Progress has been made in opening up access to senior roles, but the pathways to influence are still shaped by long‑standing networks, notions of “fit,” and the power of reputation. Even in a more transparent world, who gets noticed and who gets recommended continues to depend on visibility, trust and the judgments of a relatively […]
The Lawdown Episode 50: Met Police Misconduct, AI Bias and the Importance of Speaking Up at Work
May 5th, 2026 by Sophie Cook
In this episode, Partners, Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett, and Senior Associate, Gabrielle Lintott, discuss: An Employment Tribunal decision in which a Metropolitan Police worker with ADHD who had made inappropriate sexual comments in the workplace succeeded in an unfair dismissal claim because of procedural failures by the Police, including failure to properly consider medical […]
The Women in Sport Podcast: Boxing, Barriers and the Big Screen with Ruqsana Begum
April 14th, 2026 by Sophie Cook
In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Mitchell Blythe are joined by Ruqsana Begum, the first woman to win world titles in both professional Muay Thai and boxing and a fierce advocate for inclusivity in combat sports. Together, they explore Ruqsana’s extraordinary journey through elite sport, breaking down cultural barriers and her recent transition into […]
International Women’s Day: Women at Work and the Employment Rights Act 2025 – Ten-Minute Talk
March 9th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett explore how the Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to strengthen protections for women in the workplace. In particular they discuss the key reforms, including: Changes aimed at preventing harassment and limiting the use of non-disclosure agreements; Enhancing protections around pregnancy and maternity, supporting flexible working and family life, and driving […]
The Women in Sport Podcast: When Mixed Martial Arts Meets Motherhood with Actress Izabella Malewska
February 25th, 2026 by Sophie Cook
In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Mitchell Blythe are joined by Izabella Malewska, the actor portraying Grazyna “the Tramp” Jarzynowska a rising MMA fighter in the feature film Tramp. The film dives deep into identity, motherhood, physical transformation, and the realities of navigating combat sports as a woman under intense public scrutiny. Together, they […]
The Lawdown Episode 49: From Football Fields and Ballrooms to Boardrooms
December 5th, 2025 by Sophie Cook
In this episode Partners, Beth Hale, and Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate Kelsey Murrell, discuss recent news stories through the lens of employment and partnership law: Managing Talent vs. Team Culture We consider the recent behaviour of footballer Jude Bellingham and use it as a springboard to consider how employers should balance individual talent with […]