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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 w...

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 le...

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, an...

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 reco...

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 ...

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 inte...