Morton Fraser MacRoberts Podcasts

MFutures Podcast #1: Applications and Worklife

In this brand new series of podcasts, Trainee Solictors Alex Iliescu and Madelaine Cassidy look at the traineeship application process, what life is like for a trainee at Morton Fraser and answer your questions! For more information on Morton Fraser's traineeships go to: www.morton-fraser.com/work-us/trainees

Recovery of NHS costs for treating diseases - Personal Injury Podcast

Members of our Personal Injury team David Hossack and Jenny Dickson discuss the recovery of NHS costs for treating diseases. 

Buying and selling on the same day - Morton Fraser Estate Agency Podcast

Denise McKenzie and Joanne Cruickshank discuss the potential benefits and problems that can arise from buying and selling a property in the same day. 

Accidents Abroad - Morton Fraser Personal Injury

Members of our Personal Injury team David Hossack and Nicola Edgar speak on accidents abroad and what you should do should one occur. 

Personal Injury: Cycling

David Hossack and Jim Herd from our Personal Injury team discuss cycling and cases relevant to injuries from cycling. 

How licensed premises can prepare for immigration changes

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss immigration law changes in particular with licensed premises.  

Dismissal and Right to work Checks

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss a recent case which demonstrates how immigration law can affect employment procedures, and what employers should do to reduce the risk of an unfair dismissal claim where they are unsure about an employees right to work.

Alterations and Extensions - Morton Fraser Estate Agency Podcast

Legal Director Joanne and Head of Estate Agency Denise talk about the importance of having the documentation in place for alterations or what to if you have carried out alterations without consent.

Morton Fraser Estate Agency and ESPC: Edinburgh's Property Market and how it is changing

Morton Fraser's Head of Estate Agency Denise McKenzie speaks with Paul Hilton, CEO of the ESPC and GSPC and also Chairman of SPC Scotland.  In this podcast, Denise and Paul discuss the property market specifically in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, to see how it has changed and is continuing to change.

Personal Injury: Accident Claims

Partner David Hossack and Associate Nicola Edgar discuss accident claims and claims in regards to the loss of a loved one. 

Immigration: Rights of EU nationals

Our immigration team discuss the UK Government's positon on the rights of EU nationals, and the implications of this for people already living in the UK.

Registering as a British national: Is President Trump British?

Our immigration team discuss registering as a British national and answer a question asked to Stuart McWilliams by a friend: Is President Trump British?

Immigration: Supreme Court decision

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams of our immigration team discuss the long awaited Supreme Court decision dealing with immigration minimum income requirements.

Immigration: Factors couples can consider when choosing UK or USA

Our immigration team talk with Olivia McLaren, a US immigration law expert from Olivia Mclaren ltd about the factors couples can consider when choosing whether to base themselves in the UK or the USA.

Immigration: Potential change to Business immigration rules in 2017

Our immigration team talk with Olivia McLaren, a US immigration law expert from Olivia Mclaren ltd about how the business immigration rules in the UK and USA may change in 2017.

Immigration: USA to the UK; the visa application process

Our immigration team discuss the visa application process for people looking to move from the USA to the UK.

Immigration: Upcoming changes to immigration law

The only immigration team in Scotland with a top ranking in both Chambers and Legal 500 discuss the upcoming changes to immigration law and what these will mean for people with spouse visas, EU nationals and people looking to use the Surinder Singh route.

Immigration: Nationality

Our top ranked immigration team discuss the complicated issue of whether children born abroad are British nationals.

Employment Law: Implications for Businesses of Leaving the EU

Featuring Innes Clark, Kate McGarrity, Stuart McWilliams

Permanent Residence Applications

Our top ranked immigration team discuss permanent residence applications by EU nationals and some of the common problems which can arise.

Brexit and Employee Relocation

Brexit and Immigration

Our immigration team discuss the Brexit vote and what the consequences might be for immigration law.

Employment Law: What is the limit of HR's role during disciplinary proceedings?

Innes Clark, Abigail Vipond and Kate McGarrity look at a recent case where the role of HR was under the spotlight. 

Changes to the Immigration Rules

Our top rated immigration team discuss the recent changes to the Immigration Rules which will come into force on 6 April, and what these will mean for visa applicants

Immigration: A look ahead to 2016

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson take a look at what might be in store for UK immigration in 2016.

Employment Law: Pay gap reporting regulations

David Hossack and David Walker discuss the recent gender pay gap regulations which will affect employers in the private and third sectors with 250 or more employees. 

Podcast: Gender pay gap reporting regulations

David Hossack and David Walker discuss the recent gender pay gap regulations which will affect employers in the private and third sectors with 250 or more employees. 

Podcast: What to expect in employment law in 2016

Innes Clark, Lindsay Gallagher and Kate McGarrity  look at the key changes to employment law in 2016 as well as looking at some important cases expected to be decided this year.  

What's ahead for Immigration in 2016

Our top rated immigration team discuss what to expect in 2016 including increased application visas, a challenge to spouse visa rules, amendments to the English language requirement and the possible return of Post Study Work visas.

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Innes Clark and Kate McGarrity take a quick look at how an EU ruling of what constitutes working hours, could affect UK employers.  

Immigration Podcast: Possible caps on asylum seekers

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson look at the recent statements at the Conservative Party made by Teresa May about possible caps for asylum seekers, and what that could mean in practical terms.  

Immigration Podcast: Schengen Visas

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson discuss what is meant when people refer to the "Schengen area" and "Schengen visas". The team also discusses what powers EU member states have to override the Schengen agreement in light of the large number of refugees seeking to enter Europe.

Immigration Podcast: Asylum seekers in the UK

  David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson discuss the legal definition of a "refugee" and how the UK asylum process works to recognise people fleeing persecution in their home countries.

Employment podcast: Smelling of alcohol at work and other unfair dismissals

Immigration Podcast: Clamp down on illegal working by the Home Office

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson talk through the Home Office's latest annoucement about clamping down on illegal working.  Despite the spotlight being on construction, care and cleaning services, ALL businesses need to have a proper policy in place to ensure all of their staff members have the right to work legally in the UK.  

Immigration: Changes to student visas

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams look at changes to student visas that have either recently happened or are about to happen in the coming months.    

Immigration: General changes in July 2015

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams look at some of the general changes affecting immigration at the moment, including visa caps and the continued roll out of biometric visa cards.  

Immigration Podcast: Festival Visas

Our Immigration team look at the procedures needed to visit, work or participate in a festival in the UK and Scotland.  This includes the Edinburgh festivals, Music festivals such as T in the Park and any athletic events.  

Employment Law: Key Case Studies

Innes Clark, Kate McGarrity and Jillian Paton discuss five recent case studies that have reached the Appeal Court and their potential impact on employers.

Immigration: General Election 2015

Associate Stuart McWilliams and Solicitor Nadia Watson examine how immigration law might change given the new Conservation majority government.  

Employment Law: Changes in April 2015

Innes Clark and Kate McGarrity examine the latest family friendly employment law changes to come into effect as of April 2015.  

Immigration: General Election 2015

The main parties have now launched their election manifestos. Depending on the outcome of the election, these pledges and any legislation which follows may affect the rights of those already living in the UK and those who wish to come to the UK in the future. Along with British citizens, many migrants seek clarity on where the parties stand on immigration. The importance of immigration to British Businesses should not be overlooked.  An apolitical look at each party's main points on immigra...

Immigration Podcast: Sponsor Licence Process

The Immigration Team look at the different processes required to obtain a sponsor licence.  

Employment Law podcast: Shared Parental Leave

The Morton Fraser Employment team simplify the complexities of Shared Parental Leave.  

Immigration Podcast: Certificates of Sponsorship

Morton Fraser Perspectives: Residential Property

Join Ian Gray, Denise McKenzie and the rest of the Morton Fraser Residential Property team (and guests!) as they discuss and make sense of new developments in the Scottish housing market.   

Employment law: A look ahead to 2015

Employment law, a look ahead to 2015.  

Immigration: A year in review

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Averil Trimble discuss a year of immigration reform in the UK.  

Immigration: Potential effects of the "No" vote

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Averil Trimble take a closer look at the potential effects the recent "No" vote may have on immigration in the UK.  

Immigration Podcast - The Resident Labour Market Test

Stuart McWilliams and Averil Trimble of Morton Fraser explain the process and potential pitfalls of complying to the Home Office's Resident Labout Market Test.