Chancery Lane Chats

Chancery Lane Chats

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Chancery Lane Chats episodes

  • Judge Rob Rinder and Jeremy Brier on the Importance of Legal Aid
    Access to Legal Aid is more important than ever, but cuts to funding make it harder and harder for people to receive legal assistance. But, say TV's Judge Rob Rinder MBE and Jeremy Brier, it’s possibly the most important protection of liberty we have as a civilised society - to give innocent people the right to defend themselves. In this latest episode, listen as Rob and Jeremy discuss the importance of Legal Aid and its critical role in protecting the rule of law.
    45 min
  • Clarissa Coleman & David Speakman of DAC Beachcroft On The Changing Role of Investigations Lawyers
    Don’t miss Clarissa Coleman & David Speakman, partners at DAC Beachcroft, discuss the changing role of investigations lawyers. Clarissa shares her experiences of the dawn raid at the property investment firm owned by Vincent Tchenguiz. David discusses representing Dr Beatt in his whistleblowing case. Together they share their thoughts on the FCA’s suggestion of regulating firms for Diversity & Inclusion, the impact of wider cultural influences on the UK workforce & DAC Beachcroft’s multi-disciplinary investigations department.
    28 min
  • Tracy Alexander on the Current State of UK Forensic Services
    Don’t miss Tracy Alexander, Director of Forensic Services for the City of London police, discussing the current state of forensic science, her work with Inside Justice, and having worked in forensic science for 29 years, she shares the biggest changes in the industry and how TV has skewed people’s perception of forensic scientists.
    In this episode:
    The biggest changes in forensics
    The decline of forensic experts
    TV portrayal of forensic scientists
    Investigating digital and cybercrime
    Inside Justice
    34 min
  • Jasper Helder on Navigating the Enterprise Act 2002 and the National Security and Investment Act 2021
    Don’t miss Jasper Helder, senior partner at Akin Gump, and one of the most experienced professionals advising on national security, trade policy and export controls issues in the country. Jasper discusses the 2002 Enterprise Act, and the new National Security and Investment Act which will come into force in January 2022.
    Key takeaways:
    What the Enterprise Act 2002 was meant to do
    The merging control thresholds
    National pride versus national security
    National Security & Investment Act
    How to mitigate national security concerns
    31 min
  • Bringing Court Dress into the 21st Century
    Karlia Lykourgou is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. She was called to the bar in 2013 and specialises in criminal defence cases. However, in 2020, she founded Ivy & Normanton, the first legal outfitter specialising in legal attire for women, with the aim of portraying real women and a diverse image of what it means to be a woman in law.
    Key takeaways:
    Launching Ivy & Normanton
    The importance of court wear
    What it means to be a diverse woman in law
    Let Beyonce inspire you
    31 min
  • Lord Bernard Hogan-Howe On Policing And The Media
    Lord Bernard Hogan-Howe is the former Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police. Currently he’s an adviser to the Financial Crime department at city law firm Rosenblatt. What you might not know is that he has made an arrest at every single rank, has ridden a horse at the Grand National, and has ridden a police horse at every London football ground during his term.
    35 min
  • David Marchant of OffshoreAlert On Life As An Investigative Journalist
    David Marchant is an investigative journalist, the founder and editor of OffshoreAlert, the leading online portal for news on insolvencies, disputes and other problems in high value cross border finance. He discusses getting kicked out of Bermuda, starting OffshoreAlert, dealing with being sued and death threats, and the moral and ethical boundaries he won’t cross as an investigative journalist.
    37 min
  • Susan Dunn On Pioneering Litigation Funding In The UK
    What made renowned litigation funding pioneer, Susan Dunn, founder of Harbour Litigation Funding, get into the business in the first place? In this Chancery Lane Chat, Susan shares her fascinating journey into litigation funding, the cases she’s most proud of, what Harbour looks for in a claim, and how litigators can access funding from Harbour. Download and listen to find out more.
    35 min
  • Tracey Dovaston On Working In Corporate and Regulatory Investigations
    Tracy Dovaston is partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, with over two decades experience in financial services regulatory investigations, and corporate investigations and disputes. What has been Tracey’s experience working in the traditionally male dominated area of investigations? And why is it mainly men who are attracted to it? And finally, what is Tracey’s top tip for women in law? Don’t miss all this and more in this special International Women’s Day episode.
    26 min

About Chancery Lane Chats

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The Montfort Communications team explore how reputation management plays a crucial part in determining who is the ‘right winner’ or the ‘wronged loser’ in high profile litigation. Chancery Lane Chats features interviews with leading lawyers, journalists and business leaders who have found themselves at the centre of a dispute. They all have one thing in common: a perspective which can deliver insights into why litigation communication matters. Tune in to our office on the junction where Fleet Street and Chancery Lane meet in the heart of London, as we explore the intersection of law, journalism and crisis management.