Episode 8 of the Journey Through a Contract series highlights the key considerations when a business is entering into a contract with a consumer. This podcast examines the key considerations parties should give to contractual rights and obligations as they flow through a supply chain. A supply chain can consist of a number of different contracts, including those with raw material suppliers and manufacturers at the start, to distributors and customers at the end...
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Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for their ability to focus on what matters.
From offices across the UK and Brussels, the firm supports some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact.
Shoosmiths empowers its people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The firm has won prestigious industry awards, such as 'Law Firm of the Year' at the Legal Business Awards 2022, 'Legal Team of the Year' at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and has been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022).
Shoosmiths' innovative approach is also embodied in their non-legal solutions for clients, which complement its technical legal expertise.
The firm also believes in supporting the communities in which it operates, and it is firmly on its ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching grant-making body 'The Shoosmiths Foundation'. To find out more about Shoosmiths and the positive impact the firm is making across its clients, people, and ESG and innovations, please visit: Impact report 2022 (shoosmiths.co.uk).
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PartnerDavid Farnell
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PartnerJames Foster
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PartnerMatthew Lonergan
PartnerSimon Meek
PartnerJonathan Mills
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Legal DirectorChristine Burrows
Legal DirectorJennifer Clarke
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Key takeaways from the Tech Policy Leadership Conference 2024
The conference earlier this week, looked at the broad theme of how the next Government can use technology to “build a better Britain”, exploring the key policy priorities of the UK tech industries with a general election expected by the autumn. The sold-out event, which attracted over 200 attendees, coincided with the publication of TechUK’s UK Tech Plan, setting out seven tech priorities for the next Government...
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Shoosmiths part of new commission to tackle England’s housing shortage
Shoosmiths is joining forces with professionals from across the real estate industry, as well as academics and policy experts, on a new Commission into England’s housing shortage.Dame Kate Barker CBE, who undertook landmark inquiries into housing supply and land use planning for the last Labour Government, will head up the Commission on behalf of think tank, Radix Big Tent, with Shoosmiths’ living sector legal experts supporting the initiative. The Radix Housing Commission will specifically focus on responding to England’s housing shortage. Its aim is to make recommendations soon after the anticipated General Election...
Region’s healthtech businesses gather to hear from Shoosmiths and others as part of West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator drive
Law firm Shoosmiths has collaborated with businesses in the region to support the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) with its aim to build a life sciences and healthtech ecosystem so businesses in the sector can thrive.The aim of WMHTIA is to tackle the challenges companies face when bringing new technologies to the market. The programme unites a collaborative network of expertise across industry, NHS and universities that will help pioneering businesses navigate the key stages of medical translation...