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Season 7

Non-Binary Recognition in the Legal System – Mx Oscar Davies – S7E24

The UK’s First Non-Binary Barrister Listed as ‘Mx’ by Chambers. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Mx Oscar Davies, a non-binary barrister and passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. Oscar shares their insights into the legal profession, the challenges faced by non-binary individuals, and the importance of creating an inclusive legal system. Davies has made significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community by providing pro bono legal advice and representation. Their dedication to supporting members of the public

October 16, 2023

Season 7

The Wide World of Law: Advocacy, Writing and Public Speaking – Thomas Grant – S7E23

An extensive career marked by an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal services has set him apart in the field. Can you guess who this remarkable legal professional is? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Thomas Grant, a leading commercial chancery silk who received the “Chancery Silk of The Year” award from Chambers & Partners in 2021. Thomas is renowned for his exceptional legal expertise, having earned the prestigious title of Queen’s Counsel (QC). and have represented prominent

October 9, 2023

Season 7

The Legal Operations Journey – Jeremy Hopkins – S7E20

This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Jeremy Hopkins, an accomplished legal professional with a dynamic career spanning various roles within the legal industry. He brings a wealth of experience from his journey through roles such as barrister clerk, director of legal operations, and various consultancy positions. Notably, Jeremy played a key role in the disruptive legal service providers Riverview Law and Obelisk Support. His contributions to reshaping legal service delivery, emphasizing client-centric approaches, value-based pricing, and promoting diversity, have made him

September 18, 2023

Season 6

Women in the Law UK – Dr. Sally Penni MBE – S6E1

Welcome back to the Legally Speaking Podcast. Promising to be bigger and better than ever before, we’re jumping straight in with an epic first episode! We’ve never been so excited to introduce a guest to you… and what a cracking way to jump into Season 6 than with none other than the one and only Dr. Sally Penni MBE. If you’re in the law industry, and unless you’ve been living under a rock – there will be no introductions necessary

September 5, 2022

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High Profile Cases, Mental Health & Law – Lorna Hackett & Michael Mansfield KC – S5E31

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes the fabulous Lorna Hackett and Michael Mansfield QC to the show! We’re super excited about this one! Lorna is a barrister with extensive litigation experience in judicial review and human rights. She was called to the Bar in 2003, with expertise in advising cases of a sensitive nature. Lorna is the head of legal practice at Hackett & Dabbs LLP. Lorna is a campaigner for prisoners serving imprisonment for public protection and suffering from mental

May 30, 2022

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The Business Side to the Bar – Lawrence Power – S5E29

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna chats with the very experienced and fascinating Lawrence Power! Lawrence is a Barrister and was called to the Middle Temple in 1995. Since being called, Lawrence has built a large high profile practice and has been the Head of Chambers for over 15 years at Whitestone Chambers in London, specialising in Commercial and Aviation Law. Lawrence is well known for the large number of events and talks he has participated in as a guest speaker, which is

May 16, 2022

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Can a Barrister Become a Partner in a Law Firm? – Sahar Farooqi – S4E4

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, Robert Hanna welcomed Sahar Farooqi onto the show to find out more! Sahar is currently a Barrister and a Partner at DAC Beachcroft where he has co-founded 8 DAC Beachcroft Buildings, or 8DB, bringing the Bar into a law firm. By bringing the expertise of barristers into law firms, he’s helping to provide better job security and prospects for these barristers, as well as bolstering both the service offering and revenue of

April 12, 2021

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Justice on Trial – Chris Daw – S3E3

Chris Daw KC – Justice on Trial: Radical Solutions for a System at Breaking Point… In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is joined by Chris Daw KC. Chris is one of the UK’s leading barristers, specialising in criminal law, serious fraud, business regulation and professional discipline. Chris was called to the Bar in 1993 and was appointed as Queen’s Counsel in 2013. Chris’s principal client base covers professionals, business people, high net worth individuals and

August 17, 2020