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Natalie Ali

Associate
UK

I advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters in the International HR Services Group at Bird & Bird. I have experience of acting for a range of companies and individuals involved in complex employment legal and HR issues.

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Jonathan Goldsworthy

Partner
UK

I am a partner in our International HR Services Group in London. As a specialist employment and immigration lawyer I advise on the full spectrum of HR and global mobility issues to support our clients' talent and people strategies internationally.

Jon Goldsworthy, a partner in Bird & Bird’s UK Employment team, and Natalie Ali, an associate in Bird & Bird’s UK Employment team, explore recent updates to maternity rights by major international sports bodies. Key topics discussed during this podcast include the ambiguous policies surrounding cases of miscarriage or stillbirth in sports, the steps taken by organisations to foster inclusivity for women with children, and potential legal risks that sporting organisations should be aware of.

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