This episode covers what GBS is, the risks to newborns, prevention strategies, personal experiences, and the vital support available to families.

Whether you’re an expectant parent, healthcare professional, or simply want to learn more, this conversation offers practical advice and expert insights to help keep babies safe.

Our client, Chris, spoke to our military solicitor and podcast host Carol Purang to share his lived experience of bullying and harassment in the military. They’re joined by Chris’s therapist, Jo Rogers from JTR Hypnotherapy and Dr Vicky Aldridge from our charity partner, Combat Stress.

Together they discussed:

• The impact that bullying and harassment has on those who experience it.
• The importance of keeping a record of your experience if you are being bullied or harassed.
• Where you can access support, particularly if it feels like there’s no one you can turn to within the organisation you work for.
• How society can play a part in reducing the shame and stigma felt by those being bullied.

If you’ve been impacted by bullying and harassment in the military, or in your place of work, our expert solicitors are here to support you every step of the way. Further support and resources are available from our charity partner, Combat Stress.

On 12 December 2024, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme made recognition payments available to those who served in the Armed Forces between 27 July 1967 and 11 January 2000 and were affected by the ban.

The deadline for applications is 12 December 2026. If you don’t apply in time you’ll lose your right to a payment under the scheme.

Together our guests discussed:

• The impact of the LGBT ban and the support that’s available to those who were affected by it.
• Whether the Financial Recognition Scheme goes far enough.
• The potential pitfalls of making an application under the scheme and the importance of seeking legal advice.
• Where to get support to make an application, including support for elderly claimants and those who lack capacity.

Drawing on their personal experiences, they shared touching stories and lots of useful information to help those seeking to apply for a recognition payment. The discussion contains references to themes that some individuals may find distressing.

If you were impacted by the ban, our expert Military team is here to help you navigate the Financial Recognition Scheme. Further support and resources are available from the LGBT+ Veterans charity, Fighting With Pride.

You might be shifting your focus from career to searching for the one. You might be just looking for companionship. Or you might be divorced or widowed and looking to take that leap of faith and find love again.

Regardless of your circumstances, it's critical to ensure your personal and financial safety as you get to know your new spouse.

Our latest podcast brings together experts from the legal and dating industries to support you every step of the way. Join Family Law partner and host Zahra Pabani, as she sits down with special guest Rachel MacLynn of exclusive matchmaking agency MacLynn International and Irwin Mitchell colleagues Phillip Rhodes and Yousafa Hazara.

This has resulted in the lowest level of planning applications and completions in a decade.

But with the government determined to get Britain building again – including its pledge to chase down the 1.5 million shortfall in new homes – it’s also an exciting time for the sector.   

Join legal experts Claire Petricca-Riding, Nicola Gooch and Pamela Chesterman as they look back over developments from the last 12 months and outline key priorities for 2025.

It’s a subject that raises so many questions: what if your former partner isn’t being truthful about their finances? How do you make sure children are secure? But there’s a number of options to help you find an arrangement that works for your family, and appreciate the opportunities that come with your new financial freedom. 

Host Zahra Pabani is joined by family law partner Fran Hipperson; Irwin Mitchell’s Head of Family Law, Clare Wiseman; and Head of Chambers at 29 Bedford Row, Nicholas Allen KC. They discuss:

• The options available to help you reach a settlement
• What to do if further issues arise once an agreement has been reached
• The benefits of using a lawyer to settle your finances, and how they can support you through the process
• What the court process looks like, and why people may choose to use this route.

Host Zahra Pabani is joined by family law partner and mediator Phillip Rhodes; former leading BBC journalist and now family mediator Joanna Gosling; and finally, coach and founder of The Co-Parent Way Marcie Shaoul. They discuss:

• The key elements of a successful co-parenting plan
• How to navigate differences in parenting style
• Ensuring children feel loved and secure during a divorce
• The support available to help parents reach an agreement.

The athletes share their passion for sport and the role it’s played in their lives. Wanting to encourage listeners at the beginning of their own sporting journeys, and those facing similar challenges, they discuss:

• Their journeys from aspiring to professional athletes and the milestones they’ve achieved along the way.
• The different places they’ve found support and what it means to them.
• The mental and physical benefits of sport, particularly for those with disabilities.
• Their ambitions as they look forward to the next steps in their careers.

Plus, find out what advice each athlete would give to someone exploring the opportunities in sport for the first time.

In this podcast, Zahra Pabani is joined by partners Rose Macfarlane and Phillip Rhodes, and Edward Tomlinson, Head of Financial Planning at Irwin Mitchell. They explain the different options available for your pension and share their best tips for maximising your cash for the future.

They discuss:

• How to plan realistically while the economy remains uncertain
• How to deal with pensions in the event of a divorce
• Why it’s important to consider your pension as part of your estate planning
• The new government’s approach to pensions, and how you can respond to it
• Why legal advice is so important when it comes to planning for your pension.

Our public law and human rights specialist, Lauren Haines, is joined by our client Craig Dunn in our latest podcast. Craig is a single parent and full-time carer to his 18-year-old daughter Ruby, who has complex learning needs and relies on support to keep her safe and assist with her personal care.

Craig shares his lived experience of Ruby’s transition into a residential education setting for the first time, as they discuss:

• The need for legal support and how we helped him secure the right provision for Ruby.
• Ruby’s transition to post-19 residential provision.
• Tips and advice for others in a similar position, and/or starting their own journey.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Captivate.FM.

Further information and resources are available on our website.

In our latest podcast, partner Zahra Pabani is joined by recently retired High Court Judge Sir Nicholas Francis; Lesley Spencer, Business and Executive coach; and our newly appointed Head of Family Law, Clare Wiseman. They share their stories of career progression and provide top tips on how you can manage your next steps.  

They discuss:

• How to develop the skills needed to reach the next level of your career
• How the conversation around work/life balance has developed in recent years
• The challenges of leadership and how to manage them
• Where to find motivation and inspiration for your career. 

Head of the Planning and Environment Claire Petricca-Riding is joined by partner Nicola Gooch and Thea Osmund-Smith, Deputy Head of Planning and Environment at No. 5 Barrister’s Chambers. They discuss:

• The timeline for bills progressing through the House of Lords
• The main challenges the new government faces while implementing these policies
• How the government can win over the local communities their plans will affect
• The changes business owners should prepare for
• The future of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act.

We were pleased to welcome a panel of specialists, including James Cameron of Mission Motorsport, Rob Kelly from Bootnecks in2 Business, and Tony Radford of The Royal Marines Charity.

They shared insights and advice on the challenges faced by veterans and the 14,000 service members* who leave the Armed Forces each year, covering:

• The issues people face when transitioning to civilian life, and the impact on their families

• The availability of support networks

• Veteran strengths as employees

• Retention of veteran employees and workplace education.

Drawing on their personal experiences, they shared touching stories and humorous anecdotes.

If you need expert legal and financial advice after an injury sustained in the Armed Forces, our team is here to help.

Further support and resources for serving personnel and veterans are available at Mission Motorsport, Bootnecks in2 Business, and The Royal Marines Charity.

*Career Transition Partnership website referenced at 5:52 by Andrew Buckham.

Our host and Lifestyle & Estate Planning expert, Stewart Stretton-Hill, is joined by a panel of guests including Alison Hesketh, Nicola Hawkins and Vicky Lambert. Alison is a Senior Life Specialist and founder of Timefinders - a company which bridges the gap between the legal and financial professions and the care sector. Nicola Hawkins specialises in helping elderly and vulnerable clients with legal issues related to mental capacity, and Vicky Lambert is our in-house coach and counsellor.

Together they discuss:

• The issues facing family members when supporting someone living with a dementia diagnosis

• Steps individuals can take to prepare themselves and their families for a time when they may lack their mental capacity

• How to address the practical and emotional issues arising when an individual may not understand or accept their diagnosis

• The legal framework and documentation available to enable decisions to be taken for an individual who lacks their mental incapacity

• How to sensitively provide practical, care and holistic support to the individual who is likely to be particularly vulnerable.

Family law expert Zahra Pabani, is joined Rhiannon Ford, a Divorce Consultant and Coach, John Cunliffe from our financial planning team and family law partner, Marie Kilgallen to discuss why it's important to take the right advice.

They discuss:

• The support available during and after a financial settlement
• The role of a divorce coach
• Support available after proceedings
• Taking financial advice before divorce.

Studies show that 30-40% of amputees suffer mental health difficulties following surgery yet support with mental health is not provided as standard. Charities can be a valuable resource in helping people rediscover who they are and what they can do after surgery.

Our host and serious injury expert, Richard Biggs, is joined by Emma Joy-Staines from Steel Bones and Josephine Bridges from Positive Bones. They share their lived experience of amputation and working with amputees, as they discuss:

• The challenges people face after amputation

• The difference between private rehabilitation provision and the services available through the NHS

• Positive and negative developments in amputee provision over recent years and their thoughts on future provision

• The availability of charity support and the reasons why amputees turn to them for advice.

Find out what our panel would change if they could wave a magic wand to improve services for all those affected.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Captivate.FM.

Further information and resources are available at our website or at Steel Bones and Positive Bones.

When a marriage comes to an end, every choice can feel overwhelming, particularly if children are involved. Whether it's mediation or court, knowing the options that are available to you from the outset can avoid additional cost and time, and ultimately provide better outcomes.

Coming together to consider the benefits and drawbacks of each are Zahra Pabani, Clare Wiseman and Claire Filer, Partners in our family law team, and Laura Heaton, Barrister from 29 Bedford Row Chambers. In the podcast they discuss:

• Navigating the international implications of the divorce process
• The increase in alternative dispute resolution methods
• The options available to separating couples
• Benefits of court vs mediation cases.

They discuss:

• How the matchmaking process works, especially in later life
• Keeping yourself financially secure in relationships
• Starting the conversation for pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

She’s joined by Andrew Buckham, our military injury partner, Mike Doyle, partner at US law firm Doyle Dennis LLP, and Joe House, a veteran who was based at the training facility.

Together they discuss:

• The toxic water contamination

• The link to cancer and other serious illnesses

• The impact on those stationed there

• How changes in US legislation made it possible for those affected to make a claim

• How legal support could help you or someone you know.

Joe also gives a personal insight into his family’s experience at Camp LeJeune and how it’s sadly changed their life. He’s wants to share his story and encourage others to seek answers.

Supporting the Armed Forces and Veterans

British service personnel and civilian workers were exposed to contaminated water at the camp between 1953 and 1987. This increased their risks of developing cancer or other serious illnesses. The deadline to submit a claim is 10 August 2024. We’re here to help you make a claim for any illnesses caused by your time at Camp LeJeune. Visit our website to find out more.

After a legal investigation into her care, Lindsey and her husband Kieron are exploring surrogacy.

Lindsey joined her solicitor and our medical negligence expert Rebecca Brown on the podcast to talk about her journey through cervical cancer and her hopes of starting a family.

They were accompanied by Shine Cancer Support’s Tatum De Roeck and consultant gynaecologist Nick Raine-Fenning. Together they discussed:

• Available treatment options
• The cost of treatment and the importance of legal support
• Alternatives to surrogacy
• Support available for those diagnosed with cancer and their families.

You can read more about Lindsey's journey in our Imagine magazine.

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Following the recent release of parts B and C to the material information rules, our specialist panel analyses their effect on the property sector.

With the overall aim of improving the information available to consumers, the regulations will impact everyone involved in buying or letting a property.

Listen to the podcast to discover:

• The importance of having clear information available for consumers, so there’s no hidden surprises
• How the media can help the property industry create a more informed consumer, and address the potential teething issues of introducing these regulations
• What the new regulations mean and how they’ll be implemented, especially on the online portals
• And more.

If you'd like to read the documents mentioned in the episode you can find them below:

• Guide for Sellers and Landlords – https://bit.ly/47YrsVI
• Guide for Buyers and Tenants - https://bit.ly/3uYRxoV

In this podcast, Senior Associate Clare Davitt is joined by Eamon Fox, Head of Yorkshire Offices and Development at Knight Frank, and Helen Shellabear, managing director at Shellwin Real Estate. They'll be discussing whether businesses are reducing or reconfiguring their spaces following the rise of remote and hybrid working, and more.

In this episode of the Irwin Mitchell Podcast, host and family law Partner, Zahra Pabani is joined by Client Counsellor, Vicky Lambert, Associate Solicitor, Nicola Hawkins and Solicitor, Elliot Booth. During the episode, the panel covers a range of topics including:

• The value of having an in-house counselling and coaching service available to clients during a legal dispute
• The difference between counselling and coaching
• How counselling can be an integral part of a legal journey, allowing clients to properly process a range of emotions including grief
• How the service compliments our legal experts, allowing them to focus on getting the best outcome possible.

Our host and workplace illness expert Hayley Hill is joined by our client Andrew Plant who sadly lost his father to mesothelioma, Jacquie Bates, our Client Support Manager, and Bianca Neumann, Head of Bereavement at Sue Ryder.

Together they discuss:

• The signs of grief.
• Different experiences that can cause grief.
• The personal experience of grief.
• Anticipatory grief.
• How to support someone who’s grieving.
• The support that’s available for individuals and families.

But what impact does AI have? And why should organisations continue to have open conversations and embrace it? Our experts look at both the benefits and risks.

To mark World Meningitis Day, our medical negligence expert, Ania Bean, hosts our latest podcast to discuss the critical importance of early diagnosis.

She is joined by our client, Abigail Hull, who shares the tragic story of her seven-month-old son, Oli, who lost his life to meningitis. Mark Jefferies, the corporate partnerships manager from Meningitis Now also joins the discussion.

During the podcast, Abigail shares the impact this loss has had on her and her family. Together, they discuss the misconceptions surrounding the infection, emphasise the importance of seeking legal advice, and highlight the vital work of Meningitis Now in supporting those affected.

Our host and workplace illness expert Ian Toft is joined by our client Ron Snaith, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2018, Michaela Morris, our Client Support Manager, and Simon Bolton, a Clinical Nurse Specialist from Mesothelioma UK.

Together they discuss:   

• What it’s like to be diagnosed with mesothelioma.
• Treatment options and the reality of treatment.
• The benefits of making a legal claim where possible.
• The support that’s available for patients and their families.

The panel also reflect on the importance of choosing the right language when discussing a diagnosis and having hope from the start.

So whether you already have a pension set up, or you're not sure when's the best time to start one, our experts can provide you with guidance and support to manage your pension.

In our latest podcast our host and business expert, Faye Bargery, is joined by Helen Clarke and Yousafa Hazara from our Lifetime and Estate Planning team, and Sarah Balfour from our Family team to discuss the tools you may need to make an effective plan for your estate, your business and future generations.

Together, they discuss:

• The importance of aligning personal and business plans
• Wealth protection and succession planning
• What happens if things don't go to plan.

Having the protections in place to thrive through the unexpected is key to successful business planning, the same can be said for your personal affairs. We want you to achieve your goals and aspirations, and your financial, business and personal choices play a big role in reaching them.

When it comes to Net Zero, there’s some hesitancy from the manufacturing sector. A recent survey by Lloyds Bank found that 87% of manufacturers knew what net zero meant for their business. However, nearly 80% of the respondents said that the energy cost crisis has had a negative impact on their on their route to Net Zero, and only 7% said they were already at Net Zero. 13% said that they're only researching, and at 5% said that they weren't thinking about it at all.

With the sector showing some reluctance towards formalising Net Zero, how can we encourage more manufacturers to go on this journey? Our host Claire Petricca-Riding talks to planning and environment experts Andy Greenall, Director and Head of Carbon & Sustainability at Nature Positive, and Jason Richards, Group Managing Director at Silcock Leedham Group to find out.

In our latest episode, our host Joanne Moseley is joined by our Head of Consumer Goods and Services Charlotte Rees-John and Head of HR at PPG Industries, Steph Evans-Hill. They discuss the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce, how flexibility can be accommodated, the importance of building a reputable brand to attract and retain valuable talent, and more.

Answering an appeal from Hillside Parks Ltd, the question the Supreme Court faced was: could the original planning permission still be lawfully carried out?

Our head of Planning and Environment Claire Petricca-Riding is joined by Victoria Hutton, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers, and Nicola Gooch, planning expert at Irwin Mitchell, to discuss the outcome.

In our latest podcast, our experts take a look back at the past couple of years, and the effect this is having on the number of disputes.

More importantly, they offer their advice on the actions you can take now to avoid disputes further down the line.

On our most recent episode of The Irwin Mitchell Podcast, our panel of experts, Helen Hutchinson, Anoushka Parker and Kim Caley join host and Head of Residential Property, Jeremy Raj to discuss life as conveyancers.

The podcast covers topics including:

• What makes working in conveyancing enjoyable
• The importance of looking after clients who are going through the conveyancing process
• Embracing changes in technology
• What the future holds for both the market and the process.

Our Family Law experts Zahra Pabani and Ros Bever are joined by Peter Mitchell KC on our latest podcast to discuss the recent Supreme Court case of Goddard-Watts.

There was a repeated failure to disclose assets in the case, but what were the consequences?

To explore cancer diagnosis in 18-24 year olds, our host and medical negligence expert Marcos Eleftheriou is joined by Dr David Walker, a professor of Paediatric Oncology (Emeritus) from the University of Nottingham. They’re also joined by Beth McCann, a senior specialist nurse from Teenage Cancer Trust.

Together, they discuss:

-A cancer diagnosis and its impact on young people

-Misdiagnosis and the difficulties faced by the healthcare sector

-Why young people with cancer often get missed

-The great work done by the healthcare sector to support those with cancer.

The panel also look to the future of cancer treatment and what that means for young people.

Together they cover:

• What an apprenticeship is
• A ‘normal day’ in the life of an apprentice
• The skills they feel are most important for their roles
• Misconceptions about apprenticeships
• What their friends and families thought about them choosing an apprenticeship.

They’ll also give you advice and tips for choosing your path and making your own application.  

Our host and medical negligence expert Samuel Hill is joined by our client Sarah McDonald and Bridget Little from Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust as they discuss:

• What it’s like to be diagnosed with cervical cancer and how to talk about it with your family
• The importance of cervical screening
• The signs and symptoms to look out for
• The support that’s available around attending your screening, receiving a diagnosis and coping with treatment.

You can call Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust Helpline on 0808 802 8000.

Together, they cover what a training contract is, a ‘normal day’ in the life of a trainee, and what skills they feel are most important in their roles. They also discuss why they wanted to become solicitors and offer you advice and tips for your own application.

In our latest podcast, our senior associate solicitor Richard Biggs is joined by Lewis Winton, regional campaigns officer, and Erik Matthies, policy officer, from the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Together, they discuss e-scooter accidents and injury statistics, the law’s view on e-scooter use and ownership, how blind and partially sighted people are affected day-to-day, and what can be done to make e-scooters use safer for everyone.

In our latest podcast, our Intellectual Property (IP) experts, Georgie Collins and Marcus Collins, discuss why you shouldn’t overlook protecting your brand when preparing to overcome these challenges. 

This episode will also provide you with practical tips for having effective systems in place to monitor whistleblowing.

Our latest podcast looks into these considerations. It outlines the steps you should take to help colleagues who are neurodivergent to realise their potential.  This episode also provides guidance on how you can avoid falling foul of the Equality Act. 

To take you through this relatively new area is host and employment specialist Helen Dyke. Helen is is joined by special guest Emily Banks, founder and CEO of Enna Global, a specialist firm which helps inclusive employers recruit and retain neurodivergent talent.

Host Zahra Pabani is joined by our Client Counseller, Vicky Lambert, Senior Associate, Fiona Farrell and 4PB Barrister, Rhiannon Lloyd. The panel provide expert insight on topics including:

• How counselling can provide comprehensive support to those with a family law issue
• How Vicky can tailor her support to clients needs
• Providing clients with a greater understanding of the emotions they're feeling
• The importance of choice through providing other services like counselling.

• The main reasons businesses are looking to relocate
• Whether pressures from employees are driving businesses towards more sustainable spaces
• The business benefits of choosing a more sustainable building
• Which businesses or sectors are most focused on their environmental impact.

Our host and workplace illness expert Nicola Handley is joined by our client Linda Fee, Dr Clare Gardiner from the University of Sheffield and rehabilitation expert Michaela Morris. As they discuss:

• The benefits of palliative care
• How hospices can support  family members
• The terminology used for life-limiting care
• The importance of talking about palliative care.

It’s something we hear about more and more these days, and it’s rapidly becoming a business priority. However, there’s no single definition of what it means, and no single criteria to measure success against.

Led by lawyer Faye Bargery, our panel of experts discuss what ESG means for your business and why it’s important to take action on it. 

Family Law.

An expert panel joins our podcast host and family law partner, Zahra Pabani to discuss mediation and the importance of it. On the panel is founder of, Family Mediation and Mentoring, a bespoke Family Mediation Service, Rachael Oakes, Mills & Reeve Partner and specialist financial and children lawyer, Joanna Grandfield and mediator and family law partner, Claire Filer.

Together we explore a variety of topics relating to mediation including:

• How hybrid mediation can benefit families 
• The increasing importance and popularity of mediation    
• Changing mind-sets on mediation   
• The role of complex assets in mediation.

He’s joined by Michael Gaffney, Chairman of Blue Light Cycling Club, and DS Andrew Cox, Superintendent of Lincolnshire Police.

Together, they discuss the dangers posed to cyclists on our roads and how we tackle them, the recent Highway Code update, and tips for drivers and cyclists whilst on the road.

On the panel is Alison Hesketh, a Senior Life Specialist and founder of Pathfinders - a company which bridges the gap between the legal and financial professions and the care sector and Shaleeza Hasham, director at CHD Living, an award-winning, family-owned group of care services.  

We also have our very own Stewart Stretton-Hill, Senior Associate Solicitor specialising in helping elderly and vulnerable clients with legal issues related to mental capacity, asset protection and care fee planning. 

Together they take a look at what are the care reform proposals, how will they effect those who are planning financially for care or who have loved ones that will shortly be moving into care and how the practicalities will work. 

They take a deep dive into the role of physiotherapy, technology, and nutrition in relation to injury management and prevention. They’ll also discuss some of the legal considerations you need to be aware of.

Joined by experts Emma Cooke, Policy and Information Manager from Trading Standards and Kate Faulkner, Property Expert, they discuss in detail what the regulations are, what the changes will mean, and the potential repercussions.

Find out:

• How you can encourage women to talk about the menopause at work
• What symptoms women experience and what causes them
• What treatments are available to alleviate symptoms
• Why it’s important for businesses to have a menopause policy or menopause strategies in place
• What employers should do to support female employees at work.

Resilience, perseverance and grit are celebrated in sport, and there’s more focus on performance than anything else. In this environment, discussing mental health challenges can be hard, but this narrative appears to be changing.

Recently, household names such as Wayne Rooney, Naomi Osaka and Joe Marler have openly spoken about their mental health struggles. Is awareness of mental health in sport increasing? And are people starting to consider the mental challenges athletes face?

Join our host Ted Powell, as he speaks with Ospreys and Wales lock Lloyd Ashely about the importance of navigating mental health in elite sport.

Find out more about the legal support we provide for athletes, clubs, governing bodes, agencies and other sports stakeholders.

It’s been predicted that up to 40% of employees are likely to move jobs in 2022 if they don’t feel valued, engaged and properly rewarded. This trend has been coined “The Great Resignation,” but we see it as the Great Refresh, where employers can reconsider how they recruit.

Join our host Jenny Arrowsmith, as she speaks with Diversity & Inclusion Client Lead at Michael Page, Bolu Faseun, and Founder and CEO of Limelite People Group, Lisa Tomlinson. They’ll discuss why it’s so important for businesses to make their workplaces diverse and inclusive to attract and retain their workforce.

Find out more about our employment services for businesses.

the way we work. For those in the early stages of their career, considering a

career change or in education, much can be gained through mentorship. In this

podcast our expert panel, led by Melanie Bancroft, explore the benefits of

mentorship and why it should be prioritised on any business’ agenda.

Issues around wellbeing have made many front – and back – page headlines over the last year. Possibly the biggest case being the withdrawal of American record-breaking gold-medal gymnast Simone Biles from two finals at the Olympics, citing mental health issues as the reason.

Host Naomi Findlay is joined by Irwin Mitchell colleague, medical negligence expert and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan, and Dave Ward, Leanne Infante and Abbie Ward of top-flight rugby team Bristol Bears Women. Together, they get to the bottom of this important issue.

We'll focus on:

• Building connections, matchmaking and helping clients find love for the over 50's
• Tools to protect your wealth and loved ones: Wills, pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Heart or head? Practical advice to consider when re-marrying and moving in within someone.

Everyone deserves to take that leap of faith again, and find love. But, it’s wise to protect yourself and your loved ones, and move forward with one less worry.

Our Family law expert Zahra Pabani is joined by family mediator Claire Colbert, co-founder of the bespoke family mediation service ‘Family Mediation and Mentoring’, and our family lawyer Nicola Walker who leads on alternative dispute resolution. Together they will discuss the mediation process, the benefits and how it can empower those seeking a resolution.

Our partner Cheryl Palmer-Hughes is joined by her clients Wendy and Gary. They talk about what happened to Wendy, her injuries and her progression. Their case manager Natasha explains how the pandemic affected Wendy’s rehabilitation, and how she and Gary have overcome the issues they’ve faced.

Our workplace illness expert Nicola Handley is joined by her client David, who explains how specialist support has helped him transform his quality of life. Also featured are independent case manager Lisa Barnes, and physiotherapist Lynn de Dombal of Rehab Beyond Cancer, who discuss why professional help is so crucial.

Join our host and family law expert Ros Bever as she chats to Samantha Hillis, valued QC and matrimonial finance specialist at St John's Building. 

We'll discuss what early neutral evaluation is and how it can be utilised to resolve issues, how early neutral evaluation works in practice and the financial advantage to out of court settlements.

Join our host and Head of US desk Georgie Collins as she chats with experts Bryan Bletso and Tara Nicholson. They discuss the opportunities and trends in relation to FDI from the US to the UK and why tax should be a high priority for UK businesses setting up in the US.

Join our host and family law expert Ros Bever as she chats with Marcie Shaoul, founder and director of Rolling Stone Coaching and also responsible for developing The Co-Parent Way, helping separated couples co-parent together.

Join our host and Head of US desk Georgie Collins, as she chats with US business experts Emanuel Adam and John Dickerman. They discuss the opportunities, challenges, and trends for UK-based businesses when choosing to do business in the US, or expanding their operations in the US.

Join our host and pensions expert Penny Cogher as she chats with Naomi Neville, Solicitor in our Tax Trust and Estates team and George Uglow, Financial Planner here at Irwin Mitchell.

Join our host and family law expert Ros Bever as she chats with Joanna Grandfield, partner and head of the family team in London at Mills & Reeve.

Our family law expert Ros Bever, is joined by Joshua Rozenburg, Britain's most experience legal commentator, Lord Wilson, a former Justice of the UK Supreme Court, Janet Bazley, QC at 1GC, Gillian Bishop, consultant at Flip and Nicholas Allen, QC at 29 Bedford Row. Together, they discuss the different options available to help resolve family disputes amicably outside of court and what the industry needs to do to raise awareness of these options.

Laura Daly is joined by Gayle Routledge, Chief Executive Officer of A Child of Mine, consultant psychiatrist Dr Richard Caplan, and Andy Swinburne, an Irwin Mitchell client who has experienced the loss of a child. They’ll discuss support networks, the impact on mental health, and how you can keep your child’s memory alive.

But the last 12 months have seen its desirability increase considerably. Purchase and rental markets have boomed – thanks to home working – and global travel restrictions have led to an increase in domestic holidays. But challenges remain for landowners in the form of Brexit and climate change.

Our latest podcast looks at the real estate developments rural landowners need to know about.

The Grenfell Tower fire led to a cladding crisis and changed the landscape of the housing market. Our host Jeremy Raj  is joined by residential property expert Chris Baker and building surveyor Julia Webb from Dorrington PLC to discuss the issues facing the industry and solution to help move the situation forward.

Our guest host Rosemary Giles is joined by fellow solicitor Adrian Budgen, Kate Hill, a trustee of the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund and Greg Byrne, a director of RB Asbestos Consultants.

Jeremy is joined by our very own experts, Ashley Hill from our Tax, Trusts & Estates team, Jason Mountford Financial Planning expert and Claire Patricca-Riding, Head of Planning and Environment to look closely at the potential impacts.

We'll focus on the updates to personal taxes and the after-effect it will have on Inheritance Tax, how the Stamp Duty extension and Mortgage guarantee scheme will influence the housing sector and the green agenda.

During cervical cancer awareness week, we talk about the importance of early diagnosis and regular screening and consider the impact COVID-19 is having on this.

Listen now to find out more about the potential symptoms to look out for, the treatment currently available and why letters sent out to women at risk can cause unnecessary worry, which is amplified by the ongoing pandemic. 

You need to understand how the deal affects overseas trade and your supply chain, and our latest podcast will help you do this.

This exclusive Brexit episode of our podcast features our experts in conversation with Andrew Baxter of transport and logistics company Europa Worldwide.

Listen now to learn how Europa Worldwide prepared their business for Brexit, and get up-to-the-minute legal advice on protecting your trading relationships.

We invited Patsy Davies, Assistant Project Manager at Manchester Foodbank, Ben Richardson, Charity Director at Caring in Bristol and Ian Wilkins, Fundraising and Relationships Manager at Crawley Open House to join us for a special edition of our Irwin Mitchell podcast.

Training Principal and partner Emma Rush hosts this special edition of the Irwin Mitchell Podcast, designed specifically for those considering applying for a 2023 training contract.

Our latest podcast takes an in-depth look at the terminal illness with the help of our client whose incredible story of survival has been published in his brand new book, Cancer & Pisces.

As part of World Sepsis Day we invited two very special guests onto our latest podcast to take an in-depth look at the illness, the warning signs and why raising awareness has never been more important due to COVID-19. 

Our latest podcast takes an in-depth look at the housing market, the impact of lockdown and the things new buyers should be considering before they make a life-changing commitment.  

As the first change to divorce law in fifty years, this is an important announcement and will cover, the impact on family law as a whole, what the end to the ‘blame game’ means for couples and the benefits these changes will have on families.

Find out how Dean got into work following his brain injury. Learn how employing disabled people benefits employers. And discover the benefits of working – whether voluntary or paid. Let’s talk about employment.

We discuss getting about in the UK by train, bus and car. Anne talks about the sense of freedom she gets from her wheelchair, as well as her round the world trip. And Chris takes us through his campaign to make air travel more accessible.

Learn how champions Hannah and Alfie weren’t allowed to do PE at school. Aspiring Paralympian Ed shares his secret to a good night’s sleep. And discover how you can get involved in disability sport with our Don’t Quit Do It campaign.