In this episode of DC Talks, employment partner Emma O’Connor speaks with Julian Prentice, Head of Company, Corporate and Commercial Litigation at Doyle Clayton, about the key duties of company directors. Julian explains the core responsibilities set out in the Companies Act, including acting within powers, promoting the success of the company, avoiding conflicts of interest, and exercising reasonable care and skill. He highlights why these duties matter, the risks directors face if they misunderstand their responsibilities, and common situations that lead to disputes—such as conflicts of interest, team moves, or issues arising during financial distress. The discussion emphasises the importance of early legal advice and outlines how Doyle Clayton supports clients with governance and litigation involving directors’ duties.

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In this episode of the show, host Emma O’Connor breaks down the Employment Rights Act 2025, exploring the key updates employers and employees need to know for the year ahead. Emma takes a clear, practical look at what’s changing, why it matters, and how organisations can prepare to stay compliant and confident.

From updated workplace protections to new expectations around contracts, leave, and fair treatment, Emma guides listeners through the most impactful changes—translating legal updates into real‑world actions. Whether you’re an HR professional, a business owner, or an employee wanting to understand your rights, this episode offers essential insights in an accessible, easy‑to‑digest format.

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Key issues and practical considerations for employers in light of the Government's White Paper. 

With Emma O'Connor and Elizabeth Kynaston.

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Listen to the latest episode of DC Talks, where Emma O'Connor & James Murray discuss academic freedom of speech on campus.

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Listen to the latest episode of DC Talks, where Emma O'Connor & Anne-Marie Boyle discuss the benefits of workplace mediation.

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In our latest episode of our podcast, DC talks, Emma O’Connor teamed up with Leadership Coach and TEDx Speaker, Peter Anderton, to give an insight into Infinite Leadership. 

What does it take to be a successful manager? What does it take to lead a successful team?  Should it all be driven by the person in charge or should you let your team drive the path to success?

Emma and Peter cover some of the fundamentals, including the 5 levels of leadership, of what you can do to deliver the best team possible and, therefore, create the best business outcome.

Whether you are a seasoned leader, a newly promoted team leader or a budding team member who sees management in your future, this podcast gives a fascinating insight into the world of leadership.  

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Join Emma O'Connor and Peter Daly as they discuss a topic that as sparked significant discussion: the recent case of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers at the Supreme Court.  

The case considered whether a person who holds a Gender Recognition Certificate acquires, for the purposes of discrimination law, the sex recorded in that certificate; or whether, alternatively, a person’s biological sex is retained in perpetuity regardless of the award of a certificate.

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Listen as Al Harvey and Briar Koko look at the common mistakes made by businesses when administering their own Skilled Worker Sponsor Licences.

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Listen as Immigration experts Anna Blackden and Briar Koko discuss how education providers should prepare for a Home Office Compliance Visit and their top tips for student sponsors. 

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 Amara Ahmad and Simon Henthorn sat down to discuss the exclusion process, including key considerations and the impact on SEN students. 

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