Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

The S&B “Mixed Use Property” podcast – Rights of first refusal and enfranchisement

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises.

In this third episode, Stephanie Newton and Jessica Waters will discuss the rights of long residential leaseholders including the rights of first refusal and enfranchisement.

Construction Law "Back to Basics" - JCT 2024 editions - The new regulatory regime

Welcome to episode 2 of the Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast by the Construction and Engineering team at Stevens & Bolton, looking at the JCT 2024 editions of construction contract. In this episode Claire Perry and Jessica Gregson provide a brief background to the new regulatory regime and discuss the effectiveness of the JCT 2024 amendments as well as offering some practical takeaways.

Stay tuned for insightful discussions and expert analysis that will keep you informed on the latest in construction law.

The S&B "Mixed Use Property" Podcast – Long residential leaseholds – Forfeiture and Service Charges

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises.

In this second episode, Jessica Waters and Stephanie Newton will discuss long residential leaseholds, forfeiture and the recovery of service charges

Construction Law: ”Back to basics” - JCT 2024 Editions - The JCT suite of contracts

The Stevens & Bolton LLP Construction and Engineering team is excited to announce Series 5 of the Construction Law Back to Basics podcast! This series will delve into the latest amendments to the JCT 2024 editions of construction contracts.

In Episode 1, join Gwilym Evans and Jessica Gregson as they provide a brief introduction to the JCT suite of contracts and discuss the reasons behind the latest updates.

Stay tuned for insightful discussions and expert analysis that will keep you informed on the latest in construction law.

The S&B Quarter Day Podcast – Tenant exits - Break Notices

Welcome to the latest S&B Quarter Day podcast - a series of podcasts by Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team offering digestible legal insights into topical issues for our listeners from the commercial property world. 

In this episode, Markus Klempa and Mollie Howells continue the discussion on the legal and practical issues that arise when a tenant wants to exit its premises. In this part, they focus on what happens when the tenant serves a break notice.

The S&B "Mixed Use Property" Podcast - Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs)

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises.

In this first episode, Jessica Waters and Stephanie Newton consider short term residential lets in England by way of assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) and the reforms expected in the near future.

The S&B People Podcast – The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Rebecca Berry, Managing Associate in our employment, pensions and immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin, to talk about the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023  that comes into force on 1 October this year. This act, along with the linked statutory code of practice, is a big shake-up for the hospitality industry, creating a new legal obligation on employers to allocate tips and service charges fairly and transparently, without any deductions other than tax or similar. With October looming, we talk about what businesses should be doing now to prepare for these changes.

The Digital Lawyer: EU Cyber Resilience Regulations

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series created to help businesses navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital world.

In the sixth episode our host Charlie Maurice, who leads the technology sector group at Stevens & Bolton, is joined by Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, and Rachel Wright, an Associate in our commercial and IT team, to discuss the EU Cyber Resilience Act (the “Act”), which is an EU regulation setting out cybersecurity requirements for Products with Digital Elements (“PDEs”) on the European Union market.  The Act has been approved by the European Parliament and is waiting to be formally adopted by the European Council. This 7 minute podcast covers:

 *   The aim of the Act;
 *   What Products with Digital Elements (“PDEs”) are;
 *   How the Act will impact manufacturers, importers, and distributors of PDEs;
 *   How the Act will impact UK businesses.

The Digital Lawyer: The EU Digital Markets Act

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series created to help businesses navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital world.

In this episode, our host Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, is joined by Charlie Maurice, Head of Technology, and Quintin Farley, Associate in our Commercial and IT team. Together, they explore the EU Digital Markets Act. Over a year since its enactment, many digital platform providers are now expected to be fully compliant, but what does that mean for providers in the tech space? In this podcast, we discuss:

• Big Tech and the need for the EU Digital Markets Act
• Who does this Act apply to?
• What is a gatekeeper and what new restrictions and obligations apply to them?
• Timeline and updates relating to the Act
• Who will enforce the Act, what powers will they have and what fines may apply?
• Is there any crossover between the EU Digital Markets Act and the EU Digital Services Act?

The S&B reDRess Podcast - Digital Asset disputes, key legal principles

Episode nine of the S&B reDRess Podcast, from our dispute resolution team, focuses on digital asset disputes.

In this episode, partners Catherine Penny and James Evison, along with senior associate Lorna Sleave, discuss key legal principles that have developed in recent crypto fraud cases. They cover topics including digital assets as property, lex situs, service, constructive trusts and ways to recover misappropriated funds.