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Shoosmiths PodcastsPayLaw podcast by Shoosmiths: Ep 1 with Mr Simon Moran, Chief Commercial Officer at TransferGoSimon Moran, the first guest on the PayLaw podcast, shares his background and journey into the payments industry, starting from his time at American Express and Visa, to his roles at PayPal, Yoyo, and finally TransferGo.
2025-07-1723 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 73 - UK's new travel rules: Understanding Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)Amy Frost is joined by Rachel Harvey, Legal Director and Alice Balgarnie, Chartered Legal Executive (both immigration specialists at Shoosmiths). The three of them discuss the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme which is now in force for some individuals visiting the UK.
2025-05-2009 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 71 – Driving employment: navigating the legal roads in the mobility sectorAmy Frost is joined by Michael Briggs, Partner in the employment team and Jonathan Smart, Partner in our commercial litigation team and Shoosmiths mobility sector head. The three of them discuss some key employment law themes that currently interplay with the mobility sector (including the automotive sector).
2025-04-0911 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: The litigation risk: employment editionShoospeak HR has relaunched with Amy Frost back again, this time accompanied by Rachel Taylor from the national employment team. Amy and Rachel discuss Shoosmiths’ 2025 Litigation Risk Report and the key themes arising out of it from an employment law perspective.
You can download a copy of the report here: Litigation Risk 2025 report
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fi...2025-03-1213 min
The EIS Navigator107 Legal dos and don'ts of EIS and VCTs with Tom Wilde of ShoosmithsTom Wilde helped start and now heads up the EIS and VCT tax practice at Shoosmiths. He has seen a wide range legal issues founders, companies and investors make when setting up and receiving EIS or VCT investment. He pulled together some for a recent presentation and we get him to expand on them.In a wide ranging discussion we talk about:starting the right waythe independent investor ruleraising SEIS and EIS funds togetherthe challenges that buybacks presentdoing subsidiaries correctlythe types of shares that can be usedthe current state of the EIS and VCT marketmental health...2024-12-1057 minShoosmiths PodcastsStart-up Salad with Accendo - Eps 3: Uther Mahmud of BuzzsparkA podcast series talking all things start-up to those in the know.
We hear the real-life journeys, trials, tribulations, and successes to those navigating the start-up space.
In this episode we talk to Uther Mahmud, founder of Buzzspark about the power of customer stories and authentic content for driving marketing. Uther’s passion for human connection really shines, he speaks incredibly candidly about his experience in building Buzzspark. It was an absolute pleasure to host him in the studio!
Learn more about Accendo here: Accendo | Commercial Services | Shoosmiths Lawyers
2024-12-0427 minShoosmiths PodcastsIntroducing the Next Generation Think Tank at ShoosmithsAt Shoosmiths, we’re always looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve and deliver more value to our clients.
That’s why we’re excited to launch the Next Generation Think Tank (NGT)— an initiative designed to empower 12 early-career professionals at the firm to contribute fresh perspectives and develop innovative strategies aligned with the evolving priorities of our clients.
In this podcast, co-founders Hannah Ruby, Amelia Hicks, and Fiona Thornton share the story behind this bold vision and its focus on shaping strategies that drive success for our clients.
2024-11-1916 min
The Data Malarkey PodcastHow can we protect our privacy in the era of Big Tech? With Alice Wallbank, expert data privacy lawyer, ShoosmithsIn this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, master data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Alice Wallbank, a professional support lawyer for the law firm Shoosmiths, whose clients include Mercedes-Benz, Octopus Ventures, and Travelodge. The company also specialises in working for businesses in both the property and banking sector. The Financial Times has garlanded Shoosmiths as “one of Europe’s most innovative law firms”, and Alice’s pioneering role at the company – focused on privacy, data, and increasingly AI – is symptomatic of a business in the vanguard of a profession catching up with the broadest impl...2024-11-0641 min
Shoosmiths serious injury podcastsShoosmiths – The inspirational story of arm amputee, Henry DunnIn this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga and Dan O’Keeffe are joined by arm amputee, Henry Dunn to discuss his harrowing story of how he came to be an amputee and his inspiring rehabilitation journey. The group also touch upon important early issues for amputees with provision of tips of how to navigate life as an amputee.
Henry’s amputation story.
Henry’s work with the Matt Hampson Foundation.
Shoosmiths work with amputees and the legal aspects of pursuing a case involving amputation.
The rehabilitation journey for amputees.
The mindset aspect of trauma. 2024-11-0436 minShoosmiths PodcastsStart-up Salad with Accendo - Eps 2: Gravitywell: Bristol’s Venture StudioA podcast series talking all things start-up to those in the know.
We hear the real-life journeys, trials, tribulations, and successes to those navigating the start-up space.
In this episode we talk to Gravitywell’s Founder Simon Bos and Tom Foster (who has just started in a growth role at a new product development consultancy) about their holistic approach to helping founders build products, product validation and investment. These guys were fantastic to talk to and have such a wealth of knowledge but are incredibly down to earth and pragmatic in their approach to what they...2024-10-1034 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 8: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - The Truman ShowA podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies. In this season finale, William Moore and Nikita Kanda look at the 1990’s cult movie, ‘The Truman Show’.
Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, take a journey with us as we explore how the big screen tackles privacy.
Tune in to hear whether the GDPR allows for Truman to give implied consent to being recorded and whether he is able to easily withdraw his consent at any time and leave...2024-08-2910 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoosmiths on TAP – Scheme funding series, episode 1: Escrow facilitiesIn this episode of Shoosmiths on TAP Lynette Lewis, partner in the Shoosmiths pensions team, and Sue Wakefield, director and head of business development, at Zedra, discuss when and why pension scheme trustees might use an escrow facility.
2024-07-3021 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 11 : Journey Through a Contract - What are the Incoterms® Rules and are you using them correctly?In this episode of the Journey Through a Contract series join Julia Ishak as she provides an overview of the Incoterms® Rules, explores what the Incoterms® Rules do and don’t deal with, explains how to incorporate the Incoterms® Rules into a contract and discusses 12 top tips when using the Incoterms® Rules.
The Incoterms® Rules are protected by copyright owned by ICC. Further information on the Incoterms® Rules may be obtained from the ICC website [insert hyperlink OR at https://iccwbo.org/]. Incoterms® and the Incoterms® 2020 logo are trademarks of ICC. Use of these trademarks does not imply associa...2024-07-1613 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoosmiths on TAP - Risk transfer series, episode 4: What’s happening in the market?In the fourth episode of our risk transfer series, Suzanne Burrell and Adam Davis (Managing Director of K3 Advisory) reflect on some of their predictions for the risk transfer market in 2024 (which you can hear in episodes 1 and 2 of our risk transfer series), what they are seeing in practice in terms of capacity, timescales and tricky issues, and what we can expect in the risk transfer sphere for the rest of the year and beyond.
Please send any feedback or questions to pensionsPSL@shoosmiths.com.
2024-07-0435 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 7: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - Harry Potter (Part 2)A podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies. In this episode, William Moore and Paula Kelly return to the Wizarding World to once again discuss the Harry Potter films.
Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, take a journey with us as we explore how the big screen tackles privacy.
Tune in to hear whether the ‘trace’ spell falls foul of the GDPR’s accuracy principle and what rights Harry has to challenge the Ministry of Magic.
...2024-07-0209 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsShoosmiths and AVMA – Discussion on our collective wishes for the ideal maternal medicine manifestoIn this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga and Kashmir Uppal are joined by Paul Whiteing, CEO of AVMA (Action against medical accidents) to discuss their collective wishes for the manifesto of the incoming government with respect to maternal medicine.
Sharon and Kashmir provide their perspective of working as clinical negligence solicitors in complex litigation involving maternal medicine and Paul provides valuable insight from his work leading the patient safety charity, AVMA.
Who are AVMA?
Legal implications of poor maternal health provision.
Recent experience of AVMA with respect to maternal health.
Ou...2024-07-0134 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsEducation law and Clinical negligence overlapIn this episode, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga, Kashmir Uppal and Guv Samra discuss recent developments in education law and how this type of litigation and assistance can be funded within complex clinical negligence claims often involving cerebral palsy or other serious avoidable brain injuries.
This episode covers:
1. When is education solicitor involvement needed in Clinical negligence claims?
2. Role of an education solicitor
3. Funding and Approach – How does funding for an education solicitor work in the context of a clinical negligence claim?
4. Multidisciplinary approach taken.
5. Client stories.
6. Topical recent issues – Special school p...2024-06-1129 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 10 : Journey Through a Contract – FinTech contractsWhen the worlds of finance and technology collide, you might find that you need to look at a FinTech contract - so what are the key things you should look out for when it comes to considering a FinTech contract?
In the latest episode of the Journey Through a Contract series, Prakash Kerai and Luke Stubbs provide an overview of what FinTech is, their insight into what you should look out for when reviewing a FinTech contract and explain how FinTech contracts may differ from other types of commercial contracts.
Listen to the podcast and s...2024-05-2215 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: The rise of employee influencersAndy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech are back again and this time look at the pros and cons of having employee influencers within your business.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to ShoospeakHR@shoosmiths.com.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2024-04-2608 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 6: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - The Social Network vs Max SchremsA podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies. In this episode, William Moore and Max Schrems, Founder of NOYB, discuss “The Social Network”.
Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, take a journey with us as we explore how the big screen tackles privacy.
Tune in to hear what Max Schrems thinks of “The Social Network”, whether he was an early adopter of Facebook and what he thinks the future of online advertising should look like.
For an...2024-04-1906 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 9 : Journey Through a Contract – Side lettersAre side letters an effective way to vary the terms of a contract? Or are they not worth the paper they are written on?
Join Dan Greatorex and Tom Atkin-Willoughby on the latest podcast in the Journey Through a Contract series as they explore the world of side letters. They examine the drawbacks and benefits of side letters, and their common use cases. They also question whether side letters are a help or a hindrance when it comes to litigating a contract.
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoopod@shoosmiths.co.uk...2024-04-1110 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Right to work in 2024Amy Leech is joined by immigration specialists Rachel Harvey and Rory Stone who explain why conducting right to work checks as an employer is so important, especially in 2024.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to ShoospeakHR@shoosmiths.com.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
If you are interested in the attending the webinar mentioned...2024-04-1105 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsClinical negligence / Personal injury as a practice area with Paul McConnell of University of BirminghamIn this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga, Kate Price-Marson and Becca Horley are joined by head of Global engagement for University of Birmingham Law School, Paul McConnell, to discuss our extensive experience in serious injury litigation to provide insight into this areas as a career option.
This episode covers:
Intro – Sharon
Background of Clinical negligence and Personal Injury as practice areas.
Skills / beneficial experience to have for this area of law.
Qualifying into this area of law.
The impact we can have on our client’s lives.
Personality traits that can assi...2024-03-2124 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 8 : Journey Through a Contract – Back-to-back supply chainsThis podcast examines the key considerations parties should give to contractual rights and obligations as they flow through a supply chain.
A supply chain can consist of a number of different contracts, including those with raw material suppliers and manufacturers at the start, to distributors and customers at the end. If you are a party in that supply chain, how do you ensure that any liabilities or risks you are assuming in relation to a particular contract are going to be taken seriously by other parties in that supply chain?
Caroline Chester and Rachel Rossdale...2024-03-1409 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Immigration horizon gazing – 2024 editionThe employment team are back with another episode of Shoospeak HR.
Pavan Sumal and Caroline Bagley join Amy Leech to consider the key immigration changes coming in this year.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to .shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.com.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources."
2024-03-0718 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Why you should apply for a sponsor licenceThe employment team are back with another episode of Shoospeak HR.
Amy Leech is joined by immigration specialists Pavan Sumal and Caroline Bagley who explain why you should consider applying for an immigration sponsor licence.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.com.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2024-03-0507 minShoosmiths PodcastsConsumer Duty: Preparing the Annual Reports & GovernanceFollowing the implementation of Consumer Duty in July, Wayne Gibbard, Daren Allen and Suzanne Taylor discuss the preparation of annual reports and governance.
Brought to you by the Consumer Duty team at Shoosmiths, we discuss, what firms need to be aware of and what do the FCA expect?
If you wish to know more about any of the issues raised, please contact Daren Allen, Suzanne Taylor or Wayne Gibbard.
2024-03-0522 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoosmiths on TAP - Pensions in 2024In episode 8 of Shoosmiths on TAP, the Shoosmiths pensions team share their thoughts on pensions in the year ahead.
Please send any feedback or questions to Kim.Muddimer@shoosmiths.co.uk.
2024-03-0115 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 5: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - The TerminatorA podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies.
Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, take a journey with us as we explore how the big screen tackles privacy.
In this episode, William Moore and Alice Wallbank discuss “The Terminator”. So tune in to hear if the Terminator’s creator, Cyberdyne Inc., should be held responsible for breaches of data protection laws in either 1984 or 2029 and whether we can draw real-life parallels with the ongoing debate over Clearv...2024-02-2610 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Workcation – is this the way forward?The employment team are back with another episode of Shoospeak HR.
Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech talk all things ‘workcation” and consider whether this trend is here to stay.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2024-02-2212 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Employment law horizon gazing - 2024 editionThe employment team are back with another episode of Shoospeak HR.
Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech discuss some of the changes to expect this year from an employment law perspective.
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2024-02-1411 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 4: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - Marvel Cinematic UniverseA podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies.
Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, take a journey with us as we explore how the big screen tackles privacy.
In this episode, William Moore and Mike Vallance discuss the “Marvel Cinematic Universe”. So tune in to hear if SHIELD would be subject to the GDPR and whether using Captain America as a technical and organisational measure is appropriate.
For any feedback, please contact: William.moore@shoosmi...2024-02-0509 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 22 with Rob MooreBlockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 21.
This week Matt speaks to Rob Moore the director and founder of blockchain and open source investigations firm Arrowsgate.
Rob, previously in the British Army, talks about his move from jumping out of planes into open battlefields to chasing criminals laundering money through blockchain analytics and helping victims of fraud get their funds back. They speak about the state of play including the sad instances of human trafficking and modern slavery, the roles...2024-01-1151 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 3: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - Lord of the RingsA podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies.
Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, take a journey with us as we explore how the big screen tackles privacy.
In this episode, William Moore and Becky Gray discuss the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. So tune in to hear if the Ring of Power is Middle Earth’s form of a ‘phishing’ email and how the Fellowship exposed the Mines of Moria’s weak password protection.
For any fee...2024-01-0808 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Back to basics: Myth busting HR jargon (Part 3)The employment team are back with another episode of Shoospeak HR.
Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech talk through some of the frequently used jargon in the world of HR.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2024-01-0406 minShoosmiths PodcastsRail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 14 - GBRTTWelcome to our next episode in our podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths' where we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
On this edition of RailTalk Michelle Craven-Faulkner chats with Paul Harwood, Programme Director for Great British Railways Transition Team to discuss all aspects of the work that GBRTT are currently undertaking.
Please listen to the podcast and send any feedback to Michelle.Craven-Faulkner@shoosmiths.com.
2023-12-1942 minShoosmiths PodcastsChristmas party myths: HR are coming to town…It’s the time of year for festive cheer, but unfortunately Christmas can also prove to be a real HR headache. Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech dispel some of the myths associated with work Christmas parties.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-12-1407 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 21 with Jennifer ZegelBlockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 21.
This week Matt speaks to Jennifer Zegel a trust and estate practitioner, member of STEP’s Digital Assets Special Interest Group’s Steering Committee, an attorney at Kleinbard LLC, author of “Digital Asset Entanglement: Unravelling the Intersection of Estate Laws & Technology” and creator and host of the Digital Planning Podcast.
Matt and Jennifer speak about digital assets beyond crypto and the role STEP is playing to educate and drive policy worldwide, how they do it, a...2023-12-0749 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Back to basics: Myth busting HR jargon (Part 2)The employment team are back with another episode of Shoospeak HR.
Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech are back with another episode deciphering some of the commonly used jargon in the world of HR.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-12-0708 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 7 : Journey Through a Contract - Business-to-consumer contractsEpisode 7 of the Journey Through a Contract series highlights the key considerations when a business is entering into a contract with a consumer.
Felicity Forward, Ayesha Chandegra and Joel Murphie provide guidance on how to identify a consumer contract, what additional protections consumers have and how the law is set to enhance consumer rights through the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoopod@shoosmiths.co.uk.
NB: At the time of recording, the Bill had just had its first reading in t...2023-12-0514 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Back to basics: Myth busting HR jargon (Part 1)The employment team are back with another episode of Shoospeak HR.
Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech are back with another episode deciphering some of the commonly used jargon in the world of HR.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-11-2307 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsBitesize overview of the valuation of claims and types of settlementIn this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga and Kate Price-Marson discuss the complex method of valuation of clinical negligence and Personal Injury claims and the way in which these cases can settle and resolve.
This episode covers:
General Damages
Special damages
Valuation in fatality cases.
Part 36 settlement / mediation and Round table meetings
Trial
2023-11-2228 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 2: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - ElfA podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies.
Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, take a journey with us as we explore how the big screen tackles privacy.
In this episode, William Moore and Sarah Moss discuss the movie ‘Elf’. So tune in to hear if Santa is doing enough to protect the ‘Naughty and Nice List’ and whether we see a data breach at the end of the movie.
For any feedback, please contact: Wil...2023-11-2210 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 6 : Journey Through a Contract - Sole and Exclusive RemediesEpisode 6 of the Journey Through a Contract series discusses Sole and Exclusive Remedies within a commercial contract.
Do you know what the phrase “sole and exclusive remedy” means when you come across it in a commercial contract?
In the latest episode of the Journey Through a Contract series, Ellie Wood and Joe Forbes explain all. They also give examples of situations where sole and exclusive remedies can arise and common negotiating issues that parties encounter when using the term.
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoopod@shoosmiths.co.uk.
2023-11-2107 minShoosmiths PodcastsRail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 13 - ED&I in the rail industryWelcome to our next episode in our podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths' where we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
Michelle Craven-Faulkner and Michael Briggs sit down with Tracey Barber, Senior Employee Experience Business Partner and EDI Lead in this week's episode of Rail Talk .
The focus this time is on equality, diversity and inclusion. How does Rail compare with different sectors? Could more be done to promote inclusivity in the sector? or is everything just as it should be?
Please li...2023-11-1646 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR podcast: Back to basics: Sickness absenceAndy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech go back to basics and consider sickness absence.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources
2023-11-0910 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 5 : Journey Through a Contract - Contract ScopeEpisode 5 of the Journey Through a Contract series discusses contract scope; the elements of the contract which tells the parties what is to be delivered under it, whether that be goods, services or a combination of both.
In this episode of the Journey Through a Contract series, James Haikney and Fleur Gribble provide some tips on crafting a good contract scope and examine what can go wrong if it is not given the attention it deserves. They also tackle the issue of whose responsibility the contract scope is – does it fall within the realms of the commercial team...2023-11-0310 minShoosmiths PodcastsConsumer Duty: Testing, Testing, TestingFollowing the implementation of Consumer Duty in July, Wayne Gibbard, Daren Allen and Nick Ross discuss testing and what it actually means.
How can firms evidence good outcomes and demonstrate their compliance with the Consumer Duty?
Brought to you by the Consumer Duty team at Shoosmiths. If you wish to know more about any of the issues raised, please contact Daren Allen or Wayne Gibbard.
2023-10-3124 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 20 with Bob Williams at LocktonBlockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 20.
This episode features Bob Williams, the Vice President for Fintech, Digital Assets and Blockchain Technologies at Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage.
Matt and Bob speak about the various types of insurance coverage for crypto assets, their LEAP team's development of a custody policy and what role that plays in the wider market, why insuring tokenised real world assets has it's own unique challenges, as well as global trends and how th...2023-10-311h 01Shoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR podcast: Back to basics: Disciplinary processAndy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech go back to basics and look at disciplinary processes.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-10-2612 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 4 : Journey Through a Contract - Contract ConstructionEpisode 4 of the Journey Through a Contract series looks at the factors which are taken into account when the terms or clauses of a contract can be read in more than one way.
However well drafted a contract is, there may be times when its terms can mean different things to the parties concerned. In this episode, Lauren Midgley and Fleur Gribble discuss the circumstances in which this can arise and the principles which are commonly applied when determining the true meaning of a contract term. They also provide some top contract drafting tips to help avoid...2023-10-2009 minShoosmiths PodcastsRail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 12 - AI in RailWelcome to our next episode in our podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths' where we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
This week, Michelle Craven-Faulkner revisits the ever present topic of AI and its application in Rail, once again with Haydon Bartlett-Tasker, Managing Director of CrossTech and this time also including Alex Kirkhope, Shoosmiths’ very own lead in all things AI.
In our return to this topic we delve slightly deeper into the regulation of AI, how greater use of AI will inevitably mean grea...2023-10-1940 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoosmiths on TAP - Risk transfer series, episode 3: Transferring defined benefit (DB) liabilities to a DB master trustIn the third episode of our risk transfer series, Kim Muddimer is joined by David Thompson and Paul Carney to discuss the process of and practical issues which might arise during the transfer of defined benefit (DB) liabilities to a DB master trust.
David and Paul draw on recent experience of guiding clients through that transfer process and offer practical tips to help make the experience a smooth one.
Please send any feedback or questions to pensionsPSL@shoosmiths.com.
2023-10-1816 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR podcast - Menopause in the workplaceAmy Leech and Jessica Pearson look at a recent Tribunal decision involving menopause and poor performance allegations and discuss key takeaways coming out of the case.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-10-1806 minShoosmiths PodcastsHow is AI affecting the workplace?In this podcast, Robert Forsyth, Partner in our Employment team, hosts a discussion with Alex Kirkhope, Commercial Partner and Head of Shoosmiths’ AI Advisory team, and Jo Tunnicliff, Senior Associate in the Employment team, covering the following topics:
the recent developments on AI legislation and how this could affect employers;
the use of AI during the recruitment process;
job tenure as technology continues to develop.
Please listen to the podcast and send any feedback to Robert, Alex or Jo.
2023-10-0431 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 3 : Journey Through a Contract - Definitions and InterpretationSeason 2 of the Journey Through a Contract series – let’s talk Definitions and Interpretation!
Definitions and interpretation – often the first clause in a contract that you will encounter, but not necessarily the easiest one to start with when you are trying to understand your contractual obligations and rights.
Likening the clause to a glossary that you might find in a book, Paul Nightingale and Khillan Gohil explain the purpose behind a definitions and interpretation clause. They also share why when reviewing a contract it might be best to initially skip past it and how you can us...2023-09-2713 minShoosmiths PodcastsRail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 11 - Challenges when exploring new territoriesWelcome to our latest podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths'. During each episode, we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
This week, Michelle Craven-Faulkner chats with Andy Slater, Global Managing Director, TXM Consult, TXM Group.
Michelle and Andy spend time focussing on the challenges to be faced when exploring new territories to break into, all through the lens of an SME and a relative new player in the market. With Andy’s experience looking at Australia, Canada and the Middle East there are some key...2023-09-2743 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoosmiths on TAP - Risk transfer series, episode 2: Later stages of a risk transfer projectIn the second episode of our risk transfer series, Suzanne Burrell is joined once again by Adam Davis, Managing Director of K3 Advisory, and Becky Wood, Trustee Director at Vidett, to discuss the later stages of a risk transfer project, including approaching insurers, pricing and recent experience around that process, as well as key actions for trustees and employers including decision making processes, project management, negotiating legal documentation and communicating with members.
Stay tuned for future episodes in this risk transfer series where we will be discussing alternatives to buy out, in particular the transfer of defined...2023-09-1332 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 19 with Jonny FryBlockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 19.
Episode 19 features Jonny Fry the Crypto AM Influencer of the year 2022. With a wealth of knowledge in this sector, Jonny runs Digital Bytes, which creates and distributes a weekly roundup of the biggest stories in the world of digital assets, and is the CEO of Team Blockchain.
Matt and Jonny speak about a huge array of topics, from how the technology helps regulated markets with transparency and security, how a digitised and DLT...2023-09-131h 14Shoosmiths PodcastsConsumer Duty and Life after 31 July 2023With the 31July 2023 deadline now in the past, Daren Allen, Suzanne Taylor and Wayne Gibbard discuss outcomes testing and the challenges firms are facing and will face going forward.
Brought to you by the Consumer Duty team at Shoosmiths. If you wish to know more about any of the issues raised, please contact Daren Allen, Suzanne Taylor or Wayne Gibbard.
2023-09-1321 minShoosmiths PodcastsEp 1: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - Harry PotterA podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies.
Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, tune in to explore how the big screen tackles privacy.
In this first episode, William Moore and Paula Kelly uncover one of the biggest privacy issues in the Harry Potter film series.
For any feedback, please contact: William.moore@shoosmiths.com.
2023-09-0513 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsFocus on Case Management in clinical negligence claims with Tracey DaillyIn this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga and Kashmir Uppal are joined by case manager, Tracey Dailly to discuss the benefit of case management in complex negligence cases.
The group discussed the issues surrounding how cases involving complex brain injuries or other clients that have a high level of need can benefit from case management. The process as to how this type of management is put into place including the funding is explained in the setting of Shoosmiths as a firm who have extensive experience and resources to enable their clients...2023-09-0529 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 2 : Journey Through a Contract - NDAsIn our second episode our new series, trainees Ed Morris and Sophie Warren take a look at the structure and contents of non-disclosure agreements.
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoopod@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Journey Through a Contract series is brought to you by the Commercial and Projects team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at explaining the basic terms of a commercial contract.
2023-08-3109 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 18 with Dr Craig Wright: Bitcoin, Satoshi, Digital MoneyBlockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 18.
This week Matt speaks to the man claiming two names - Dr Craig Wright and Satoshi Nakamoto. Following episode 8 of this podcast with Nick Smart of Crystal Blockchain Analytics, where we discussed the Bitcoin blockchain in the context of what the claimant is seeking in the case of Tulip Trading, Dr Wright’s team reached out to me to organise a recording to give his own views.
Following a two hour session, the po...2023-08-2950 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 1 : Journey Through a Contract - IntroIn this, the first episode of our second series, Michelle Craven-Faulkner and Lucie Green reflect on the first series of Journey Through a Contract; and provide some insight as to what listeners can expect from the second series which is due to be launched in September 2023.
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoopod@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Journey Through a Contract series is brought to you by the Commercial and Projects team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at explaining the basic terms of a commercial contract.
2023-08-2406 minShoosmiths PodcastsRail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 10 - Support for UK Rail’s supply chainWelcome to our latest podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths'. During each episode, we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
On this episode of Rail Talk, Michelle Craven-Faulkner spends time with Lucy Prior MBE, Business Growth Director at Trough-Tec Systems Ltd. discussing the current plight of UK Rail’s supply chain and what support can be afforded to them during the current time.
With so many changes underway within the system alongside new regulations on the horizon, who do we simplify things for everyone?
2023-08-1736 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Back to basics: GrievancesAndy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech go back to basics and chat through what employers should consider when dealing with a grievance.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-08-1713 minShoosmiths PodcastsJourney Through a Contract: Wrap Up BoilerplateThe final episode in this part of the Journey Through a Contract series sees Michael Lam (Senior Associate) and Ellie Wood (Associate) sweep up some of the boilerplate clauses that have not been covered in other episodes but which often appear in a commercial contract. It features the purpose and importance of notices, severance, counterparts and further assurance clauses.
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoopod@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Journey Through a Contract series is brought to you by the Commercial and Projects team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed a...2023-08-1607 minShoosmiths PodcastsCompetition and Employment laws overlapThe UK’s competition authority (CMA) and those of other countries have turned their attention to competition law as it applies to employers. Recent cases and investigations have prompted the CMA to issue a guidance document on the subject.
Kiran Desai, Head of Shoosmiths Brussels office is joined by colleague Robert Forsyth, an employment partner, to discuss this focus and consider the practical implications for corporations from an employment law and competition law viewpoint.
Please send any feedback to Kiran.Desai@shoosmiths.com
2023-08-0842 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Back to basics: BonusesAndy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech go back to basics and talk about bonuses.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-08-0307 minShoosmiths PodcastsRail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 9 - Running a passenger railway in the current climateWelcome to our latest podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths'. During each episode, we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
This time on Rail Talk, Michelle Craven-Faulkner chats with Will Rogers, Managing Director of East Midlands Railways to discuss what its like to run a passenger railway in the current climate.
At a time of huge change in the way that passenger operations are run, Will shares his perspectives on innovation, sustainability and the future of Rail travel.
Please listen to the po...2023-08-0330 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 17 with Korby HayreBlockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 17.
This week’s episode features Korby Hayre the founder of House of Block, a boutique event agency that caters for Web3, Blockchain and Crypto currency.
Korby, a veteran event organiser, speaks to Matt about her journey in the space, some of the events that she's worked on and how to engage sponsors and delegates in the Blockchain industry.
Listen to the podcast below and send your thoughts to matt.green@shoosmiths.co.u...2023-08-0238 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: How much? Visa fee increasesPavan Sumal joins Amy Leech to talk about the recent announcement by the UK Government to increase visa fees.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-07-3113 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoosmiths on TAP - Risk Transfer Series Episode 1: Preparing for Buy in and BuyoutSuzanne Burrell is joined by Adam Davis, Managing Director of K3 Advisory, and Becky Wood, Trustee Director at Vidett, to discuss recent risk transfer market experience, preparing for buy in or buy out, and some common issues in those projects.
Last year, 2022, saw the completion of around 200 risk transfer transactions, representing around £30bn in liabilities moving from pension schemes to insurers. In 2023 we are already seeing a very busy market, and thanks to improved funding positions for many defined benefit schemes, this year the number and value of transactions looks set to be even higher.
I...2023-07-2524 minShoosmiths PodcastsRail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode - 8 - The role of AI in the rail sectorWelcome to our latest podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths'. During each episode, we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
On this episode of Rail Talk, Michelle Craven-Faulkner speaks to Haydon Bartlett -Tasker, Managing Director of Crosstech, in the first of their discussions about the role of AI in the rail sector both now and in the future.
As a hot topic in most walks of modern life, Michelle and Haydon discuss the potential for AI and how it could change our railway network in...2023-07-2020 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Back to basics: Handbook and policiesAndy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech go back to basics and discuss handbooks and employee policies.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-07-2010 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 16 with Nanda KhiaraBlockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 16.
This week’s episode features Nanda Khiara, a fine art and NFT artist, who has been featured at the UNESCO Paris 2022, the World Economic Forum 2023, and at NFT.NYC 2023.
We speak about what NFTs are, the value of art in the NFT medium, both to the artist and to the buyer, why fine art purchasers are not always keen to purchase the NFT version, as well interaction with copyright, ownership and authorship, and lo...2023-07-121h 05Shoosmiths PodcastsJourney Through a Contract: Consumer ContractIn this episode of Journey Through a Contract sees Felicity Forward, Ayesha Chandegra and Joel Murphie discussing business to consumer contracts. The podcast focuses on: how to identify consumer contracts, the key consumer protection laws, risks of non-compliance, as well as highlighting material developments in the consumer law arena.
Please do send any feedback to shoopod@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Journey Through a Contract series is brought to you by the Commercial and Projects team at Shoosmiths, aimed at explaining the basic terms of a commercial contract.
2023-07-0514 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast (Episode 15)Blockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 15.
This week's guest is Erica Stanford, the best-selling author of “Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption”.
Matt and Erica look at the history of crypto scams, from initial coin offerings to collapses of entire exchanges like Mt Gox, and hear her thoughts on where we are today, with recent SEC actions in the industry. Erica considers how notable frauds have shaped today’s market and why major players have adapted to ensu...2023-06-281h 04Shoosmiths PodcastsRail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 7 - The Rail ForumWelcome to our latest podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths'. During each episode, we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
This week Michelle Craven-Faulkner, Partner and Rail Sector Lead speaks to Elaine Clark, CEO of the Rail Forum, about the challenges faced by its members and how the Forum has changed since its inception 30 years ago. Elaine also provides a fantastic insight into the benefits of being a Rail Forum member particular at this most transformative time for the sector.
Please listen to the po...2023-06-2140 minShoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: Back to basics: right to work checksCaroline Bagley joins Amy Leech to talk about right to work checks.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-06-2125 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast (Episode 14)Blockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 14.
This week’s episode features Katharine Wooller the Business Unit Director at Coincover, a market leader in protecting cryptocurrency from hackers and human error, providing services like key retrieval and re-access to crypto assets, which has led to a partnership with hard wallet storage solution provider Ledger. Matt and Katharine talk about what Coincover does, as well as how it can play a key role in ongoing US litigation Ferguson v. Coinbase as an expert- re...2023-06-141h 00Shoosmiths PodcastsShoospeak HR: How to get the best from your occupational health provider both now and in the futureAndy Graham discusses all things occupational health with Jack Latus (CEO for Latus Health).
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
2023-06-0827 minShoosmiths PodcastsIn Early - The Crypto Podcast (Episode 13)Blockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 13.
This episode features Paul Densley the Director of Sales at both (1) Crypto Lock, an initiative that helps customers prevent, and if necessary detect and recover misappropriate assets (2) Policy Dock, a platform as a service to automate insurance.
Matt and Paul speak about how crypto lock provides a full service to protect digital assets from hacks and thefts as well as how data gathering and APIs play a key role in streamlining detection and...2023-05-2658 minShoosmiths PodcastsEG’s Bricks & Mortar: Lisa Tye and Kathryn Jump on the benefits of a job shareKathryn and Lisa put forward the case for the job share model, based on a full-time role being carried out by two - or more - people in a part-time pattern.
They discuss the motivation behind their job share, its evolution over the years and how it has provided them with the flexibility and support system to succeed at work.
Listen to the podcast below and send any feedback to kathryn.jump@shoosmiths.co.uk.
2023-05-2527 minShoosmiths PodcastsThe Brexit Bonfire - The Brexit Freedoms Bill explained: Episode4In this new podcast series "The Brexit Bonfire", colleagues discuss key elements of the legislation ranging from what it is, how it could impact businesses and key things that businesses should be aware of.
In our 4th episode of this series of podcasts, Felicity Forward and Rachel Rossdale consider the Government’s current proposals regarding the Brexit Freedoms Bill and how these could ultimately impact on consumer law in the UK.
Listen to the podcast below and send your feedback to michelle.craven-faulkner@shoosmiths.co.uk
2023-05-1906 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsThe Ockenden maternity review from a patient perspectiveIn episode 9 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Kate Price–Marson and Kashmir Uppal meet with Kamaljit Uppal, who very tragically lost her new born son at Telford Hospital in 2003.
The care that Kamaljit and her son received is part of the Ockenden review into maternity services at Shropshire and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust.
The episode hopes to provide an insight into the failings in care from the perspective of a parent who lost her child and who has been actively seeking to improve maternity care for other women.
This episode co...2022-08-0826 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsRacial injustice in maternity care and next steps after the Ockenden reportIn episode 8 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Denise Stephens and Sue Prior are joined by Birthrights Programme Director Maria Booker.
A damning new report released by the human rights charity this week revealed that the safety of Black, Asian and mixed-ethnicity women is being put at risk and mothers have felt routinely ‘dehumanised’, ‘isolated’ and even ‘threatened’.
More than 300 people were interviewed for the Systemic Racism, Not Broken Bodies report, and in the podcast, Denise, Sue and Maria take a closer look at the mechanics of the year long inquiry into systemic racism and i...2022-05-2521 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsInquest process and care home claimsIn episode 7 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sarah Cunliffe and Sharon Banga meet with Ropewalk Chambers barrister, Gareth McAloon, to discuss the inquest process and how this operates in cases involving Personal Injury claims in a care home setting.
The episode hopes to provide an introduction to the inquest process which we will build upon in future episodes.
This episode covers:
Inquests and when they arise.
Discussion around specific Shoosmiths Serious Injury case examples.
Benefits of the inquest process in civil litigation including useful information for families entering into the inquest pro...2022-04-1429 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsMedical Negligence and Court of Protection crossoverIn episode 6 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Lucy Taylor, Rebecca Bristow, Amy Greaves and Sharon Banga discuss circumstances and cases where the practice areas of Medical negligence and the Court of Protection (COP) overlap.
The episode hopes to provide valuable insight into how these two practice areas often collaborate on complex claims to the benefit of our clients.
This episode covers:
Types of cases where clinical negligence and COP typically work together
Information about the role of COP and how they operate / can assist medical negligence litigation
Insight into the relationship wi...2022-03-1426 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsPersonal Injury and Clinical Negligence overlapIn episode 5 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sarah Cunliffe, Simon Towler, Kashmir Uppal and Sharon Banga discuss circumstances and cases where the practice areas of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence overlap.
The episode hopes to be useful for existing practitioners and people new or simply interested in serious injury law.
This episode covers:
How PI / Clin neg overlap occurs and legally operates
A relevant Shoosmiths case study that Sarah and Simon worked on
Relevance of the rehab code
How the Shoosmiths Serious Injury set up works effectively for these types of c...2022-02-1020 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsMaternity failuresIn episode 4 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Kashmir Uppal, Sharon Banga and Sarah Harper are joined by former client and co-founder of the Campaign for Safer Births, Michelle Hemmington.
The group discuss Michelle’s civil case relating to the tragic circumstances of the death of her son due to maternity errors and the work of the campaign that she has co-founded.
The campaign focuses on changing the law to allow for inquests to be held in cases of stillbirth, and Kashmir, Sharon and Sarah provide insight into our representation for the civil cla...2022-01-1124 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsRogue Surgeons – Ian PatersonIn episode 3 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Kashmir Uppal and Sharon Banga are joined by former patients of rogue surgeon Ian Paterson, Sarah-Jane Downing and Lesley Cuthbert.
The group discuss the issues surrounding how cases involving rogue surgeons are investigated and accounts from former patients of Ian Paterson, as to the devastating impact of his treatment practices.
Sarah-Jane and Lesley also talk about the journey that they have been on in terms of the legal process and their wider campaigning in the interest of increasing protection of patients in the private sector...2021-12-1425 min
Shoosmiths serious injury podcastsFocus on patient safety with Peter Walsh of AvMAIn episode 2 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Kashmir Uppal and Sharon Banga are joined by Peter Walsh, CEO of Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA), leading UK charity for patient safety and justice.
The trio discuss the importance of patient safety to the work of a medical negligence solicitor and learn more about what AvMA does for the benefit of harmed patients.
This episode covers:
- The role of patient safety at Shoosmiths serious injury
- The valued work of AvMA as a patient safety charity
- Advances made and...2021-11-2432 min
Shoosmiths serious injury podcastsThe COPcast: Channel 4’s ‘Help!’Episode 5 of The COPcast sees the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team discuss the recently released feature-length programme on Channel 4 starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham.
The show features Comer as a care worker in her new job at a care home towards the end of 2019. She forms a close connection with Graham’s character, a man in his late 40s with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Just a few months in, the Covid-19 pandemic escalates and we see this play out in the care home as Comer negotiates the extreme shortages of staff, equipment, PPE and medical services.
It...2021-11-0334 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsAn introduction to Shoosmiths serious injuryEpisode 1 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast provides an introduction to Shoosmiths serious injury (SSI) and the work we do.
Kashmir Uppal and Sharon Banga discuss the types of cases they work on and the people they work with, including clients, charities and other valued contacts.
The Shoosmiths Serious Injury podcast is brought to you by the national serious injury team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in to hear about the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things medical negligence and personal injury.
2021-08-1918 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsThe COPcast: ‘Free Britney’ – a UK Lawyer’s takeEpisode 4 of The COPcast sees the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team discuss the ongoing conservatorship conversation concerning Britney Spears.
Given the recent developments, and most importantly, Britney’s own take on the situation, Lucy Taylor and Lauren Miner discuss how Britney’s testimony changes things, how we might see a similar arrangement under the law of England and Wales, and an attempt to dispel some myths and put some records straight.
The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, wheth...2021-06-2936 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsThe COPcast: A COP MasterclassIn episode three of The COPcast, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team go back to basics, talking about what the Court of Protection is, what a Deputy is and when you may come across a need to use us.
The team tackle some myth busting along the way, and provide their top tips for helping friends and loved ones when they lose capacity.
The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the ma...2021-05-1444 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsThe COPcast: Line of DutyWith Line of Duty series six hitting our screens with a story line involving a suspect that raised questions on capacity, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team discuss the surprisingly common circumstances that throw together the Court of Protection and the police in episode two of The COPcast.
The team explore the world of criminality, vulnerability and capacity. and also share some top tips on supporting vulnerable people living in the community.
The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental c...2021-04-1523 minShoosmiths serious injury podcastsThe COPcast: Pilot - thoughts, wishes and feelingsThe first ever episode of The COPcast - three Court of Protection lawyers trying to capture the essence of our much missed office chats that we used to have over coffee in the kitchen or as a team when pooling our thoughts on the topic of the day.
In this episode, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team talk about thoughts wishes and feelings of P and step into the world of conservatorships and the early days of the Britney Spears news coverage.
The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at...2021-03-3046 min