In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by Jason Galbraith-Marten KC of Cloisters as they discuss holiday pay.

Matthew Ramsey and Jason Galbraith-Marten KC discuss:

• working time and holiday pay; and
• the case of PSNI v Agnew and the issues it raises.

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In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by employment associate Amy Powell and lawtech manager Oliver Jeffcott as they discuss the technological development of artificial intelligence.

Matthew Ramsey, Oliver Jeffcott and Amy Powell discuss:

• the development of artificial intelligence; and
• what HR and in-house teams need to consider regarding the adoption of AI in the workplace and its implications on the employment lifecycle.

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In our latest policy in practice podcast episode, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran discuss all things sustainable finance. They review the current landscape and significant policy developments from the last few months - including the impact of the ISSB, UK & EU taxonomy and disclosure requirements, greenwashing concerns, and the future of “ESG”. 

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In episode 10 of our women in real estate podcast series, associate Georgia Krell sits down with Hattie Walker-Arnott, owner and founder of AI-RE, an innovative company using artificial intelligence to support eclectic real estate projects.

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Covid-19 changed the world of work in fundamental ways. The shift to agile and remote working patterns has been especially profound and the existing framework under which employees can submit formal requests for flexible working has been reformed, partly to reflect post-Covid changes in attitudes and expectations, and in this month’s podcast Olivia Wistow-Hughes joins Matthew Ramsey to discuss the new arrangements and what employers will need to do to keep up-to-date.

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In episode ten of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Rebecca Ashton sits down with Lisa Webb, a partner in the Planning and Development department and a member of the Executive Board at Gerald Eve.

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Matthew Ramsey and Louise Pereira discuss:

• recently enacted legislation introducing new rights to neonatal leave, carer’s leave and protection from redundancy in connection with some forms of family leave; and
• how these new rights could impact individuals from a personal perspective.

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We’re absolutely delighted in this month’s podcast to welcome our first guest speaker, Paul Goulding KC. Paul’s experience in employee competition litigation and team moves is unrivalled, which makes him the perfect person to discuss the Government’s proposed reform of non-compete restrictions. Join him in discussion with Matthew Ramsey.

Matthew Ramsey and Paul Goulding KC discuss:

• proposals to cap non-competes in the UK and ban them outright in the US; and
• what employers might do in response to ensure their confidential information, trade secrets and key client relationships are protected.

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In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke is joined by Sapheen Meran, legal technology and innovation manager, and Gavin Haran, head of policy for asset management to look at the UK plans for introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). 

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In episode nine of our women in real estate podcast series, senior associate Rebecca Ashton sits down with Sarah Starkey, Director and Asset Manager at Atrato Group.

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