On this episode I’ll be talking law to Kirsty Brimelow KC

An expert in International Human Rights Law, Kirsty is a very senior barrister, part of one of the most eminent sets in the world  Doughty Street Chambers

She was also elected the  first female Chair of the Bar  for the Human Rights Committee of England and Wales and completed a six year term in December 2018.

Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

Brie Stevens-Hoare

On this episode I’m thrilled to talk to Brie Stevens-Hoare KC

Brie is a highly experienced property barrister, dealing with all aspects of property litigation and she recently won Barrister of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2019 and Chambers UK’s Real Estate Silk of the Year Award 2017.

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On this episode I’ll be talking law to Chris Daw KC

After being called to the bar in 1993. Chris built his reputation acting in high profile trials dealing with serious organised crime and commercial fraud.

He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2013 and now acts in a broader range of matters, whist maintaining a substantial criminal practice

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On this episode I’m pleased to bring you an interview from Joanna Hardy

Joanna is widely regarded as one of the UK's leading junior criminal barristers, practicing from Red Lion Chambers in central London

She is ranked in both the 2019 and 2020 editions of the Legal 500, as well as the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000, a list of the most influential people in London.

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On this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from Sean Jones KC

Widely regarded as one of the leading Employment lawyers in the UK, Sean has built a leading practice focused on complex and high profile cases. He acts for both claimants and defendants in claims covering the wide range of Employment, Commercial Employment and Sport-related disputes.

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Stephanie Boyce

On this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from Stephanie Boyce, deputy Vice President of the Law Society of England and Wales

An experienced general counsel, Stephanie became the Vice President of The Law Society in 2020 and President in 2021 – the first ever black woman to hold that post.

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On this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from The Secret Barrister.

A phenomenon on twitter and the author of a best-selling book, of course nobody knows the true identity of the Secret Barrister – no, not even me!

They were kind enough to answer a series of questions for Talking Law – here voiced by an actor.

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Until the next episode, do check out the latest Women in The Law UK book

It’s a look at how far the profession has come in the last 100 years, featuring career and wellbeing advice from women and men.  It’s available now on Amazon, just search for Talking Law with Sally Penni.

This month on the podcast you will meet criminal barrister and television personality Robert Rinder, also known as Judge Rinder.

He was called to the bar in 2001, working on numerous cases before specialising in international fraud, money laundering and other forms of financial crime.

He has appeared on televison on many occasions, hosting both Judge Rinder and The Rob Rinder Verdict.

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This month on the podcast you will meet activist and business woman Gina Miller

Gina’s cases over the last couple of years have led to her being considered a role model to many of us, both inside and outside of the law. Especially her passion for the importance of the rule of law.

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On this month’s episode you'll meet Baroness Helena Kennedy KC.

Helena is a Scottish barrister, broadcaster, and Labour member of the House of Lords. She served as Principal of Mansfield College, Oxford from 2011 to 2018

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