Why They Started It
Drawing on their senior roles and real world experience, Alix and Mandy created Barely Legal, Morally Wrong? to open up honest conversations around the workplace issues people are often thinking about but rarely discussing.
Alix’s Perspective
As founder of Meekison, MacKinnon & McGhee, Alix works closely with leaders, teams and organisations. Her experience brings a strong people focused view on workplace culture, decision making and modern leadership.
Mandy’s Perspective
Mandy brings deep legal insight shaped by years of experience in employment law. Her perspective helps unpack the responsibilities, risks and realities that sit behind difficult situations in the workplace.
A Shared Purpose
Together, Alix and Mandy use the podcast to explore the space where law, work and culture meet. The aim is to make complex topics more open, relevant and easier to talk about.
The Story That Sparked Our Conversation
This discussion would not have happened without the Astronomer CEO scandal. It was the moment that pushed us to ask questions about leadership, culture and what is acceptable at work.
In Their Words
A selection of standout quotes from Alix and Mandy that sum up this discussion.
Key Themes
Power at the top
Why public sympathy evaporates when senior leaders are caught, and how family and visibility change the reaction.
Whistleblowing and consequences
How speak up lines triggered the McDonald’s and BP cases, and what that means for culture, trust and share price.
UK versus US approach
Article 8 privacy in the UK versus US style love contracts, disclosure rules, and forced moves to prevent conflicts.
When it turns sour
How consensual becomes complaint: harassment risks, team fallout, and why employers need clear, fair relationship policies.
Join The Debate
Every episode sparks different opinions, and we want to hear yours. This is your space to tell us what you think about the themes we have raised. You can share as much or as little detail as you like, and if you prefer to remain anonymous that is completely fine. What helps us most is knowing where you are coming from, so if you can tell us about your role or the industry you work in, it makes every contribution more valuable. Selected perspectives may even be featured in future episodes.