Legal tips & advice - easy & accessable Award winning solicitors, Johnson and Boon specialise in a wide range of legal sectors. This podcast will make knowing the latest news and providing key legal advice in the areas that affect you most as easy and accessable as possible. In each episode, one of the team will provide advice within their particular area of expertise. You can check out all the shows below.
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Episodes
28
Oct
Ep49 – How assets are divided as part of a divorce
In this episode we unpack how assets are divided on separation: the family home, pensions, savings and investments, businesses, vehicles, and debts—as well as ongoing support like maintenance. We outline the key factors courts...
21
Oct
Ep48 – Financial Orders Explained
A Financial Order is the court-approved way to make a divorce financial agreement legally binding. In this episode we explain what they cover (home, pensions, savings), why timing matters, and the risks of skipping...
10
Oct
Ep47 – What happens when one party won’t cooperate?
This episode guides listeners through what to do when a divorce slows or stalls because one party changes their mind or stops engaging. The team explains how no-fault divorce works when responses are late...
24
Sep
Ep46 – Grounds for Divorce – What You Need to Know
The law on divorce changed in April 2022 — and the process has never been simpler. In this episode, we explain what the new no-fault divorce system means in practice.
Find out how the...
12
Nov
Ep45 – Looking at Service Charges
In our latest podcast episode, we break down the complexities of service charges on commercial properties, an often challenging aspect of property agreements for tenants and landlords alike.
We discuss what service charges cover, how...
23
Oct
Ep44 – What is an Agreements for Lease?
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the often-overlooked but essential legal document: the Agreement for Lease. If you're entering into a commercial property transaction, understanding this agreement is vital. Our legal...
30
Sep
Ep43 – Understanding Commercial Lease Break Options
In the latest episode of our podcast, we explore the intricacies of commercial lease break clauses. Whether you're a landlord or tenant, understanding your rights and obligations when it comes to terminating a commercial...
19
Sep
Ep42 – Commercial lease deposits & how they work
Discover everything you need to know about *commercial lease deposits* in our latest podcast episode! Whether you're a landlord or tenant, understanding how lease deposits work is essential for protecting your interests. We cover...
22
Jun
Ep41 – Should you sell your Business through an Auction?
When you think of auctions do images of hammers, paddles being raised by poker faced folks & the ultimate bargain pop into your head? Well did you know you can buy or sell a...
26
May
Ep40 – Can an employer demand staff take COVID tests?
This week we discuss a very topical subject - can employers demand staff take COVID tests?
With many businesses opening up, in some instances for the first time in 18 months, and with all required...
29
Apr
Ep39 – Why setup a Limited Liability Partnership
You may have heard of a Limited Liability Partnership business or LLP, but do you know what they are and why you might want to choose this business structure over being a Limited company...
24
Mar
Ep38 – Have you inadvertently waived the right to forfeit your lease?
With the protections afforded by the government to commercial lease tenants during the pandemic due to end soon, Rob Boon discusses how landlords who want to recover their property may inadvertently waive their right...
12
Mar
Ep37 – The Risk of Sub-Contracting
Does your business use sub contractors? Are you a sub contractor yourself? If so, this is definitely the episode for you as commercial expert Robert Boon discusses how these types of relationships need to...
22
Feb
Ep36 – COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Update
Many businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 and all should have business insurance, but the big question this last few months has been do they have business interruption cover in that policy and can...
12
Feb
Ep35 – New Electrical Rules for Private Landlords
This week Rob Boon discusses what the latest electrical safety regulations that affect private landlords and tenant.
In April 2020 these rules came into place, but only affected tenancy agreements created after 1 July 2020....
05
Feb
Ep34 – Current risks for Commercial Tenants
This week Rob Boon goes through some of the very real risks that exist for commercial tenancies at the minute, and how the pending post-COVId-19 rule changes may significantly alter the current landscape and...
22
Jan
Ep33 – Security of Tenure
If you are a business and your premises is secured with the lease then this might be an episode that interests you, as expert Rob Boon discusses the rules for being able to renew...
03
Dec
Ep32 – Summary & conclusion of a Business Sale
In the fourth and final instalment of this mini series, expert Rob Boon covers the final processes that need to be carried out once the sale of a business has been agreed.
It might be...
26
Nov
Ep31 – Disclosure when selling a business
It’s the third instalment of our mini series and this week we take a look at the disclosure stage, when the seller is required to provide to the buy all information and documentation to...
19
Nov
Ep30 – Shares & Asset Purchase
This is the second in a four part series which looks at the purchase and sale of a business.
After looking at the need to do proper diligence last week, in this episode expert Rob...
12
Nov
Ep29 – Due Diligence
Next to a house, buying a business will probably be one of the most expensive things you will purchase in your lifetime. With the old rule 'buyer beware' very much applying in this arena,...
28
Oct
Ep28 – Relief from Sanctions
Sometimes even the best laid plans can go wrong. Mistakes happen, occasionally things are misunderstood or you forget to put important dates in your diary. Whatever it might be, when it comes to legal...
22
Oct
Ep27 – Tenant Eviction Rules Update
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the landlord and tenant sector as the latest wave of rule changes about evicting tenants comes into play.
Check out this episode which has Jonathan...
09
Oct
Ep26 – Forcing disclosure of documents
In Episode 24, expert Jonathan Field Went through what we mean by the term disclosure and how it can be the difference between success and failure in a legal dispute.
This week Jonathan looks more...
07
Oct
Ep25 – Getting a Security for Costs
There is a fundamental principle that UK Citizens can enforce their rights through the court process. Unfortunately some start cases out of malicious intent, others with no real prospects of success and others knowing...
23
Sep
Ep24 – Disclosure
It sounds like a simple and rather dull topic but as you will find by listening to Jonathan Field in this episode, it is actually probably the most important, tactically influenced and sometimes most...
16
Sep
EP23 – Unfair Dismissal
At a time when a worldwide pandemic has made losing your job a real possibility, it is important to understand when it is fair and when it is not to terminate someone's employment.
This week...
03
Sep
Ep22 – Alcohol Licensing
As has been the case for most of the last 5 months, COVID-19 is the topic of the town and today's episode is no different.
With pubs being reopened, expert Chris Johnson discusses important factors...
27
Aug
Ep21 – Legal Guard
It is something which we have mentioned repeatedly on Previous shows and so we figured it might be a good idea to do an episode to explain exactly what Legal Guard is and the...
17
Aug
Ep20 – Professional Negligence
When you go to an expert for help with an issue, you are reliant upon their specialist knowledge and advice. So what happens then if those experts make a mistake and that mistake results...
06
Aug
Ep19 – The Business Interruption Insurance Debate
All businesses are required to have insurance in order to trade. Some policies include a provision that allows you to be reimbursed for lost income due to certain circumstances. This is called business interruption...
05
Aug
Ep18 – Redundancy
As the government furlough scheme begins to wind down and businesses start to feel the full effect of the recent pandemic, unfortunately redundancies are being announced on almost a daily basis. With this in...
23
Jul
Ep17 – Tenant Evictions Update
When the COVID-19 lockdown was introduced by the Government, so too were new rules about how or whether landlords could evict existing tenants.
In this episode, expert Jonathan Field discusses the current rules and looks...
16
Jul
Ep16 – Probate
When you lose a loved one there are state needs to be distributed. This process is called probate.
This weeks episode features Wills & Probate expert Gina Stanton, who explains the process and the various...
16
Jul
Ep15 – Tenant Deposit
In 2012 the government introduced a scheme that offered security and protection to both landlord and tenants when dealing with deposits for rented properties.
In this episode, expert Mark Johnson looks at the rules covering...
16
Jul
Ep14 – Settlement Agreement
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the economy and redundancies are becoming commonplace in the news.
In this episode Chris Johnson provides expert advice for both employers and employees who may be...
16
Jul
Ep13 – Financial Orders
In episode 7 Chris Johnson looked at the process of divorce. In this weeks show he develops that to look at the part of the process which involves the two sides agreeing how their...
17
Jun
Ep12 – Reopening Commercial Premises
The lockdown is easing and businesses are starting to reopen. That is great news for the economy, but creates a number of potential risks and issues to landlords and business owners who now need...
09
Jun
Ep11 – The Importance of having a Will
It's something many of us put off time and again because it just doesn't seem all that urgent or perhaps we really just do not like talking about something that makes us feel uncomfortable.
Unfortunately...
03
Jun
Ep10 – Partnership Dissolution
Follow on in our series of business structure guides, in this episode we look at how partnerships can be dissolved and the challenges that might be faced if the right documents are not in...
26
May
Ep9 – Directors Duties
Following on from last week's episode covering business structures in the UK, you the listeners decided that this week you wanted to delve deeper into the duties of those who have to run one...
23
May
Ep8 – Business Structures
It isn't always explained to people when they set out on a new business venture that the structure they choose might have a huge impact on how they operate, the tax they pay, where...
20
May
Ep7 – Divorce
It is a difficult time for all concerned, so it helps to understand the process involved and the criteria required for securing a divorce should it be needed.
This week Chris Johnson goes through all...
05
May
Ep6 – Child Access
When children are involved in a situation there is always more to consider, particularly if they are living between separated parent's homes or are in some way vulnerable to abuse or neglect.
In this episode,...
28
Apr
Ep5 – Enforcement
After last weeks episode where we covered what to do when you have a dispute, this week Rob goes through the options when you have successfully obtained a court judgement, but the other side...
21
Apr
Ep4 – Litigation
People rarely go looking for a legal fight, but sometimes they just happen, through no fault of your own.
This week Rob guides us through the options if you find yourself in such a situation,...
12
Apr
Ep3 – Shareholders Agreements
A shareholders agreement is an essential must for all businesses. Ideally it should be in place from day one, but during this lockdown there is a perfect opportunity to bring your company documents up...
02
Apr
Ep2 – Commercial Advice (Coronavirus Special)
Following on from last week's Landlord & Tenant special covering the emergency laws brought in to combat the crisis caused by the Coronovirus, this week Rob provides advice & tips relating to your business....
24
Mar
Ep1 – Landlord & Tenant (Coronavirus Special)
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Government have introduced emergency laws to try and combat the chaos that will be caused within the rental sector as thousands of tenants, landlords and letting agents...
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