Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

Setting Up Business in the UK – Data Protection

In our fifth episode, our host Sarah Taylor, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by Beverley Flynn, Partner and Head of Data Protection, who also leads our Commercial & IT team.  Beverley explains some key data protection issues for overseas businesses to consider when setting up in the UK, including some critical differences between the data protection regime in the UK and in other jurisdictions.

The Digital Lawyer: UK product security and telecommunications legislation

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

In this 12-part series, we will explore the impact and challenges around recent and forthcoming legislation across the UK and EU. We’ll tackle a range of critical issues including online safety, resilience, data management, the use of AI, the influence of platforms and increasing regulatory intervention.

In the first episode Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, and Charlie Maurice, who leads the technology sector group at Stevens & Bolton, discuss the broad new UK product security and telecommunications legislation which just came into force on the 29th of April. In an eight-minute podcast they highlight five key takeaways:

• Increased regulation for connectable consumer products
• How the new rules apply across the supply chain, beyond manufacturers
• The key security requirements: password protection, security reporting and support
• Ensuring compliance and the consequences for doing so; and
• The relationship with comparable EU legislation

Construction Law "Back To Basics" – Retention and Bank Accounts

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Boltons construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of insurance required on construction projects.
In our fifth episode, Gwilym Evans and Jessica Gregson consider insurance and the most common forms of insurance products used on construction projects.

Construction Law "Back To Basics" – Insurance

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of insurance required on construction projects.

In our fourth episode, Claire Perry and Jake Wright consider insurance and the most common forms of insurance products used on construction projects.

Setting Up Business in the UK – The regulatory environment in the UK

In our Fourth episode, our host Sarah Taylor, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by Gustaf Duhs, Head of our Competition and Regulatory practice.  He shares his knowledge and experience of the regulatory environment in the UK, highlighting what a business new to the market should expect.  They also discuss the impact of Brexit and what’s on the horizon for businesses in the UK.

 

Construction Law ”Back to Basics” - Guarantees

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of project security within the construction industry.

In our third episode, Gwilym Evans and Lauren Melnyk discuss Guarantees and Letters of Reliance as a form of project security.

Construction Law ”Back to Basics” - Bonds

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton's construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of project security within the construction industry.

In this second episode, Claire Perry and Phoebe Starbuck look at common forms of bonds used on construction projects, including how, when and why parties may want to consider using them.

Setting Up Business in the UK – Assembling a team

In our third episode, our host Sarah Taylor, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by Lloyd Davey, partner and employment law specialist, who outlines the various options for hiring talent in the UK and discusses why initial hiring decisions are critical.  Lloyd identifies key priorities for businesses when assembling their UK team and provides a perceptive overview of employing in the UK.

Construction Law ”Back to Basics” - Project Security

Welcome to Series 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the different types of project security within the construction industry.

In our first episode, Lauren Melnyk and Jake Wright consider collateral warranties, third party rights, assignment, novation and step in rights.

The S&B People Podcast – EAT considers general workforce consultation obligations in an individual redundancy

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Andy Williams, Partner in our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin, to talk about the recent employment appeal tribunal case of Joseph De Bank Haycocks v ADP RPO UK Ltd. This case looked at an employer’s consultation obligations in a redundancy situation, particularly focusing on the timing of such consultation and if wider workforce consultation is required, even in a redundancy that does not trigger the obligation to collectively consult.