Ross Yuill, Solicitor Advocate from The Glasgow Law Practice and Former Glasgow Bar Association President provides an outline of the practical realities of representing the accused in the Sheriff courts currently under lockdown emergency measures. Ross answers the following questions: 1. What types of numbers of people are being put through court currently? 2. Do you see them in police custody? 3. Are police interviews taking place? 4. If so is social distancing etc being observed? Are any...

This episode was recorded before the Coronavirus outbreak. Personal finance planning is even more relevant today, so in this episode we chat with Fergus Muirhead - financial writer and broadcaster who shares some key insights into managing your money, which are particularly useful during a time of crisis. Follow Fergus on Twitter: @FergusMuirhead Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Hey Legal Podcast Stephen Moore of Moore Legal Technology is back again with another update during this COVID-19 crisis. Throughout this Podcast, Stephen looks for and identifies some positives that can come from our changed circumstances. Follow Moore Legal Technology: @Moore_Legal Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

On this episode of the Hey Legal Podcast, Ally Thomson of Hey Legal talks with Denovo about the aims of Hey Legal, how we have reacted to the current situation and how the power of community is crucial now more than ever. Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal Head over to HeyLegal.co.uk to subscribe to our full list of CPD Sessions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

On this episode of the Hey Legal Podcast Stephen Moore of Moore Legal Technology is back with another update during this COVID-19 crisis. Stephen talks us through how online traffic remains low however they are seeing certain areas of strong performance. Stephen also provides some practical tips on actions to take to protect your firm during this time. Follow Moore Legal Technology: @Moore_Legal Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal For information regarding your data privacy, visit...

On this episode, Ally Thomson is in conversation with cybersecurity expert Basil Manoussos. They discuss law firms using Zoom and best practice around working securely online. Follow Basil on Twitter: @BasilatNapier Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal Head over to HeyLegal.co.uk to subscribe to our full list of CPD Sessions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Vicky Crichton, Director of Public Policy at the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission speaks with Hey Legal about what solicitors and firms can do to avoid complaints and why communication on progress and fees are key. Recorded before the current crisis, the information remains highly relevant to the new way of working where client demands will still continue. Follow the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission: @slcccomplaints Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal Head over to HeyLegal.co.uk...

Ally Thomson of Hey Legal is joined by Brian McConnachie QC to discuss the key provisions of the Coronavirus Scotland Bill 2020. They discuss proposals around trial on indictment, suspension of time limits and hearsay evidence. Brian outlines the current realities of the Scottish criminal justice system and the prosecution of serious crime . Brian is one of Scotland`s busiest Queens counsel dealing principally with criminal law. He was formerly the Principal Advocate with practical...

Stephen Moore, founder of Moore Legal Technology, which specialises in digital marketing strategies for law firms provides an outline of how his own business has reacted to the new working reality and expert advice on how law firms can make changes to their now crucial online marketing activities. He provides guidance on current traffic levels to law firm websites, on why law firms should be amending their online content , which legal work types have currently been affected the most and what...

Coming up on this Podcast, due to the events of COVID-19 - we have an another Legal Aid update from Ian Moir. Ian as many of you know is a partner at Moir & Sweeney Litigation in Glasgow and also the convener of the criminal committee of Legal Aid for the Law Society Scotland. Thanks to Ian for this and previous updates for our community of Scottish lawyers Follow Ian on Twitter: @IanMoir5 Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal For information regarding your data privacy, visit...

In today's Hey Legal podcast we get practical advice from Steven Hill , Operations Director, and Grant Yuill, Head of Marketing and Customer Engagement at Denovo.  They provide insight on how firms that are not currently using cloud technology can use tech to keep working remotely. They outline what steps firms can take to move to the cloud quickly, timescales around doing so, and the benefits it brings. Grant and Stephen also send out an offer to help any law firm facing tech challenges...

On this episode we have Molly McGrady solicitor in the Employment & Pensions unit at Anderson Strathern. Molly is in conversation with two of her colleagues, Robin Turnbull and Jemma Forrest also solicitor in the Employment & Pensions unit at Anderson Strathern. Throughout this episode we will discuss the new Furlough leave and job retention scheme recently announced by the government last week. We find out what exactly Furlough leave is and who it applies to: We also discuss the Job...

Sam Moore , Innovation Manager at Burness Paull and Scotland`s first accredited Legal Technologist discusses the tools and thinking required to take your law firm in to the world of remote working. Sam outlines why communication tools are crucial currently, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, hosting client facing webinars, use of e-signatures, remote onboarding of clients using Amiqus, document review and issues around confidentiality when working from home and the advantages of cloud...

Coming up on this episode we have Ian Moir a partner at Moir & Sweeney Litigation in Glasgow and also the convener of the criminal committee of Legal Aid for the Law Society Scotland. Ian has provided Hey Legal with an update for the profession on his discussions with the Scottish Legal Aid Board in respect of the current crisis and its impact on court business and the profession. Follow Ian on Twitter @IanMoir5 Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal Head over to HeyLegal.co.uk to...

Hello and welcome back to the Hey Legal Podcast. In the midst of social distancing and self isolating - we at Hey Legal are trying to keep things relevant… so this week we have Callum Murray from Amiqus, a company dedicated to remote working and the automation of secure online compliance. Throughout the show we hear what exactly Amiqus does and how it’s providing a solution to help lawyers and clients What drove Callum to set up Amiqus… And why their values of Accessibility, Trust &...

Coming up on this week’s episode - Emma Flood from Hey Legal talks us through working from home, steps you can take to prepare yourself, rules and practices between employee & employer. Emma also reflects on how this is very relevant to the current COVID-19 virus as more and more employees are being forced to work from home. Subscribers to our CPD Sessions will hear the full session including: - Strategies for ensuring your employees are prepared to work at home.  - How to make the most...

A really interesting show this week as Ally Thomson is in discussion with Paul Seils - the Director at the European Institute of Peace in Brussels. Paul has had a very interesting career thus far - He is a lawyer by profession but for more than twenty years he has worked in conflict and post conflict situations around the world, working with victims, governments and international organisations, focusing on the relationship between sustainable peace and justice. Throughout the show we find out...

Coming up on this week’s episode we grab a quick chat with Graeme McKinstry, founder of The McKinstry Company and McKinstry Practice Management.  Graeme talks through what skills he believes all lawyers should possess and the mindset involved with running a modern-day firm and some of the problems faced by high street practices. Subscribers to our CPD Sessions will hear the full interview on how to start, develop and how to value a law firm. Graeme also discusses succession planning and...

In this episode of the Hey Legal Podcast - Ally Thomson chat's with Sam Moore, Scotland's first accredited legal technologist. Sam starts the Podcast with a quick overview of 'Bundlegate' and exactly what happened. We then explore the idea of taking evidence into court on digital devices and the practicality of that. Sam shares some thoughts about how firms can work towards a digital system and correctly construct digital e-bundles and also where he thinks technology will go within the...

This week's special episode features an in depth conversation with Tommy Ross QC and Ally Thomson of Hey Legal. Tommy was part of the defence counsel for the televised Margaret Fleming case which became a top trending show for the BBC early this year. We discuss the stranger aspects of the case, what it was like being part of a media sensitive, televised case and if Tommy believes something like this will ever happen again in Scotland. You can find more information by following Tommy on...

On this episode Emma Flood of Hey Legal in is conversation with Drew McCusker of the Glass Network. Emma and Drew discuss what exactly the Glass Network is and why it makes sense for business to have equality & diversity groups operating within them. Drew also shares some thoughts and insights into what steps businesses can take to be more LGBT+ aware. You can find more information by following Drew on Twitter: @mccusker_drew Head over to HeyLegal.co.uk to register for your CPD...

In this episode, Ally Thomson of Hey Legal chats with David Laud of the One Year No Beer Challenge. They discuss the impact of alcohol on performance and wellbeing, the benefits of kicking the booze and how law firms can get involved with the One Year No Beer Challenge. For more information check out OneYearNoBeer.com and be sure to mention 'Hey Legal' for a discount! Head over to HeyLegal.co.uk to register for your CPD subscription and also follow us across our social channels @Hey_Legal to...

In this episode of the Hey Legal Podcast: Mary Ross, Consultant Clinical Psychologist is in conversation with Edith Forrest, Advocate. Topics covered: Why Mary became a clinical psychologist and her current work including being an expert witness for legal mattersWhy lawyers stress – deadlines, billing, running a business, the legal mind involving critical thinkingHow lawyers can train their mind to think in a different wayCompetitiveness and its impact on wellbeingHow asking for feedback can...

In this episode we chat with Donald Findlay QC. Keep the conversation going by following on Social Media @Hey_Legal *This free Hey Legal Podcast is brought to you with the support of CaseLoad from Denovo Business Intelligence, the only whole practice management software built for modern, Scottish law firms. Denovo has successfully provided hundreds of law firms with smart software business solutions that boost the bottom line, improve office efficiency and maintain law society compliance for...

In this episode we chat with Donald Findley QC. Keep the conversation going by following on Social Media @Hey_Legal