Shoosmiths Podcasts

In Early - The Crypto Podcast (Episode 8)

Blockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 8.

This week is about Bitcoin and the Tulip Trading case (recently in the Court of Appeal), in which a claimant seeks to transfer his Bitcoin without a private key, looking for the blockchain’s software developers to transfer them for him. It’s worth considering whether what Tulip Trading (the Clamant and its boss Craig Wright) is claiming can be done at a technical level, and if so, should it be done and if so, what effect it may have on the entire infrastructure of blockchain technology.

Matt is joined by Nick Smart, an associate director for blockchain intelligence at Crystal Blockchain Analytics, which provides software for investigators to review blockchains and key data to consider the movement of funds. Nick has given his thoughts on the claim, from a technical perspective and consider what could actually happen if the Claimant were to win. We are here to consider not the law, but the facts, and provide our own independent thoughts and opinions. 

Listen to the podcast below and send your thoughts to matt.green@shoosmiths.co.uk.

The Sanctions Series: Episode 3

Welcome to this new podcast series all about Sanctions.

Join John Hartley, partner in the business crime and compliance team as he explores the development and implementation of the UK’s sanctions regime.

In episode 3, John is joined by guest Gideon Cammerman KC, barrister at 187 Chambers who specialises in financial crime, where they discuss the practical operations of sanctions UK by financial institutions.

Listen to the podcast below and send any feedback or questions to John.Hartley@shoosmiths.co.uk 

Rail Talk with Shoosmiths: Episode 2 - A focus on Military and Skills

Welcome 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.

In episode 2, Michelle Craven-Faulkner, Partner and Rail Sector Lead, talks to Simon Higgens, Business Development Director, Story Contracting Ltd about his personal transition from military to rail and how ex servicemen and women could be the answer to the rail industry’s skills shortage, amongst other things!

Please listen to the podcast and send any feedback to Michelle.Craven-Faulkner@shoosmiths.co.uk

 

Journey Through a Contract: Contract Rights of 3rd Parties

Episode 20 of our Journey Through a Contract sees Melissa Gulcimen and Tom Atkin-Willoughby discussing the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999

Melissa and Tom explain how a third party could have a right under a commercial contract even if they are not a signatory to it and how care should be taken when drafting to ensure that the contract does not inadvertently gives any third party rights or, where the intention is to provide such rights that is clear. In doing so they consider the importance of the Act and consider the risk of not referencing it in your commercial contracts. 

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 Shoosmiths, aimed at explaining the basic terms of a commercial contract.

The Sanctions Series: Episode 2

Welcome to this new podcast series all about Sanctions.

Join John Hartley, partner in the business crime and compliance team as he explores the development and implementation of the UK’s sanctions regime.

In episode 2 John gives a brief overview of the Sanctions & Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

Listen to the podcast below and send any feedback or questions to John.Hartley@shoosmiths.co.uk 

In Early - The Crypto Podcast (Episode 7)

Blockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 7.

This week Matt Green speaks to Lavinia Osbourne, the Founder of Women in Blockchain Talks, who has been credited as a LinkedIn top voice 2021 and on Wirex’s rising women in crypto power list 2021, and is the claimant in a widely known High Court litigation confirming NFTs as property. 

They discuss why this sector needs diversity, Lavinia’s mission and how it can be achieved, as well as more on her experience dealing with the Courts whilst looking to recover her Boss Beauties NFTs. 

Listen to the podcast below and send your thoughts to matt.green@shoosmiths.co.uk.

Shoospeak HR: What to expect this year in the world of HR and employment law

Andy Graham joins Amy Anderson and Amy Leech to highlight what to expect this year in the world of HR and employment law. 

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.

The Sanctions Series: Episode 1

Welcome to a new podcast series all about Sanctions.

Join John Hartley, partner in the business crime and compliance team as he explores the development and implementation of the UK’s sanctions regime.

Episode 1 sees John explaining a brief history of sanctions, what they are and how they are used.

Listen to the podcast below and send any feedback or questions to John.Hartley@shoosmiths.co.uk

Sustainability: Unlocking the potential of hydrogen

The UK’s first official Hydrogen Week takes centre stage this week, bringing together stakeholders across the UK to celebrate and promote the role of hydrogen in reaching net zero (NZ).

Headed up by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA), the week, which runs from February 13 to 19, aims to bring together all regions of the UK to progress the nation’s role in the emerging hydrogen economy, and capitalise on the opportunity the sector offers for meeting NZ targets, and driving green economic growth.

Reducing our carbon emissions requires huge transformations in the way our industries are powered, connecting through the grid and heating our homes. Hydrogen is central to reaching NZ emissions, providing a low carbon fuel which can help us switch towards a greener future.

Developing a hydrogen economy is key to unlocking future investment, creating new jobs and boosting supply chain opportunities. Hydrogen is set to play a major role in helping the country reach NZ with the Climate Change Committee (CCC) predicting we will need 250 TWh of hydrogen by 2050.

In this podcast, Shoosmiths real estate partner John Palmer discusses green hydrogen and its role in the energy transition in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK with David Surplus OBE, director of B9 Energy Storage Ltd.

Rail Talk with Shoosmiths: Episode 1 - A Rolling Stock view point

Welcome 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.

In episode 1, Michelle Craven-Faulkner, Partner and Rail Sector Lead, talks to Nick Hughes, Sales Director UK & Ireland at Hitachi Rail about things from a rolling stock point of view.

Please listen to the podcast and send any feedback to Michelle.Craven-Faulkner@shoosmiths.co.uk