Shoosmiths Podcasts

Compliance & Risk Podcast - Eps 4: Embedding Compliance

We discuss how businesses create a framework that integrates policies and processes, ensuring compliance is seen as integral to business rather than a burden.

Compliance & Risk Podcast - Eps 3: Horizon Scanning

Our compliance team discuss how to use horizon scanning to evaluate and respond to risks from changes in laws, regulations, industry standards, guidance, and geopolitical factors.

Compliance & Risk Podcast - Eps 2: Good Governance

We discuss why Increased regulatory responsibilities, the rise of ESG and stricter corporate liability legislation means corporate decision makers need to focus on this subject like never before.

Compliance & Risk Podcast - Eps 1: Introduction

We discuss some of the key compliance challenges companies are facing today and introduce the stages you need to consider in your approach, setting the scene for our series of podcasts.

Start-up Salad with Accendo - Eps 3: Uther Mahmud of Buzzspark

A 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!

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Unique Network: Turning challenge into innovation - in conversation with Feargus MacDaeid and Martin McKay

Our Unique employee network is a community for people with long-term health conditions and disabilities. We recently recorded an inspiring podcast featuring Feargus MacDaeid and Martin McKay, two incredible entrepreneurs who turned their personal challenges into highly successful businesses. Don't miss this entertaining and insightful discussion.

Introducing the Next Generation Think Tank at Shoosmiths

At 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.

Start-up Salad with Accendo - Eps 2: Gravitywell: Bristol’s Venture Studio

A 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 do.

Definitely one to listen to!

Learn more about Accendo here: Accendo | Commercial Services | Shoosmiths Lawyers

Start-up Salad with Accendo - Eps 1: CrossTech

A podcast series talking all things start-up with those in the know.

We hear the real-life journeys, trials, tribulations, and successes to those navigating the start-up space.  

In the first episode, we have a candid talk with Hayden Bartlett-Tasker, entrepreneur and MD of CrossTech, an innovate new start-up using AI software to help keep our railways safe.

 

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Ep 8: Lights, Camera, Privacy! - The Truman Show

A 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.

For any feedback, please contact: William.moore@shoosmiths.com.