Shoosmiths Podcasts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 1 of Journey Through a Contract sees Joel Murphie (Associate) and Priti Bansel-Branch (Principal Associate) take you through the basic commercial principles of Commencement Dates and Effective Dates.

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.

In an introduction to our Journey Through a Contract series, Priti Bansel-Branch, Principal Associate in the Commercial and Projects team, explains how the series works and how it could assist you in understanding the basic tenets of 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.

In a week in which industrial relations are once again in the headlines, with University staff intending to take strike action across the UK, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Leech are joined by special guest Jonathan Naylor (partner within Shoosmiths' employment team) in episode 19, to discuss how to conquer the communication battle with trade unions without overstepping the mark. 

The episode touches on:

• Initial considerations/assessments
• Effective communication channels
• Planning for difficult conversations
• Picking your battles

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 18 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast sees Andy Graham chats to special guests Peter Morris (Partner in the Shoosmiths family team) and Mahdiya Malik (HR and CSR Manager at Vaultex) about Vaultex's recent introduction of a domestic violence policy.

The policy is in collaboration with Shoosmiths' family team and it allows for an arrangement for the workforce to have access to free legal advice when they find themselves in the horrible scenario of experiencing domestic violence.

The podcast touches on:

• What Vaultex wanted to achieve with the policy
• How the initiative came into being
• How the benefit was introduced to the workforce
• How it has been received so far

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.

In episode four of Shoosmiths on TAP, David Thompson and Kim Muddimer discuss some of the changes that came into force on 1 October 2021, from criminal offences to value for member assessments.

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!