Shoosmiths Podcasts

Shoospeak HR Podcast: Recruiting skills for the future

Shoosmiths' Amy Leech talks with special guests Sian Hoare (Principal Associate in the Shoosmiths employment team) and Matthew Wragg (Chief Customer Officer at Gattaca PLC) about recruitment skills for the future.

The podcast - episode 25 - touches on:

• Attracting great talent
• Retention of great talent
• The future of work

Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.

The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the 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.

Impact of the new Consumer Duty on the lifecycle of a Credit Agreement: Advertising

Episode 2 of our podcast series sees Principal Associate Daniel Bennett and Paralegal Rida Sheikh discuss one of the four outcomes proposed in the FCA’s new Consumer Duty, the Customer Understanding outcome. 

They cover what it is, why it’s important, and what firms will need to do.  

The Impact of the new Consumer Duty on the lifecycle of a Credit Agreement series is brought to you by the Financial Services team at UK law firm Shoosmiths.

If you wish to know more about the FCA’s new Consumer Duty, please visit our dedicated hub by clicking here.

Journey Through A Contract: Payment Terms (including late payment)

Episode 5 of our Journey Through a Contract sees Emma Lusty (Principal Associate) and Maeve Honey (Associate) discuss payment terms.

The duo explain what is meant by payment terms, what happens if a party to a contract fails to pay in accordance to the terms, interest provisions, the disputing of an invoice, and more.

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.

Shoospeak HR Podcast: Not complete without your non-compete?

Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham and Amy Leech debate the consultation and reforms on the use of non-compete post-termination restrictions in employment contracts in episode 24.

This episode covers:

• Scope of the consultation
• The proposed reforms including a ban on the use of non-compete restrictions
• Benefits and shortcomings of the reforms

Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk. 

The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the 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.

Shoosmiths on TAP: New Pensions Transfer Conditions

In episode five of Shoosmiths on TAP, Julian Richards and Lynette Lewis are back to update us all on changes to the transfer regulations which came into force on 30 November 2021.

We welcome any feedback or questions - please email pensionspsl@shoosmiths.co.uk.
 
Shoosmiths on TAP is brought to you by the expert pensions team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, giving you an insight into the latest hot topics and changes in UK pensions law. The podcast long enough to give you the basics, and short enough to enjoy over a coffee break - so grab your brew of choice and tune in!

Shoospeak HR Podcast: How can employers conquer 2022’s challenges?

In episode 23 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham and Amy Leech offer potential solutions and actions employers can consider to conquer the challenges that 2022 may bring. This is part 2 of the mini-series looking at these challenges.

This episode covers:

• What to consider in relation to ESG and sustainability within the business
• How to address The Great Resignation
• Actions to consider to assist with challenges relating to hybrid working, employee perks and global mobility

Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk. 

The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the 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.

Financial Services Disputes Podcast: Emerging Financial Crime themes for 2022

Welcome to the second episode in our Financial Services Disputes Podcast, examining likely financial crime themes for 2022.

In this episode, Daren Allen and Jonathon Crook, both partners in the Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team here at Shoosmiths, are joined by Thomas Townson of Grant Thornton UK LLP. 

The discussions focuses on:

• The lessons to be learnt from recent regulatory fines
• The impact of the first criminal prosecution of a bank
• The likely focus of the regulators in the financial crime space in 2022 
• The potential impact of the Consumer Duty on the obligations of financial institutions in managing fraud risks
• Further changes on the horizon that will impact firms in the regulated sector 

Data Litigation Podcast: Lloyd v Google

In episode 1 of the Data Litigation Podcast, the team look at the Supreme Court’s decision in the seminal Lloyd v Google case and consider its implications for data breach class actions and the future of data breach litigation in the UK. 

To contact the team please email philip.tansley@shoosmiths.co.uk. 

Journey Through a Contract: Subject to Contract

Episode 4 of our Journey Through a Contract sees Priti Bansel-Branch (Principal Associate) and Joel Murphie (Associate) discuss the phrase 'Subject to Contract', which is a phrase that's not always understood. 

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.

Shoospeak HR Podcast: New year, new challenge?

In episode 22 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham and Amy Leech look at some of the anticipated challenges for employers in 2022. This is part 1 of a mini-series looking at these challenges.

This episode covers:

• The relevance of ESG and sustainability in businesses
• The Great Resignation
• Continuing challenges relating to hybrid working, employee perks and global mobility

Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk. 

The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the 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.