Hello Law

May 03 2022 1
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Have you ever wanted to learn unique insights about the people working at law firms and what life at a law firm is truly like? Have you ever had a question about a law firm and wished there was someone you could ask that would give you an honest answer? If so - this is the perfect podcast for you! We will interview fantastic guests ranging from Partners to Trainees, from NQs to Diversity and Inclusion Managers to provide you with unique insights into the fantastic team at BDB Pitmans!

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S2 Ep.8 - Nick Evans and Mustafa Latif-Aramesh on Parliamentary Agents, Planning, Infrastructure and Public Law, and Routes to Law

May 03 2022 79 mins  
Our special guests today are Nick Evans and Mustafa Latif-Aramesh. Nick and Mustafa work as a Partner and Legal Director respectively in our Planning, Infrastructure and Public Law department! Nick studied at the University of Warwick before being called to the Bar. Nick joined legacy Bircham Dyson Bell in 2000 where he has remained since, becoming Partner in 2007. Mustafa studied

S2 Ep.7 - Jennifer Yates: From volunteering in South Africa to a Training Contract at a Top UK Law Firm

Mar 31 2022 57 mins  
Our special guest today is Jennifer Yates a Trainee Solicitor currently sitting in our Commercial Property Department! Jenni studied Economics and International Relations at Lancaster University and then went on to do the GDL and LPC at BPP before being awarded a training contract in 2019 and joining BDB Pitmans in September 2020! Jenni has some brilliant insights into coming into

S2 Ep.6 - Matthew Smith: Qualifying as a Barrister, working on the UK's most prominent public inquiries and inquests and the importance of the COVID-19 inquiry

Mar 17 2022 75 mins  
Our special guest today is Matthew Smith, a Partner in our Litigation Department, and the Head of our Public and Regulatory Law team! Matthew studied Jurisprudence at University of Oxford before undertaking the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court Law School, and being called to the Bar in 1993. During his legal career, Matthew has worked at some extremely well known Cha

S2 Ep. 5 - Sarah Clark: Being a Woman in Law, making Partner and starting a family

Mar 08 2022 83 mins  
Our special guest today, on this International Women’s Day special episode, is Sarah Clark, a Partner in our Planning, Infrastructure and Public law team! Sarah studied Law at the University of Glasgow before qualifying as a Solicitor in 2005. Sarah is dual qualified in both English and Scots law, and has worked at some well-known firms during her legal career including MacRobert

S2 Ep.4 - Ollie Calcott: Being a Trainee Solicitor and the importance of work experiences

Mar 03 2022 37 mins  
Our special guest today is Ollie Calcott a Trainee Solicitor currently sitting in our Employment Department! Ollie studied History at the University of Southampton and then went on to do the GDL and LPC at the University of Law. He secured numerous work experiences which ultimately led him to become a Trainee Solicitor here at BDB Pitmans! Ollie has some brilliant insights ran

S2 Ep. 3 - Matt Le Brocq: From Law in France to Trainee Solicitor

Feb 17 2022 42 mins  
Our special guest today is Matt le Brocq, a second year Trainee Solicitor, currently sitting in the firm’s Litigation department! Matt studied Law at the University of Exeter with a year abroad at the University of Rennes studying a Master’s Degree in European Law before doing his LPC LLM at the University of Law. Matt joined BDB Pitmans formally in August 2017 as a Legal Admin

S2 Ep. 2 - Kevin Peake: the Importance of Legal Marketing

Feb 03 2022 49 mins  
Our special guest today is Kevin Peake, the Marketing and Business Development Director at BDB Pitmans! Kevin studied Geography at University of London before moving into the marketing sector shortly after graduating. Kevin has worked at some extremely well known companies including Abbey National, TSB, N Power and Aviva, before moving into legal marketing in 2014 with his move to

S2 Ep. 1 - Angelina Mikelova: from growing up in Greece to Corporate NQ solicitor

Jan 20 2022 29 mins  
The Hello Law Podcast is back for Season 2! Our special guest today is Angelina Mikelova, a Corporate Solicitor at BDB Pitmans. Angelina grew up in Greece before moving to the UK to study Law at Brunel University London. She then went on to do her LPC and Master’s degree at the University of Law before joining the firm as a Trainee in September 2019. Angelina has some fantastic i

Ep. 7 - Andrew Smith: From Engineering and Coal Mines to Managing Partner at a top UK law firm

Jul 25 2021 32 mins  
Our special guest today is Andrew Smith, Managing Partner of BDB Pitmans. Andrew began an Engineering degree sponsored by the National Coal Board before turning to law in his mid-twenties. He previously worked at law firm Bower Cotton between 1988 and 2000, becoming Partner there in 1995, and joined legacy firm Bircham Dyson Bell in 2000 as a Partner when Bower Cotton merged with B

Ep. 6 - Alison Dablin on being an Arbitrator and how past experience can help you secure a Training Contract

Jul 09 2021 31 mins  
Our special guest today is Alison, a first year Trainee Solicitor at the Firm. Alison studied Law at the University of Buckinghamshire. She is a qualified arbitrator and shared some fantastic insights into her career and using past experiences to secure and shine in a TC! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider hitting “Follow” to avoid missing out on any new episodes. If you