Shoosmiths Podcasts

Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham and Amy Leech are joined by special guest Antonia Blackwell to discuss the future of work and future of flexibility within the workplace, in episode 29.

This episode looks at:

• Continuing hybrid working challenges
• Gig economy trends
• The way forward for flexibility and 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.

Andy Graham and Amy Leech are joined by special guest Pavan Sumal (Associate within Shoosmiths’ Immigration Team) for episode 28, to discuss visa options and other immigration support available for Ukrainians fleeing the current conflict. 

The team discuss:

• Options available to Ukrainians who were already in the UK at the start of the conflict
• Options available to Ukrainians who were or still are overseas including the Ukraine sponsorship scheme and the Homes for Ukraine scheme
• Potential issues and development with the available support

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 colleagues Andy Graham and Amy Leech race against the clock to update you on five key changes taking place in April 2022, in episode 27.

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.

Episode 4 of our Consumer Duty podcast series sees partner Stephen Dawson and associate Russel Jones discuss the FCA’s new Consumer Duty and what to do when things goes wrong. 

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.

In episode 5 hear from Associates Alex Friston and Hannah Frost as they delve into the recently released draft terms of reference, including what they cover, the public consultation period and how the draft terms of reference have been received by the public. 

We are committed to supporting our clients through the unprecedented challenges presented by Covid-19 - click here to visit our Covid-19 Hub for latest insights, guides and webinars.

The Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions are brought to you by the Regulation, Business Crime and Compliance team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at exploring key topics surrounding the upcoming Covid-19 Inquiry.

Episode 4 features a welcome return of Anne Studd QC from 5 Essex Court who joins our Associates Alex Friston, Hannah Frost and Hannah Howard in considering core participants of the Inquiry.

The discussion will cover preparation and practicalities along with some sensible steps for any business to reflect upon when contemplating a core participant application.

We are committed to supporting our clients through the unprecedented challenges presented by Covid-19 - click here to visit our Covid-19 Hub for latest insights, guides and webinars.

The Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions are brought to you by the Regulation, Business Crime and Compliance team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at exploring key topics surrounding the upcoming Covid-19 Inquiry.

In episode 3 of the Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions we are delighted to be joined by special guest Anne Studd QC from 5 Essex Court, who shares her predictions for the upcoming Inquiry. 

Along with our Associates Alex Friston, Hannah Frost and Hannah Howard, the discussion covers what we know so far, and how the Inquiry could take shape.

We are committed to supporting our clients through the unprecedented challenges presented by Covid-19 - click here to visit our Covid-19 Hub for latest insights, guides and webinars.

The Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions are brought to you by the Regulation, Business Crime and Compliance team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at exploring key topics surrounding the upcoming Covid-19 Inquiry.

Episode 2 of the Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions explores the role of the State in a Public Inquiry when it has ultimate responsibility for remit and scope of conclusions.

Join our Associates Alex Friston, Hannah Frost and Hannah Howard for this thought-provoking discussion.

We are committed to supporting our clients through the unprecedented challenges presented by Covid-19 - click here to visit our Covid-19 Hub for latest insights, guides and webinars.

The Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions are brought to you by the Regulation, Business Crime and Compliance team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at exploring key topics surrounding the upcoming Covid-19 Inquiry.

In episode 1 of the Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions we hear from our associates, Alex Friston, Hannah Frost and Hannah Howard, as they discuss the fundamentals of a Public Inquiry, how an Inquiry is established and the various stages involved.

We are committed to supporting our clients through the unprecedented challenges presented by Covid-19 - click here to visit our Covid-19 Hub for latest insights, guides and webinars.

The Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions are brought to you by the Regulation, Business Crime and Compliance team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at exploring key topics surrounding the upcoming Covid-19 Inquiry.

Welcome to the Covid-19 Inquiry Spotlight Sessions.

Brought to you by the Regulation, Business Crime and Compliance team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, this podcast series will explore the key topics associated with a Public Inquiry. 

We will help you to understand how the Covid19 Inquiry might affect you and your business, and we will be joined by special guests who will deliver a specialist viewpoint on some of the topics.

We are committed to supporting our clients through the unprecedented challenges presented by Covid-19 - click here to visit our Covid-19 Hub for latest insights, guides and webinars.