A podcast series that explores privacy themes within some of the most well-known movies. In this episode, William Moore and Max Schrems discuss “The Social Network”. Whether you are a film buff, a privacy advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and privacy, take a journey with us as we explore how the big screen tackles privacy. Tune in to hear what Max Schrems thinks of “The Social Network”, whether he was an early adopter of Facebook and what he thinks the future of online advertising should look like. For any feedback, please contact: [email protected]...
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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).
Year this Office was Established: 1854
Lawyers Worldwide: 1600
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Charles Arrand
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PartnerRick Atha
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PartnerAnna Vangrove
PartnerSusie Wakefield
PartnerRobin Webb
PartnerBrian West
PartnerLisa Williams
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Senior AssociateRichard Baker
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Senior AssociateFelicity Forward
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Principal AssociateSarah Jenkins
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Senior AssociateMegan McDonald
Principal AssociateKate McGoverne
Principal AssociateRachel Munro
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Principal AssociateAmy Price
Senior AssociateClaire Raddan
Principal AssociateLewis Ritchie
Senior AssociateKara Shadbolt
Senior PR & Communications ManagerLee Strong
Senior Business Development ExecutivePavan Sumal
Senior AssociateHywel Thomas
Senior AssociateEmily Utley
Principal AssociateMatt Ward
Senior AssociateEmma Wightman
Senior AssociateJennifer Wright
Principal AssociateRubina Zaidi
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Shane McElhatton
AssociateLouise Mooney
AssociateGeorge Peyton
AssociateDanielle Robins
AssociateGabs Rodriguez-Cleary
AssociateRachel Rossdale
AssociateAnna Sherwood
AssociateCarrie Sutton
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James Benedick
Legal DirectorHelen Bridgman
Legal DirectorSarah Bridgman
Directories ManagerChristine Burrows
Legal DirectorJennifer Clarke
Legal DirectorHelen Duff
Legal PASarah Evans
Legal DirectorKimberley Goh
Legal DirectorDavid Goy
Legal DirectorDawn Ingle
IS DirectorClaire Le Mouellic
Legal DirectorJess Ready
Legal DirectorCalum Stacey
Legal DirectorRichard Willcox
Legal DirectorBen Zielinski
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Tribunal ruling addresses key aspects of the Electronic Communications Code
In On Tower UK Limited v British Telecommunications Plc [2024] UKUT 51 LC, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) was asked to address key aspects of the Electronic Communications Code. In On Tower UK Limited v British Telecommunications Plc [2024] UKUT 51 LC, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) was asked to address: The circumstances in which a building purposefully constructed to accommodate electronic communications apparatus can itself constitute electronic communications apparatus for the purposes of the Electronic Communications Code (the Code)...
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Shoosmiths appoints Shama Perera as director of business development & marketing
Shoosmiths has appointed Shama Perera as the new director of business development & marketing. This follows a string of hires across the partnership and business services functions, as the firm seeks to deliver its dynamic 2030 ambition.Shama will drive the firm’s client-led growth strategy across the firm’s core practice areas of Real Estate, Corporate and Litigation and five sectors of Energy and Infrastructure, Mobility, Financial Services, Living and Technology. She brings a wealth of experience to Shoosmiths having held senior leadership positions at leading global, US and magic circle firms...
Shoosmiths corporate team advises on $1.4bn takeover
Law firm Shoosmiths is advising Hipgnosis Songs Fund on its $1.4 billion cash takeover offer from US-based music rights owner Concord.The FTSE listed company and British music royalties fund Hipgnosis owns rights to songs by artists from Beyonce to Neil Young. Shoosmiths' M&A team continues to be at the forefront of major public to private deals, including having recently advised main market listed Ten Entertainment Group plc on its £287 million takeover by US private equity firm Trive Capital in 2023...