Forbes Solicitors

In episode 3 of the 'More Than Compliance' podcast, host Stephen Barnfield is joined by Adrian Scales, Master Mariner and Director of Europe at Brookes Bell, to discuss the growing risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires.

Welcome back to another episode of our new regulatory podcast, 'More than Compliance'.

 Episode 2 features a conversation with Mark Clarke, Director of Clarke Health and Safety Consultants Ltd, to explore the evolving landscape of health and safety across scaffolding and the construction industry.

We're excited to launch our new podcast series dedicated to the world of regulatory compliance. 

Episode 1 features a conversation with Lucy Wright, defence barrister in the Benedict Blythe case which led to the creation of Benedict's Law which comes into force this month.

In the latest episode of Natterbox, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers mark Men’s Health Week are joined by Andrew Darnton, Support and Volunteer Coordinator at LawCare for a discussion about burnout.

Burnout is defined as a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged or repeated stress. In this episode, the discussion explores how burnout can develop gradually over time, often going unrecognised until it begins to significantly impact wellbeing, performance and day-to-day life.

Resources from LawCare

LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 report highlights the opportunity to build a legal sector that values its people and protects their mental health and wellbeing at work - Life in the Law - LawCare

LawCare Support channels - Helpline, online chat and email support for anyone in the legal community - Helpline, online chat and email support for anyone in the legal community - LawCare

In this episode of Natterbox, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers explore the relationship between religion, faith and mental health — and how different communities and beliefs can shape the way we understand wellbeing, resilience and support.

Joining the conversation are Sirah Arshid, Learning and Development Advisor at Forbes Solicitors, and Andy Froud, a Church of England vicar. Together, they discuss how mental health is approached across different religions and communities, the role that mindfulness and prayer can play in everyday life, and how faith and spirituality can provide comfort, connection and perspective during challenging times.

This special Natterbox edition sees Nicola take Chris on a whirlwind trip through the decades – from then to now, including how attitudes to mental health have evolved… with a few surprise appearances from his biggest fans.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of grief and personal loss, which some listeners may find upsetting. Please take care when listening.

Grief is something many of us experience, yet it can still feel difficult to talk about. In the latest episode of the Natterbox podcast, hosts Chris Bowers and Nicola Dawn open up an important conversation around this sensitive topic.

Joined by Jen Brighty, Grief Coach, and our colleague Emma Rhodes, the discussion explores the many ways grief can affect us. Emma also shares her own personal experience, offering an honest and thoughtful perspective on navigating loss.

Money worries can weigh heavily, especially at the start of the year.

In this episode of Natterbox, Nicola and Chris are joined by Neil Welsh, Financial Planner at PM+M, for an open conversation about money and mental health.

Neil speaks candidly about his own mental health experiences and shares practical, day-to-day tips to help people manage their money in a more realistic and manageable way.

To mark International Men’s Day, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers are joined by colleagues Adam Bromley and Stephen Warren for an honest conversation around men’s mental health.

Adam and Stephen share their own personal journeys and the challenges they’ve faced, opening up about topics that too often stay hidden. They also discuss how our firm’s (EDIB) strategy is helping create a culture where everyone can feel heard, supported and understood.