Shreya Srinivasan

Commerce Meets Law

Hello listeners! This podcast is geared towards anyone who has in the interest in the world of commerce or the legal profession. The podcast will include advice from experts in the industry and young professionals who will share their experiences, as well as the lessons they have learnt along the way.

Author

Shreya Srinivasan

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

Maya Thompson: The Road to Qualification as a Solicitor Apprentice! (S3Ep50) 08.06.2026

Hello CML listeners, Today’s episode is an exciting conversation with Maya Thompson, an Associate (Corporate M&A and Private Equity) at Gowling WLG. Maya started her journey with the firm as a paralegal apprentice in 2017 and she has recently qualified as a solicitor so that’s exactly what we are diving into today!  Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com

Avni Varsani- The flexibility of working at ELS Legal! (S3Ep49) 28.05.2026

Hello CML listeners, Today’s episode is an exciting episode with Avni Varsani, an associate Solicitor at ELS Legal, providing expert legal services and tailored advice to clients and this episode took place at the ELS Legal office! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com

Brian Altman: Exploring over 40 Years at the Criminal Bar! (S3Ep48) 05.05.2026

Hi CML listeners, Today’s episode features Brian Altman, Joint Head of Chambers and King’s Counsel at 2BR, alongside Christine Agnew KC. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com

Milan Joshi: Exploring the World of Payments from Apple Pay to Revolut! (S3Ep47) 01.04.2026

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode features Milan Joshi, a senior payments and data lawyer with over a decade of experience in the global payments industry. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com The Sick, The Dying…and The Dead! (featuring Milan!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE034YcMba4&list=RDmE034YcMba4&start_radio=1

Sophie Dimitra Fengaras: The Importance of Building a Personal Brand (S3Ep46) 18.03.2026

Hello CML listeners, This week's episodes features Sophie Dimitra Fengaras, who started out as a successful lawyer working in the UK and Dubai, pivoting to entrepreneurship as she now works with other ambitious women who are in a 'transition' phase of their own. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com

Harri Davies: A journey of finding his purpose from Law to EdTech! (S3Ep45) 11.03.2026

Hello CML listeners, This is a fantastic episode with one of my favourites, Harri Davies who is a strategic operator building and scaling high-impact education and impact-led organisations. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Cail Wyn Evans: Building the future of fact intelligence! (S3Ep44) 02.03.2026

Hello CML listeners, This week's episode features Cail Wyn Evans, head of Commercial Strategy at Wexler and a former associate at Mayer Brown. Hope you enjoy! Wexler: https://www.wexler.ai Commerce Meets Law: https://commercemeetslaw.com

Sammy Rehman: The Journey from Wheelchair Basketball to Lawyering! (S3 Episode 43) 16.02.2026

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode is a truly inspirational one with Sammy Rehman, a Trainee Solicitor at Knights, currently undertaking his first seat in Residential Development in the firm’s Uxbridge office. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com

Natalie Abou-Alwan: Navigating your career like a legend! (S3 Ep 42) 30.01.2026

Hello CML listeners, Today’s episode features Natalie Abou-Alwan, a versatile and commercially orientated General Counsel, with over 25 years' multi-jurisdictional experience in the energy sector working across private practice, investments banks and major oil corporations. Hope you enjoy!

Max Wilson: A former barrister turned coach's take on today's young professionals! (S3Ep41) 19.11.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today’s episode is an incredible and much-needed conversation with Max Wilson, a former civil barrister & lecturer at the University of Law turned self-leadership coach!   https://www.maxwilsoncoaching.com/home https://www.thepupillageconsultant.co.uk https://commercemeetslaw.com

Adam Khattak: Life as a trainee in Dubai! (S3Ep40) 06.11.2025

Hi CML listeners, Apologies for the hiatus but I am back with a brilliant episode with Adam Khattak, a tainee Solicitor at CMS Dubai. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Paul O'Connor: Trademarks 101! (S3Ep39) 08.09.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today’s episode is a deep dive into the world of trademark law with the incredible Paul O’Connor who is a chartered trademark attorney. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Tom Pritchard: Staying true to your passion whilst seeking opportunities for professional growth! (S3Ep38) 25.08.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today’s episode is a wonderful conversation with Tom Pritchard, the Head of Legal at RAW charging and formerly a commercial litigator with a master’s in environmental law and climate change policy. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Justin Brandt-Sarif-What are your options post-qualification? (S3Ep37) 11.08.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today’s episode features Justin Brandt-Sarif, currently aninvestment structuring lawyer at Pantheon after completing his training contract at Mayer Brown last year. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Gemma Ellison-Why Leadership Should Come from the Heart! (S3Ep36) 03.08.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode features Gemma Ellison, former lawyer turned co-founder of Heart Leadership, a consultancy that helps organisations build healthier, more human cultures. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://heart-leadership.co.uk/about-us/ CML Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Srishti Suresh-Life as a family law barrister! (S3Ep35) 27.07.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today's guest is Srishti Suresh, an award-winningbarrister currently at Coram Chambers, specialising in both private and public children law cases as well as working on financial remedy disputes. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Mel Storey- From Lawyer to Creator Working Down Under! (S3Ep34) 21.07.2025

Hello CML listeners, Mel is a senior legal leader turned creator, speaker and founder of Counsel Media: a modern digital media company for in-house lawyers and other ambitious young professionals navigating their careers. Hope you enjoy this episode! Counsel Media:https://www.counselpodcast.com/ Commerce Meets Law: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Patricia Gannon-Connecting legal minds together! (S3Ep33) 14.07.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today's conversation features Patricia Gannon, the founder and CEO of Platforum9, a social audio app built exclusively for lawyers dedicated to connecting the legal community worldwide! Hope you enjoy! https://platforum9.com/ https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Studying law at the University of Exeter! (S3Ep32) 07.07.2025

Hi CML viewers, today's episode is a slightly different one as I deep dive into my time at university over the last three years. If you have any other questions about studying law or going to university, please leave them down below! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:25 Why law and why Exeter? 6:35 Breaking down the academic and non-academic aspects of university 19:35 The importance of joining societies 2...

Puja Modha- Being more than just a lawyer! (S3Ep31) 27.06.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode features Puja Modha, a commercial and AI lawyer at Aria Grace Law. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Kayleigh Brown- Discussing the importance of making a will! (S3Ep30) 19.05.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode features Kayleigh Brown, a partner in the private client department at Wilson Browne solicitors. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Evan Lord- Why you should consider a solicitor apprenticeship! (S3Ep29) 23.04.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode features Evan Lord, a solicitor apprentice at DLA Piper. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Emily Cox- The Importance of Being a Risk-Taker! (S3Ep28) 16.04.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode features Emily Cox, a Senior Legal Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert at LexisNexis. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Marie Kuvaeva- Exploring the journey of an aspiring barrister! (S3Ep27) 13.03.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today's conversation features Marie Kuvaeva, an aspiring commercial barrister, having recently graduated with a law degree from the University of Bristol. Marie is currently undertaking the Bar Practice Course at the University of Law and is now a member of the Honourable Society of Inner Temple. Hope you enjoy! Website: https://commercemeetslaw.com/

Mary Bonsor: From Legal to Flex Legal! (S3Ep26) 13.02.2025

Hello CML listeners, Today’s episode is an incredible conversation with Mary Bonsor, founder of Flex Legal, an online platform to connect pre-vetted lawyers and law students with law firms and general counsel for a flexible, on demand service. Before starting Flex Legal, Mary was a solicitor within the PropertyLitigation team at Winckworth Sherwood LLP and decided to jump into the world of entrepr...

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