Listen Without Prejudice | A Podcast from Bishop & Sewell
Listen Without Prejudice | A Podcast from Bishop & Sewell
Podcast Description
Listen Without Prejudice brings you behind the scenes at Bishop & Sewell, one of London’s most forward-thinking law firms, and offers an insider’s perspective on the legal issues of the day.
Meet solicitors from across the firm as they take us through issues they’re dealing with in practice, current trends and legal updates, and provide insights on a range of subjects - from real estate and business law to family and private client matters.
Each episode offers valuable takeaways, featuring expert insights, real-world relevance, and valuable tips to apply to your private and business life.
For a smart, insider’s perspective, subscribe to Listen Without Prejudice, brought to you by Bishop & Sewell.
Learn more at bishopandsewell.co.uk
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various legal themes, including property law, estate planning, family law, and business law. Examples include episodes like 'Key Things to Know Before Investing in a Leasehold Property', which discusses leasehold complexities, and 'Protecting Your Legacy: Tips for Estate Management & Will Planning', covering estate planning essentials. Each episode is designed to offer practical advice and insights relevant to listeners' personal and business lives.
Listen Without Prejudice brings you behind the scenes at Bishop & Sewell, one of London’s most forward-thinking law firms, and offers an insider’s perspective on the legal issues of the day.
Meet solicitors from across the firm as they take us through issues they’re dealing with in practice, current trends and legal updates, and provide insights on a range of subjects – from real estate and business law to family and private client matters.
Each episode offers valuable takeaways, featuring expert insights, real-world relevance, and valuable tips to apply to your private and business life.
For a smart, insider’s perspective, subscribe to Listen Without Prejudice, brought to you by Bishop & Sewell.
Learn more at bishopandsewell.co.uk
In this episode of Listen Without Prejudice, Andrew Kavanagh (Partner, Corporate & Commercial) and Charles Wilson (Solicitor, Corporate & Commercial) break down the Football Governance Act 2025, now law, and what the creation of an Independent Football Regulator could mean for club licensing, finances, sponsorships, and timelines.
They explore fresh findings from the Fair Game Index on how many clubs are “regulator ready,” why cash buffers and governance standards matter, where the guidance still feels thin, and the likely push-and-pull between compliance and commercial reality.
Whether you’re a lifelong football fan, club executive, or simply curious about how the beautiful game is run off the pitch, this episode delivers expert insight, grounded analysis, and a clear look at how the new regulator will shape the future of English football.
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Chapter Markers:
(01:00) – Setting the scene: from Bill to Act and the IFR’s brief
(04:30) – Cash buffers & risk: why nearly half the pyramid is vulnerable
(08:10) – Who helps clubs get “match fit”? Governance pros and the cottage industry to come
(09:05) – Lessons from 2008: why buffers and prudence may be inevitable
(10:20) – Timelines & next steps: expect years, not months; watch this space
Useful Links:
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Reach out to Andrew Kavanagh on LinkedIn
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