Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

Commercial Contract Podcast - GDPR

In episode 8 of our Commercial Contracts 22 podcast Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection is joined by IT Partner, Charlie Maurice to discuss the latest changes in data protection laws and the key points to consider when updating your standard terms and conditions, master services agreements and outsourcing arrangements.

The episode includes:

1. Developments in data protection law and practice in a post-Brexit landscape
2. Considerations for both controllers and processors in this context, including possible changes to data protection documentation and legal references
3. International transfers and the latest position on transfers from the UK and the EEA
4. Appointment of representatives

Construction Law: ”Back to basics” - What happens when disputes arise

In the sixth and final episode of our Construction Law: ”Back to basics” podcast, Claire Perry and Lauren Melnyk consider what happens when disputes arise, including:

• Inbuilt contractual mechanisms for dispute resolution
• What happens in the absence of express contractual mechanisms – an overview of adjudication
• Litigation and arbitration as forms of dispute resolution

A-Z of banking and finance: A is for acceleration

The world of banking and financial law is full of legal jargon. Over the coming months, we will be bringing you an A-Z of key banking terms to explain these concepts in plain English. Our A-Z will be covered in a mix of articles and podcasts, drawing on the full breadth of our banking practice, with experience advising banks, financial institutions, large PLCs, private equity houses and smaller SMEs.

In our first episode Matthew Padian and Lucy Trott discuss acceleration.

Construction Law: ”Back to basics” - How to bring your project to a successful conclusion

In the fifth episode of our Construction Law: ”Back to basics” podcast, Lauren Melnyk and Jonny Farrell consider completion of a construction project and how to bring your project to a successful conclusion, including:

• How to reach Practical Completion and the points to be aware of
• The importance of the final account process
• What happens if there is a need to terminate the contract early

R&I Spotlight - Restructuring Plans - viable for SMEs after all?

In this second episode of our R&I Spotlight podcast, Partner Matt Padian and Senior Knowledge Lawyer Lucy Trott discuss the key features of new Part 26A Restructuring Plan, and how it has been utilised since its introduction in 2020. We reflect on the plans sanctioned in favour of Amicus Finance and Houst Ltd (the first SME to enter into a restructuring plan) and consider whether the Restructuring Plan is a viable restructuring tool for the mid-market after all.

Construction Law: “Back to Basics” - Managing the contract: getting contract administration right

In the fourth episode of our Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast, Gwilym Evans and Jonny Farrell look at some of the key tools for effectively managing a contract.
In particular, this podcast will cover:

• payment in construction contracts
• the process for applying for extra time and money
• the importance of a contract administrators' role
• the significance of notices

Construction Law: ”Back to Basics” - How do you deal with change during the construction of the works?

In the third episode of our Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast, Gwilym Evans and Chris Lamb look at why it’s important to make allowances in your contracts to reflect the likelihood that changes might arise on a project after works have begun. In particular, this podcast touches on:

• common contractual mechanisms for managing changes and variations to the contract
• what is meant by “provisional sums” and how these work in practice
• who takes responsibility for any changes when it comes to additional time and costs that may be incurred as a result of a change

The S&B reDRess Podcast - Termination

Termination of contracts is often at the core of many commercial disputes. Terminating when there is no legal right to do so, or getting the mechanics of termination wrong, can have dire consequences. In episode 4 of our S&B reDRess podcast Catherine Penny and Lucy Hall address parties’ rights to terminate, how they ought to be deployed, and the pitfalls of getting it wrong.

Construction Law: ”Back to Basics” - What should your construction contract include?

In the second episode of our Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast, Chris Lamb and Samuel Burnage consider the key practical points you need to ensure are captured within the body of any building contract entered into, including:

• warnings surrounding the use of off the shelf building contracts
• caps on liability
• insurance responsibilities for both the contractor and developer
• liquidated damages

Commercial Contract Podcast - ESG

Episode 7 of our Commercial Contracts 22 podcast focuses on the important topic of environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. Beverley Flynn, head of commercial and technology is joined by commercial partner, Nicola Broadhurst to discuss practical tips on improving your commercial contracts with your sustainability goals in mind. The episode covers:

• ESG – what is it
• Greenwashing explained
• What legal resources are there
• Top tips