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What’s love got to do with it? Finding love and the importance of financial and personal protection
Finding love is an exciting journey – but one that often comes with questions and complexities. 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.
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The NPPF and other key developments in the planning and development sector
A lack of resources for local planning authorities, supply chain issues, and a rise in land values has crippled the development and planning sector.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.
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Protecting Your Finances During a Divorce
In this second episode of our new podcast series, our experts are back on the couch with advice on how to embrace life after divorce. This time, they’re tackling one of the greatest concerns for anyone going through a separation: finances.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 settlementWhat to do if further issues arise once an agreement has been reachedThe benefits of using a lawyer to settle your finances, and how they can support you through the processWhat the court process looks like, and why people may choose to use this route.
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Making co-parenting work for your family
One of the toughest realisations that comes with a divorce is that you’re not going to be able to see your children every day. New routines can be challenging, but co-operation and communication can make the adjustment much easier for your family, creating a long-term foundation of trust and security.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 styleEnsuring children feel loved and secure during a divorceThe support available to help parents reach an agreement.
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The power of sport: From challenges to champions
Paralympic-gold-medallist, Hannah Cockroft, hosts the first video edition of the Irwin Mitchell podcast. She’s joined by gold-medal-sprinter, James Ellington, and aspiring para-athletes, our clients, Ben Lukowski and Richard Davies. 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.
Do you need regular advice and updates across a wide range of legal and financial topics? With our variety of experts and special guests, The Irwin Mitchell podcast covers everything you need.
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