Levelling With Birketts LLP

Getting into law is costly. Whether that is financing the LPC, paying for the SQE exams, or even the money that goes into relocating for a job. As such, this can preclude individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds from accessing a career in the legal sector. But privilege is not just a financial issue either. In this episode, Jay Johnson talks to Florence Paul about the reasons why individuals who come from underprivileged backgrounds face extra challenges when pursuing a career ...

We're back with another episode! The history of charitable giving in the UK is one that is chequered. Philanthropy is a practice that became inextricably linked with colonialism and an oppressive British Empire. But after the prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, conversations around modern philanthropy are now beginning to address wider issues in charitable giving. In this special episode of Levelling With, Liz Brownsell talks to Shereen Daniels about the pos...

In this episode, Katie Gibson-Green discusses when people should get a will drafted and why it's important to do so early in life, even if you don't have substantial assets. Katie and Florence look at what happens if you die without a will (intestacy) and how assets pass to loved ones in that process. They talk about how major life events like marriage, divorce, and having children can affect your will or the process, and examine the role of executors in implementing your wishes. Tune in to h...

In this episode, employment lawyer Olivia Toulson joins Florence Paul to discuss maternity and paternity rights in the workplace. They cover what policies employers should have in place to support pregnant employees and new parents, including risk assessments, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced maternity pay.They go on to discuss statutory maternity pay entitlements, shared parental leave, keeping-in-touch days, and typical timeframes for informing your employer about a pregnancy. Ol...

Getting married and wondering if you should be doing more to protect your assets?Tom Quinn, Partner in Birketts' Family Team, joins our host Florence to discuss what a prenup is, what you can cover, who needs one, the sticking points that could make them worthless, and more.Give it a listen now and let us know what you think.This Week's Guest: Tom QuinnTom Quinn is a Partner in the Birketts Family Team and heads up the London Family Department. He advises clients on all issues resulting from ...

Get the inside scoop on navigating the home buying process as a first timer.Conveyancer Shibli Begum spoke to Florence Paul about getting your finances straight, the key legal stages of a purchase, where delays happen, and relationship considerations when purchasing property with a partner. Tune in to this episode to pick up tips from an expert on using reputable professionals, getting essential property surveys and more, to ensure your first home purchase goes smoothly.Whether you're just st...