Created by DAC Beachcroft, this podcast examines legal topics across the full range of business sectors: from insurance, cyber risks, health regulation and NHS policy, real estate, commercial law and employment law. We publish podcasts on Mondays and Wednesdays, and aim to examine the hottest topics in law and to address the questions and challenges faced by legal and business professionals in the UK and internationally.
In this podcast our experts Alex Lock, Jane Marshall and Ceri Fuller discuss the fire and rehire measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 which are set to come into force on 1 January 2027. Alex, Jane and Ceri explore: - The impact of the new legislation on exercises to change terms and conditions - What the 2025 legislation says - How the new law applies to reorganisations and ending fixed term…
In this podcast, experts Richard Loxley, Steve Ellerby and Rose Jakeman discuss the unfair dismissal measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 including: • What the ERA 2025 measures on unfair dismissal say • The implications of the right to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim becoming subject to a 6 month qualifying service period from 1 January 2027 • What unfair dismissal attracting…
In this episode from our NHS Estates Series, Kesena Omakobia and Dean Parrett unpack the essentials of NHS property acquisitions - from choosing the right route to occupation to navigating due diligence, governance, risk and deal terms. A quick, practical guide for anyone involved in NHS estates, planning or service transformation.
The Employment Rights Bill is now very close to becoming an Act of Parliament, with just one significant measure on unfair dismissal compensation left to be resolved. In the third episode of series two in our podcast series, DACB experts, Partner Michelle Corrigan, and Legal Directors Ceri Fuller and Joanne Bell, look at the latest developments in the Parliamentary ping pong process, including on…
In this latest episode from our Property Headaches podcast series, partner Nicola Fairbairn talks to legal director Gwyneth Barton and senior associate George Taylor about the Renters Rights Act. Together they discuss what the Renters' Rights Act intends to achieve, when the provisions are to come into force, and what the key steps are that landlords need to take to prepare.
In this episode of the NHS Estates Series, Terri Trapnell and Madeline Ball outline the key elements of green leases, including sustainability clauses, data sharing, cost considerations, and clinical constraints. They discuss how these agreements support NHS net zero targets, address EPC compliance, and balance the needs of landlords and tenants, with practical guidance from the NHS Green Leases…
In this latest episode from our Property Headaches podcast series, partner Nicola Fairbairn talks to partner Jonathan Bond about refurbishment of existing buildings, and how and where the liability sits for building condition during fit-out works. Together they discuss how clients should go about delivering a fit-out project, what changes have been introduced to building refurbishments as a result…
In this episode of our NHS Estates podcast series, Lisa Geary is joined by Alex Taylor, Director of Estates at Operose Health, and Dr. James Dixon, Regional Medical Director at Operose Health, to explore the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and its impact on primary care and the primary care estate. They discuss what the Plan's aims to transform primary care through community-based delivery, digital…
In this podcast, our experts, partner Sarah George, consultant Stephen Foster and knowledge lawyer Joanne Bell, discuss the changes that will be bought in by the Employment Rights Bill in relation to expanding workers' protection from harassment, bereavement leave, enhanced protection of pregnant employees and new mothers, flexible working and family leave rights, and gender equality action plans.…
In this episode of our NHS Estates podcast series, Nick Hillyard speaks with Thomas Hurst and Jonathan Bond about the legal and practical challenges of healthcare construction. They cover risk allocation, procurement strategies, dispute resolution, and the evolving landscape of hospital builds - from modular design to ESG compliance.
