Exploring Legal Scholarships - with Shanzé Shah, future pupil barrister

In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks with Daniel Black, Commercial and Insolvency and Civil and Employment law Barrister at 3 Hare Court. Daniel discusses his journey from a state-school in Scotland, to earning a first class degree from the University of Glasgow, studying in the USA and ultimately securing pupillage in London.  Daniel provides actionable advice for students who are aiming for a first-class degree, tips for improving advocacy skills and advice for how to make successful pupillage applications. Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Camilla Uppal, Produced by Nathan Gore

1 Sep 20221h 7min

This episode was first published in November 2021 In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Roy Magara, Founder & Director of Magara Law. Roy provides a fascinating insight into the life of an employment lawyer, explaining why he decided to specialise in employment law, what traits and characteristics make a great employment lawyer, and the biggest challenges around being an employment lawyer. We discuss trends in the types of cases that employment lawyers are likely to see, and how these can be linked to current events. Roy also provides his opinion on what aspiring employment lawyers can be doing to explore the practice area further. We also discuss why Roy set up his law firm Magara Law during the pandemic in 2020, what sets Magara Law apart from other firms, the main challenges faced by law firms, and how a law firm wins clients - these are questions commonly asked at training contract interviews, so insight from a law firm founder and director is particularly welcome! Finally, Roy provides tips for aspiring lawyers on how to build their personal brand. To connect with Roy Magara and learn more about Magara Law: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roymagara/  Website: https://magaralaw.co.uk/  Don’t forget to subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Camilla Uppal, Produced by Nathan Gore

23 Aug 202225min

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Adam Heppinstall QC of Henderson Chambers. During the episode Adam explains Henderson Chambers’ pupillage process and discusses some of his most memorable and noteworthy cases, which include the Nuclear Test Veterans Saga, Seroxat group litigation, and an ongoing dispute concerning Total Energies. Talking points include: 02:35 – Overview of Adam’s practice, role as Director of Pupillage Training, and his career journey to Queens Counsel 06:20 – How to secure pupillage at Henderson Chambers 24:50 – Nuclear Test Veterans Saga: a case concerning veterans of Britain's 1950s nuclear bomb tests in the Pacific Ocean and Australia who claim their cancers and illnesses were caused by radiation. 32:08 – Seroxat and GlaxoSmithKline: a case concerning group action litigation against the pharmaceutical giant 41:00 – Total Energies: a climate change law challenge to a LNG plant in Mozambique 49:44 – Adam’s words of wisdom Read the Total Energies High Court judgment here. Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Stephanie Anais, Produced by Nathan Gore

5 Aug 202252min

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Mark Robinson, criminal barrister at Great James Street Chambers. Mark has gained a reputation as being a maverick who fiercely defends clients at court. However, before his career in law, Mark was a BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter and professional DJ for over 20 years playing throughout the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe. He was a music producer, having released an album with the Ministry of Sound, and has been responsible for several high-profile remixes of chart hits for artists such as David Guetta and Akon. During the episode, Mark talks about his unconventional route to the Bar and the benefits of being a mature student and career changer when entering the legal profession. Mark also provides his advice to student lawyers who are deciding on which profession within the legal industry to pursue, and explains the current strike actions taken by criminal barristers. Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Stephanie Anais, Produced by Nathan Gore

28 Jul 20221h 10min

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Alex Jay, Partner and Head of Insolvency and Asset Recovery at Stewarts, litigation specialists, ‘a law firm like no other’. During the episode, Alex and Stephanie discuss the collapse of the online fast fashion retailer, Missguided, from an insolvency point of view, and talk about the commercial challenges that the company faced in the lead up to its fall into administration.   Overview of episode – 01:50 Overview of Stewarts and Alex’s role in the firm and his insolvency and asset recovery practice – 02:40 Missguided: its commercial challenges, legal difficulties, and the directors duties – 04:40 Could the collapse have been mitigated? The importance of knowing your client (“KYC”) and commercial awareness – 16:47 Government schemes which aid distressed companies – the Covid-19 rent moratorium and employee furlough – 18:15 The Frasers Group buys Missguided out of administration via a pre pack administration deal (pre pack explained!) – 23:35 Legal action and claims made by Missguided’s suppliers, unsecured claims and wrongful trading explained! – 28:50 Pursuing wrongful trading claims – is it worth it? – 36:00 Order of priority of creditors in administration – 40:30 Is it lawful to be sacked via automated telephone message? – 43:55 Key takeaways that online retailers should consider – 45:22 Alex’s words of wisdom – 46:30   Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Stephanie Anais, Produced by Nathan Gore

18 Jul 202248min

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by David Brear, CEO of 11:FS. During the episode, David and Stephanie discuss some of the most talked about FinTech apps, and the hottest banking and financial services trends. The first part of the episode David provides advice on how to win on the battlefield of banking and build billion-pound transformations by building stamina, resilience and learning from mistakes. During the second part David reveals everything there is to know about FinTech, digital and digitalised banking, and financial services, such as: Who is leading the FinTech community B2C news and trends with FinTech giants, Klarna, Nubank, Apple, Google, Starling Bank, and Monzo B2B trends and how the likes of Goldman Sachs and BlackRock are adapting to the changing FinTech landscape How Fintech can help corporations and consumers improve ESG spending, and the realities of greenwashing and carbon off-setting Cryptocurrency, the Bank of England, and the financial crash of 2008. Check out the Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS - The #1 business podcast for FinTech innovators, influencers, and those eager to learn – link to podcast here: https://fi.11fs.com/ Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Stephanie Anais, Produced by Nathan Gore

11 Jul 20221h 30min

In this episode, Stephanie Anais speaks to Josh Lewison, barrister at Radcliffe Chambers with an onshore and offshore practice who is also admitted to the state bar of California. Josh provides his advice on how to succeed during pupillage and when starting out at the Bar, talks about some of his most interesting cases and reveals what it’s like to be an offshore barrister (it’s not all about money laundering and tax avoidance schemes!). Josh also shares his experience taking the California Bar, provides his top tips on passing the exam, and how a dual qualification can positively impact a lawyer’s professional and personal development. Read Josh’s arguments in the Ball v Ball [2020] EWHC 1020 (Ch) here: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2020/1020.html Watch The Laundromat to learn about the Panama Papers scandal, and when offshore work really is all about money laundering and tax avoidance schemes! The movie is available to stream on Netflix. Succeeding in pupillage – 04:05 Getting started at the bar – 14:25 Memorable case 1: Ball v Ball – 23:43 Memorable case 2: Paratus AMC v Lewis 27:40 Offshore elements – 36:25 The US Bar – 48:30 Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad)   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Stephanie Anais, Produced by Nathan Gore

5 Jul 20221h 4min

In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks to Ayaz Saboor, qualified non-practising solicitor, mentor and investor. Ayaz provides insight into his recent experience as a trainee solicitor, providing advice and tips for student lawyers and aspiring lawyers. Ayaz provides details about the seats he completed, the tasks involves, and how to excel as a trainee! Ayaz also discusses The Commercial Law Pathway, an online platform he founded which aims to help aspiring lawyers to secure the role of their dreams!  Learn more about The Commercial Law Pathway: www.thecommerciallawpathway.co.uk Follow The Commercial Law Pathway on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-commercial-law-pathway/ Follow Ayaz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaz-s-35496a93 Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad)   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Camilla Uppal, Produced by Nathan Gore

24 Jun 202246min