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Season 8

Improving Mental Health in the Legal Sector – Kate Franklin  – S8E16

Mental health is as important in the legal sector as it is in any other. In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, we were joined by Kate Franklin, the Co-Founder and Director of Nkuzi Change, to talk about the ways that we can best maintain our well-being at work. We also touched on the story behind Nkuzi Change, including the inspiration behind the name.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Kate discussing: The

June 24, 2024

Season 8

Legal Risk and Compliance: Honing Your Legal Career – Kate Burt  – S8E13

Legal risk and compliance is one of the fastest growing sectors in the industry. To help us understand the growing complexities of the space, we were joined by Kate Burt, the Founder and CEO of Hive Risk, a boutique risk management consultancy firm. We also touched on topics from active creativity to collaboration, as well as a sneak peek into our exciting upcoming GBLO event.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Kate discussing: The

June 3, 2024

Season 7

Leading Legal Change and Value-Based Pricing – Shaun Jardine – S7E42

In this episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Shaun Jardine, a visionary in the legal field with a career spanning over three decades. From his early days specialising in litigation to becoming a pioneering mediator, Shaun has witnessed and influenced significant changes in the legal landscape. He shares insights from his journey, reflecting on the evolution of legal practice and the pivotal role of mediation. Leading a Top 200 Law Firm wasn’t without its challenges, and Shaun

February 19, 2024

Season 7

The Future of Legal Practice – Kush Birdi – S7E41

The episode encapsulates the essence of legal entrepreneurship and the personal growth that comes with it. This week we’re super excited to be chatting to Kush Birdi, co-founder of Birdi and Managing Partner of Birdi and Co Solicitors, a boutique law firm in London and Essex. From the early days as a trainee solicitor to becoming the driving force behind a thriving boutique law firm. Discover how his unique leadership style has propelled the firm to success and set it apart

February 12, 2024

Season 7

Clinical Negligence, Forced Marriages & Social Justice – Sabeena Pirooz – S7E37

How one individual’s journey can make a profound impact on the lives of others? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Sabeena Pirooz, a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor at Thomson Solicitors, a leading social justice law firm, to discuss the firm’s commitment to fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated for over a century. The emphasis on client care, positive values, and tenacity resonates in Sabeena’s work, as she recounts a memorable case settlement that not

January 15, 2024

Season 7

Law and Tech, AI in Mass Tort Administration, and the Human Side of Settlements – Sam Dolce – S7E35

This week we’re super excited to be chatting Sam Dolce, a trailblazer in the legal tech space and the driving force behind Milestone, a leading technology platform revolutionising mass tort administration. Discover how Sam’s leading technology platform at Milestone is digitising the mass tort settlement process, making it faster, more secure, and incredibly user-friendly. From his perspective, Sam walks us through the intricacies of the pathway platform, sharing real case examples and shedding light on how technology can be a force

January 3, 2024

Season 7

Curiousity, Collaboration, and Confidence in Business Development – Ben Paul – S7E30

Sales doesn’t have to be a dirty word; instead, it can be organic, mutually beneficial, and a source of growth for your business. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Ben Paul, the founder of The BD Ladder, where he provides a wide range of services designed to help professionals, including lawyers, enhance their business development skills and excel in their careers. Throughout the episode, Ben shares invaluable insights and practical tips that challenge traditional sales strategies. By

November 27, 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 7

Embracing the O-Shaped Mindset: Creating a High-Performance Culture – Dan Kayne – S7E15

Let’s face it: delivering outstanding service to your clients is what truly sets you apart in the legal world. It’s the key to building strong relationships, earning client trust, and standing out from the competition. Ready to dive deeper into this fascinating topic? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Dan Kayne, an accomplished legal professional and former General Counsel at Network Rail, who shares his remarkable career journey and the pivotal role they play in driving positive change.

August 14, 2023

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When Tax and The Law Collide – Andrew Waddell – S5E38

Tax Lawyers for Law Firms? That’s right… this week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is chatting to Winslows Tax Law‘s Managing Director, Andrew Waddell. Andrew founded Winslow’s with one focus in mind. Winslows differs from other tax advisory firms because it focuses solely on providing tax support to fellow lawyers. Their tax lawyers have years of experience working in top city law firms and their mission is to combine this high level of technical expertise with their ethos of business commerciality!

July 18, 2022