What role does the hospitality sector play in leading the recovery of cities post-pandemic?

Partner Darren Ashworth speaks to Kevin Haygarth and Stephen Miles, co-founders of Hospitality Associates etc. about the vital role that the hospitality sector will play post-Covid. They also discuss the rise in staycations amidst travel restrictions and the outlook for investors looking at the sector.

Challenges the hospitality industry faces post-pandemic

Birmingham 10 Years - A conversation with Edward's Trust

Birmingham 10 Years – An industrial journey – the past, present and future

Birmingham 10 Years - Trainees at Trowers

How has the Building Safety Bill impacted valuation and funding in the real estate sector?

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Senior Partner Sara Bailey spoke to Maria Hatch, Client Relationship Director UK & Ireland at Greystar. Together they discuss the connection between mental wellbeing and the physical spaces that we live in and the importance Greystar place on ensuring residents of all ages have access to mental health support.

Positive Influencers:  a conversation about wellbeing with Maria Hatch

In the final episode in our three-part series looking into local government governance, Partners Amardeep Gill and Scott Dorling conclude their conversation with Professor Catherine Staite, Professor of Public Management at the University of Birmingham, by discussing the changes that need to happen in order to better protect the sector from future failures.

They discuss whether a lack of transparency has been a common theme in recent failures and what the top priorities should be for local government going forward.

Avoiding local government failure – the changes needed by the sector to safeguard against failure

Welcome to our first podcast in a series where we look at the Government's radical but gradual plans to change the workplace. 

In this episode, Rebecca McGuirk, Nicola Ihnatowicz and Tom Stephenson discuss day one rights including unfair dismissal, changes to flexible working and statutory sick pay, parental leave and bereavement leave. The conversation highlights the implications of these changes for employers and employees and the need for businesses to prepare for the upcoming regulations set to take effect in 2026.

New employment law - day one rights

In the next instalment in our employment law series, Rebecca McGuirk, Nicola Ihnatowicz and Imogen Reseigh focus on fire and re-hire, otherwise known as dismissal and re-engagement. They discuss the proposal in the Employment Rights Bill to heavily restrict fire and re-hire and provide practical tips for employers navigating the upcoming changes.

New employment law - changes to fire and re-hire

Rebecca McGuirk, Nicola Ihnatowicz and Sophie Miller discuss the proposed changes to zero hours contracts under the Employment Rights Bill, focusing on the introduction of guaranteed hours for qualifying workers. The conversation covers the current state of zero hours contracts, the implications of the new rights and the challenges employers may face in adapting to these changes.

New employment law - changes to zero hour contracts

Rebecca McGuirk and Emma Burrows discuss the implications of the Employment Rights Bill on sectoral bargaining, particularly in the context of adult social care. They explore the current state of the adult social care sector, the establishment of a negotiating body, the anticipated timeline for implementation, potential legal challenges and the consultation process for stakeholders.

New employment law - implications of the Employment Rights Bill on sectoral bargaining

Head of Employment and Pensions, Rebecca McGuirk is joined by Laura Welchew and Sabah Shah to discuss the proposed reforms in the Employment Rights Bill, focusing on the new rights for trade unions, including access to workplaces and changes to the recognition process. They explore the implications of these changes for employers and employees, the simplification of balloting for industrial action, and the expected increase in trade union presence in the workplace.

Employment Rights Bill - new rights for trade unions

In the first episode of our four-part series exploring the Devolution White Paper, Amardeep Gill, Partner and National Head of Trowers & Hamlins' Public Sector team, is joined by Partner Paul McDermott, Evie John, Managing Director of Place, and Chris Naylor, Managing Director of Transforming Services at Inner Circle. Together they share their initial thoughts on the Devolution White Paper and assess its winners and losers following its release.  

Devolution Dissected - who are the winners and losers of the Devolution White Paper?

In the second episode of our four-part series on the Devolution White Paper, Amardeep Gill, Partner and National Head of Trowers & Hamlins' Public Sector team, returns with Partner Paul McDermott, Evie John, Managing Director of Place, and Chris Naylor, Managing Director of Transforming Services at Inner Circle. In this episode, the discussion dives into the devolution framework and examining strategic authorities and their evolving role. They also explore whether London is finally receiving its fair share of devolved powers and what this means for the broader devolution agenda.

Devolution Dissected - unpacking the devolution framework and the impact on London

In the third episode of our series dissecting the Devolution White Paper, Amardeep Gill, Partner and National Head of Trowers & Hamlins' Public Sector team, is joined by Partner Paul McDermott, Evie John, Managing Director of Place, and Chris Naylor, Managing Director of Transforming Services at Inner Circle. This episode examines the financial aspects of the Devolution White Paper, including its proposals to simplify local authority funding through models such as integrated financial settlements.

Devolution Dissected – exploring the financial aspects of the Devolution White Paper

In the final episode of our series examining the Devolution White Paper, Amardeep Gill, Partner and National Head of Trowers & Hamlins' Public Sector team, is joined by Partner Paul McDermott, Evie John, Managing Director of Place, and Chris Naylor, Managing Director of Transforming Services at Inner Circle. This episode delves into the central themes of local government reform, the challenges around fostering inclusive economic growth through local growth plans and critically examines whether the system has the capacity to handle these ambitious reforms.

Devolution Dissected - navigating local government reform

In the first episode in our new Risky Business series, Kasia Reda and Sam Robinson discuss the importance of risk management for businesses in today's volatile climate. They explore various aspects of risk management, including its definition, key strategies for implementation, and the significance of reputation and contract management. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in enhancing risk management processes and the importance of aligning risk management with long-term strategic objectives.

Risky business - The importance of risk management in today's world

Devolution Dissected returns with a brand-new two-part series, continuing the conversation on the evolving landscape of local government. Nearly four months on from the release of the Devolution White Paper, Amardeep Gill, Head of Public Sector at Trowers & Hamlins, is once again joined by fellow partner Paul McDermott, along with guests from Inner Circle Consulting, Evie John and Chris Naylor.

In the first episode, they explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the devolution process, including the importance of balancing process with strategic thinking and whether the government is delivering on its role in the devolution process.

Devolution Dissected - navigating the challenges and opportunities

Devolution Dissected returns with the second episode of our two-part series, diving deeper into the shifting dynamics of local government.

Amardeep Gill, Head of Public Sector at Trowers & Hamlins, and Partner Paul McDermott are once again joined by Evie John and Chris Naylor from Inner Circle Consulting to explore the realities of local government reorganisation.

Together, they unpack the behavioural and cultural shifts needed to lead change, address the importance of financial sustainability and the need for purpose in leadership.

Devolution Dissected - local government reorganisation

In the first episode in our new Behind the Business series, Stuart Mathews, Corporate Partner and Head of our Exeter office, speaks to Paul Morris, founder and owner of Oxi-Tech, a pioneering company that’s redefining water sanitation. 

Paul shares insights into Oxi-Tech’s growth journey, its commitment to supporting enterprise in the South West, and the exciting opportunities ahead. From tackling recruitment challenges to driving investment and championing environmental stewardship.

Behind the Business with Stuart Mathews - in conversation with Paul Morris, Oxi-Tech

Partner Amardeep Gill talks to Robert Franks from WM5G about the future of 5G and whether it will act as the lynchpin for the fourth industrial revolution.

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