Manufacturing Matters
Joining Ed Simpson in Episode 17 of TLD Talks is Client Legal Director, William Blumenthal and CEO of M3 Media and Manufacturing Matters Magazine, David Lomas.Together they discuss some of the issues impacting the manufacturing sector an...
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12:05

TLD Talks .... Founders and fast growth
Joining Ed Simpson are experienced Client Legal Director Stephen Britt and Tash Grossman, CEO and Founder of Slip - a startup on a mission to free retailers and shoppers from the faff of paper receipts. As a young business ambitious...
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23:43

TLD Talks ... public sector procurement with Dagmar Kibble
Client Legal Director Dagmar Kibble explains how procurement processes work for large public sector organisations such as the NHS. If you're an SME looking to provide products or services to the NHS, how does the tender process work...
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21:46

TLD Talks ... Litigation with Alistair Stewart and Jason Smalley
Ed Simpson explores the dangers inherent in dispute resolution and what to do when the prospect of litigation rears its head. Joining him are commercial litigation specialist, Alistair Stewart and Client Legal Director, Jason Smalle...
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22:21

TLD Talks ... Sustainability with Andrew Magowan
Client Legal Director Andrew Magowan advises SMEs on developing an 'ownable' sustainability strategy. In an area where governance and accountability are key, how can your in-house counsel help?https://www.thelegaldirector.c...
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30:21

TLD Talks NDAs with Sophie Freeman
Client Legal Director and Intellectual Property specialist, Sophie Freeman, shares her experience of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and gives her top tips for businesses needing to address issues of confidentiality.
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25:30

TLD Talks ... Net Zero Carbon with Kiley Tan
Client Legal Director, Kiley Tan talks to Ed Simpson about how SMEs can address the challenge of Net Zero. How do you create efficiencies in order to reduce carbon, and what role can your staff play in making the change?
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23:09

TLD Talks ... Life as a General Counsel.
Ed Simpson catches up with TLD co-Director, Kirstie Penk to discuss her recent webinar, "What Makes a Good GC?". Find out what a day in the life of a General Counsel is really like and the skills you'll need for the career change.&n...
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15:38

TLD Talks debt recovery with Paul Marsh
Ed Simpson talks to Paul Marsh of arch.recover, an arch.law solution focused on debt recovery. Cash flow is critical for any business, so what steps can you take to recover commercial debt promptly and keep credit control on track?
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21:51

TLD Talks ... Business Insurance with Neal Lumb, Director, Verlingue
Joining Ed Simpson this month is Neal Lumb, Director of specialist insurance broker, Verlingue. As an SME, how can you present yourself in the best light when it comes to renewal? Tune in to find out!
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27:23

TLD Talks ... Governance with David Bolt
Ed Simpson talks to Client Legal Director, David Bolt about Governance. What does good governance look like and, as an SME, where do you start?
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28:51

TLD Talks to ... David Wall, CEO of UnaTerra
Podcast Summary: TLD Director, James Mallender and David Wall, CEO of UnaTerra, join Ed Simpson to discuss the employment, payroll and tax implications of international expansion for UK businesses.
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22:10

TLD Talks ... Planning for Exit with Anne Whalley and Rob Garner
Joining Ed are experienced M&A lawyer Anne Whalley and investor and Director of Garwood Solutions, Robert Garner for a lively discussion on how to build an investment ready business.
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32:44
