Best Andrew Adamson Podcasts (2025)

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30 - The Impact of AI: Are Existing Laws Enough? 1:21:01

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Tune in to episode 30 of The Litigation Podcast: The Impact of AI: Are Existing Laws Enough? AI-powered automated systems are rapidly reshaping decision-making across sectors. In this episode, the panel examines whether current legal frameworks are sufficiently robust and adaptable to meet the challenges this poses. The discussion addresses two cor…

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29 - Commercial Breakfast Briefing September 2025 with Alan Maclean KC, Andrew George KC, Andrew Scott KC, Fraser Campbell KC, Tom Leary, Marlena Valles and Madelaine Clifford 42:45

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The Blackstone Breakfast Briefing returns with a roller-coaster round-up of the summer’s key fraud-related judgments. In this episode, the speakers will explore sanctions, illegality and public policy (Alan MacLean KC and Tom Leary – Eurochem v Societe Generale), deep-fake AI images (Marlena Valles – Getty Images v Stability AI), and judgments obta…

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28 - Litigating War - Ukraine v Russia 2025 48:41

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Welcome to episode 28 of the Blackstone Chambers Litigation Podcast: Litigating War - Ukraine v Russia 2025. This session followed the European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber judgment of 9 July 2025 in which the Grand Chamber revisited its case law on jurisdiction and held Russia responsible for “an unprecedented and flagrant attack on the fun…

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27 - Commercial Breakfast Briefing February 2025 with Tim Otty KC, Tom de la Mare KC, Andrew George KC, Andrew Scott KC, Peter Head, Gayatri Sarathy and Drishti Suri 42:11

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Blackstone Chambers’ Breakfast Briefing is back and thrilled to start 2025 by celebrating Blackstone Chambers’ recent sponsorship of the Conflicts of Laws Prize on the University of Oxford’s prestigious BCL course. Andrew Scott KC surveys recent events with our keynote conflicts address before Blackstone’s barristers run through a series of their r…

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26 - Using the law to fight slavery in the UK - a podcast with legal charity Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit 34:35

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In this episode, ATLEU’s Jamila Duncan-Bosu talks with Blackstone’s Charlotte Kilroy KC about ground-breaking litigation brought by Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit (ATLEU), on behalf of a young Indonesian man on a seasonal worker visa who was left homeless and in serious debt following exploitation on a UK fruit farm. The case argues …

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25 - The Litigation Podcast Shorts with Michael Beloff KC: Part 4 5:57

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Listen in to this episode of The Litigation Podcast Shorts, as Michael Beloff KC recounts his final case: the McCloud Appeal. In this significant case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal dismissed the Lord Chancellor’s appeal against the Tribunal’s decision which found that the new judicial pension scheme unlawfully discriminated against younger judges…

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24 - The Litigation Podcast Shorts with Michael Beloff KC: Part 3 6:15

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Join Michael Beloff KC, widely regarded as the ‘The Godfather of Sports Law’, in this episode of The Litigation Podcast Shorts. Michael shares fascinating insights and anecdotes from his remarkable career as a barrister specialising in sports disputes. Look out for the fourth and final instalment in Michael’s Litigation Podcast Shorts series, where…

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23 - The Litigation Podcast Shorts with Michael Beloff KC: Part 2 6:16

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Welcome to this episode of The Litigation Podcast Shorts, as Michael Beloff KC discusses his experiences in defamation law. Drawing on a quintet of high-profile libel cases, Michael offers a rare perspective on this fascinating area. Join us next time, when Michael, widely regarded as the ‘Godfather of Sports Law’, delivers his unique insight into …

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22 - Commercial Breakfast Briefing October 2024 with Andrew George KC, Robert Weekes KC, Leona Powell, Luka Krsljanin, Daniel Cashman and Carmine Conte 43:52

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Blackstone Chambers’ Commercial Breakfast Briefing returns with an in-depth look at Commercial Remedies, beginning with some ground-breaking recent developments in the law and practice relating to freezing injunctions. After some icebreakers from Andrew George KC in the Chair, Luka Krsljanin analyses the important guidance on showing a real-risk of…

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21 - The Litigation Podcast Shorts with Michael Beloff KC: Part 1 5:57

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Join Michael Beloff KC in the first episode of The Litigation Podcast Shorts, as he delves into one of his most memorable legal experiences: the Marshall cases. Michael successfully argued before the European Court of Justice, leading to a significant ruling upholding a complaint of discrimination and sparking a secondary case. Stay tuned for the n…

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20 - Introducing One-Drum Foundation and our new podcast music 35:12

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In this special episode of the Litigation Podcast we hear from Abass Dodoo, master Ghanaian drummer and founder of One-Drum Foundation, in conversation with Ajay Ratan, Blackstone barrister and saxophonist in Abass’ band. Their wide-ranging discussion covers the creative process behind our new podcast music, the fascinating oral tradition by which …

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19 - Public Law Conference 2024: Part 3 with Ivan Hare KC, Stephanie Palmer and Isabel Buchanan 52:13

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Tune in to the most recent episode of The Litigation Podcast, in which Ivan Hare KC presents recorded highlights from the 2024 Public Law Conference. The panel discussions address the latest developments in recent public law cases. Ivan Hare KC explores proportionality under the HRA: is it in the Act or on the facts? Stephanie Palmer discusses the …

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18 - Public Law Conference 2024: Part 2 with Jeffrey Jowell KC, Ivan Hare KC, Tom Leary, George Molyneaux and Warren Fitt 51:37

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Tune in to the most recent episode of The Litigation Podcast, in which Ivan Hare KC presents recorded highlights from the 2024 Public Law Conference. The panel discussions address the latest developments in recent public law cases. Tom Leary explores interim remedies in Judicial Review. George Molyneaux examines the duty of candour, with particular…

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17 - Public Law Conference 2024: Part 1 with Ivan Hare KC, Tom Hickman KC, James Segan KC & Hanif Mussa KC 44:58

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Tune in to the most recent episode of The Litigation Podcast, in which Ivan Hare KC presents recorded highlights from the 2024 Public Law Conference. The panel discussions address the latest developments in recent public law cases. James Segan KC examines the standard of review in commercial Judicial Review. Hanif Mussa KC discusses developments in…

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16 - Commercial Breakfast Briefing May 2024 with Andrew George KC, Leona Powell, Simon Pritchard, David Lowe and Tom Mountford 32:49

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Do you love limitation? Does the very idea of mandatory time limits make you stop in your tracks and smile? If so, tune in to this episode of the Blackstone Chambers Litigation Podcast as Andrew George KC presents recorded highlights from the most recent Commercial Breakfast Briefing. First, Leona Powell takes a look at the Supreme Court’s importan…

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15 - Retained EU Law Conference Part 2 with Kieron Beal KC, Naina Patel, Emily Neill, Ravi Mehta, Harry Adamson and Hollie Higgins 1:18:21

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Tune in to episode 15 of the Blackstone Chambers Litigation Podcast, as Kieron Beal KC presents the Retained EU Law Conference Part 2. Joined by Naina Patel, Emily Neill, Ravi Mehta, Harry Adamson and Hollie Higgins, the panel explore the potential impacts of the REUL Act in key affected sectors. The REUL Act is the final chapter in a huge and comp…

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14 - Retained EU Law Conference Part 1 with Kieron Beal KC, Tom de la Mare KC, James Segan KC and Gayatri Sarathy 43:40

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Tune in to episode 14 of the Blackstone Chambers Litigation Podcast, as Kieron Beal KC presents recorded highlights from the 2023 Retained EU Law Conference. Joined by Tom de la Mare KC, James Segan KC and Gayatri Sarathy, the panel provides an insightful introduction to The Retained EU Law (REUL) Act 2023. The REUL Act is the final chapter in a hu…

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13 - Exceptionalism and the Law with Charlotte Kilroy KC 20:53

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In this podcast, Charlotte Kilroy KC examines the relevance of Lord Atkin’s famous dissent in Liversidge v Anderson [1942]AC 206 for lawyers and judges today. She highlights anti-terrorism legislation introduced in 2001 as part of the ‘war on terror’ and the Belmarsh case, deprivation of citizenship and the Shamima Begum case, and most recently the…

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12 - Public Seminar Conference 2023 with Charlotte Kilroy KC, Hanif Mussa KC, Sarah Wilkinson, and George Molyneaux 44:54

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Hanif Mussa KC of Blackstone Chambers presents recorded highlights of the 2023 Public Seminar Conference, featuring, George Molyneaux, Sarah Wilkinson, and Charlotte Kilroy KC. Listen in as George Molyneaux discusses standing in judicial review claims, including recent cases in this area and practical ways in which legal representatives can assist …

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11 - Memorable Cases – Part II with Stephen Nathan KC, Tom Croxford KC, and Tom Hickman KC 29:31

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In this episode, we are joined by Blackstone Chambers’ Stephen Nathan KC, Tom Croxford KC, and Tom Hickman KC as they share their most memorable cases. Listen in as Stephen Nathan KC recalls his longest-running case, Kuwait Airways v Iraqi Airways Company. Stephen draws on his unique experience in court and his visit to Iraq. The several judgments …

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10 - Annual Employee Competition Seminar – Part II with Craig Rajgopaul, Sarah Wilkinson, and Emmeline Plews 41:50

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We are delighted to share Part II of the Blackstone Chambers’ Annual Employee Competition Seminar of The Litigation Podcast with Craig Rajgopaul, Sarah Wilkinson, and Emmeline Plews. In Part II, Craig Rajgopaul will discuss conspiracy claims and professional conduct issues. Sarah Wilkinson examines whether the new willingness to grant damages in lu…

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9 - Annual Employee Competition Seminar – Part I with Paul Goulding KC and Diya Sen Gupta KC 29:00

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We are delighted to share Blackstone Chambers’ annual Employee Competition Seminar in a two-part series of The Litigation Podcast. In these episodes, based on the 2023 Employee Competition Seminar, Tom Croxford KC introduces Paul Goulding KC and Diya Sen Gupta KC in Part I, and Craig Rajgopaul, Sarah Wilkinson, and Emmeline Plews in Part II. In Par…

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8 - Memorable cases with Michael Beloff KC, Ian Mill KC, Catherine Callaghan KC, and Tim Parker 30:55

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In this episode, we are joined by Blackstone Chambers’ Michael Beloff KC, Ian Mill KC, Catherine Callaghan KC, and Tim Parker as they share their most memorable cases. Listen in as Michael Beloff KC recalls his first case, representing the band Love Affair. In this amusing account, he shares the satisfaction of achieving his first successful outcom…

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7 - The Shape of Music Litigation - Copyright, Contracts and more in Media and Entertainment Law with Ian Mill KC, Mark Vinall, Celia Rooney, and Rayan Fakhoury 36:35

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Join Ian Mill KC, Mark Vinall, Celia Rooney, and Rayan Fakhoury as they discuss the shape of music litigation, past and present, with key lessons learned from recent cases including cases involving Ed Sheeran, Rudimental, Culture Club and Rihanna. This episode examines topics such as: the relevance of access for copyright cases in the digital age, …

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6 - The Ghost in the Machine? Good Faith in Contract after Re Compound Photonics with Andreas Gledhill KC 16:56

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Join Andreas Gledhill KC and he explores the implications of the recent case Re Compound Photonics Group Ltd; Faulkner v. Vollin Holdings Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1371. One of the most contentious issues in the law of obligations has been the role of good faith in contract law: When is an obligation of good faith implied? And in cases where it is either…

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5 - Fraud Litigation: Search orders in the wake of TBD v Simons 10:55

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In this episode, Leona Powell will discuss challenges when applying for search orders in fraud cases following the Court of Appeal’s decision in TBD Ltd v Simons. In particular, Leona will explore how to address the need for urgent inspection of documents in the wake of that case.By Blackstone Chambers

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4 - Fraud Litigation: I’d like my money back, please: APP fraud and claims against the bank with Tom Leary 11:51

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In this episode, Tom Leary will be discussing the recent developments of Authorised Push Payments (APP) fraud. Tom looks at how APP fraud victims may be protected through claims against the victim's bank, claims against the fraudster's bank, and regulatory changes that are coming soon.By Blackstone Chambers

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3 - Fraud Litigation: After the Freezing Order with Luka Krsljanin 22:59

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In this episode, Luka Krsljanin will be discussing what happens after you’ve obtained a freezing order and the types of orders you can obtain for further disclosure or further evidence. Luka will explore this in two-parts – (I) How you can get further disclosure orders and (II) The order for attendance at court to be cross examined.…

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2 - Fraud Litigation: Freezers? with Robert Anderson KC 19:28

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Robert Anderson KC will take you through dissipation in the context of freezing orders, specifically what evidence can legitimately go into that section of the affidavit in support of the application for a freezer, dealing with the risk of dissipation. This episode discusses: · What constitutes a risk of dissipation? · What is the purpose of a free…

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1 - Subsidy Control Act 2022: Who is now in control? with Kieron Beal KC, Tristan Jones, and Emily Neill 48:44

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Join Kieron Beal KC, Tristan Jones, and Emily Neill as they look at aspects of the new UK regime governing subsidies. This episode will be looking at the key changes the Act will shortly bring into effect, including: · Examining the interlocking regimes that govern the issue of subsidy control more generally, · Consider the process for obtaining a …

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swearing is over used