Levelling With, the legal podcast with a difference.
Season two of our headline podcast shines a light on the areas of law which influence and affect us during our lifetime. Join host Florence Paul, Solicitor in our Regulatory and Corporate Defence Team, as she talks to colleagues from across the firm and beyond.
Bringing a unique perspective, our legal experts provide insights on how the law influences you throughout your life, how a legal perspective can enhance your business and some of the wider issues facing society.
Our first five episodes cover ‘Your Life and Law’ with discussions on cohabitation, buying your first home, getting a prenup, becoming a parent and why it’s never too soon to get a Will.
For those who are looking to start a business or are already on the entrepreneur track, our second instalment ‘Getting Started’ shares practical advice on protecting your bright idea, legal investments and scaling up and expanding.
For our final ‘The Bigger Picture’ episodes we take a step back and discuss philanthropy in the modern day, the future of women in law and how to enact change that makes a difference.
Episodes will be released every Wednesday from 6 March and are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and YouTube.
Episodes
Cohabitation
6 March 2024: In this episode, Francesca Skakel and our host Florence Paul look at the current law surrounding cohabiting couples in England and Wales.
First Time Buyers
13 March 2024: 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
Prenups
20 March 2024: 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.
Parenthood
27 March 2024: In this episode, employment lawyer Olivia Toulson joins Florence Paul to discuss maternity and paternity rights in the workplace.
Too young for a will
3 April 2024: 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
The modern philanthropist
15 May 2024: Liz Brownsell, Partner and Head of our Charities Team, is joined by our special guest Shereen Daniels, Director of HR Rewired and founder of ADIEF
Social Mobility in Law
22 May 2024: 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 in law.
Women in Finance
29 May 2024: In this episode of Levelling With, we hear from two women with great experience in the financial sector. Olivia Toulson speaks to Annabel Schaafsma, Managing Director at Moody’s.
Enacting Change
5 June 2024: Grace Kerr, Partner and Chair of the ESG committee at Birketts, discusses why it is important to her to work towards a more sustainable business, and some of the challenges faced when it comes to enacting change in business.
The Founders Journey
10 July 2024: In this episode, Florence spoke to Frankie Smith. Tune in to hear them discuss what it’s really like founding your own business, the art of juggling employment and entrepreneurship, and what challenges female founders in particular face.
Protecting Your Bright Idea
17 July 2024: In this episode, our Anousha Davies joins Florence Paul to delve into the complex world of Intellectual Property (IP). They discuss the different types of IP, including trademarks, designs, patents, and copyrights, and how new businesses can protect their intangible assets.
