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In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by Izabella Malewska, the actor portraying Grazyna “the Tramp” Jarzynowska a rising MMA fighter in the upcoming 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 discuss: • The story behind Tramp - how the film interweaves the stark physical world of MMA with the intimate realities of motherhood, vulnerability and survival, and why these two worlds share more parallels than people might think. • Izabella's journey into the role, including her rapid‑fire MMA training, learning from world‑class fighters Ruth “Ruthless” Nelson and Ruqsana Begum and the emotional challenge of portraying a young mother facing judgement, exhaustion and grit. • Representation, identity and visibility, including the importance of showcasing a Polish female lead in combat sports and how cultural iden

In this discussion focusing on global legal expansion, special guest Robert C. Bata, Founder and Principal of Warwick Place Legal, joins CM Murray LLP Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum to explore what drove global expansion in 2025, the challenges, lessons learned and what law firms should expect in 2026 and beyond. In particular, Corinne, Zulon and Robert discuss: Global Expansion Trends in 2025: - Middle East and Latin America emerged as major growth hotspots. - Disputes work fuelled much of the international expansion. - Firms focused on domestic consolidation before going cross‑border. What Enables a Successful Expansion or Merger? - Clear strategic purpose and partner alignment. - Early preparation on governance, liabilities and due‑diligence issues. - Upfront planning for tax and regulatory hurdles. Cultural and Remuneration Compatibility: - Culture = collaboration and integration, not “nice chemistry.” - Remuneration models must align or be phased carefully. - Headline PEP isn’t the real stor

In this Women in Sport podcast, Ruth Nelson, Emma and Mitchell discuss: Ruth’s remarkable path into combat sports, from taking up kickboxing as a young mother to becoming one of Britain’s most formidable female fighters. The evolution of women’s participation in combat sports, including the growing visibility of female athletes and the influence of icons such as Ronda Rousey. The realities of competing at elite level while working full‑time, challenging traditional ideas of what it means to be a “professional athlete”. Ruth's experience training with male‑dominated MMA environments, building confidence, and forming lasting relationships within the martial arts community. The importance of representation and role models, including the impact of Ruth’s own achievements on younger athletes — and even her own son, who later competed for Team GB. Barriers faced by women in combat sports, from gender bias and under‑recognition to physiological challenges such as training and competing while managing the menst

In this next episode of #SRA4HR, Managing Partner Clare Murray and regulatory/professional discipline Partner Andrew Pavlovic discuss the SRA’s focus on internal investigations, including: - Why the SRA care about them - The consequences for individuals (including HR professionals) and firms for failing to investigate matters or investigating them inadequately - The choice of investigator and how this interacts with SRA Principle 3 – the obligation to act with independence - Self-reporting – at what point during the firm’s investigative process does the SRA need to be notified - Disciplinary outcomes – what are the key considerations from a regulatory perspective and what needs to be reported to the SRA at the conclusion of the firm’s process - SRA investigations – what happens during the course of an SRA investigation and how HR can support individuals throughout this process If you are a law firm HR professional and have any questions arising from this recording, or would like to discuss further

In this audio recording of the webinar recording, Corinne Staves (Partner at CM Murray LLP), David Shufflebotham (Founder at PepUp Consulting) and Zulon Begum (Partner at CM Murray LLP) join webinar chair ​Rob Millard PhD (Director at Cambridge Strategy Group) to discuss how AI is redefining partner roles and governance models and how it demands new approaches to talent development, retention and succession. In particular, the panel discuss: AI’s Impact on Legal Careers: How is AI changing workflows and career paths for legal professionals at all levels?   Skills for the Future: Are your teams developing the emotional intelligence, adaptability, digital literacy, entrepreneurial thinking and evaluative judgement needed to succeed?   Training and Leadership: Is your firm’s approach to training and mentorship keeping pace with rapid technological change?   Succession Planning Pressures: Firms must maintain strong talent pipelines and adapt culturally as AI, private equity and partner mobility reshape the lands

We are delighted to share the tenth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, former England and Harlequins rugby player, Shaunagh Brown to discuss the following: 1. Shaunagh’s sporting journey, from representing England in the hammer throw in the 2014 Commonwealth Games to representing England in the Rugby World Cup Final against New Zealand in 2021. 2. The recent Red Roses historic victory over Canada in the Rugby World Cup Final 2025 at the Allianz Stadium. 3. Being called to Parliament in 2023 to give evidence to the Women & Equalities Committee on sexism in sport. 4. The importance of visibility and role models in sport. 5. The future of women’s rugby and we name our stand-out superstars from the Rugby World Cup 2025.

Following the 6th IFSEA International Conference on Executive & Founder Issues in June 2025, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the session, ‘Navigating Reverse Discrimination: Addressing Concerns of Those Who Feel Diversity Targets are Working Against Them’. Listen to the recording here and see below for further details. In this brilliant episode, the IFSEA annual conference panellists examine the legal frameworks, workplace practices and cultural contexts that shape evolving debates around equality and inclusion in the UK, Sweden and the US. This is essential listening for senior executives and founders seeking to lead inclusively while mitigating legal and reputational risk. - Carl-Frederik Hedenström, CFH Law (Sweden) (Chair) - Claire Dawson, BDBF (UK) - Camille Olson, Seyfarth Shaw (Chicago & California, USA) In particular, the panel discuss: - What can we understand reverse discrimination to mean? - Different jurisdictional approaches to positive action and affirmative action

Anonymity in workplace investigations is a double-edged sword: it can protect whistleblowers but also complicate investigations and fairness. In the recording of our recent IFSEA webinar, we were joined by: - Rachida el Johari, Sagiure Legal, Amsterdam - Mathilde Houet Weil, Weil & Associés, Paris - Colleen Cleary, Simmons & Simmons, Dublin - Andrew Pavlovic, CM Murray LLP, London - Emma Bartlett, CM Murray LLP, London (Chair) The key highlights covered in this webinar include: Jurisdictional Differences: - In Ireland, anonymous complaints may not require action, risking procedural issues. - In France, anonymous statements are allowed but must be supported by other evidence; cultural sensitivities are significant. - In the UK, anonymous complaints are accepted if detailed, but pose evidentiary challenges. The Netherlands emphasises fair trial rights, making anonymous reporting complex. Investigator & Regulator Challenges: - Anonymous reports protect identities but make evidence gathering and t

In the third and final episode of our podcast series with Emily Kaufer, Senior Director of Human Rights and Harassment at Air Canada, Emma Bartlett, Partner, and Gabrielle Lintott, Senior Associate, at CM Murray LLP, discuss some of the reputational issues at play when it comes to workplace investigations. In this recording, Emma, Gabrielle and Emily discuss reputational issues in the context of investigations, including cross-border investigations, with a particular focus on: The potential detrimental impacts on reputation where an organisation fails to respond to allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct or carry out a poorly managed investigation   Strategies for addressing and minimising reputational issues and risk   Risk management verses crisis management, and dealing with the fallout of an improper investigation and threats to reputation   The intricacies of cross border investigations and how cultural considerations might play a role in an investigation process Listen to the previous episodes i

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, Professional Services in the Age of AI: Regulation, Strategy, and Real-World Impact. In this discussion, Anthony Davis (FisherBroyles), Devika Kewalramani, (FisherBroyles), Dr Robert Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group), David Shufflebotham (PepUp Consulting) and Nick Leale (CM Murray LLP) join chair Corinne Staves (CM Murray LLP) to explore the impact of technology on professional services firms, with a particular focus on regulation. Topics covered include: - How is technology reshaping professional services firms? From AI-powered research and disclosure tools to virtual client engagement, technology is now embedded in every aspect of firm strategy and operations. - What are the implications for structure, pricing, and regulation? AI is driving a shift away from traditional leverage models, elevating the role of technologists and challenging the billable hour. Value-based pricing is gaining ground and firms must rethink how they ass

Following the 6th IFSEA International Conference on Executive & Founder Issues in June 2025, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the session, ‘Shielding Your Team: Enhancing Safety and Security in the Modern Workplace’. Watch the video, listen to the recording or read the transcript. In this engaging discussion, the panellists revisit key themes from their session at this year’s IFSEA conference - identifying risks to employee wellbeing, exploring preventative strategies, and considering how organisations can respond effectively when harm occurs. - Suzanne McKie KC, Farore Law (UK) - Andre Royer, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Canada) - Anne Davies, Richardson Lissack (UK) - David Fisher, CM Murray LLP (UK) (Chair) In particular, the panel discuss: - Understanding the organisational impact of personality-affecting disabilities and how adverse behaviour can affect team dynamics and wellbeing - Approaches in the private sector in Canada that are shifting perceptions of mental health -

Following the 6th IFSEA International Conference on Executive & Founder Issues in June 2025, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the session, ‘Breaking the Silence: “Everyone knew but no one did anything” – Tackling Workplace Harassment and Bullying, and Ineffective Regulation’. Watch the video, listen to the recording or read the transcript. In this excellent discussion, the IFSEA annual conference panellists examine employer obligations regarding workplace harassment and bullying, as well as the key issues around addressing – and failing to address – misconduct. - Chair: Beth Hale,CM Murray LLP (UK) - Andrew Pavlovic, CM Murray LLP (UK) - Nick Vamos, Peters & Peters (UK) - Mathilde Houet-Weil, Weil et Associes (France) - Lori L. Deem, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd (Chicago, USA) In particular, the panel discuss: - What responsibilities are placed on the employer in the UK, France and the US? - When does inaction bear regulatory and/or criminal consequences? - The ethical and

Following the 6th IFSEA International Conference on Executive & Founder Issues in June 2025, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast for the session ‘Leading Through Strikes: Executive Strategies for Union Engagement’. Watch the video or listen to the recording here. In this brilliant discussion, the IFSEA annual conference panellists explore important multijurisdictional issues for executives to understand in a strike situation or labour conflict. - Jonathan Tuck, Baker McKenzie (UK) - Carlos Pareja Frade, Augusta (Spain) - Jennifer Platzkere Snyder, Dilworth Paxson (Philadelphia/NY, USA) - Chair: Danny Kaufer, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Montréal, Canada) In particular, the panel discuss: - The differences in frameworks for union formation and industrial action. - How are trade unions changing and what are the implications for executive strategies during labour conflicts? - The boundaries of lawful executive conduct during strikes and the consequences of non-compliance.

In this fifth video in our series focusing on Private Equity investment in professional services firms, Partner Zulon Begum is joined by special guest Claire Watkins, Partner and Head of the Professional Practices Group at Buzzacott LLP, to discuss the key financial and operational considerations that firms should be thinking about when contemplating PE investment for their firm. As part of this series, we will be recording a special episode dedicated to answering FAQs about PE investment. If you have any specific questions you would like us to cover, please email them to us via zulon.begum@cm-murray.com. In this video, Zulon and Claire discuss: - Which sectors are attracting the most PE interest currently? While accountancy practices are leading, law firms are showing early-stage activity, in particular, smaller firms and boutique practices   - What makes accountancy firms so appealing to PE investors? Recurring revenue and regulation-driven services, plus scalable models and predictable income streams ar

In this fourth recording in our series focusing on Private Equity investment in professional services firms, Partners Zulon Begum, Corinne Staves and Nick Leale discuss the key regulatory considerations that firms should be thinking about when contemplating PE investment for their firm. In this video, Zulon, Corinne and Nick discuss: - How does PE investment reshape law firm ownership? ABS structures are essential, enabling non-lawyer ownership—but they come with increased regulatory scrutiny and risk - What are the key regulatory risks in PE transactions? Post-Axiom, the SRA is laser-focused on client consent, money handling and due diligence to avoid intervention - The impact on a firm's growth strategy: Regulatory complexities may lead to cost and delay, but should not halt the ambitions of a firm or its PE investors. With evolving SRA expectations around acquisitions and client money, firms must plan ahead - How does PE impact firm culture and ethics? Value-driven strategies may put pressure on pa

In this Ten-Minute Talk, Senior Partner Sarah Chilton and Senior Associate Wonu Sanda discuss mandatory retirement ages (MRAs) in partnerships and takeaways from the Scott v Walker Morris LLP case that has reignited interest in this topic. If you are a partner facing a mandatory retirement policy or a firm leader wanting a quick overview of this area, this is a must listen. Key discussion points from this Ten-Minute Talk include: - What are the MRA trends we are seeing in firms? - Can firms really force partners to retire and can a partner challenge an MRA? - How to determine if an MRA crosses the line into discrimination - What evidence is needed to justify an MRA and lessons from the Walker Morris LLP case. - Are there better alternatives to MRAs and do they carry the same discrimination risks? - Practical strategies for partners and partnerships navigating this complex issue. If you would like to discuss any aspect of mandatory retirement, or if you have any questions arising from this recordi

In this second in our series focusing on the key issues surrounding partner performance in law firms, Partners Zulon Begum and David Fisher are joined by special guests Nick Jarrett-Kerr and Jonathan Middleburgh from leading law firm consultancy, Edge International, and authors of the book Managing Partner Performance: Strategies for Transforming Underperforming Partners. In this recording, The One With the Squabbling Partners, Zulon, David, Nick and Jonathan discuss: - Why do partner conflicts really happen? Often disputes stem from more than just a clash of personalities; leadership transitions, strategic shifts and remuneration changes can all play a role - The early, and sometimes subtle, warning signs of tension to look out for - The impact on firm culture - leading to associate dissatisfaction, reduced engagement and sometimes partner exits - Financial performance isn't the only metric to measure - low morale and ineffective governance can have undermine long-term success - The importance of o

In the next episode of our regulatory podcast ReguLaw, Partner and Regulatory specialist, Andrew Pavlovic, and Associate, Liz Pearson are joined by Adam Sher of Fountain Court Chambers. Adam has a broad commercial practice, but has a particular interest in all aspects of legal professional privilege. Adam has been involved in a number of important decisions in this area and frequently speaks and writes on the topic. In this episode Andrew, Liz and Adam discuss: - The concept of legal privilege and how it arises in SRA investigations, including by reference to the SDT case of Joel Woolf. - The SRA’s contention that it can compel the production of privileged correspondence between a solicitor under investigation and his/her client. - The bases for the SRA’s contentions and whether they stand up to scrutiny, including by reference to the case of the Financial Reporting Council v Sports Direct International plc. - How firms/individuals are currently dealing with this issue in practice. - A call to arms

In this third discussion in our series focusing on Private Equity investment in professional services firms, Managing Partner Clare Murray and Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum discuss the key considerations in relation to governance that firms should be thinking about when contemplating PE investment for their firm. In this discussion, Clare, Corinne and Zulon cover: - Current law firm governance structures: What are typical governance models? Smaller firms tend to rely on partner consensus, while larger firms typically delegate authority to management or executive board. Fundamental decisions - such as mergers, capital events and partner admissions/exits - usually remain subject to partner approval. - The governance changes introduced by PE investment: What specific governance changes might PE investors expect? - Cultural impact and partner dynamics: Is your firm culturally ready to shift from an owner-manger model to accept investor involvement? What challenges can arise from unanimity clause

In the next episode of our regulatory podcast ReguLaw, Partner and Regulatory specialist, Andrew Pavlovic, and Associate, Liz Pearson are joined by Michael Evans of Byfield. Byfield are market leaders in providing reputation counsel to law firms and individuals facing regulatory investigations and proceedings and Michael has significant experience in this area. Andrew, Liz and Michael discuss how firms and individuals can attempt to manage the consequences of an SRA investigation and potential SDT prosecution at various stages of the process, including: - The investigative stage – the potential for publication at this early stage and the preparatory steps that firms and individuals can take; - The referral stage – how to manage concerns about the impact of publicity on mental/physical health and how individuals/firms can handle the unpredictability of the timing of publication on the SRA’s website; - The hearing - the SDT’s new Automatic Disclosure Policy, and the impact this is likely to have on the p