Charles Russell Speechlys Podcast Channel

Property Professionals: Spring Budget Announcement

In the fourth episode of our Property Professionals podcast series, Julie Sharpe, one of our real estate senior associates is joined by Helen Coward, a partner in our private client team and Tim Watson, a director in the development team at Savills. They discuss the highlights of the recent budget announcement, including:

• The chancellor's announcement - what tax changes are being introduced and why
• Why the tax reforms are not as wide ranging as speculated
• How this will all impact the development market going forward

Property Patter: The trendy option – FAQs on tenant CVAs (Company Voluntary Arrangements)

In the third of our series of our Property Patter podcasts looking at tenant insolvency, Emma Humphreys is joined by Roger Elford and Daniel Moore to look at some key points on tenant CVAs.  Listen in for the answers to FAQs including “How do CVAs impact on landlords?”, “What do landlords need to look out for in CVA proposals?”, “When can a landlord challenge a CVA?” and “Which CVAs are already heading to the courts?”

How to manage redundancies: employee rights on redundancy

In our third episode, Trevor Bettany, Jessie Basra and Josie MacLeod look at employee rights on redundancy, including payments, alternative employment and trial periods.  

Property Patter: The last resort – FAQs on tenant liquidation

In the second of our series of Property Patter podcasts looking at tenant insolvency, Emma Humphreys invites Heidi Wagstaff and Emma Preece to explain a bit more about how liquidation works.  What are the different types of liquidation and when will the court make a winding-up order (in “normal” times)?  What steps should landlords take when a tenant goes into liquidation?  And what are the chances of landlords achieving any recovery when a tenant goes into liquidation - is it all doom and gloom?!

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How to manage redundancies: practical steps

In our second episode, Trevor Bettany, Sophie Lockwood and Amelia Goodwin look at the practice side of carrying out a redundancy exercise including making the announcement, collective and individual consultation, scoring and dismissal.

Property Patter: Love Thy Neighbour - how to deal with boundary disputes

Boundary disputes often involve high levels of stress and costs.  The courts have made it clear that they would rather not deal with these types of dispute when their resources are so stretched, but the issues and evidence can be complex.  In this podcast, Emma Humphreys and Emma Preece are joined by Kerry Bretherton QC of Tanfield Chambers to explore whether it is possible to simplify boundary issues between warring parties and how to encourage people to “make love not war” over their boundary differences…!

How to manage redundancies: initial planning

In our first episode, Trevor Bettany and Clare Davis discuss the practical aspects of undertaking a redundancy exercise – looking at the theory, options for employers and what to take into account at the initial planning stages.

Keeping Up With Construction: Pre-procurement - Practical Pointers

Successful procurement is more than the choice of the construction contract. Join Charles Russell Speechlys Partner, Fiona Edmond and Gardiner and Theobald Partner, John Meredith as they discuss some practical pre-tender tips for a successful project.

Property Patter: The “bubble wrap” option – FAQs on tenant administration

In the first of a series of our Property Patter podcasts looking at the different forms of tenant insolvency, Emma Humphreys is joined by Bethan Cunniffe and Sam Lear to look at some key points on tenant administration.  Listen in for the answers to FAQs including “What is the aim of an administration?”, “When is a “pre-pack” the preferred option?”, “What can and should landlords do when faced with a tenant in administration?” and “Why is an administration like bubble wrap?!”

Property Patter: What can the property world expect from Parliament and the courts in 2021?

In our first episode of Property Patter for 2021, Emma Humphreys and Laura Bushaway are joined by Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC and Toby Boncey of Falcon Chambers to look at what’s ahead in the world of property law during this year – including Parliament’s plans and coronavirus cases ranging from tenants challenging arrears claims to hotly contested disputes over the terms of renewal leases under the 1954 Act.  There are also plenty of “business as usual” property disputes for discussion – including consideration of the clarity we might get on the Electronic Communications Code this year and the differing court views when it comes to parties’ conduct and injunctions.