What do I do if...I suspect my business has breached competition law?

Scotland, and in particular Aberdeen and the North-east of Scotland,  is at the forefront of the global energy transition thanks to half a century spent at the centre of the oil and gas industry.  In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies we talk to two energy industry experts who are spearheading the drive to develop clean technology that will accelerate our journey towards net zero.

Martin Ewan, a partner at Brodies, who works closely with technology start ups in the energy industry, and Mark Anderson, chief acceleration officer and TechX director at the Net Zero Technology Centre, discuss clean energy technology and what the energy industry of the, not too distant, future might look like. 

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 23/11/23.

Almost everyone has heard of the likes of AirBnB, which offers home owners the chance to lease rooms or entire properties to travellers, without the need for traditional intermediaries to facilitate the transaction.

The short term let sector has, however, come under some scrutiny as it's grown due to a perceived lack of regulation or protection for consumers in some cases. In Scotland and the UK, this has been steadily addressed however many owners remain unsure or unaware of their obligations, in this episode of Podcasts by Brodies Kate Donachie and George Sismey-Durrant discuss the key points that property owners need to be aware of.

In the third and final episode of our health and safety series, we speak to two people who can help us understand what a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) is and what it is like to be involved in one.

Malcolm Gunnyeon, from Brodies specialises in health and safety, and Fiona Meek, Risk and Safety Manager at Village Hotels, who will discuss their different perspectives of being involved in an FAI, how lawyers and clients work together throughout the process and what it is like to give evidence at an FAI. 

We discuss the potential impact on corporate and personal reputations,  when a FAI is  required, who decides that one will take place and what the purpose of an FAI is. We also hear about the experience of hearing the final determination.

Episodes one and two of this health and safety series outline the considerations and actions an organisation needs to make following a workplace incident or accident, through to the experience of civil and criminal proceedings. You can listen to these episodes now.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 03/10/23.

Described as one of the leading lawyers of her generation, Christine O' Neill KC is a recognised expert on public and constitutional law issues in Scotland. 

Alongside her role as Brodies LLP Chair, she is an accredited mediator and solicitor advocate and her hallmark is developing strong client relationships and providing clear, practical advice. Christine was appointed as Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in 2020. 

With such an impressive CV, David Lee talks to Christine about how and why she embarked on her legal career, the lessons she has learned along the way, and her hopes for the future of the law and the profession. 

Health and safety law applies to all employers, to protect their employees and others who may be affected by the running of their business.  

 As well as being very distressing for all involved, a major accident or incident within an organisation will likely cause repercussions for years to come through lengthy investigations by the authorities, including the police and Health and Safety Executive in the UK, and potential legal action.

In this podcast Clare Bone and Tony Jones KC discuss what happens when they are asked to represent clients in criminal or civil proceedings. Using examples from real scenarios they outline the key steps that any organisation needs to be aware of should the worst happen.

To listen to 'Incidents and accidents - part one', in which we discuss the immediate considerations an organisation needs to make following a major incident, click here.

Brodies' health and safety experts are the lawyers of choice for organisations and individuals across the UK. We understand the impact that health and safety incidents can have on your workplace or organisation. Our experts provide support throughout the process from incident response and regulatory investigation through to enforcement action and/or prosecution.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 09/11/2023.

Health and safety law applies to all employers to protect their employees and others who may be affected by the running of their business. A major health and safety incident could affect any organisation at any time. As well as being very distressing for all involved, it will also likely cause repercussions for years to come through lengthy investigations by the authorities, and potential legal action.

In this podcast Paul Marshall and Ramsay Hall discuss what happens when an organisation experiences a significant health and safety incident. They will look at how best to manage what can be an extremely demanding time for an organisation. Drawing on their experience from real life events, they will outline the key steps that any organisation needs to be aware of should the worst happen.

This is a significant area of the law that seeks to protect individuals and organisations when the very worst happens. Throughout the episode we speak to two lawyers from Brodies, Paul and Ramsay, both experts in crisis management and health and safety, who are often among the first on the scene should if there is a major incident or accident in a workplace, they will outline the immediate considerations should be for the organisations involved and the power of regulators and other agencies, including the police.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 30th October 2023.

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In this episode, Brodies' litigation partners, Craig Watt and Jared Oyston discuss the development of securities litigation in Scotland. 

Together they review;

• Who has the potential to be impacted by securities litigation;
• The impact of sections 90 and 90a of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA);
• Key case law developments and;
• The future of securities litigation in Scotland.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 27/07/2023.

The introduction of the National Security and Investment Act has had a significant impact on the processing of deals in the UK, in particular, Scottish banking transactions. In this episode, Brodies' banking and finance experts Lindsay Lee and Thomas Horton discuss:

• How and why Scottish banking transactions are impacted by the NSIA;
• How the market has responded;
• Things to be aware of when seeking Government approval; and
• How things could change in the future once the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill comes into force.
  
  

More insights from our Banking & Finance team: 

• Brodies LLP lawyers discuss the National Security and Investment Act and it's impact on Scottish finances.
• How new Scots law share security will benefit finance transactions in the energy sector

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 05/07/2023.

In this episode, David Lee is joined by Brodies Managing Partner, Nick Scott, to discuss the firm's achievements in the last 12 months. 

From becoming the first Scottish headquartered firm to achieve £100 million in revenue, to the opening of a new office in the Middle East, Nick shares how the contributions of colleagues and clients alike serve as motivation and inspiration for the firm's future. 

• Brodies posts record revenue as firm breaks £100million milestone
• Brodies' Capital Square office receives accolade for health and wellbeing

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 27/07/2023.

Public inquiries are often in the headlines, from the Manchester Arena and Grenfell Tower inquiries to more recently, the COVID inquiry.

In our latest podcast episode, Brodies' experts, Christine O'Neill KC and Kirstyn Burke, discuss;

• the purpose of a public inquiry;
• what it aims to achieve, and;
• who can participate in a public inquiry?

You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you usually listen to your podcasts by searching for "Podcasts by Brodies".

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 09/06/2023.