The Barton Legal Podcast

Sep 15 2024 25 ep. 32 mins 3

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Need an easy, entertaining way to stay up to date on the latest legal trends and questions facing the construction and engineering sectors? The Barton Legal Podcast, hosted by firm director Bill Barton, will keep you in the loop on the topics making the news around the world. Join Bill and his guests in each episode as they help break down complex legal problems and provide you with straight-talking insights on the issues keeping the industry awake at night. Follow Bill and the firm here: Bill Barton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-barton-bartonlegal/ Barton Legal – https://www.linkedin.com/company/barton-legal-limited/ Follow the podcast to stay informed of new episodes, by simply tapping the 'follow' or '+' button on your app.

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Professional Negligence

Sep 15 2024 14 mins

In this episode of the Barton Legal Podcast, Bill Barton talks us through the prevalent issue of professional negligence within the construction industry.Bill discusses the various forms of professional negligence, the criteria for establishing liability, and the process of claiming damages.Key Takeaways:Understanding the common causes of professional negligence in construction pro

Colin Marrs

Sep 15 2024 50 mins

This episode features a conversation with Colin Marrs, Editor of Construction News, one of the industry’s leading publications.The discussion explores the role of journalism in the construction sector, the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and the importance of effective communication.Key Takeaways:The influence of Construction News on the construction industry.Th

Solicitor or Barrister?

Sep 15 2024 13 mins

Join Bill Barton in this episode of the Barton Legal podcast to explore the distinct roles of solicitors and barristers in the legal process.The episode also touches on the increasing collaboration between solicitors and barristers in the modern legal landscape, facilitated by technology and changes in legal practice.Key Takeaways:Understanding the traditional roles of solicitors a

Lindsay Scott

Sep 15 2024 35 mins

Bill Barton had the pleasure of speaking with Lindsay Scott, Chief Executive and Director of Clerking at 39 Essex Chambers, in this episode of the Barton Legal Podcast.The discussion delves into Lindsay's career journey, highlighting her achievements and the challenges she has overcome as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field.Key topics include:Paying homage to the late P

Contractors and Subcontractors

Sep 15 2024 13 mins

In this episode of the Barton Legal Podcast, join Bill as he delves into the complexities of managing projects involving multiple contractors and subcontractors.Bill discusses the challenges that arise when attempting to bring a claim against the main contractor in such scenarios.Key topics include:The intricacies of delegable liability and its implications for legal claims.The imp

Bill Jones

Sep 15 2024 46 mins

Welcome to Season 4 of the Barton Legal Podcast!In this episode, Bill Barton is joined by Bill Jones, Deputy CEO of the Luminate Education Group and Executive Principal Leeds City College.Listen as they explore the intersection of education and law. The discussion covers the importance of skills development in the legal profession, the role of education in shaping future lawyers, a

Len Bunton

Jun 23 2024 46 mins

In this episode of The Barton Legal Podcast, host Bill Barton is joined by esteemed guest Len Bunton to discuss various aspects of the legal industry.Learn more about Len as he shares his insights on:How he is a ruthless campaigner for change in the law industryHis background in quantity surveying and his specialisation in dispute resolutionThe quality of adjudication and the evolu

Sanjay Patel KC

Jun 23 2024 61 mins

In this episode of The Barton Legal Podcast, host Bill Barton is joined by Sanjay Patel KC.Listen to Sanjay and Bill have a friendly chat while also getting insights into the following:Sanjay’s background, university life and how he ended up in law after beginning his journey in an English degreeProject controls, mathematics influence and the bottom lineHis first arbitration and

Alison Mirams

Jun 23 2024 53 mins

In this episode of The Barton Legal Podcast, host Bill Barton is joined by Alison Mirams, the former CEO of Roberts, to discuss their experiences and insights in the construction industry.In this engaging episode, Bill and Alison cover several important topics:The importance of mentorship and networking in the construction industryThe need for industry reform and its potential impa

Exemptions

Jun 23 2024 9 mins

In this solo episode of The Barton Legal Podcast, Bill Barton discusses exemption clauses.Bill touches on the following:What exemption clauses areWhat the effective scope of exemption clauses is and examplesUnderstanding what exemption causes ask of and preventEvidence of cooperation: Emails, Signatures, Wording etc.Strategy controls: Unfair contract terms 1977.And more!More Barton