Podcasts from HCR

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Agriculture | Talk Farm | S2 E3 | Abi Reader, Vice President, NFU Cymru

In this episode of Talk Farm, Bryn Thomas speaks with Abi Reader, Vice President of NFU Cymru and dairy farmer, as she nears the end of her four-year term and looks ahead to a possible presidency. Their discussion explores the current state of Welsh farming, including strong beef and lamb prices, challenges for poultry and arable farmers, and key topics such as water quality, TB, inheritance tax, and the sustainable farming scheme. They also address environmental issues, net zero ambitions, and the challenge of balancing food production with sustainability. Abi highlights her outreach in schools, including ‘Cows on Tour’, the importance of farm safety, and the need for recruitment and skills development to ensure a thriving agricultural sector. Talk Farm highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping rural life in the UK. Each episode offers expert industry commentary and practical guidance for those navigating the issues facing agriculture and landed estates today. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find out more about HCR Law's services for Agriculture and Estates here.
17 dic 2025
21:20

Agriculture | Talk Farm | S2 E2 | When the Home Office comes knocking

The latest episode of our Agriculture and Estates podcast, Talk Farm, explores one of the most pressing issues facing UK farms today: workforce challenges and immigration compliance. Co-Host Rory Hutchings is joined by Aled Owen, Partner in our Agriculture and Estates team, and Lynne Adams, Legal Director in our Employment and Immigration team, to unpack a recent case they advised on involving migrant workers and the lessons it offers for the farming community. The case concerns a leading dairy farm in Wales, known for its high standards in animal welfare, regulatory compliance and progressive waste management. After Brexit, the farm hired migrant workers to address a labour shortage but was later raided by immigration authorities. This episode covers: · How the regulator’s intervention unfolded and the employment arguments at the heart of the case · Why dairy farms have become a focus for enforcement action by immigration authorities · What farms can do to protect themselves from similar challenges. Talk Farm highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping rural life in the UK. Each episode offers expert industry commentary and practical guidance for those navigating the issues facing agriculture and landed estates today. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find out more about HCR Law's services for Agriculture and Estates here.
14 nov 2025
17:19

Family | Family Matters | S1 E4 | Parenting through separation

Relationship therapist Adele Ballantyne and family mediator Sarah Smith join HCR Law Partner, Hannah Nicholls to explore the challenges of parenting through separation. They share insights from their work supporting families, discussing mediation, child-inclusive practice, and ongoing family consultancy. In a fast-changing world for families and relationships, Family Matters explores the legal and emotional sides of family law, offering expert insight and real-world guidance on everything from divorce and finances to children and co-parenting. Each episode cuts through legal jargon to focus on what really matters to people navigating family change. The show is presented by Christopher Finch and Hannah Nicholls, with guests from HCR Law’s Family Law team. If you need advice or support, our team is here to help.
13 nov 2025
49:59

Agriculture | Talk Farm | S2 E1 | Tackling food waste on UK farms

Discover how farmers and communities can reduce staggering levels of UK food waste with special guest Roz Scott from Still Good Food Did you know that an estimated 3.3 to 3.6 million tonnes of food never leave UK farms each year? Talk Farm returns for a second series, and we’re kicking off by delving into this urgent issue and uncovering how innovative solutions—and passionate people—are tackling the challenge from the ground up. Join host James Frankland as he sits down with Roz Scott, Gleaning Coordinator at Still Good Food. Roz brings her expertise from the frontlines of the fight against food waste, sharing insights from her work rescuing surplus produce and empowering communities. Discover how her organisation, Still Good Food, is making a real difference by connecting farms, volunteers, and those in need. This episode includes: Behind-the-scenes look at how gleaning is helping UK farmers reduce waste and boost sustainability Roz Scott’s journey and the mission of Still Good Food to rescue surplus produce and feed local communities Eye-opening statistics: 3.3 to 3.6 million tonnes of food wasted on UK farms every year The influence of supermarkets and supply chains in driving farm-level food waste Benefits for farmers: cutting costs, building community, and supporting foodbanks How listeners can get involved in gleaning and food redistribution in their own areas Exploring the history and roots of gleaning in agriculture In increasingly turbulent times for agriculture and landed estates, Talk Farm sets out to identify the human impacts of legal and political developments, offering industry commentary and practical guidance that cuts through the noise. The show is hosted by members of our Agriculture and Estates team, many of whom are working farmers as well as experts in agricultural law. Learn more about our services for farmers and rural professionals.
21 oct 2025
24:15

Family | Family Matters | S1 E3 | Pension review of best practice

In this special episode of Family Matters, Beverley Morris is joined by George Mathieson and Jonathan Galbraith for a deep dive into the complexities of pensions in divorce. They discuss how pensions are valued, common client misconceptions, the use of Galbraith Tables, and why certain assumptions around retirement ages can lead to costly complications. They also shed light on issues such as lost benefits, pension attachment orders, and when a report is truly needed – offering practical guidance for legal professionals and clients navigating financial settlements. In a fast-changing world for families and relationships, Family Matters explores the legal and emotional sides of family law, offering expert insight and real-world guidance on everything from divorce and finances to children and co-parenting. Each episode cuts through legal jargon to focus on what really matters to people navigating family change. The show is presented by Beverley Morris. If you need advice or support, our team is here to help. https://www.hcrlaw.com/service/family-law/
14 ago 2025
28:04

Family | Family Matters | S1 E2 | Family court stories

In this episode of Family Matters, host Christopher Finch is joined by Partner and Co-head of Family Worcester Anita Hennessey and Consultant Andrew Caldicott to discuss how the family court has changed over time and what those changes mean for families and legal professionals today. They explore the wide range of issues that come before the family courts, including divorce, financial disputes, child arrangements, domestic abuse, and child protection. The discussion highlights how societal changes, like the rise in cohabiting couples and blended families, have influenced the types of cases the courts handle. The team reflects on how modernisation, such as the introduction of online systems and the decline of direct contact with local courts, has made processes more efficient in some ways, but also more challenging for clients. In a fast-changing world for families and relationships, Family Matters explores the legal and emotional sides of family law, offering expert insight and real-world guidance on everything from divorce and finances to children and co-parenting. Each episode cuts through legal jargon to focus on what really matters to people navigating family change. The show is presented by Christopher Finch and Hannah Nicholls, with guests from HCR Law’s experienced Family Law team. If you need advice or support, our team is here to help. https://www.hcrlaw.com/service/family-law/
17 jul 2025
40:28

Family | Family Matters | S1 E1 | Rethinking financial remedy reform

In this episode of Family Matters, host Christopher Finch is joined by James Grigg, Head of Family at HCR Law, to talk about how finances are handled during divorce. They explain why getting divorced doesn’t automatically deal with money matters and how the courts step in to divide assets and support families. James offers insight into how the law shapes these decisions and why no two cases are ever quite the same. They also explore how the legal approach has evolved to better reflect modern families, especially where children are involved. In a fast-changing world for families and relationships, Family Matters explores the legal and emotional sides of family law, offering expert insight and real-world guidance on everything from divorce and finances to children and co-parenting. Each episode cuts through legal jargon to focus on what really matters to people navigating family change. The show is presented by Christopher Finch and Hannah Nicholls, with guests from HCR Law’s experienced Family Law team. If you need advice or support, our team is here to help. https://www.hcrlaw.com/service/family-law/
12 jun 2025
29:22

Agriculture | Talk Farm | S1 E7 | No U-turn on IHT – what next for farming families?

We launched our agricultural law podcast, Talk Farm, with a special episode following the October 2024 Budget and the news that Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief would be significantly diminished. Seven months on, the government’s technical consultation into their proposed Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) has drawn to a close and there’s no U-turn in sight. HCR Law submitted a response to the technical consultation into how trusts will be impacted by the developments and has spoken directly with HMRC about the proposed changes. In this episode of Talk Farm, Partner and host James Frankland is joined once more by Lisa Millington, Partner and Head of our Agriculture Private Client team. This time, their discussion focuses on looking forwards, examining how farming families can adapt post Budget. Tune in to hear James and Lisa discuss: • A recap of the proposals, as set out in the October Budget • Is there any good news? • When is the draft IHT legislation expected? • Will lobbying efforts continue? • How might you mitigate the impact of IHT changes? • Does life insurance have a place now? • What’s the ‘least worst’ scenario for my farming business? HCR Law’s large team of agricultural lawyers includes several specialists dedicated to succession planning matters. If you have a query about how changes to inheritance tax will affect you and what you can do about it, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. In increasingly turbulent times for agriculture and landed estates, Talk Farm sets out to identify the human impacts of legal and political developments, offering industry commentary and practical guidance that cuts through the noise. The show is presented by Rory Hutchings and James Frankland, Partners in HCR Law’s Agriculture and Estates team. Learn more about our services for agricultural clients.
22 may 2025
15:01

Agriculture | Talk Farm | S1 E6 | Beyond our shores with the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth

In this special episode of Talk Farm, HCR Law joins forces with the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (“RASC”) to share perspectives on all things agriculture from beyond our shores. We are joined by Chris Riddle, a Trustee of the RASC and former CEO of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association. The RASC host a biannual conference with speakers from across the commonwealth – last year it was held in Edinburgh, and next year it will take place in Cape Town. Chris introduced us to Jessica and Ella Underberg, who join us for this episode. Jessica is CEO of the Erie County Agricultural Society and its namesake fair, which attracts a mind-blowing one million visitors across 12 days. The Society’s mission statement is to, “preserve and enhance, by educational endeavours, the historical and agricultural legacy of New York State.” Her daughter Ella has followed in her footsteps, previously serving as President of Future Farmers of America (FFA). As she prepares for college, Ella shares what agriculture means to her and what she thinks the role of her generation is in taking the sector into the future. Their wide-ranging conversation, hosted by firm Partner Rory Hutchings, covers: · The mood music in America · How different countries can learn from each other in tackling shared agricultural challenges · Making space for agriculture in school curriculums · How Future Farmers of America compares to Young Farmers in the UK and the role of both in the agricultural community · The importance of education and people knowing where their food comes from · The role of agriculturalists in the green movement · Embracing technology and innovations across the sector In increasingly turbulent times for agriculture and landed estates, Talk Farm sets out to identify the human impacts of legal and political developments, offering industry commentary and practical guidance that cuts through the noise. If you’ve got a query about agricultural law, the team is always happy to help: www.hcrlaw.com/sector/agriculture-environment-and-estates/ We’ll be collaborating with the RASC again to hear more global perspectives on all things agriculture, so make sure you’re subscribed to be notified of future episodes.
22 abr 2025
28:14

Technology | Created IP | S1 E3 | Cyber scandals

Cyber threats are constantly changing, and phishing attacks are more sophisticated than ever. In this episode of Created IP, we break down evolving phishing tactics, how to spot a potential scam, and what to do if your security is compromised." Key topics covered: The latest trends in phishing attacks Common red flags to watch for Steps to take if your business falls victim Best practices for strengthening your security Connect With Us: Website: https://www.hcrlaw.com/service-team/commercial/intellectual-property-protection/ Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hcrlaw/ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and colleagues who might benefit from understanding IP rights better. And remember to tune in next month for another insightful discussion.
4 abr 2025
18:37
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