EP286: Hannah Morrison, Legal Director of Brabners - What LEGAL process must I follow to launch my own businessEP286: Hannah Morrison, Legal Director of Brabners - What LEGAL process must I follow to launch my own business
The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast
Legal expert Hannah Morrison discusses recruitment law, employee ownership trusts, and crucial legal documentation for startups on the Recruiters Recruitment Podcast.
41:14•28 Jul 2025
Legal Essentials for Launching Your Business
Episode Overview
- Understanding recruitment law and its impact on hiring.
- Importance of employee ownership trusts for business value.
- Key legal documents needed for startups.
- Challenges of enforcing restrictive covenants.
- Tips for managing legal aspects on a budget.
“The reality is that enforcing someone's restrictive covenants can be a very costly exercise, but if you're successful, you can actually claim your costs back.”
In this episode of the Recruiters Recruitment Podcast, host Lysha Holmes welcomes Hannah Morrison, Legal Director at Brabners, to discuss the legal intricacies of launching a business. As a seasoned expert in recruitment law, Hannah shares valuable insights on the legal processes that are critical for businesses, especially those hiring temporary, contract, and permanent staff. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on employee ownership trusts, a mechanism increasingly used by recruitment companies to unlock business value.
Hannah elaborates on the importance of having robust legal documentation, such as terms of business, shareholder agreements, and employment contracts, even at the inception of a business. The discussion also delves into the challenges and costs associated with enforcing restrictive covenants. Hannah highlights that while enforcing these covenants can be costly, successful cases allow businesses to reclaim their expenses. This underscores the importance of having reasonable and well-crafted covenants to protect legitimate business interests.
For startups, Hannah advises on managing legal aspects within a limited budget. She recommends joining trade bodies like APSCO and REC and utilizing resources such as ChatGPT for drafting templates. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of having a reliable accountant to underpin the foundations of launching a business. Throughout the episode, Lysha and Hannah stress the value of establishing sound business processes to mitigate risks.
They discuss the need for regular updates to employment contracts, noting that many senior employees have outdated contracts. By focusing on these legal essentials, businesses can set themselves up for success while minimizing potential liabilities. Listeners are encouraged to reach out to Hannah for expert advice and to mention the Recruiters Recruitment Podcast for potential discounts from partners and sponsors.
As the episode concludes, Lysha expresses her gratitude to the podcast community and sponsors, promising more insightful episodes and guests in the future.
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