Episodes

Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
The inaugural episode of Shoosmiths on TAP sees pensions partner Lynette Lewis joined by fellow partner Julian Richards. The duo discuss the UK government's proposed new rules on transfer requests to help curb pension scams.
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!

Friday Jun 18, 2021
Shoospeak HR Podcast: Returning to work and employee mental health
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Episode 10 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast discusses how and why employers need to be mindful of the effect of the pandemic on employee mental health.
Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech discuss employee mental health in the context of returning to work, covering:
- The employee viewpoint
- The employer viewpoint
- Top tips for employers to manage employee mental health
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the National 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.

Friday May 14, 2021
The COPcast: A COP Masterclass
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
In episode three of The COPcast, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team go back to basics, talking about what the Court of Protection is, what a Deputy is and when you may come across a need to use us.
The team tackle some myth busting along the way, and provide their top tips for helping friends and loved ones when they lose capacity.
The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the many and varied day-to-day experiences of a being a COP lawyer - from complex brain injuries, house building projects, arrested clients or controversial case law.

Thursday Apr 15, 2021
The COPcast: Line of Duty
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
With Line of Duty series six hitting our screens with a story line involving a suspect that raised questions on capacity, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team discuss the surprisingly common circumstances that throw together the Court of Protection and the police in episode two of The COPcast.
The team explore the world of criminality, vulnerability and capacity. and also share some top tips on supporting vulnerable people living in the community.
The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the many and varied day-to-day experiences of a being a COP lawyer - from complex brain injuries, house building projects, arrested clients or controversial case law.

Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
The COPcast: Pilot - thoughts, wishes and feelings
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
The first ever episode of The COPcast - three Court of Protection lawyers trying to capture the essence of our much missed office chats that we used to have over coffee in the kitchen or as a team when pooling our thoughts on the topic of the day.
In this episode, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team talk about thoughts wishes and feelings of P and step into the world of conservatorships and the early days of the Britney Spears news coverage.
The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the many and varied day-to-day experiences of a being a COP lawyer - from complex brain injuries, house building projects, arrested clients or controversial case law.