Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBE
Episodes
Mark Emerton
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Mark Emerton.Mark is a Governor at the University of Lincoln, and a now retired employment judge.In this episode, ...
John Bowers KC
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with John Bowers KC.John is the Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford and he sits out of term as a Deputy High Court J...
Professor Duncan French
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Professor Duncan FrenchProfessor Duncan French is Pro Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Health & Scien...
Emma Riach
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Emma RiachEmma is an experienced Attorney at Stanbrook Prudhoe, specialising in complex and cross-border cases.Emm...
Sam Townend KC
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Sam Townend KCSam is the chairman of the Bar Council and he tells Sally about the diverse roles and responsibiliti...
Nadia Chiesa
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Nadia Chiesa.Nadia is a litigator at Stanbrook Prudhoe where she specialises in complex commercial litigation and ...
Sam Cottman
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is talking law with Sam Cottman.Sam is a Partner and Head of Pro Bono at Travers Smith. He’s also the founder of the Domestic Abuse ...
Figen Murray OBE
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Figen Murray OBEFigen shares her journey following the tragic loss of her son, Martyn Hett, in the Manchester Aren...
Natasha Chahal
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Natasha ChahalNatasha is an associate in Addleshaw Goddard's London office. She advises on a range of complex...
Ann Francke OBE
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Ann Francke OBEAnn Francke is the CEO of the Chartered Management Institute, the UK's leading professional bo...
Joanna Hughes
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Joanna Hughes.Joanna is the creator of Joanna Hughes Solicitor Apprenticeships and Advisor to the City Century car...
The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis.  Victoria has served as Attorney General for England and Wales since 2022. She is...
Lisa Abrahams & Emma Wilson
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Lisa Abrahams & Emma Wilson. Lisa and Emma both work in insurance at ARAG, which provides legal insurance pro...
Sarah Foster
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Sarah Foster. Sarah is a Partner in Restructuring at Addleshaw Goddard, where she provides advice on all aspects ...
Susanna McGibbon
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Susanna McGibbonSusanna McGibbon is His Majesty’s Procurator General, the Treasury Solicitor and the Permanent S...
Michael Mansfield KC
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Michael Mansfield KCMichael was called to the Bar in 1967. In 1984, he established Tooks Chambers and became Queen...
Nicola Williams
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Nicola Williams. Nicola is the author of the hit novels Without Prejudice and Until Proven Innocent. She’s also...
Nik White
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Nik White.Nik has been the Managing Partner of Brabners since 2018. With a background in commercial law, he has de...
Lord Jonathan Sumption
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Lord Jonathan SumptionLord Sumption is a former senior judge who sat on the Supreme Court of England and Wales.Sal...
Dr Shaun Wallace and Tom Lyas
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Dr Shaun Wallace and Tom LyasDr Shaun Wallace is a Barrister at Great James Street Chambers and is also well known...
Chad Doellinger
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Chad Doellinger. Chad is the Senior Vice President; Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Operations Officer for CBRE&...
Lord David Pannick KC
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Lord David Pannick KC, a Barrister at Blackstone Chambers who specialises in public law and appellate advocacy. He...
Erin Shoesmith
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Erin Shoesmith, partner at Addleshaw Goddard where she leads the health and safety practice. She is regu...
Christina Blacklaws
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Christina Blacklaws, a former President of the Law Society of England and Wales who now runs her own con...
Shelley McGivern
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Shelley McGivern, partner in the Corporate team at Addleshaw Goddard and co-head of the Firm's SciT...
Alice Stephenson
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO of Stephenson Law.Hear how Alice struggled with progression in the l...
Jo Sidhu
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Jo Sidhu, a criminal barrister who is widely regarded as one of the leading criminal trial lawyers in th...
Ayo Onatade
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Ayo Onatade who is a personal assistant to judges based at the Supreme Court. Ayo describes her many rol...
Iain Simkin
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Iain Simkin.Iain Simkin is renowned for his expertise across the range of regulatory cases and he also s...
Dinah Rose
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Dinah Rose KC, who is a barrister and member of Blackstone Chambers. Dinah was also appointed President ...
Margaret Casely-Hayford
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Margaret Casely-Hayford. Margaret was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Honours list in 2018, for services ...
Banke Odunaike
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand new season of Talking Law with Sally Penni MBE!This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Banke A. Odunaike, Head of Legal in ...
Alison Fagan
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Alison Fagan. Ali is a Construction Disputes Partner and the Head of the Infrastructure Funds Sector Gro...
Leroy Logan
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Leroy Logan. Leroy was a highly-decorated Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police – a caree...
Daniel Winterfeldt
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Daniel Winterfeldt. Daniel is a Managing Director and the General Counsel for EMEA and Asia at Jefferies...
John Croft
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with John Croft.John is president and Co-Founder at Elevate, a legal services company which provides legal ex...
Paul McFarlane
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with  Paul McFarlane.Paul is a partner at Capsticks and manages a team of lawyers providing the full range o...
Sandie Okoro
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Sandie Okoro.Sandie was born and raised in London, but currently lives and works in Washington DC. She...
Martin Shaw
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Martin Shaw.Martin is an English actor famous for many roles, including that of Judge John Deed in the B...
Max Hardy
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Max Hardy.Max is a barrister practicing from 9 Bedford Row. Called in 2004, Max has worked on everything...
Donna Scully
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Donna Scully.Donna is an exceptionally experienced lawyer having won several awards and has been active ...
Bernard Richmond KC
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Bernard Richmond KC.Called in 1988, Bernard is now head of Chambers at Lamb Building and is an active me...
Joeli Brearley
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Joeli Brearley.Joeli is the Founder and CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed, a campaigning charity that strives...
Jason Pitter KC
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Jason Pitter KC.Called to the bar in 1994, Jason took Silk in 2014 and is a member of New Park Court in ...
Chris Kehoe
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Chris Kehoe.Chris Kehoe is an in-house lawyer with a police force by day and an award winning stand-up c...
Jolyon Maugham KC
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with KC Jolyon Maugham. Jolyon is an Honorary Professor at Durham Law School as well as founder of the Good L...
David Lammy
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Talking Law Sally Penni MBE interviews MP and Door Tenant at Doughty Street Chambers, David Lammy.David trained at Harvard Law Scho...
Maxine Peake
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Talking Law Sally Penni is interviewing actor Maxine Peake, famous for many roles including that of Martha Costello in BBC drama ‘...
Tamara Box
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Talking Law, Sally Penni is joined multi-award-winning business lawyer and Managing Partner Tamara Box.An American citizen, Tamara ...
Adam Wagner
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sally Penni is Talking Law with human rights barrister Adam Wagner.Adam practices at Doughty Street Chambers, is a visiting professor at Goldsmi...
Amanda Pinto KC
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sally Penni is Talking Law with Amanda Pinto KC.Amanda was called to the Bar in 1983 and practices at 33 Chancery Lane, London. She specialises ...
Frances Swaine
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally Penni is Talking Law with Frances Swaine.Fran became a Partner at Leigh Day in 1996 and Managing Partner in 2011. She was also the fou...
Gerard McDermott KC
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gerard McDermott is an international barrister, working extensively in the USA and specialises in the most complex personal injury cases. Amongst his ...
Mary Bonsor
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Bonsor is the CEO and co-founder of Flex Legal and is passionate about making the law more inclusive and more agile. Â Mary talks us through her ...
Oluwapelumi Amanda Adeola
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sally Penni is Talking Law with Oluwapelumi Amanda Adeola, a Solicitor and partner from BHP Law. She works extensively in private law...
Lady Hale
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Baroness Hale of Richmond’s illustrious career includes becoming Britain’s first female Law Lord, the first woman to serve on the UK Supreme Court...
Helena Samaha
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally is Talking Law with Helena Samaha; the President & CEO of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of top-tier independent law firms in 160 ...
Tunde Okewale
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sally is joined by Dr Tunde Okewale MBE; a hugely successful Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. Tunde is the founder of ‘Urban Lawyers’...
Simon McCrum
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally is Talking Law with Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Author Simon McCrum. Having run the UK's fastest-growing law firm, he now helps la...
Samantha Hillas KC
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Penni is Talking Law with Samantha Hillas KC, an esteemed family lawyer who works across complex financial remedy cases. A Northerner and the fi...
Felicity Gerry KC
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Law this week is Professor Felicity Gerry KC, a passionate legal expert who has worked internationally, including in the UK, the Hague, Austra...
Andrew Powell
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sally speaks with Andrew Powell, a barrister who specialises in all aspects of family law; the international movement of children, surrogacy and...
Leslie Thomas KC
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sally speaks with Professor Leslie Thomas KC, a barrister who specialises in claims against the police and other public authorities, civil litig...
Harold Brako
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Harold BrakoThis episode of Talking Law is brought to you by Addleshaw GoddardToday you’ll be hearing from Harold Brako, a Finance Litigation and Di...
Anesta Weekes KC
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anesta Weekes KCOn this episode I’m delighted to bring you an interview with one of the most inspiring women at the bar, Anesta Weekes KCCalled in 1...
Gillian Long
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian LongOn this episode I’ll be talking law to solicitor Gillian Long.Gillian was the company solicitor or general counsel for Nichols PLC, for ...
Mary Prior KC
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Prior KCOn this episode I’ll be talking law to Mary Prior KCAn eminent silk at 36 Bedford Row, Mary practices exclusively in serious and comple...
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baroness Tanni Grey-ThompsonOn this episode of Talking Law, I was really excited to sit down and talk to multi-medal winning Paralympian, politician, ...
Alison Lobb
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alison LobbOn this episode you’re going to hear my conversation with Alison Lobb, Managing Partner at Morecroft’s Solicitors in Liverpool.Alison i...
Courtenay Griffiths KC
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Courtenay Griffiths KCOn this episode I’m absolutely thrilled to be Talking Law with the legendary barrister Courtenay Griffiths KCCurrently based i...
Kevin Withane
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I’m thrilled to be talking to Kevin Withane.Kevin qualified as a lawyer in the UK, but has worked all over the world and is currentl...
Kirsty Brimelow KC
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I’ll be talking law to Kirsty Brimelow KCAn expert in International Human Rights Law, Kirsty is a very senior barrister, part of one...
Brie Stevens-Hoare
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brie Stevens-HoareOn this episode I’m thrilled to talk to Brie Stevens-Hoare KCBrie is a highly experienced property barrister, dealing with all asp...
Chris Daw KC
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I’ll be talking law to Chris Daw KCAfter being called to the bar in 1993. Chris built his reputation acting in high profile trials d...
Joanna Hardy
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I’m pleased to bring you an interview from Joanna HardyJoanna is widely regarded as one of the UK's leading junior criminal bar...
Sean Jones KC
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from Sean Jones KCWidely regarded as one of the leading Employment lawyers in the UK, Sean has...
Stephanie Boyce
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie BoyceOn this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from Stephanie Boyce, deputy Vice President of the Law Society of England and W...
The Secret Barrister
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I’m excited to bring you an interview from The Secret Barrister.A phenomenon on twitter and the author of a best-selling book, of co...
Robert Rinder
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast you will meet criminal barrister and television personality Robert Rinder, also known as Judge Rinder.He was called to the b...
Gina Miller
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast you will meet activist and business woman Gina MillerGina’s cases over the last couple of years have led to her being cons...
Baroness Helena Kennedy KC
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this month’s episode you'll meet Baroness Helena Kennedy KC.Helena is a Scottish barrister, broadcaster, and Labour member of the House of L...
Miriam Gonzalez Durantez
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this month’s episode you'll meet Spanish International Trade Lawyer Miriam González Durántez, Lady Clegg.Miriam is also vice chair of UBS ...
Rachel Roberts
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month you’ll meet Rachel Roberts, who is Managing Partner at Stowe Family Law in Leeds and Huddersfield.Rachel specialises in all aspects of fa...
Ros Bever
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month, you’ll meet Ros Bever, a partner in the London and Manchester offices for Irwin Mitchell and also the National Head of Irwin Mitchell&...
Jaime Hamilton KC
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month, you’ll meet Jamie Hamilton QC Jaime Hamilton has practised for more than two decades. He has been a pupil supervisor to three pupils an...
James Brown
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month, you’ll meet James Brown from Hall Brown family Law. He specializes in divorce involving complex family issues, with cases involving up...
Dame Laura Cox
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Laura Cox, The Hon. Mrs Justice Cox, took to the bench in 2002 and was an English High Court Judge of the Queen's Bench Division. She was fo...
Gary McIndoe
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gary McIndoe is an immigration solicitor and founder of Latitude Law, a firm that specialises in business immigration, refugee and human rights. Gary ...
Helen Pankhurst
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month, activist and author Helen Pankhurst talks about the legacy of her surname and how the law still needs to work harder for women. Helen is a...
Paulette Mastin
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this special episode of Talking Law, you’ll hear from Paulette Mastin, counsel in the Capital Markets practice at Linklaters in London, where sh...
Nigel Poole KC
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Poole is head of Kings Chambers in Manchester and is ranked as a leading KC by Chambers UK and the Legal 500. He sits as a Recorder and a chair ...
Cherie Blair
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two, meet Cherie Blair CBE QC, barrister, lecturer, writer and founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. Â Cherie talks candidly a...
Jodie Hill
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode one, meet Jodie Hill, Managing Director & Solicitor at Thrive Law. Shortlisted for Law Society Excellence Awards "Personality of t...
Introducing Talking Law
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by multi-award winning barrister Sally Penni, Talking Law profiles leading figures in UK law as they discuss the highs and lows of their car...