The Student Lawyer Podcast

The benefits of yoga and meditation for lawyers and law students

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Baljit Kaur Chhokar, Solicitor and Yoga and Meditation Teacher to discuss how yoga and meditation can benefit current and aspiring lawyers.
Baljit explains why she decided to qualify as a yoga teacher, discusses how yoga and breath-work can help with stress management, and provides tips on how to prioritise self care for busy professionals.
Yoga Instagram: www.instagram.com/bascending
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Hosted by Camilla Uppal, Produced by Nathan Gore

Authenticity and wellbeing in the legal profession, with Hannah Beko

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Hannah Beko, author of the bestselling book The Authentic Lawyer. Hannah provides insight into the key issues with the culture in many law firms, and her opinion on how law firms could help tackle the issues that lawyers face. Hannah also explains what it means to be an authentic lawyer, the benefits of being authentic, how lawyers can maintain a work/life balance, and much more. 
As well as being a best-selling author and successful business owner, Hannah is a commercial property lawyer with 17 years’ experience which enables her to provide advice on leadership, authenticity, mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession, having actually experienced first hand the professional and personal challenges that the legal profession can present. 
If you are interested in learning more about Hannah and her work, links to her books, website and LinkedIn are below:
Authentically Speaking Website: https://authenticallyspeaking.co.ukThe Authentic Lawyer Book: https://shorturl.at/iyV67Future Proof your Legal Career: https://shorturl.at/fTU19 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ 
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Practicing Law in the Middle East with Anders Nilsson, Managing Partner and Head of Middle East at Bird & Bird

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Anders Nilsson, Managing Partner and Head of Middle East at Bird & Bird.
Anders provides insight into his career journey from Sweden to Abu Dhabi, the key opportunities for lawyers working in the region, and what he enjoys most about working in the UAE.
Anders also provides career advice to aspiring and junior lawyers and provides his advice on how to win and retain business.
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PACCAR and the Post Office Horizon scandal with Charles Jeffery, Director of Litigation at Harbour

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Charles Jeffery, Director of Litigation at Harbour, the largest privately-owned litigation funder in the world.
**WARNING: the sound quality is a little fuzzy for the first 4 minutes. But don’t worry, it becomes fine from then onwards!**
During this episode, Charles speaks about the Supreme Court decision in PACCAR, the decision that ruled many litigation funding agreements unenforceable, and also the UK governments vow to protect the industry due to the Post Office Horizon scandal and the group action which was only made possible due to litigation funding. Charles also explains the ways in which aspiring litigation funders can become qualified in the profession. 
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Becoming a Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Lawyer, with James O’Connell, Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by James O’Connell, Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter. James specialises in assisting businesses and anyone wanting to start a business, with a particular interest in the fascinating area of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
James provides insight into his career history, insight into what being a blockchain and crypto lawyer involves, the challenges he faces, and what listeners can read if they are interested in learning more about crypto and blockchain.
James’ book recommendation: Gormenghast by Mervin PeakeJames’ film recommendation: The Chase
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Global Financial Markets with Emma Matebalavu, Global Head of Global Financial Markets at Clifford Chance

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Emma Matebalavu, Global Head of Global Financial Markets at Clifford Chance who specialises in Real Estate Finance, securitisation and all types of structured debt.
During this episode, Emma explains what her role as global head of global financial markets and practicing solicitor both involve, the global events impacting the global financial markets, and shares the details of one of the most memorable deals that she has advised on.
Emma also talks about the key trends that aspiring commercial lawyers should keep abreast of ahead of, the key skills that aspiring Clifford Chance solicitors should master ahead of their assessment day and training contract interviews, the top qualities of an exceptional trainee solicitor and how successful commercial solicitors continuously win and retain business.
Finally, Emma reveals the one piece of advice she wants all future and current trainee solicitors to know and shares the highlight of her working week.
Visit Clifford Chance career’s site, here.
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Finella Fogarty, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency at RPC

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Finella Fogarty, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency at RPC, who specialises in advising banks, insolvency practitioners, funds, corporates and all stakeholders of insolvencies on both contentious and non-contentious restructuring, formal insolvency and turnaround situations.
During the episode, Finella explains the reason she became a restructuring and insolvency solicitor, what is meant by ‘restructuring’ a company, and the main roles and responsibilities of restructuring and insolvency solicitors.
Finella also discusses Wilko’s collapse into administration, reveals the current commercial issues that aspiring solicitors should keep abreast of ahead of their vacation scheme and training contract interviews, and provides very useful tips for trainee solicitors.
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Tax Law and Policy with Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Law Associates and ex-Clifford Chance Tax Lawyer

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Policy Associates and former tax lawyer and Head of Tax at Clifford Chance (London).
During this episode, Dan explains the roles and responsibilities of a corporate tax lawyer, reveals the realities of the job, and explains what makes a good and not so good trainee solicitor.
Dan also explains the difference between respectably legitimate and lawful tax avoidance schemes and negligent ones and talks about Uber’s and HMRC’s dispute over Uber’s use of the Tour Operators Margin Scheme.
Finally, Dan advises which current affairs aspiring lawyers should keep abreast of whilst preparing for their vacation scheme and training contract interviews and reveals the advice that he would give to his younger self.
Visit Tax Policy Associates’ website, here.
Subscribe to Matt Levine’s Money Stuff Newsletter, here.
Read more about the Uber and HMRC dispute, here
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Cyber Security Concerns for Law Firms and their Clients - with Charlotte Riley of CSS Assure

In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks with Charlotte Riley, Director at CSS Assure, an organisation that provides information security consultancy services in areas including cyber security, cyber resilience and GDPR. Charlotte has supported the MOD, MOJ, UK Government, NATO, and leading Fortune 200 organisations in a broad range of security programs.
In this episode, Charlotte explains the importance of cyber security, why cyber security is a concern for law firms, and what firms and employees can do to prevent security incidents.
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How to secure a training contract - with Milan Pandit, trainee solicitor

In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks with Milan Pandit, trainee solicitor at Leathes Prior Solicitors.
Milan was a double training contract offer holder before he decided to commence his training contract with Leathes Prior Solicitors, and now provides insights into life as a trainee solicitor and tips for aspiring lawyers to his 8,000+ connections on LinkedIn.
During this episode, Milan shares insight into his journey into law, and provides his top tips for securing a training contract.
Milan also provides insight into the work that he does as a trainee solicitor, and the tips that he has picked up along the way. 
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