Hey Legal Podcast

Hey Legal Podcast

We want to make you a better Scottish lawyer. From learning how to eat for a busy day in Court, to hearing from Scotland's brightest legal minds, Hey Legal aims to build a better Scottish legal sector. We cover business development, practice management, technology, wellness, marketing, and black-letter law inviting new guests each week to share their expertise. Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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December 1, 2021 21 mins

To discuss the current consultation on Legal Services Regulation Reform. Key points lawyers need to know are discussed in this episode.

Ally Thomson is joined by the Executive Director of Regulation of the Law Society of Scotland, Rachel Wood and Craig Cathcart of The Regulatory Committee of the Society.




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This episode of the Hey Legal Podcast is with Màiri McAllan discussing Young Women and Lawyers in Politics.

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In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes Keith Stewart QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond.


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Keith Stewart called to the Bar in 1993. He has a wide experience of criminal trials and crim...

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In this highly entertaining episode, Solicitor Advocate Iain McSporran QC speaks with genuine candour about his working life in the law.


Iain joins Edith Forrest, Advocate to take the Hey Legal quiz. 20 questions that provide insight in to the careers and life beyond the law of leading Scottish legal figures.


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Brian McConnachie QC was Senior Counsel in the first Scottish Remote Jury Trial conducted using the" Glasgow model ". Brian outlines the practical experience, the positives and the negatives. Essential listening for all with an interest in the criminal justice system.



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Iain McSporran QC gives practical advice and insight on the reality of Remote Jury Trials. Essential listening for court practitioners.


In this exclusive he covers :

Positives and negatives of the new arrangements

Practical issues such as taking instructions from the accused during the trial, social distancing measures, building a rapport with a remote jury and much more.


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In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes John Scullion QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond.

John specialises in defending complex criminal trials prosecuted in the High Court of Justiciary and Sheriff Court.


He has defended health and safety prosecutions involving death and injury in the course of employment; fatal road traffic collisions; financial prosecutions and other areas o...

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In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes Claire Mitchell QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. Claire Mitchell called at the Bar in 2003, having been a solicitor in private practice since 1996. She has been instructed in many first instance trials over the past 10 years and has a particular interest in health and safety cases. She has built up a strong Appeal Court practice, with an ...

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In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes Edward Targowski QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. Called to the Bar in 1975, Edward became Queen’s Counsel in 1989. From 1985 until 1987 he held the appointment of Senior Magistrate and Coroner in the Republic of Seychelles.He is now one of the most experienced and able silks practicing in criminal law in Scotland. Edward has represented ...

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In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, Advocate, takes Temporary High Court Judge, Sheriff John Morris QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. A fascinating insight from one of the most senior lawyers in Scotland.


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In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, Advocate, takes Lord Matthews through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. A fascinating insight from one of the most senior lawyers in Scotland.


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In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes Donald Findlay QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond.


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In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes Angela Grahame QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond.


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Susanne Tanner QC joins Edith Forrest, Advocate to take the 20 or so questions which form the Hey Legal quiz. Susanne is a highly experienced court practitioner with a varied caseload. Susanne became a QC in 2016.


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Episode 4 of the Hey Legal Quiz is with Roddy Dunlop QC who is the Vice Dean at the Faculty of Advocates


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Next up to take the Hey Legal Quiz is Brian McConnachie QC.


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On this episode we have retired International Rugby player and highest scorer in English Premiership - Charlie Hodgson in conversation with Ally Thomson.


We discuss Charlie's transition from the world of sport into business.

We also hear his thoughts on the dynamics between individual and team performance at the elite level.

And finally, we hear how Charlie is taking part in Stress Awareness Month and what he believ...

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Next up to take the Hey Legal Quiz is Tommy Ross.


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Episode 1 of the Hey Legal Quiz is Edith Forrest being interviewed by Ally Thomson.


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May 30, 2020 2 mins

Welcome to our new Hey Legal Quiz series with Edith Forrest.


Edith will be asking leading Scottish Legal figures some questions regarding their careers and life beyond law.


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