Charles Russell Speechlys Podcast Channel

Client Conversations Podcast: Mark Ramprakash

Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Partner, Miranda Fisher, are joined by Mark Ramprakash, a renowned former cricketer who is among just 25 players in the game to have scored 100 first-class centuries. In this second episode of the second series of Client Conversations, Mark talks through his extraordinary achievements both in and outside cricket, as well as his keys to career longevity and his role in training and mentoring the next generation of English cricketers.

About Mark Ramprakash

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. 

Property Patter: Great Estates Miniseries – part 3 (or where to find excellent cheesecake and chocolate!)

Charlotte Moss, Head of London at Church Commissioners for England, joins Emma Humphreys to talk about the history and future of the Commissioners’ Hyde Park Estate. The Estate in London, W2 was developed from 1807 and includes various residential properties, as well as shops, restaurants, hotels and galleries.  

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!

The Retail Collection – Episode 1: URBN

Welcome to "The Retail Collection", a brand-new podcast series from Charles Russell Speechlys.

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. 

Insolvency Insights: Cross border recognition – UAE, DIFC, ADGM

In the sixth episode of the Insolvency Insights podcast series, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, is joined by Matthew Wilde, Co-Head of Teneo’s Financial Advisory business in the Middle East.

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.

Property Patter: What does the Budget mean for property?

James Stewart and Lewis Currie from our Tax Team catch up with Emma Humphreys to digest the first Labour Government budget since 2010.  In this episode, we will be looking into the implications the Budget will have on the world of property. What are the key tax changes for those with property investments?  Is there any positive news for business tenants, particularly those in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors? And what’s new on the Reserved Investor Fund?

Insolvency Insights: The new UAE bankruptcy law & the role of the trustee

In the latest Insolvency Insights podcast, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, sits down with Paul Leggett and Haroon Ahmed, Partners in Deloitte Middle East’s Turnaround & Restructuring practice.

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.

Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – The role of the CRO in restructurings in the Middle East

Discover the latest episode of our Insolvency Insights podcast series, where Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, engages with Bruno Navarro Founder & Managing Director of Ipso Facto and Senior Advisor at Ankura.

 

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.

Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – DIFC Courts actions in aid of foreign liquidations

In the second episode of Insolvency Insights, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team based in Dubai, is joined by Colin Diss, Partner and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner in Grant Thornton’s Insolvency and Asset Recovery team in London, to talk about how liquidators and other office holders outside of the UAE can seek to maximise recoveries by using processes available to them in the DIFC Courts.

Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – Receiverships in the DIFC & ADGM Courts

We are delighted to share the first episode of ‘Insolvency Insights,’ our new podcast series hosted by Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team based in Dubai, who delves into critical issues surrounding insolvency and restructuring in the Middle East and discusses examples from her and her guests’ experiences.

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.

Property Patter: Building and Fire Safety Miniseries (part 3)

In this episode, Construction, Engineering and Projects Partner Michael O’Connor is joined by Melanie Hardingham and Richard Flenley to discuss some of the key issues being seen in practice following the bringing into law of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its associated regulations, both in the design and construction, and occupation phases.

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.