Best Town Legal LLP Podcasts (2024)

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Miranda Ayim: From Olympic Glory to Mental Wellness & Leadership 52:43

4d ago52:43

52:43

In this episode of Anything But Law, we explore the extraordinary journey of Miranda Ayim, a three-time Olympian who has transitioned from a world-class basketball player to a leading advocate for mental wellness and empowerment. Miranda opens up about her experiences as the captain of the Canadian national team, her challenges with injuries, and h…

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Olympic Gold Medalist Damian Warner on Success, Adversity, and Resilience 54:13

12d ago54:13

54:13

What does it take to achieve Olympic gold and inspire the next generation? Join us in the Season 3 premiere of Anything But Law as we uncover the story of Damian Warner, the celebrated decathlete from London, Ontario. From childhood games to Olympic glory, Damian shares his journey, the impact of educators, and the pivotal moments that shaped his p…

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Election Special: The manifestos 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Still undecided or interested to understand what to expect from the newly elected government? Join us as we interview three special guests on the parties’ manifestos – Steve Quartermain (former Chief Planner) on planning and housing policies, Duncan Field (Town Legal) on energy and environment policies, and John Walker (CT Group) on politics and pl…

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Interview Special: 46 years in the law 52:57

5M ago52:57

52:57

Join us as we look back at Patrick Robinson’s long and successful career ahead of his retirement. Patrick was one of Town Legal’s founding partners and the firms’ first Managing Partner. Starting his career before the advent of mobile phones and emails, Patrick has had a very impressive career, and we discuss some of his key highlights (and a few l…

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Christmas Special: 12 months of planning 35:13

8M ago35:13

35:13

Victoria and Nikita run through a planning themed "12 Days of Christmas" looking back at some highlights from 2023.By Town Legal LLP

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Quarterly: pLURAl planning problems 45:22

10M ago45:22

45:22

There’s lots for us to cover after an extended summer break – the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act receives royal assent, the government announces its long-term plan for housing, the introduction of mandatory BNG regulations get delayed and the SoS refuses the called-in M&S application. Victoria and Nikita also welcome their first fellow Townie as…

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Case Law Brief: Nick Grant on CG Fry & Son Ltd v Secretary of State for LUHC 20:50

1y ago20:50

20:50

Nick Grant, barrister at Landmark Chambers, features in our next Case Law Brief episode on the podcast.By Town Legal LLP

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Case Law Brief: Anjoli Foster on East Quayside v Newcastle City Council 13:01

1y ago13:01

13:01

The Court of Appeal (Lindblom LJ, Lewis LJ and Laing LJ) has upheld Holgate J’s decision to quash an Inspector’s grant of permission for 289 apartments on the Newcastle Quayside. Anjoli dives into the details for us in a brilliant listen.By Town Legal LLP

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Quarterly: Cranbrook Call-in and Copious Consultations 49:16

1y ago49:16

49:16

Victoria and Nikita cover the recent Secretary of State’s decision in the called-in Berkeley Homes application in Cranbrook and a lot of recent/ongoing consultations, including on Environmental Outcomes Reports, Affordable Housing, Development Viability, a new Use Class/PD rights for short term lets and the Infrastructure Levy (with special guest S…

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Case Law Brief: Leon Glenister on R (Ashchurch Rural Parish Council) v Tewkesbury Borough Council 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

15:31

Landmark Chambers barrister, Leon Glenister, is our next guest on the podcast. He is here to talk about R (Ashchurch Rural Parish Council) v Tewkesbury Borough Council [2023]. Or rather, "the bridge to nowhere" case.By Town Legal LLP

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Uncorking a New Passion 57:42

1+ y ago57:42

57:42

We started season 2 of Anything But Law talking to Erin Durant about her burnout, and subsequent career rebirth in law. Since then, we have spoken to a number of guests about their fascinating ventures outside of law. In our final episode of season 2 we come full circle and speak to Joe Groia about how he planned and created a refuge for himself fr…

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The Advocate at Town Hall 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

48:42

This week on Anything But Law, Dom talks to Doug Judson about his role as Town Councillor in Fort Frances, Ontario. Tune in to hear Doug describe how his interest in politics came to be, where politics have gone in recent years, and what's next for him. Most importantly, you'll hear how it all ties together with his career in law. Presented by: Ler…

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The Countryside Counsel 49:49

1+ y ago49:49

49:49

In this week's episode of Anything But Law, Dom chats with lawyer and hobby farm developer Miles Backhouse. Miles joins Dom to talk about how the hobby farm came to be, how he has adjusted to life in the countryside, and how the hobby farm has provided balance between his personal and professional lives. Presented by: Lerners LLPHosted by: Dom Magi…

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Case Law Brief: Zack Simons and Isabella Buono on R (University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trusts) v Harborough District Council 15:53

1+ y ago15:53

15:53

Two barristers for the price of one! We invite Zack Simons and Isabella Buono onto the pod to discuss R (University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trusts) v Harborough District Council [2023]. We hope you enjoy.By Town Legal LLP

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Tall Ships and 18 Wheelers: The Unusual Path to Law 36:22

1+ y ago36:22

36:22

This week, we veer slightly off path from our season's theme of lawyers with interesting side hustles. Join Dom as he chats with former Lerners associate Chris Shorey about his less-than-traditional path to becoming a lawyer, from working on tall ships to driving coast to coast in 18-wheelers. Presented by: Lerners LLPHosted by: Dom MagisanoExecuti…

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Quarterly: Net Zero, Nuisance and NPPF 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

53:13

Victoria and Nikita cover a lot of ground in this latest quarterly episode; covering the good, the bad and the misunderstood planning news stories and “salami slicing” in the Ashchurch v Tewkesbury Borough Council case. Featuring special guest James Wickham, Partner at Gerald Eve, who looks into the crystal ball and provides an excellent overview o…

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The Legal Grind: Balancing Court and Coffee 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

48:17

You may remember Emily from our first season, when she joined Mark to talk about the importance of emotional intelligence and taking care of your mental health. This season, she returns to talk with Dom about the passion that has allowed her to find purpose as a litigator. A fellow partner at Lerners, Emily has enjoyed working as a barista in her d…

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Case Law Brief: Ruchi Parekh on Armstrong v Secretary of State 11:26

1+ y ago11:26

11:26

The next instalment in our Case Law Briefs is with the brilliant Ruchi Parekh of Cornerstone Barristers. She discusses Armstrong v Secretary of State in another great listen.By Town Legal LLP

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Unleashing the Beat: A Lawyer's Journey from the Courtroom to the DJ Booth 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

This week on Anything But Law, Dom talks to fellow lawyer Varoujan Arman about his passion for music and DJing, how he's able to balance a career in law and music, and where the two passions intersect. Presented by: Lerners LLPHosted by: Dom MagisanoExecutive Production: Natalee DavisProject Management: Dylan WillemsAudio Engineering: Chandra Buluc…

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From Burnout to Balance: Part 2 52:12

1+ y ago52:12

52:12

In part two of Dom's interview with Erin Durant, they chat about the passion that keeps her going outside of work: softball. A sport she's played for the better part of her life, Erin has taken on many roles, from player, to coach, to administrator, and leader. In this conversation, you'll hear how it allows her to find balance in her busy life. Pr…

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From Burnout to Balance: Part 1 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

In the first episode of season two, host Dom Magisano sits down with lawyer, author, and softball player, Erin Durant. Recorded as a two-part episode, part one covers Erin’s book, “It Burned me all Down”, which describes her experience of a devastating burnout while working as a partner. Listen as they talk about Erin’s struggles that led to her bu…

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Christmas Special: 12 months of planning 36:10

1+ y ago36:10

36:10

Victoria and Nikita run through a planning themed "12 Days of Christmas" looking back at some highlights from the last 12 months.By Town Legal LLP

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Welcome to Season 2 2:01

1+ y ago2:01

2:01

Welcome to Season 2 of Anything But Law! This time, we have a new host, new guests, and a new spin. We'll be taking you on an audio journey exploring the lives of other lawyers, learning about their side hustles and passion projects that help bring them joy. Presented by: Lerners LLPHosted by: Domenico MagisanoExecutive Production: Natalee DavisPro…

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Case Law Brief: Charlie Banner KC on Hillside Parks 18:43

1+ y ago18:43

18:43

This is the first of many bitesize "Case Law Brief" episodes in which we sit down with leading barristers working on the latest planning law cases of interest. In this episode we hear from Charlie Banner KC, of Keating Chambers, on the Supreme Court’s recent Hillside Parks decision.By Town Legal LLP

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Quarterly: Grow, Grow, Groan 59:10

2y ago59:10

59:10

In our second quarterly episode, Victoria McKeegan and Nikita Sellers catch up on the chickens and planning news, consider whether everything we said in our last episode is totally redundant, take a look at the Growth Plan and a recent case on extensions, and chat to the CEO/co-founder of Cratus communications Nick Kilby.…

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The Anatomy of a People Person 35:16

2y ago35:16

35:16

This week, Mark talks to chief people officer at Right to Play, Nikki Da Silva. Join them as they chat about her passion for people and culture, the importance of getting to know one another, and the impact it has on fostering team mentality. They also talk about "Right to Play" and the role of passion in driving business forward. Presented by: Ler…

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Building a Business the Right Way 39:32

2y ago39:32

39:32

Mark chats with business executive, people leader, and Senior VP of Financial services at IG Wealth Management, Marissa Teeter. Listen as they talk about the importance of developing and teaching financial literacy, giving back through charity work, and her passion for community. Presented by: Lerners LLP Hosted by: Mark McAuley Executive Productio…

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Why You Need Emotional Intelligence 44:59

2y ago44:59

44:59

On this episode of Anything But Law, Mark sits down with fellow Lerners Lawyer, Emily Fan. A Partner at the firm and passionate defence class actions and commercial litigator, Emily describes her path to a career in law, and the importance of developing emotional intelligence while taking care of your mental health. They also talk about mentors who…

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Quarterly: Chickens, LURB and Call-ins 49:10

2y ago49:10

49:10

In this first quarterly episode, we meet the flock, consider our favourite, least favourite and most misunderstood sections of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill, take a look at the recent GOESA case and chat to planning barrister Stephanie Hall.By Town Legal LLP

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The Ever-Evolving Definition of Success 42:29

2y ago42:29

42:29

On this episode of Anything but Law, Mark McAuley sits down with mentor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Michael Hyatt. Listen as they chat about Michael’s role as an investor, what he does and doesn’t look for in great companies, and how to know when you got it right. They also discuss the post-covid era of work culture, and how his definition of…

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We Need Role Models 56:54

2y ago56:54

56:54

This week on Anything But Law, Mark McAuley sits down with Goodmans LLP associate Randy McAuley, and VP of Atlantic Global Risk, David St. Bernard. Listen as they talk about childhood memories, getting to where they are now, and the importance of having good role models. Presented by: Lerners LLP Hosted by: Mark McAuley Executive Production: Natale…

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Effective Communication is Contextual 1:04:18

2y ago1:04:18

1:04:18

In our third episode of Anything But Law, Mark chats with Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated musical engineer and producer, Dan Brrodbeck. Listen as they talk about Dan's career in the music industry, the art of conveying knowledge, and how effective communication is contextual. Presented by: Lerners LLP Hosted by: Mark McAuley Executive Producti…

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Challenges for People of Colour in the Cannabis Industry 40:23

2+ y ago40:23

40:23

In our second episode of Anything But Law, Mark McAuley talks to Michael and Ashley Athill, the brother-sister duo behind HRVSTR Cannabis. Tune in to hear how they set the course as Canada's first Black-owned Licensed Producer (LP), and listen to them describe some of the challenges they've faced along the way. Presented by: Lerners LLP Hosted by: …

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How Storytelling Can Become More Authentic 44:21

2+ y ago44:21

44:21

In our first episode, Host Mark McAuley sits down with Theatre Producer and Co-Founder of M/Y Storycreative, Michael Rubinoff! Tune in to listen to Michael's journey as a producer, and how he strives to make the art of storytelling more authentic. Presented by: Lerners LLP Hosted by: Mark McAuley Executive Production: Natalee Davis Project Manageme…

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Welcome to Anything But Law 1:08

2+ y ago1:08

1:08

Welcome to Anything But Law! In this trailer, you'll get an idea of what you can expect from the show. Enjoy! Presented by: Lerners LLP Hosted by: Mark McAuley Executive Production: Natalee Davis Project Management: Dylan Willems Audio Engineering: Chandra Bulucon - Puppy Machine Recording Studio Graphic Design: Jen Luchka and Dawn Yan Theme and Un…

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