The Legal Maze

B P Collins LLP

Covering all areas of law, our team aims to create podcasts covering tips to know, offer insights, experiences and discuss interesting topics.

  1. Mar 20

    HR considerations for start-up and scale-up businesses in light of ERA 2025

    The Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will bring a lot of significant updates to employment law over the next 12 to 24 months. For smaller businesses, these changes can be daunting. In this episode of The Legal Maze, employment partner, Alix Beese, is joined by HR professional and founder of Bright Light Performance, Soreya Senior, to discuss how start-up and scale-up businesses can best navigate and prepare for these upcoming changes. If you’re interested in learning more on how the upcoming changes of the Employment Rights Act 2025 may affect your organisation, please contact B P Collins' employment team at enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk or on 01753 889995.

    24 min

  2. Jan 15

    Can stress be considered a disability under employment law?

    Whilst employers are aware that employees with disabilities have legal protections under the Equality Act and that they may need to make reasonable adjustments for them, can stress be considered a disability? In this episode, Greg Clark from our employment team explores this question and offers key insights for employers to consider.

    10 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Think you’re too young to register a Lasting Power of Attorney?

    Only 14% of UK adults have registered a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), but the numbers are on the rise. As more people recognise the importance of planning ahead, LPAs are quickly becoming an essential part of future proofing your finances and healthcare. In this episode of The Legal Maze, Naadim Shamji, from our private client team, delves into what a LPA is, and whether they are necessary even for those who are young and healthy.

    14 min

  4. 11/27/2025

    How is inheritance tax changing?

    From April 2026, significant reforms to inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs will take effect, reshaping the landscape for business owners. In this episode of The Legal Maze, Naadim Shamji, from our private client team, explores what these changes are and the steps you can take to stay ahead of them.

    11 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    Is Brexit still a thing?

    In this episode, Beth Miel, from our corporate and commercial team, and Greg Clark, from our employment team, discuss whether Brexit is still impacting businesses and what should be taken into consideration with any future political changes.

    10 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Will IHT reforms impact business owners?

    In this episode, Beth Miel from our corporate and commercial team explores the impact of the upcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms on business owners and directors, and what can be done to prepare for these changes.

    6 min

  7. 10/16/2025

    Companies House identity verification deadline

    From 18 November 2025, some of the new legal requirements regarding identity verification will come into force.  In this episode, Beth Miel, from our corporate and commercial team, highlights what companies should be aware of ahead of this looming deadline.

    7 min

  8. 10/09/2025

    What happens when due diligence goes wrong?

    In the final episode of our series on due diligence, we're tackling the worst-case scenario: when it goes wrong. Our dispute resolution partner, Simon Carroll, shares the key considerations buyers and sellers can take to help avoid litigation.

    17 min
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Covering all areas of law, our team aims to create podcasts covering tips to know, offer insights, experiences and discuss interesting topics.

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  • Creator
    B P Collins LLP
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © B P Collins LLP
  • Show Website
    The Legal Maze