Podcasts brought to you by the expert teams at UK law firm Shoosmiths, featuring news, views, discussions and more.
Episodes
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
In episode 1 of a new series, associate Geoff May and professional support lawyer Louisa Hunter discuss the FCA's new Consumer Duty, its challenges, impacts and what firms should be doing now to prepare.
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.
To find out more about the FCA’s new Consumer Duty, please visit our dedicated hub: https://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/expertise/resources/consumer-duty-hub.
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Episode 3 of our Journey Through a Contract sees Associates Dan Greatorex and Dan Goddard explain the importance of the phrase ‘Time is of the Essence’ in a commercial contract.
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.
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
The this episode of our Future Shoos 2030 series, created and delivered by associate lawyers from across Shoosmiths, real estate lawyer Georgina Massey and planning lawyer Grace Mitchell are joined by managing director of Seaward Homes, Steve Culpitt.
The trio future gaze towards 2030 to predict the big issues that will be impacting the real estate market on the south coast and the actions developers can take to manage these challenges.
Some of the points discussed include:
- The nuances of the housing market in the south
- Affordability
- Government incentives
- The role of the planning system
- Sustainability
- The challenge of home ownership
The ‘Future Shoos 2030’ series is created and delivered by associate lawyers from across UK law firm Shoosmiths.
Throughout the series, we will be tackling the big issues facing professionals at a relatively early stage in their careers, focusing in particular on what the future holds in the world of property, law, business and careers, as well as the trends that are predicted to play out over the next decade as we head towards 2030.
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
In the latest episode of the Future Shoos 2030 series, Solent-based real estate lawyer Georgina Massey; planning lawyer Grace Mitchell; and managing director of Seaward Homes, Steve Culpitt, future gaze towards 2030 to predict the big issues that will be impacting the real estate market on the south coast and the actions developers can take to manage these challenges.
Some of the points discussed include:
- Key planning constraints facing developers in the coming years
- Water neutrality and environmental considerations
- Levelling up and housing challenges
- Future of local plans
- National levy and planning obligations
- How financial contributions could better benefit communities
The ‘Future Shoos 2030’ series is created and delivered by associate lawyers from across UK law firm Shoosmiths.
Throughout the series, we will be tackling the big issues facing professionals at a relatively early stage in their careers, focusing in particular on what the future holds in the world of property, law, business and careers, as well as the trends that are predicted to play out over the next decade as we head towards 2030.
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
In episode 21 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham and Amy Leech discuss whether flexible working should become a day one right for employees.
This episode covers:
- Summary of the flexible working consultations
- The proposed reforms
- Advantages and disadvantages of flexible working being a day one right
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 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.
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
In this episode, Solent-based real estate lawyer Georgina Massey; planning lawyer Grace Mitchell; and managing director of Seaward Homes, Steve Culpitt, future gaze towards 2030 to predict the big issues that will be impacting the real estate market on the south coast and the actions developers can take to manage these challenges.
Some of the points discussed include:
- Modular housing and sustainability
- Changes in housing design
- The green technologies of the future
The ‘Future Shoos 2030’ series is created and delivered by associate lawyers from across UK law firm Shoosmiths.
Throughout the series, we will be tackling the big issues facing professionals at a relatively early stage in their careers, focusing in particular on what the future holds in the world of property, law, business and careers, as well as the trends that are predicted to play out over the next decade as we head towards 2030.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Episode 2 of Journey Through a Contract sees Rida Sheikh (Paralegal) and Priti Bansel-Branch (Principal Associate) talk about the benefits and pitfalls of using Best Endeavours and Reasonable Endeavours in a commercial contract and what the differences could mean for you when these terms are used.
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.
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Welcome to the first episode in our series of podcasts examining the fundamentals of Section 166 Skilled Persons Reviews.
In this episode, we join the discussion with Daren Allen and Jonathon Crook, both partners in the Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team here at Shoosmiths, along with David Brain from Avyse, regulatory consultants.
Key discussion points explore the obligations when appointing a skilled person, the review process itself, and how the FCA may change its approach to become noticeably more active in 2022.
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In the second episode of our Future Shoos 2030 series, Solent-based real estate lawyer Georgina Massey; planning lawyer Grace Mitchell; and managing director of Seaward Homes Steve Culpitt, future gaze towards 2030 to predict the big issues that will be impacting the real estate market on the south coast and the actions developers can take to manage these challenges.
The ‘Future Shoos 2030’ series is created and delivered by associate lawyers from across UK law firm Shoosmiths.
Throughout the series, we will be tackling the big issues facing professionals at a relatively early stage in their careers, focusing in particular on what the future holds in the world of property, law, business and careers, as well as the trends that are predicted to play out over the next decade as we head towards 2030.
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Andy Graham chats to special guests Emma Morgan (partner in the Shoosmiths employment team) and Davyd Fisher (Tax Director at Grant Thornton UK LLP) about global mobility, in episode 20 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast.
The podcast discusses:
- Implications of working cross border
- How relevant global mobility is today
- How global mobility has developed over the last few years
- Key advice for businesses looking to expand globally
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 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.