Have you ever wondered what 'mediation' is all about? Are you in a legal dispute that you would like to try and resolve without going all the way in Court proceedings? Then tune in to listen to this fantastic insight into what Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service Small Claims Mediation Service is all about. Hatti Suvari and Jason Haines at HMCTS, talk about the mediation process in more detail, including how to go about having a mediation for a dispute that you are involved in, be it as a c...
Oct 26, 2020•29 min•Ep. 63
Have you been struggling to keep up with the fast changing health and safety rules for businesses during the pandemic? Do you own a business that has had to implement PPE overnight to adhere with the current additional health and safety Government regulations? Health and safety is a topic that all businesses have to take very seriously at all times and the pressure of the Pandemic has highlighted this even more. Don't miss out on finding out key points that can help you with keeping up with the ...
Oct 22, 2020•26 min•Ep. 62
Tune in to listen to Hatti Suvari and senior Education Law specialist Barrister, Katherine Anderson give you a great insight in to our laws that govern higher education. Hatti and Katherine talk about what steps you should consider if you are a student and you want to make a complaint about your University or study centre, as well as what steps you should consider taking if you are a teacher or a study centre with a complaint being made against you. They discuss the process that should be consid...
Oct 19, 2020•26 min•Ep. 61
In June 2020 the Government suggested that jury trials could be abolished. Join Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister and part-time Judge Kate Bex QC to listen to this interesting and insightful conversation on what a juror is, why jury trials are so important for justice and how black, ethnic and minority groups are at much more risk of a unfair trial without a jury deciding on their fate.#juror #jurytrials #criminalcourts #governmentpolicy #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Oct 12, 2020•31 min•Ep. 60
Are you battling with your business insurance providers in trying to claim for a loss of earnings and other financial losses as a result of the Government ordered lock-down? Are your insurers refusing to pay-out for your financial losses and damages? Do not miss out and listen to Hatti Suvari and seasoned Barrister Sailesh Mehta discuss what types of losses business interruption insurance should cover, which businesses are likely to be covered and how the first stages of a test case that was pri...
Oct 08, 2020•31 min•Ep. 59
Today's shocking statistics on the scale of exploitation shows that slavery did not end when the practice was made illegal, but continues today, and why is it so underreported? Listen to Hatti Suvari talk to Felicity Gerry QC, a barrister and professor at Libertas Chambers, about what modern slavery looks like – from domestic workers and those forced in to labour in construction, fishing or agriculture, to individuals who are sexually exploited and young people used by county lines drug dealers....
Oct 05, 2020•36 min•Ep. 58
Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you aware of the various forms in which abusive relationships can exist? Join Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister John Riley to listen to their discussion, which includes the differences between an abusive relationship and domestic violence in a relationship, and whether a relationship has to be violent to be considered abusive. Hatti and John discuss how the dynamics of an abusive relationship change when children are part of the relationship, and how cultu...
Sep 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 57
Tune in to listen to Hatti Suvari and specialist education law Barrister, Alice de Coverley, discuss what types of issues our education laws cover, the most common issues that children, parents and schools are faced with, and the processes to consider if your child is going through an issue relating to their schooling, in some way. Hatti and Alice talk about the common issues of parents feeling like their children are not getting the best teaching, how schools could look at tackling issues, in t...
Sep 21, 2020•26 min•Ep. 56
If you are having issues with a business partner, then tune in to listen to this insightful and interesting Podcast with Hatti Suvari and Barrister Duncan McCombe. Hatti and Duncan talk about what commercial injunctions in business are about, in which types of business disputes injunctions can assist, including in urgent situations, as well as the steps involved in making an application for a commercial injunction. Hatti and Duncan also discuss the difference between a interim injunction and a f...
Sep 14, 2020•30 min•Ep. 55
Tune in to listen to this free and informative Podcast in which Hatti Suvari and the Director General of the Bar Standards Board, Mark Neale discuss the impact that the COVID-19 crisis has had on the Bar and practising Barrister's. Hatti and Mark talk about how diversity can be effected within the legal profession as a result of the pandemic, how the Bar Standards Board has been coping with operating its services during this time, and the how Bar exams have been operating online to accommodate s...
Sep 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 54
If you are applying to get a divorce in a country or a jurisdiction different to the one that you got married in, then is a valuable and a not to be missed episode for you! Join Hatti Suvari and a senior Barrister, who is also a Judge, Sarah Cooper, to listen to their conversation on some of the crucial points that you would need to consider. Hatti and Sarah discuss what to look out for prior to making an application for a international divorce, and also the many factors that should be taken in ...
Sep 07, 2020•26 min•Ep. 53
In this episode Hatti Suvari and Barrister Charlotte Proudman discuss this serious and underreported area of law on female genital mutilation, which effects thousands of young girls and women in the UK. Hatti and Charlotte explain what female genital mutilation is, the fact that it is a criminal offence in the UK, how our laws can prevent and protect young girls and women from female genital mutilation, and where help is available if you are concerned about this act being conducted on you, or on...
Aug 31, 2020•29 min•Ep. 52
Do not miss out on listening to this free and informative episode in which Hatti Suvari and experienced Barrister, Emma Waldron discuss the Ofqual algorithm exam marking fiasco, and the crisis that it has brought on for thousands of students and education centres. Hatti and Emma talk about the various challenges that lye ahead, and how to look at finding a way forward either as a student, or as the education centre in trying to fix the problems that you may be faced with. Find out the legal aven...
Aug 27, 2020•29 min•Ep. 51
This is a not to be missed Podcast, in which Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson, talk about what you can do with out-of-date credit notes or vouchers, what you can do if the company you have purchased your goods from, that you want to return your goods to, has gone bust, the reasons why your credit card company has to assist you if you have paid for the goods by credit card, and how your bank could help you if you paid with your debit card for goods that are defective. Hatti and Tim t...
Aug 20, 2020•28 min•Ep. 49
This Podcast is a must listen for grandparents who want to know what their rights are in relation to their grandchildren in the event that they have had a breakdown of relations with the children's parents. Hatti Suvari and Barrister and Judge Rachael Goodall discuss what is meant by grandparents rights? What rights can grandparents get by applying to the Court, how mediation could assist during relationship breakdowns with the parents of your grandchildren, including Child Arrangements Orders, ...
Aug 16, 2020•29 min•Ep. 48
Join us for this immensely informative podcast in which Hatti Suvari speaks to the Chief Executive of Her Majesty's Courts & Tribunals Service (also referred to as HMCTS), Susan Acland-Hood about what our Courts and Tribunals are all about, how HMCTS have been working really hard to be able to conduct hearings, and carry out Court work during the crisis. Susan talks about the 'Nightingale Courts' that have been put in to place, how the backlog of hearings are being dealt with, and how jury t...
Aug 10, 2020•35 min•Ep. 47
Join Hatti Suvari and the senior service manager for Her Majesty's Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), Kerry Greenidge in this first of its kind episode, in which they talk about how you can issue an online claim for any matter with a monetary value up to £10,000, without using a lawyer. Hatti and Kerry discuss how the process of issuing an Online Money Claim works, who is eligible to make a claim, the assistance that HMCTS can give you with the service, how the process will work for you, an...
Aug 06, 2020•25 min•Ep. 46
Don't miss out and listen to this conversation in which Hatti Suvari and Tax Law barrister, Thomas Talbot-Ponsonby, talk about VAT, HMRC and VAT inspections. Hatti and Thomas discuss how VAT works, why Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) carry out VAT inspections on businesses, and how HMRC select which businesses to inspect, and importantly, how you can prepare for a VAT inspection. If you have a VAT inspection coming up, then you really should listen to this free episode, giving you tons ...
Jul 27, 2020•24 min•Ep. 45
Join Hatti Suvari in conversation with the Director General of The Bar Standards Board, Mark Neale. This is a first of it's kind, and a very insightful episode, in which Mark explains what the Bar Standards Board is all about, when and why it was formed, how it continues to provide crucial information and support to the public about the legal profession, and how the Bar Standards Board can assist you to find the right Barrister for your work. Hatti and Mark discuss the ongoing support and traini...
Jul 20, 2020•26 min•Ep. 44
Join Hatti Suvari and experienced Barrister Ben Doyle to find out what you can do, and your rights as a consumer, with your venue and suppliers, as a result of either not being able to go ahead with your event, or if you simply want to cancel your event due to the COVID-19 crisis. Listen to whether you are entitled to all of your deposit money back, and whether a 'cancellation fee' that may be charged, is fair and reasonable, and really importantly, whether any contract that you may have signed ...
Jul 16, 2020•30 min•Ep. 43
Tune in to listen to this insightful and informative conversation with Hatti Suvari and specialist Human Rights Barrister Matthew Wyard, to hear all about key elements of Human Rights laws and how they act to protect our rights, how our Human Rights effect our every day lives, as well as the current issues with this area of law. A seriously interesting and not to be missed legal conversation, brought to you in simple plain language.#humanrights #humanrightslaws #protests #protectionwithhumanrigh...
Jul 13, 2020•27 min•Ep. 42
Domestic Abuse is sadly on the rise as a result of the COVID-19 Crisis, and up by over 30% in recent months. Join Hatti Suvari and the Director of Communications & External Relations for the Domestic Abuse Charity Refuge, Lisa King, to hear this insightful and informative conversation on what the charity Refuge is all about, how they continue to assist and provide support to Domestic Abuse victims, and how victims can get support discreetly if required. This is a free Podcast giving helpful ...
Jul 06, 2020•23 min•Ep. 41
If you had, or have a holiday or a flight booked during the pandemic, then do not miss this episode, in which Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson discuss all of the questions that we want the answers to about our pre-booked holidays and flights. Many questions remain unanswered for the most of us, by the travel agents and tour operators, and we rely on what they have to say about our pre-booked or newly booked holidays and flights. Hatti and Tim discuss whether a travel operator/agent ...
Jul 02, 2020•32 min•Ep. 40
Join Hatti Suvari and the Chair of The Bar Council, who is also the 4th woman to have ever headed up The Bar Council, senior Barrister Ms Amanda Pinto QC, in this amazingly informative insight on diversity in the law. Hatti and Amanda discuss what diversity is currently like at The Bar, how The Bar is addressing and assisting with diversity issues, how the COVID-19 crisis has affected diversity, and the various and numerous channels of assistance that The Bar Council offer to continue promoting ...
Jun 29, 2020•32 min•Ep. 39
During the COVID-19 crisis, financial crime has increased exponentially and it is affecting us in ways in which we could never expect. Listen to this informative conversation with Hatti Suvari and Barrister Matthew McGhee, to hear all about the types of financial crime that can effect you in the various shapes and forms that criminals are getting their hands on our money, what you can do to protect yourself against criminals fraudulently getting their hands on to your money, how the banks should...
Jun 25, 2020•27 min•Ep. 38
Join Hatti Suvari and specialist financial crime Barrister Gary Pons for this incredibly insightful conversation on financial crime. Our UK statistics show that in 2019 over £90 billion was fraudulently obtained and used. Hatti and Gary breakdown the meaning of financial crime, account forfeiture and freezing orders, how the law is implemented and enforced by the authorities, what can be considered as a financial crime, what the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is all about, as well as the Criminal Fi...
Jun 22, 2020•35 min•Ep. 37
Listen to this insightful conversion with Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister and Judge, Gillian Jones QC, on the Criminal Justice system and how it is operating during the crisis. Hatti and Gillian talk about how the Courts have been adjusted to deal with running trails, and the measures in place to accommodate all those that are attending hearings, including the jury, which types of cases are being heard, what to expect if you are due to attend at a Court, and what you could do if you have any c...
Jun 18, 2020•23 min•Ep. 36
Listen to this informative Podcast in which Hatti Suvari and barrister Lydia Pemberton talk about who can make a Will, and why you should make a Will, whether you can make a joint Will with your partner, and the pros and cons of making a joint Will. Find out whether or not you need a lawyer to make your Will, or whether you could write your Will yourself, under which circumstances a Will could be null and void, and whether you can exclude someone close to you from your Will. This Podcast is for ...
Jun 15, 2020•40 min•Ep. 35
Senior barrister John Riley from 23 Essex Street Chambers in London, and Hatti Suvari discuss what is meant by 'Myths in Criminal Law' and 'Special Measures in Court', the most common myths in criminal law, such as the misconception that most rapes take place with strangers, and what the differences are between the terms 'victim' and 'complainant'. Also discussed, is what is meant by a 'intermediary person', how special measures in Court can assist vulnerable people, if a defendant can apply to ...
Jun 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 34
Join Hatti Suvari and Judge and Barrister Rachael Goodall in this informative discussion on social media, and how it can affect families when it is used in negative and contentious situations. Hatti and Rachael have a frank discussion on how you can prevent an ex-partner from putting up negative and/or hurtful information about you or your children on to social media, or simply if you do not want an ex-partner to put any information about you or your children on to social media channels, and if ...
Jun 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 33
