In this new mini-series on supply chain due diligence, Kerry Stares, Partner and Director of Responsible Business at Charles Russell Speechlys sits down with guests to discuss these issues in greater depth. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Peter Nestor, Global Head of Human Rights at Novartis to dive deeper into human rights risk based due diligence, prioritising human rights considerations within an organisation, and the ways in which businesses can adapt to these developments.  

In this new mini-series on supply chain due diligence, Kerry Stares, Partner and Director of Responsible Business at Charles Russell Speechlys sits down with guests to discuss these issues in greater depth. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Christina Rahbek CRA, Partner at Gorrissen Federspiel in Denmark, and Ingo Theusinger, Partner at Noerr in Germany, to discuss the cross-jurisdictional impact of the new laws. 

In this episode of Disputes Over Donuts, our three hosts Patrick Gearon, Partner and Head of Middle East, Paula Boast (Partner and Head of Construction, Engineering & Projects, Middle East), and Christopher O’Brien, Senior Associate, are joined by Umar Azmeh, Registrar of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre. 

Umar discusses what attracted him to the role of Registrar, explains what sets the QICDRC apart, its emphasis on thought leadership, and his vision for its future.

• How to satisfy ground (f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Proposed changes to commercial lease rent reviews
• Getting ready for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
• What’s happening with leasehold reform?      
• Working with the Building Safety Act 2022
• Developments in case-law on protestors

For more detail on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, listen to: Property Patter Podcast: Top 5 Changes under the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025

To stay up-to-date on residential property changes, keep an eye on our Essential Residential Hub | Charles Russell Speechlys

Cases and legislation referred to in this episode of Property Patter are:

• Spirit Pub Company (Managed) Limited v. Pridewell Properties (London) Limited [Unreported, Mayor’s and City of London County Court, 14 March 2025] – being appealed to the High Court to be heard in March 2026
• S Franses Ltd v. Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd [2018] UKSC 62
• Peachside Limited v. Lee [2024] EWHC 921 (TCC)
• English Devolution and Empowerment Bill
• Law Commission project page on Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: https://lawcom.gov.uk/project/business-tenancies-the-right-to-renew/
• Renters’ Rights Act 2025
• Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
• Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership and Others [2025] EWCA Civ 846
• Adriatic Land 5 Limited v. Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point and Another [2025] EWCA Civ 856

Football Beyond Borders recently launched the Lost Boys Taskforce, an initiative designed to respond to the increasing pressures adolescents experience during their formative years and the long-term consequences these pressures can have. At the heart of the initiative is the Trusted Adult Guarantee, a nationwide call to train 10,000 adults to act as mentors outside a young person’s immediate family—providing a support network, positive encouragement, and consistent guidance.

David Savage, Social Mobility Champion and Partner in the Construction and Real Estate team, sat down with Paul Barber OBE, Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, to highlight the urgent need for meaningful intervention—and the role trusted adults can play in positively shaping decision making at critical moments in a young person’s life.

For further information on the detail of the changes and to keep up-to-date as the legislation takes effect, head to our Essential Residential Hub.

In this episode of Disputes Over Donuts, hosts Thomas R. Snider, Partner and Head of International Arbitration, and Simon Le Wita, Partner, are joined by Jehad Kazim, Executive Director of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), and Jean-Rémi de Maistre, CEO & Co Founder of Jus Mundi, for a practical discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the arbitral landscape.

The conversation explores real world use cases of AI in arbitration - including legal research, document analysis, drafting, and arbitrator selection - and examines the recently announced DIAC - Jus Mundi AI and innovation partnership. The guests assess the benefits and risks of accelerated adoption, from efficiency gains and enhanced decision support to concerns around confidentiality, bias, and explainability, and consider how current regulatory approaches measure up. They also discuss market attitudes, how scepticism can be addressed and how institutions can build trust, and look ahead to the next five years.

Joshua Green, Senior Associate in the Family team, sat down with David Blows, a well-known financial planner at FLM, to discuss the reasons for the rate of bankruptcy among athletes, such as the impact and duration of a playing career, biology, lack of quality financial advice, lifestyle creep, divorce and separation, and more, can sometimes have adverse consequences on them once their playing days are over. We also discuss the advice that’s given to athletes to avoid financial problems through adapting their habits and being as disciplined off the pitch as they are on it. 

This episode offers a concise, practical view of international mediation - what it is, where it adds value, and how to approach it in cross-border disputes. Hosted by Tamasin Perkins, Partner, the episode contains insights from Peter Smith, Legal Director, and guest speakers Michael Patchett-Joyce, Barrister (3 Hare Court), and Frank Eijkman, Dispute Resolution Advisor and Foundation Co-ordinator at the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR).

The discussion covers core definitions and benefits of mediation, sector use-cases, global and UK trends, what makes an effective mediator, and how barrister experience informs mediation practice. It also addresses preparation and client strategy, common misconceptions, confidentiality, cost and accessibility, the rise of online mediation, and culturally informed, creative outcomes. The episode closes with quick tips for lawyers and clients considering mediation for the first time.

This podcast also looks at the following Court of Appeal decisions: Adriatic Land 5 Limited v Long Leaseholders of Hippersley Point [2025] EWCA Civ 856 and Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership [2025] EWCA Civ 846

Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers.

James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome’s background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals.

To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.

Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers.

James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome’s background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals.

To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.

The team share key insights on their routes to becoming sport lawyers, top tips for establishing your sport law practice, high-lights, as well as some of the challenges that come with being a lawyer in such a dynamic and constantly evolving industry.  

This podcast also considers the following decisions: 56 Westbourne Terrace RTM Company Limited v Polturak and Ors [2025] UKUT 88 (LC), Triplerose Ltd v Stride [2019] UKUT 99 (LC), Bath Ground Rent Estate Ltd v. Lessees of 1-8 Baden House (Unreported, CHI/00AH/LVT/2006/0005 LVT) and Sussex Property Development v. Amin (Unreported, CHI/00ML/LSC/2004/0003/LVT)

If you have any questions regarding rights of light or the topics discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out to James Souter or Jerome Webb.

Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers.

James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome’s background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals.

To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.

This podcast also considers the case of Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd [2023] UKSC 2.

If you have any questions regarding rights of light or the topics discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out to James Souter or Jerome Webb.

Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers.

James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome’s background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals.

To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.

If you have any questions regarding rights of light or the topics discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out to James Souter or Jerome Webb.

Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers.

James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome’s background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals.

To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.

If you have any questions regarding rights of light or the topics discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out to James Souter or Jerome Webb.

Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers.

James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome’s background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals.

To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.

In this episode, Senior Associate Sophie Willis in our Planning team is joined by Senior Planner, Ollie Collins of Lichfields. Sophie and Ollie discuss the Government’s Life Science Sector Plan and the Government’s ambition for the planning system to boost economic growth, facilitate the UK becoming a global leader in life sciences and provide opportunities for unlocking development within the life sciences sector. 

In this inaugural episode, hosted by Thomas R. Snider, Partner and Head of International Arbitration, and Gareth Mills, Partner, we focus on international arbitration. We sit down with Kevin Nash, Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), who shares his vision for the future of the LCIA and what sets it apart in the realm of arbitration. Kevin discusses potential updates to the LCIA's rules and offers his perspective on the vital role institutions play in shaping the arbitration process. Join us for a compelling conversation that promises to shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities facing arbitration today.

Our attention in this episode, turns to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (or CAS). Dan McDonagh, an Associate in Commercial Dispute Resolution, sat down with Benoit Pasquier, a CAS appointed arbitrator since 2019, and Serge Vittoz, a specialist in disputes who has made representations before numerous sporting bodies and tribunals. We trace the establishment of the organisation from its founding, to how it derives its unique international jurisdictional authority and what this means for disputes that are arbitrated by CAS. 

CAS is often referred to as the Supreme Court of Sport, in part because of it’s image as a court of final appeal regarding disputes emanating from sports. We also discuss the nature of the disputes and explore how CAS is gradually moving towards more transparency in its decision making, particularly in regards to matters that concern the public interest. 

• The circumstances in which a Case B Notice to Quit can be served under the 1986 Act;
• Options for landowners when not all of the land subject under a 1986 Act tenancy is to be developed;
• How the approach differs under the 1995 Act; and
• Notices to Quit under the 1995 Act. 

• Key features of agricultural holdings under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986;
• The application of Case Notices C, D and E under the 1986 Act when the tenant is in breach of the tenancy;
• Other options for landowners to regain possession in the event of tenant breach including service of a Section 25 Notice, forfeiture and surrender;
• Options for tenants in response; and
• Key features of farm business tenancies under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.

In this episode, we explore key details when drafting sponsorship agreements in sport. Anna Sowerby, Associate in our commercial team, sat down with Sally Moore, Global Sponsorship lead at Sage, and Robert Powell, Senior Legal Counsel at the International Tennis Federation to share their industry insights. 

The discussion looks at a range of topics relating to sponsorship contracts such as identifying the right sponsorship opportunity and some of the key considerations as a potential sponsor, the importance of strategy and communication with stakeholders, negotiation, and learning how to remain flexible – particularly when entering into a multi-year sponsorship deal with a partnering organisation. 

• The various grounds on which an application can be made;
• Who can bring an application;
• What needs to be shown under the most commonly seen ground of “reasonable user”, including valuation considerations;
• The Tribunal’s overarching discretion in these cases;
• Evidence required; and
• The position as to costs.

In this episode Real Estate Associate Lynsey Inglis is joined by Matt Lee, Partner and Head of Science and Technology at Carter Jonas. Matt and Lynsey take a look ahead at 2025 and specifically consider the leasing trends we are likely to see and the consider the approach to heads of terms agreed between landlords and tenants. 

Giles is a seasoned brand marketing executive, with more than two decades of experience in the media and technology space. He has worked with some of the world’s most prestigious brands – prior to his tenure at B&W, he headed up the entertainment and lifestyle sponsorship team at Nokia and helped to establish Sony Music’s brand partnerships team.

After joining Bowers & Wilkins in 2022, Giles helped to secure a series of impressive brand partnerships with global icons including David Beckham, Aston Martin, and the James Bond franchise. He has also been instrumental to maintaining the brand’s relationship with Abbey Road Studios, which dates back 40 years, and is responsible for all brand and marketing output.

Listen in to hear how Canary Wharf was created as a financial district, the lessons learned from the Millenium Dome and delivering the 2012 Olympics and regeneration of King’s Cross.

• Canary Wharf: 1m45
• The Millenium Dome/O2: 10m15
• The King’s Cross regeneration: 15m40
• Developing for the 2012 Olympics: 21m35
• Katie’s thoughts on achieving better retail and housing in the UK: 27m10
• Katie’s career reflections: 35m15
• Katie’s career tips and learnings: 40m25

We kick off this new series with an International Women’s Day special where Sarah Johnson, Associate in our Commercial team welcomes our first guest, Abiola Ijasanmi. Hailed as "the most powerful woman in African football," Abi is the first woman to hold a C-Suite position at the Confederation of African Football. Abi has now started her own venture, African Sports Investor (ASI), which will invest in, develop, and commercialise women’s football leagues in Africa, with further plans to develop academies in countries where an ASI league is established.

In this episode, Abi and Sarah discuss the business of women’s football in Africa, competitive league models in England and the USA (from brand partnerships to broadcast deals), and the importance of athlete empowerment, highlighting the current commercial opportunities in women’s football for investors, brands, and athletes.

• The current consultation on whether there should still be statutory protection for business tenancies;
• The new law to allow local Councils to take control of letting High Street properties;
• Recent insolvency trends, particularly with CVAs and the new restructuring plans introduced by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020.

In this podcast, Harriet Betteridge from our Private Client Team speaks to Alexandra Ottridge at Level about the 2024 Autumn Budget and its impact on estate planning, inheritance tax (IHT) and succession strategies. The Level Group are a lending firm providing finance for family and probate proceedings. 

Harriet outlines key points from the Budget including the freezing of IHT (inheritance tax) thresholds until 2030, the relief on business and agricultural property being capped from April 2026 and the introduction of IHT on pensions from April 2027. Harriet provides crucial takeaways and solutions to navigate these changes such as the need for early estate planning, life insurance and probate loans to manage the higher tax liabilities, as well as planning ahead by reviewing of wills, updating of pension nominations and taking advice on tax-efficient structures.

The cases and legislation referred to in this episode of Property Patter are:

• Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (and Guy refers to TFS Stores Ltd v. BMG (Ashford) Ltd & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 688 – see TFS Stores Ltd v Designer Retail Outlet Centres (Mansfield) General Partner: The end of the road | Falcon Chambers)
• Leisurespace v. CRT Property Investments – Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Crown Court – Hearing in February 2025
• University of London v. Harvie-Clark [2024] EWHC 2895 – Final Injunction to be heard in 2025 (relating to protestors)
• Building Safety Act 2022
• Adriatic Land 5 Limited v. Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point [2023] UKUT 271 – Court of Appeal hearing on 17 March 2025
• Triathlon Homes LLP v. Stratford Village Development Partnership & Others [2024] UKFTT 26 – Court of Appeal hearing on 19 March 2025

Other references:

• Forthcoming book “Injunctions protecting land” by Falcon Chambers (due for publication later in 2025)
• The 50th anniversary of the Blundell Lecture series – this is an annual series of four lectures discussing topical issues in Property Law. Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC will be speaking at one of the lectures taking place in June 2025.  The dates for 2025 are 3, 10, 17 and 24 June.

Mark is one of England’s most celebrated male cricketers of the past thirty years – his illustrious cricketing career saw him play for Middlesex, Surrey and England. He became the only man to have averaged over 100 runs in two successive seasons in the English game, earning recognition as Wisden Cricketer of the Year and PCA Player of the Year in 2007 thanks to his 2026 first-class runs.  Upon his retirement from the game in 2012, Mark became the batting coach at Middlesex, and later served as the batting coach for England in 2015, helping an enviable batting lineup towards a World Cup victory in 2019. Outside cricket, Mark has diversified into a TV personality, trainer, mentor, and journalist. In 2006, he appeared on and won BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing alongside Karen Hardy and has since appeared on special editions for Sports Relief. His journalistic endeavours have included opinion pieces on diversity in the game as well as mental health.  Alongside his current role as batting coach, Mark serves as President for Middlesex. Since 2020, he has also been the director of cricket for Harrow School. 

Charlotte explains the history behind the Estate and how the Commissioners’ team approach the challenges involved, as well as looking ahead to exciting projects such as the Portsea Mews redevelopment and Connaught Village Green. Charlotte also gives her insight into the independent brands and events which can be found in the oasis of Connaught Village, not to mention explaining the background to the newest occupier within the Village - Paddington Bear!

Each episode, we'll sit down with industry experts, legal counsels and insiders to discuss their work, the challenges they face, and the wins they celebrate in the ever-evolving retail landscape.

In our first episode Ilona Bateson, Associate in our Commercial team, leading on all things fashion and retail at Charles Russell Speechlys sits down with Ruth Walker, Head of Legal at URBN to discuss key legal and sector considerations for each of their brands including Urban Outfitter, Anthropologie and Free People, as well as fashion trends and ESG considerations for companies operating in the retail space. 

Together, Nicola and Matthew highlight the importance of cross-border recognition from an insolvency practitioner’s perspective, consider the practical benefits, and discuss the challenges associated with the lack of a framework for recognition in the onshore UAE, particularly when it comes to creditors seeking to use the UAE courts to gain an advantage.

Together, they discuss the key changes brought in by the new Federal UAE Bankruptcy Law and address some of the opportunities missed, such as the absence of a framework for cross-border recognition and the potential benefits of intra-UAE regulation.

Paul also speaks to his experience as a trustee in onshore restructuring proceedings in the KBBO Group restructuring and imparts practical insight on the realities that such an appointment entails.

Together, they delve into the evolving role of the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) in the Middle East, examining the impact of recent market developments and sharing firsthand experiences from high-profile regional restructurings.

This insightful discussion offers valuable perspectives for navigating the complexities of corporate recovery and restructuring in a rapidly changing economic environment.

In this episode, Nicola is joined by Nathan Stubing, Managing Director at FTI Consulting in the UAE, to talk about how judgment creditors can potentially maximise recoveries by seeking the appointment of a receiver over shares in DIFC and ADGM companies.

Melanie is an Associate in the Construction, Engineering and Projects team and discusses the key impacts on the design and construction phases. Richard is a Partner in the Real Estate Disputes team and co-leads the firm’s Building Safety Team with Michael.  In this Property Patter he focusses on some of the key issues he is seeing in connection with in-occupation Higher-Risk Buildings. All three discuss the future and what is coming on the horizon, as well as drawing together some of the strands from the first two episodes in this miniseries and providing some commentary on the challenges to be faced in the months and years ahead.

For those only interested in commercial property, feel free to skip ahead to 20m 50s for Mat’s insights and observations on the prospects for this sector.

The Howard de Walden Estate dates back to the 18th century when it was a quiet country village with a small number of houses dotted along the high street. Today, it spans 95 acres of Marylebone and is one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Home to the renowned Marylebone Village and Harley Street Health Area, the estate includes medical, retail, office, educational and residential properties and covers some of the capital’s best known streets including Harley Street, Marylebone High Street, Wigmore Street and Portland Place. 

Andrea shares the history of the estate and how it has developed over the centuries, the challenges of sustainability, the role of Great Estates play in shaping London, as well as where to go in Marylebone for a really good cocktail. 

They discuss managing the costs that arise in international arbitration, along with methods to make the arbitral process more cost-effective and efficient for clients. 

They further consider the use of artificial intelligence within the arbitral sphere, including its advantages, its challenges, and how arbitrators and practitioners should adapt to align with its future growth. 

Finally, they shed light on how third-party funding and insurance products can be used to manage the costs of arbitration, while also exploring the challenges and potential hurdles involved in going down this route.

Michael in a Partner in the Construction, Engineering and Projects team and discusses BLOs, and the potential implications going forward of BLOs and RCOs for corporate structures and development. 

Oliver is an Associate in the Real Estate Disputes team and in this Property Patter focuses in on RCOs, and some of the differences between RCOs and BLOs. 

The episode also discusses the key decision of Triathlon Homes LLP, the background to the decision and the significance of the same. 

Lastly, Michael and Oliver share their thoughts on how RCOs and BLOs may be used in the future.

Melanie in an Associate in the Construction, Engineering and Projects team and provides a useful insight into the new statutory landscape for the Higher Risk Buildings at the construction stage. 

Sylwia is an Associate in the Real Estate Disputes team and sets out the changes introduced by the Act in respect of the Higher Risk Buildings in occupation.  

They discuss the new concepts, definitions, requirements and procedures introduced by the Act and look at the implementation process of the new statutory framework. 

Finally, they shed light on the most recent changes to the Act introduced on 6 April 2024 and their impact on the main stakeholders of the Higher Risk Buildings, both in construction and in occupation. 

Julie is one of the architects and technical experts behind the Net Zero Building Standard and gives us an insight into where the initiative came from and what it is intended to achieve. 

They discuss practical steps that the real estate sector can do to prepare for the transition, and they take a closer look how the standard will deal with the topical question of retrofitting vs. building new. 

Finally, they also shed light on how a mindset-change will help to achieve the embodied and operational carbon savings envisaged by the new standard. 

If you are only interested in commercial property, feel free to skip ahead to around 12 minutes to get relevant comment on the key areas of interest for that sector…

This episode focuses on top tips on what to avoid in the contract and during production. They discuss what owners should be aware in preparation for the filming crew’s arrival and they take a closer look on IP rights of the content filmed. The team shares post agreement tips on how to deal with issues arising while filming and look at what happens once the filming has concluded. 

The cases and legislation referred to in this episode of Property Patter are:

• Building Safety Act 2022
• Adriatic Land 5 Limited v. Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point [2023] UKUT 271
• Bradley & Anor v. Heslin & Anor [2014] EWHC 3267
• Bradley & Anor v. Heslin & Anor [2015] EWHC 3950 (costs)
• Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• S Franses Limited v. Cavendish Hotel (London) Limited [2018] UKSC 62
• Clipper Logistics Plc v. Scottish Equitable lc (Unreported, County Court at Shefffield, 7 March 2022)

The book referenced during this podcast is “Show Me the Bodies” by Peter Apps – details can be found here.

Simon holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Kent.

Recorded in November 2023 and shared with the permission of LSE Focal Point.

This episode of the two-part mini-series focuses on how a historic house owner can get involved in filming, and we discuss the key terms of filming agreements. Our speakers take a closer look at what happens when the filming team is on-site and share practical tips on how to agree on commercial terms.

Stay tuned for part 2, where Naomi, Robert and Simon will also be joined by Richard Davies, Commercial Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys who will share his insights on IP rights.

For further updates on the plans for residential property following the King’s Speech, see:

• The King's Speech - Renters Reform
• King’s Speech: Developments on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform remain high on the Government’s agenda

Richard Flenley and Michael O’Connor discuss these points with Emma Humphreys and outline the key issues on the horizon for building owners and developers.

They discuss what’s coming up for different asset classes such as logistics, life sciences, hotels, and investments in the living sector. They take a closer look at how commercial office investments and developments are changing and how can businesses future-proof their properties in terms of ESG. They also focus on how energy and the cost of energy affect businesses in the UK.

Dame Stephanie is a businesswoman and philanthropist, having pioneered a career in the information technology sector. She started her own business in the early 1960s, Freelance Programmers, staffed by women working from home, which was ultimately valued at $3 billion, making millionaires of 70 of her team members. Given the status quo in the sixties, this all-female business was trailblazing and flourished over the following decades.

Since then, Dame Stephanie has established The Shirley Foundation, which is one of the top fifty grant-giving foundations in the UK. She has also founded two significant autism charities: Prior's Court School for young people with complex autism and Autistica, the UK's national autism research charity. She was appointed a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) in 2017, a membership limited to only 65 individuals globally, for her services to the IT industry and philanthropy.

During the podcast Simon and Bart ask Dame Stephanie thought provoking questions about her life and lessons that she wishes to share with listeners.

As well as talking about her journey in the world of technology and her successes, Dame Stephanie talks about her struggles with growing an international organisation.

"I started off in a very entrepreneurial way and have tried to remain innovative as an organisation so that some of the things I have done have been shock horror types of things, trying to take the whole company, which is quite sizable and profitable, into co-ownership, that took 11 years, and what I have learnt that most of the things that you do in business take that sort of time. My first charity took 17 years to set up. These things are slow and take a lot out of you."

Bart comments: "You are the most significant private donor in the field of autism in the country, possibly in the world." He touches on how Dame Stephanie's changing relationship with her business led to moving towards into the world of philanthropy and how one moves into making a difference in the world.

Dame Stephanie replies: "I don't like to be bored, I like to do new things, I like to make things happen, so it's worked out quite well for me. Some of the projects that you have helped me with, such as house purchasing and house selling, which is the normal domestic thing, but also, I started to buy houses on behalf of Charities, including one that I bought for £15 million. These are significant changes of scale as far as I am concerned - as well as growing another business with the school I set up, which is the largest charitable project I did, for £30 million, which took five years."

Simon asks Dame Stephanie how she stays with her projects and what role she takes in these causes: "The key thing that I do is set the culture, so it’s pretty firm. Even when I've left, I am told that the trustees think, and say "What would Steve do in this situation? And although it's a nice to hear, it's not always a good thing, as things then won't change."  

If you would like a personally signed copy of either So To Speak or Let It Go. Please email pa@steveshirley.com – all proceeds go to Autistica.

The cases and new legislation referred to in this episode of Property Patter are:

• Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings v. Blacks Outdoor Retail [2023] UKSC 2 – read our blog here
• 89 Holland Park v. Dell [2022] UKUT 169
• Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited v. Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd; Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd v. Ashloch Ltd and AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd; On Tower UK Ltd v. AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd [2022] UKSC 18
• Building Safety Act 2022
• Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
• Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/2023
• Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (amending the Electronic Communications Code and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954)
• Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015

In 2021 we were proud to promote Kerry Stares as our Responsible Business Partner, reflecting how critical responsible business and environmental, social and governance (or ESG) issues are for the success and sustainability of our firm and how critical they are for our clients.

Kerry works with stakeholders across our business to understand and improve our own environmental and social impact as a business. She works with our clients to understand their ESG priorities and to ensure that we are providing them with the right advice and support, both in our traditional role as advisors and as business partners. She also works with our intermediaries and wider networks to explore opportunities for thought leadership and collaboration in the complex and fast moving world of ESG.

Kerry’s conversations are so rich in insights from our clients and intermediaries - many of whom are true sustainability leaders - that we decided to record and share them as a podcast series.

We hope that you enjoy and find them useful – please share your feedback.

In this episode Kerry talks to Guy Battle, CEO of the Social Value Portal and Liam Ronan-Chlond, Head of Engagement at Socius Development about what creating social value means for property developers and how they can measure and manage it. They discuss what developers are already doing well, where the sector needs to make progress and unpack the different commercial incentives that combine to make a strong business case for developers investing in creating social value.

In this episode of our "What’s new in employment law" podcast Employment Partner, Mike Powner, and Senior Associate Clare Davis share their thoughts and experiences of innovative reward schemes. 

What grounds does a landlord need to satisfy in order to terminate this type of lease? And when can a landlord or a tenant seek to insert a break option into a renewal lease? Richard Flenley and Emma Preece join Emma Humphreys takes a closer look.

Cases referred to during this podcast are listed below:

• O’May v City of London Real Property Ltd [1982] 261 EG 1185
• HPUT Trustee No 1 Limited & HPUT Trustee No 2 Limited v Boots UK Limited (County Court at Central London, Unreported, 24 May 2021)
• Reohorn v Barry Corporation [1956] 1 WLR 845
• Adams v Green [1978] 2 E.G.L.R. 46
• National Car Parks Ltd v The Paternoster Consortium Ltd [1990] 1 EGLR 99

N.B. Please note that this episode was recorded in Spring 2022

Cases covered include:

• Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Limited & Anr v Williams and Ors
• Kensquare Limited v Boakye
• Aster Communities v Chapman
• No. 1 West India Quay (Residential) Limited v East Tower Apartments Limited
• Wynne v. Yates & Anr.
• Firstport Property Services Ltd v Settlers Court RTM Company Limited

For further information on the Spring Budget, please head to: Spring Statement: Act now before it's too late

Please note: This podcast was recorded shortly before the Act received Royal Assent.  No significant details were changed, but there is now a list of approved arbitrators available here.

Further information can be found at:

• The government’s Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and revised Code of Practice | Charles Russell Speechlys
• New law to resolve remaining Covid-19 commercial rent debts now in place

Emma Preece is joined by Hannah Turner and Laura Bushaway of our Real Estate Disputes Team to discuss the paperwork required and the implications of non-compliance, especially when it comes to regaining possession of the property in the future.

Do the suggested timetables work in practice, are surveyors providing the required endorsements and what are some of the difficulties with section 18 valuations?  As experienced dilapidations surveyors, Sara and Richard share their helpful and practical insights into some of the issues they face in preparing and negotiating claims.

Additional resources:

• Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd v. Cine-UK Ltd [2021] EWHC 1013 – Appeal to the Court of Appeal in February 2022
• London Trocadero (2015) LLP v. Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd [2021] EWHC 3103 – Appeal to the Court of Appeal in February 2022
• Saville-Edells and Saville-Edells v. Jain (Unreported, County Court at Central London sitting in the FTT, 15 December 2021)
• Pollock v. St Joseph’s Gate Management Company – to be heard by the FTT during 2022
• Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd v. Williams [2021] EWCA Civ 27
• Alberti v. Cadogan Holdings Limited [2021] UKUT 85 – Appeal to the Court of Appeal in February 2022
• Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd v. Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 1755 – Cojoined appeal to the Supreme Court in February 2022
• Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd v. Ashloch Ltd & Anr [2021] EWCA Civ 90 - Cojoined appeal to the Supreme Court in February 2022
• Arqiva Services Ltd v. AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd [2020] UKUT 195 - Cojoined appeal to the Supreme Court in February 2022
• See The government’s Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and revised Code of Practice | Charles Russell Speechlys for details of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill
• Property Patter Podcast: top tips and traps for expert evidence

Sarah Rowley is joined by John Pepin CEO of Philanthropy Impact and Rennie Hoare, Chair of Philanthropy Impact and Partner and Head of Philanthropy at C. Hoare & Co to discuss the current landscape of philanthropy in the UK and current trends, priorities and concerns amongst philanthropists. 

This podcast was recorded in November 2021 as Glasgow was hosting COP 26.

Listen for an insight into the thinking behind the Penpont Project – one of the world’s largest youth-led conservation schemes – and a modern take on the centuries old concept of stewardship.

The cases referred to in this podcast are:

• M Brown Limited v. Bestwick [1951] 1 KB 21
• Tickner v. Hearn [1961] 1 All ER 65
• Richards v. Green [1984] 11 HLR 1
• Moreland Property v. Dhokia [2003] EWCA Civ 1639
• Gofor Investments v. Roberts [1975] 1 WLUK 727