The UK's Autumn Budget 2025 is scheduled for November 26 and is expected to be an important event for businesses across the country. In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Founder of Goringe Accountants and Co-Founder of Succession Planning, as they discuss some of the likely implications of the Autumn Budget 2025 for those looking to buy and sell businesses. For those looking to buy a business, the podcast will cover topi...

In October 2024, the Government unveiled its Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament to become law. This Bill introduces major reforms to workers’ rights. In part 4 of the Employment Rights Bill podcast in the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Amanda Glover and Shauna Jones, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss the key changes the Employment Rights Bill will bring to industrial relations and trade union rights. These changes include:...

Join us for the tenth and final episode of Clarkslegal’s TUPE Podcast series, featuring Katie Glendinning, a Partner in our employment team. In this episode, Katie will delve into the intricacies of commercial contracts within the context of service provision changes. Key topics include: Types of service provision change:Outsourcing Change of contractor InsourcingTypes of contracts:An overview of various contracts that may be involvedCommon terms in commercial contracts:Information ...

On 1 July 2025, the Home Office unveiled a pivotal Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997), building on the Government’s Immigration White Paper. This marks a significant step in what the Government describes as a “complete immigration reset,” aimed at reducing net migration, tightening work visa criteria, and enhancing compliance. In our latest podcast episode, join Ruth Karimatsenga and Monica Mastropasqua from the Clarkslegal immigration team as they guide you through the ne...

In October 2024, the Government unveiled its Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament to become law. This Bill introduces major reforms to workers’ rights. In part 3 of the Employment Rights Bill podcast in the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Louise Keenan and Lucy White, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss some of the main provisions of the Bill, including changes to: Fire and re-hire practicesSexual and Third-Party Harassme...

Professional services firms are becoming increasingly attractive to investors, but preparing your firm for sale involves navigating unique challenges specific to this sector. In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Succession Planning, as they explore the complexities of valuing and preparing professional services firms for the market, whether for sale, merger, venture, or fundraising. In this episode, we’ll ...

On June 19, 2025, the highly anticipated Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone in data protection legislation. Join us as we delve into the key changes introduced by this Act. In this episode, our data protection experts, Melanie Pimenta and Harry Berryman, will explain what the Act means for your organisation and how to ensure compliance with the new regulations. In this episode, we’ll cover: Key changes in data protection legislationBest prac...

Preparing your tech business for sale can be complex and time-consuming, requiring careful planning. Unlike other sectors, tech businesses have unique life cycle timelines that owners must navigate. In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Succession Planning, as they delve into how tech business owners can maximise their value and effectively prepare for the market. In this episode, we’ll cover: Strat...

WhatsApp is a convenient and quick way to communicate with colleagues and clients, but is it legally safe to use in the workplace? In this podcast, Lucy White and Monica Mastropasqua, members of the Data Protection team at Clarkslegal, will address frequently asked questions from clients regarding the use of WhatsApp at work. Key topics include: The difference between personal and professional boundaries when using WhatsApp The fact that WhatsApp messages are not stored on co...

Selling your business is usually the last step in starting a business. When the time comes to exit, it's crucial to ensure a smooth transition so you can retire comfortably and maximise the value you receive from your business. This significant decision carries various legal and financial implications that require careful consideration. In the third and final episode of our three-part podcast series, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing D...

Selling your business is usually the last step in starting a business. When the time comes to exit, it's crucial to ensure a smooth transition so you can retire comfortably and maximise the value you receive from your business. This significant decision carries various legal and financial implications that require careful consideration. In the second instalment of our three-part series, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Suc...

In this ninth episode of our TUPE Podcast Series, Katie Glendinning, a Partner in the employment team, will examine the information and consultation obligations under TUPE. In this episode, Katie will cover: Who qualifies as the 'appropriate representatives' of the affected employees? The obligation to inform employees. How should the information be given? When should the information be provided? The obligation to consult with employees. What are measur...

In October 2024, the Government unveiled its Employment Rights Bill which is currently making its way through Parliament to become law. This Bill introduces major reforms to workers’ rights. In part 2 of the Employment Rights Bill podcast in the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Louise Keenan and Melanie Pimenta, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss some of the main provisions of the Bill, including: Changes to collective redundanciesFlexible workingSick payPlease conta...

Selling your business is usually the last step in starting a business. When the time comes to exit, it's crucial to ensure a smooth transition so you can retire comfortably and maximise the value you receive from your business. This significant decision carries various legal and financial implications that require careful consideration. In the first part of this three-part series, Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Succession Pla...

In this podcast, Lucy White and Shauna Jones, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will guide you through the complex topics of redundancy and settlement agreements. They will explain what redundancy means for both employers and employees and how settlement agreements work in practice. Topics covered: What is redundancy? What rights does an employee have if they are made redundant? What is a settlement agreement? What is a protected conversation? What does "witho...

In October 2024, the Government unveiled its Employment Rights Bill which is currently making its way through Parliament to become law. This Bill introduces major reforms to workers’ rights. In part 1 of the Employment Rights Bill podcast in the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Louise Keenan and Lucy White, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss some of the main provisions of the Bill, including: Unfair dismissal Family rightsBereavement leave Unpaid paren...

Asda workers fighting for equal pay have advanced to the final stage in their legal battle, as the employment tribunal ruled that the majority of claimants working in retail roles in Asda supermarkets were doing work of equal value to their counterparts working in distribution centres. In the latest podcast of the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Louise Keenan and Shauna Jones, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss the recent Asda equal pay decision, which has been attra...

Data retention is the storage of data for a specific period, guided by legal, operational, and regulatory considerations. While data minimisation principles advocate for limiting the collection and storage of personal data, retaining certain information is often necessary for various purposes. In this podcast, Jesse Akiwumi and Harry Berryman, members of the Data Protection team at Clarkslegal, address the top frequently asked questions we receive about data retention. These questions include...

In this eighth episode of our TUPE Podcast Series, Katie Glendinning, a Partner in the employment team, focuses on dismissals in a TUPE context and, in particular, the additional protection afforded by TUPE. In this episode, Katie will cover: What is an unfair dismissalTUPE's relationship to unfair dismissals Employee protections against dismissal under TUPE Dismissals due to transfer Economic, technical, or organisational reasons for dismissal The meaning of "entailing ch...

Understanding Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) is crucial for businesses. For many companies, opening a DSAR is a daunting task, and it can be difficult to know where to start when faced with a mountain of potential documents to disclose. In this podcast, Lucy Densham Brown and Jacob Montague, members of the Data Protection team at Clarkslegal, have narrowed down the top FAQs we receive on DSARs, including: How should I respond to a DSAR? When do I need to respond to a DSAR?Can I c...