Law Simplified was joined by Ryan Dunleavy, Partner at Harcus Parker, and the lawyer representing hundreds of thousands of students who are suing their universities over disruptions caused by covid-19 and teacher strikes. Ryan shared why so many students have decided to take action against their universities, and what they can expect in compensation. He also told us about the status of the proceedings at the moment, and what students can do if they feel they are also eligible for compensation. ***This podcast is also available in video form on our website (law-simplified.co.uk/videos and YouTube**** Do you believe you are owed compensation? You can sign up for the class action aswell. Simply head onto https://studentgroupclaim.co.uk/ or drop us a contact form, and we can point you in the right direction.  Do you have a different legal problem and require a lawyer? Law Simplified has a panel featuring several law firms from across the country. If you require a lawyer, for any legal issue, simply drop us a contact form or email us on lawsimplifieduk1@gmail.com. Make sure to follow Law Simplified on all social media platforms such as Tiktok, Facebook,Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss out on any legal updates.

Faareen Ali of Law Simplified was recently joined by Former Supreme Court Judge and President, Lord Neuberger. In this special interview, Lord Neuberger takes us down memory lane and shares his journey to becoming a barrister, King’s Counsel, a judge in various courts, and fundamentally, the President of Supreme Court and one of the most prominent figures in UK legal system. He shares what happens behind the scenes at Supreme Court, which will have you extremely engrossed. Lord Neuberger made some shocking admissions during the interview, which will have you on the edge of your seats. He addressed the emotional aspects of the job, media scrutiny, the effectiveness of AI in predicting legal decisions, and participated in a quick fire round. »»DO YOU NEED A LAWYER? »» Law Simplified has a panel featuring several law firms from across the country. If you require a lawyer, simply message us on Instagram, email us, or reach out to our Director, Faareen Ali on LinkedIn. (Links are below). We will get you speaking to our trusted friends in law to help you with *ANY* legal issues. Follow & Message us on Instagram: @lawsimplifieduk Email us: lawsimplifieduk1@gmail.com Message Faareen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faareen-ali-24aa8aab Please also remember to follow Law Simplified on all the social media platforms including Facebook,  / lawsimplified  , Tiktok, YouTube, and Instagram. ---- This podcast is sponsored by: 1. UMBRELLA LEGAL Umbrella Legal is a law firm based in Bradford, committed to providing a fresh approach to their clients. They offer professional and legal support in commercial, civil, immigration, wills and probate, and financial mis-selling. The directors and legal professionals of Umbrella Legal boast over 50 years of experience in law and have recovered over 50 million in compensation for their clients. Connect with Umbrella Legal NOW: Website: https://www.umbrellalegal.co.uk/ Email: info@umbrellalegal.co.uk Telephone: 01274 737 001 ---- 2. ZAKIA KHALID Zakia Khalid is our silver sponsor. She is an independent Solicitor, with over 15 years’ experience specialising in commercial litigation and debt recovery (B2B). She is also a trainer and Earth Angel to businesses, giving practical tools to finance and credit control professionals who want to amplify their credit control process, enhance their debt recovery skills, and equips them with the tools to ensure timely payments and healthy cash flow. Zakia is also the Chair of the Central Region of the Civil Court Users Association (CCUA) and member of the (Chartered Institute of Credit Manager) CICM. ---- Connect with Zakia Khalid NOW: Email: zakia@zakiakhalidlaw.co.uk Website: www.zakiakhalidlaw.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakia-k-bbb31517 ---- 3. LEGATECA A trailblazing online platform that's reshaping the legal industry. With a profound commitment to enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and quality in legal services, Umair Zahid and Legateca have set new standards for what clients can expect from their legal representatives. From business law and intellectual property to family law and estate planning, Legateca covers a comprehensive range of legal domains. What sets them apart is their commitment to providing cost-effective solutions without compromising on the quality of service. You can connect with experienced lawyers through the platform, ensuring that your legal concerns are addressed promptly and professionally. Connect with Legateca NOW: Website: https://legateca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Legateca Twitter: https://twitter.com/Legateca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/legateca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Legateca #supremecourt #judge #lordneuberger #presidentofsupremecourt #barrister #commercial #podcast #specialpodcast #viral

Zayd Ahmed is a criminal and extradition barrister who represents both children and adults charged with a full range of criminal offences. He has represented a variety of individuals in more than 200 trials. He is also a dual qualified duty solicitor and has a detailed understanding of the police interview process. Zayd is the Chair of the Young Criminal Bar Association and an elected member of the The Bar Council of England and Wales. He campaigns for people from ethnic minority groups to join the Bar. Zayd joined us to share some of his most interesting cases and to simplify some law around the use of mobile phone evidence, and our rights when the police ask us to hand in our phones together with the pin. He shared tons and tons of guidance. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Tank Jowett Solicitors. Tank Jowett Solicitors is a national, high profile criminal defence law firm, based in the heart of Central London. The firm was originally established in 2000 and has grown significantly. They have dealt with hundreds and hundreds of criminal cases, including murders, manslaughters, serious sexual offences, high-value frauds, terrorism, and many more. They have recently acted in some of the country's most high-profile cases. The lawyers at Tank Jowett Solicitors have a wealth of experience and pride themselves for providing exceptional client care. Make sure to engage with Tank Jowett Solicitors if you want the best from the criminal sector by your side. Head onto their website, or reach out to them by emailing them on info@tankjowett.com or call them on 0208 969 7033.

Ayesha Nayyar joined Law Simplified recently to talk about her journey to law, and TV, and to establishing her law firm, Nayyars Solicitors. During the interview, she shared some of her most memorable and shocking cases, having practised as a solicitor for 25 years. Ayesha also told us about her experiences whilst recording ‘Crime, are we tough enough?’ with ex-villains and prison officers, and ‘Rip off Britain’ with BBC where she gave advice to public members. She currently appears on BBC News Morning Live, Steph’s Packed Lunch on Channel 4, and many others as an expert lawyer. She also took part in a quick-fire round and shared some beneficial advice for aspiring lawyers and professionals. This podcast is proudly sponsored by The Therapy Company. They have a team of Consultant Psychiatric and Psychotherapy team providing professional mental health diagnosis and treatment to individuals aged 10 and above. They also provide confidential telephone and online therapy services via video links. The Therapy Company treat a huge number of mental health and psychiatric conditions for example, psychosis, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and many more. *Law firms & Lawyers: The Therapy Company provide medico legal reports containing expert opinion on medical issues, which are used in legal proceedings, such as personal injury claims, medical malpractice cases, and workers’ compensation disputes. Partner up with them now to engage their consultants or to get a medico legal reports! Follow Ayesha, The Therapy Company, and Law Simplified on all social media platforms. Head onto their website (https://thetherapycompany.co.uk/) to learn about their services.

Law Simplified was recently joined by Solicitor- Advocate, Head of High Profile and Private Crime, and Partner at Forbes Solicitors, Craig Mackenzie. Craig has been practising as a lawyer for almost three decades and specialises in criminal defence, business crime, and regulatory law. His clients have included doctors, dentists, teachers, solicitors, senior police officers, clergy, premier league footballers, celebrities, politicians, and company directors. Craig has acted in many high-profile cases which have been featured in the press. He joined Law Simplified to share his journey to law, talk about his favourite case which will have you in fits of laughter, and share his thoughts on the Cashman case. Thomas Cashman was imprisoned for 42 years after murdering a nine-year-old, who accidently came in the firing line when Cashman was shooting at a previously convicted drug dealer, Joseph Nee. Do make sure to follow Law Simplified on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Remember, if you need a lawyer, we can help! We have a panel of law firms specialising in all legal areas. Simply send us a contact form on law-simplified.co.uk/make-legal-enquiry and we will be sure to get you speaking to someone.

An extremely experienced family law solicitor and Founder at SKB Law Firm, Sarah Khan - Bashir MBE, joined us to discuss the dangers of failing to register religious marriages in England and Wales, the changes that she has seen following the divorce law reforms, and more. Sarah shared her journey to becoming a solicitor, which involved taking a lot of initiative. She told us how this changed her life. A valuable lesson for students and professionals. Sarah is a recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Law. She was awarded an MBE in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, recognising her work with Mosaic, a Prince’s Trust educational charity. She also won the Lawyer of the Year Award (2022). In 2019, Sarah established her law firm called SKB Law in 2019, which specialises in all areas of family law – from divorce, children and financial matters to adjacent matters such as estate planning and immigration. A super engaging podcast, so grab a cuppa and tune in! Do make sure to follow Law Simplified on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Remember, if you need a lawyer, we can help! We have a panel of law firms specialising in all legal areas. Simply send us a contact form on law-simplified.co.uk/make-legal-enquiry and we will be sure to get you speaking to someone.

Law Simplified is joined by the quiz-show legend and senior criminal law barrister, Shaun Wallace, for a special interview. He is the Mastermind Champion (2004), and the first ever chaser on the popular show, The Chase, on ITV. Shaun is a highly respected barrister at Great James St Chambers.   Shaun left no leaf unturned in this interview as he delved into his journey, his struggles, and his moments of victory in his professional career and in showbiz. He was extremely open about how he failed his exams and thought he’d never make it as a barrister. However, he persisted and refused to give up. He has been at the Bar for over 35 years and is regularly instructed in serious criminal cases such as murder, manslaughter, money laundering, and many others.   Our host, Faareen Ali, took him down memory lane and asked him about the TV shows he featured on. Shaun shared why he wanted the world to know about the hardships he went through. His autobiography, Chasing the dream, is available to purchase. It is a story of hope, grit, perseverance, and victory. A fantastic book that can leave a huge impact on you, as it has for us. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Great James Street Chambers.  Shaun belongs to Great James Street Chambers, a set of barristers’ Chambers renowned for expertise in criminal, extradition, immigration, family, civil and human rights law. They have over 40 barristers and work nationally and internationally in publicly funded and private cases. They have a reputation for excellence, founded on the strength of its individual members. Great James Street prides itself as a leader in niche areas of law such as extradition, pre and post charge advice, sports law and the challenging of warrants. They work with some of the leading law firms and have experience in handling high profile cases.   For any legal enquiries, please contact the Clerking team at clerks@greatjames.co.uk or on 0207 440 4949. Do check out their website and follow them on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook. Buy Shaun Wallace's Autobiography, Chasing the dream, now from all major bookstores or Amazon. Do also make sure to follow Law Simplified and Shaun Wallace on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Remember, if you need a lawyer, we can help! We have a panel of law firms specialising in all legal areas. Simply send us a contact form and we will be sure to get you speaking to someone.

Faareen is joined by another spectacular guest, Mr Ross Birkbeck, a practising barrister specialising in tax law, commercial law and trusts. He is the Founder and Designer of Casedo, who is committed to challenging the legal status quo and introducing a digital way of working.  Casedo is a tool which allows its users, irrespective of their profession and industry, to work more efficiently and without paper. During this interview, Ross shares his journey to the bar Profession, which he pursued after leaving behind a successful filmmaking business. He also simplified some updates in tax laws, discussed his genius invention, Casedo, which is well on its way to becoming the leader in legal tech and was put through his paces by our host during a quickfire round,  which was carried out under timed conditions. An epic podcast with lots of fun-filled moments and laughter, which must not be missed, at any cost.