Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

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.

The Digital Lawyer: The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

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 Saad Butt, Associate in our Commercial and IT team. Together, they discuss the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), covering:

• The aims and objectives of DORA
• Whether DORA impacts UK businesses
• The deadline for organisations to comply with the requirements under DORA

The Digital Lawyer: Critical Third Parties

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series designed to guide companies through the increasingly complex 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 age.

Join Gary Parnell, Head of Insurance, and Saad Butt, Associate, as they discuss the joint consultation conducted by the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority regarding critical third parties in the financial sector. This 10-minute podcast covers:

• What is a Critical Third Party
• How an organisation is designated a critical third party
• The proposals in the consultation paper
• Publication of the final rules

Setting Up Business in the UK – Agreeing commercial terms

In our sixth episode, our host Sarah Taylor, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by Guy Cartwright, Managing Associate and commercial law expert. Guy identifies top priority commercial considerations for businesses looking to trade in the UK and outlines key aspects of our commercial law of which overseas businesses should be aware.

The S&B People Podcast – The code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Charlotte Gunn, Associate in our employment, pensions and immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin, to talk about the code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement that is due to come into force on 18 July this year.  This code impacts all employers who are considering making changes to terms and conditions after this date, where dismissal and re-engagement is envisaged. It is a statutory code of practice and compliance with it can be taken into account in a variety of tribunal claims, with an uplift on awards of up to 25% for a unreasonable failure to comply.

The Digital Lawyer: EU Data Act

Our latest podcast series, “The Digital Lawyer”, taps into the wealth of technology, data and IT expertise across Stevens & Bolton to support companies navigating the increasingly complex digital landscape.

In this 11-part series, we will explore the impact and challenges of recent and forthcoming legislation across the UK and EU. In our second episode, our host Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, is joined by Charlie Maurice, Head of Technology, and Sinead Hughes, an Associate in our commercial and IT team, who shine a spotlight on the EU Data Act, set to take effect from 12 September 2025. In this 10-minute podcast, they cover four key takeaways:

• The aims of the Data Act
• How the Data Act impacts UK businesses
• Key requirements for businesses to consider
• Enforcement and penalties