Shoosmiths Podcasts

A podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies. Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, tune in to explore how the big screen tackles privacy. In this episode, William Moore and Hannah Ruby discuss the movie ‘Inception’. Tune in to hear how the GDPR can apply to your dreams and the surprisingly important role lawyers play in the mission’s success when an airline needs to be purchased at the last moment. For any feedback, please contact: William.moore@shoosmiths.com.

Ed Harries, the VP eCommerce, Global SMB at Worldpay speaks about his background in technology and e-commerce and shares his views on technology, how to be a success in payments, and the future of the payment industry.

The employment team are back with another episode of Shoospeak HR. Amy Frost and Sarah Owbridge explore the recent case of Mach Recruitment Ltd v Mrs Maria Oliveira [2025] EAT 107, and consider its implications for 'organised groupings of employees' under TUPE, particularly within the mobility and automotive sectors.

Simon Moran, the first guest on the PayLaw podcast, shares his background and journey into the payments industry, starting from his time at American Express and Visa, to his roles at PayPal, Yoyo, and finally TransferGo.

Emma Morgan and Jennifer Wright from our employment team are joined by Sheelagh Cooley from our real estate team. They unpack the often-overlooked implications of TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) in commercial property deals, specifically within the living sector.

Amy Frost is joined by Rachel Harvey, Legal Director and Alice Balgarnie, Chartered Legal Executive (both immigration specialists at Shoosmiths). The three of them discuss the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme which is now in force for some individuals visiting the UK.

Amy Frost is joined by Rory Stone, Senior Associate in the employment team. They discuss some immigration considerations that apply to the mobility sector (including the automotive sector).

Amy Frost is joined by Michael Briggs, Partner in the employment team and Jonathan Smart, Partner in our commercial litigation team and Shoosmiths mobility sector head. The three of them discuss some key employment law themes that currently interplay with the mobility sector (including the automotive sector).

Shoospeak HR has relaunched with Amy Frost back again, this time accompanied by Rachel Taylor from the national employment team. Amy and Rachel discuss Shoosmiths’ 2025 Litigation Risk Report and the key themes arising out of it from an employment law perspective. You can download a copy of the report here: Litigation Risk 2025 report 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 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.

How do businesses find the best solution in areas such as enforcement investigations, civil or criminal proceedings or employment tribunal proceedings. Our compliance team shares some key tips.

Being prepared is crucial to protecting your business, its officers, and employees, and to managing potential reputational damage and financial losses. Our experts provide some key tips.

Being prepared is critical but how do you prepare when every crisis is different? We discuss common challenges and key tips with communications consultancy Madano.

Identifying, assessing and managing ongoing risks effectively is not easy when there is such a diversity of issues to deal with. So how do businesses rise to that challenge?

We discuss how businesses create a framework that integrates policies and processes, ensuring compliance is seen as integral to business rather than a burden.

Our compliance team discuss how to use horizon scanning to evaluate and respond to risks from changes in laws, regulations, industry standards, guidance, and geopolitical factors.

We discuss why Increased regulatory responsibilities, the rise of ESG and stricter corporate liability legislation means corporate decision makers need to focus on this subject like never before.

We discuss some of the key compliance challenges companies are facing today and introduce the stages you need to consider in your approach, setting the scene for our series of podcasts.

A podcast series talking all things start-up to those in the know. We hear the real-life journeys, trials, tribulations, and successes to those navigating the start-up space. In this episode we talk to Uther Mahmud, founder of Buzzspark about the power of customer stories and authentic content for driving marketing. Uther’s passion for human connection really shines, he speaks incredibly candidly about his experience in building Buzzspark. It was an absolute pleasure to host him in the studio! Learn more about Accendo here: Accendo | Commercial Services | Shoosmiths Lawyers

Our Unique employee network is a community for people with long-term health conditions and disabilities. We recently recorded an inspiring podcast featuring Feargus MacDaeid and Martin McKay, two incredible entrepreneurs who turned their personal challenges into highly successful businesses. Don't miss this entertaining and insightful discussion.