Family law experts from either side of the England and Scotland border, Victoria Varty, senior associate at Brodies and Louisa Bestford, senior associate at Hay & Kilner discuss the differences between English and Scottish courts in considering children's voices in family disputes.

Covering what age a child is typically able to express a view in family disputes; the weight their view has on decisions made about them; the role of Children's Guardians or Child Welfare Reporters in representing the child's voice in court and how the view of the child can be gathered through ways such as play.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 20/11/24.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

In our new series Life at Brodies, we're getting to know Brodies colleagues as they share their personal experiences and perspectives about working at Scotland's largest legal firm.

In this episode graduate engagement manager Wendy Murphy talks about the recruitment process for trainee lawyers at Brodies including how to make your application stand out from the crowd and what candidates can expect at the interview stage.

Wherever you are in your career find out more about making that next step in your journey at Brodies by visiting Brodies.com/careers.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

In our new series Life at Brodies, we're getting to know Brodies colleagues as they share their personal experiences and perspectives about working at Scotland's largest legal firm.

In this episode health and safety solicitor Eve Gilchrist and real estate senior paralegal Alex McDonald discuss qualifying as a lawyer via the pre-PEAT traineeship as an alternative to completing a Scots law degree as part of the route to qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland. 

Wherever you are in your career find out more about making that next step in your journey at Brodies by visiting Brodies.com/careers.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

Following a number of high profile cases in regulated financial services firms and changing societal expectations, the Financial Conduct Authority is proposing to change its approach to non-financial misconduct.   

Employment law partner Tony Hadden and senior associate Chris Boyle discuss the significance of the FCA's proposals and how regulated firms can make sure they're on the front foot with their handling and reporting of incidents. 

 The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

In our new series Life at Brodies, we're getting to know Brodies colleagues as they share their personal experiences and perspectives about working at Scotland's largest legal firm.

In this episode, Regan Lambert and Robert Bough talk about their experience as trainee solicitors at Brodies; each sharing their own journey to studying law at university, the application and interview process behind securing a training contract and uncovering what it is really like to work at Scotland's largest legal firm.

Wherever you are in your career find out more about making that next step in your journey at Brodies by visiting Brodies.com/careers. 

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

In this special episode of Podcasts by Brodies, David Lee speaks to Stephen Goldie, Brodies' managing partner.

Stephen, who has been with the firm for almost two decades, took up the  role in May 2024, succeeding Nick Scott. He was previously head of the disputes practice at Brodies.

In 2023, Brodies achieved a major milestone, becoming the first Scottish legal firm to break through 100 million in annual revenue, as well as launching its first international arm, Brodies Middle East LLP, and opening an office in the United Arab Emirates, so what's next?

Stephen discusses his plans for the firm over the next three years, and beyond, and touches on the latest financial results which were announced in July.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult for a child and many parents worry about the impact it can have on their child.

In this episode, Brodies' family law expert Sarah Lilley is joined by Professor Ewan Gillon, First Psychology.  Together they discuss the importance of keeping the child at the centre of the process and their involvement of effectively working with children and families in challenging circumstances.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 09/04/24.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

In the third of Podcast by Brodies' focus on international arbitration, we take an in-depth look at the role of the arbitrator. Ken MacDonald, Partner at Brodies LLP and Professor Derek Auchie of The University of Aberdeen consider what it means to be an arbitrator. Issues addressed include: Is judging and arbitrating the same? Has the role of arbitrator changed over the years? What extraneous factors influence arbitrators and is there an ideal personality type for arbitrator? 
 
The future evolution of arbitrators including the development of AI in the arbitration space is also covered. 

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 16/04/24.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

The use of video technology to conduct virtual hearings in international arbitration, and other legal hearings, become commonplace following the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside many obvious advantages, virtual hearings have also highlighted concerns of cybersecurity and breach of confidentiality, among other issues. So what does the future hold for virtual hearings?

In this podcast Iain Rutherford and Keith Kilburn, both from Brodies LLP, discuss the use of video technology in the context of international arbitration. How popular is virtual arbitration and how does it work in practice? Crucially, how does it compare to in person arbitration?

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 10/04/24.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice. 

The future role of technology and, particularly, the use of artificial intelligence in out lives has been discussed at length in recent times. But will it impact on legal matters and, if so, how? Will artificial intelligence make the legal decisions of the future?

In this episode Ken MacDonald of Brodies LLP and David Parratt KC discuss the role of AI in international arbitrations,  the potential  benefits of harnessing this technology to make enforceable determinations as well as the risks of doing so. 

They also cover: 

• What do we mean when we're talking about AI in the context of arbitration?
• Do we expect to see AI used more frequently in future? 
• What are the benefits of AI in international arbitration? 
• What are the risks and challenges of AI usage?
• What are the limits of AI in international arbitration?

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 25/03/24.

All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice.