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Property Patter: What would property litigators like for Christmas?

Emma Humphreys and Natalie Deuchar are joined by Joanne Wicks QC of Wilberforce Chambers to discuss two areas of property law they would like to see work better: section 2 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 and section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927.   What are the problems with these rules?  Would amendment save them, or do they need sending to Room 101?  And are there any positives to take from 2020 as we head towards the New Year…?

Investigations: Bribery & Corruption

Rachel sits down with leading Barrister, Kevin McCartney from 5 Paper Buildings, to discuss bribery and corruption from a criminal perspective. The pair will look at issues relating to bribery that can occur in business and take you through a case study outlining some potential pitfalls in business relationships.

Untangling the UK/Swiss Knot: Wills for Swiss/UK couples

This is the story of Heidi who is Swiss, and Henry, a Brit. In this podcast series we explore issues faced by this international couple, their businesses and their assets in a UK/Switzerland cross-border context. We will follow their story in good times and in bad times, to untangle the legal knots and help them spot opportunities.

Before Heidi and Henry “settle down”, they decide to go on a free-ride skiing adventure. Do they need Wills? What should these say? What happens following an accident if one of them survives, but loses mental capacity?

Untangling the UK/Swiss Knot: Getting married: Do they need a pre-nup? What is a matrimonial property regime?

This is the story of Heidi who is Swiss, and Henry, a Brit. In this podcast series we explore issues faced by this international couple, their businesses and their assets in a UK/Switzerland cross-border context. We will follow their story in good times and in bad times, to untangle the legal knots and help them spot opportunities.

Before they tie the knot, Henry’s parents want him to have a ‘pre-nuptial agreement’, to protect family money in case of a divorce. Heidi’s family say this can be dealt with by electing into the appropriate ‘matrimonial property regime’. Are they both right and does it matter which country they get married in?

Untangling the UK/Swiss Knot: Moving to Switzerland from the UK

This is the story of Heidi who is Swiss, and Henry, a Brit. In this podcast series we explore issues faced by this international couple, their businesses and their assets in a UK/Switzerland cross-border context. We will follow their story in good times and in bad times, to untangle the legal knots and help them spot opportunities.

Heidi wants Henry to move to Switzerland before they get married. Henry needs to know what his options are, and what he needs to think about before he moves. Does he need a visa and/or a ‘lump sum’ tax arrangement? What about his family trusts? Can he continue working for his UK family business from Switzerland? What pre-location steps should he be taking?

Property Patter: how to get consent applications right

The pandemic and the prospect of Brexit are both causing occupiers to reassess their space needs for 2021 and beyond, particularly in the context of retail and offices. Tenants who want to relocate or share their space will need to look particularly carefully at their lease requirements. Applications for consent to assign, sublet or alter premises are fraught with difficulties – for both landlords and tenants, not least because of the legislation which can apply. In this podcast, Emma Humphreys, Joseph Green and Laura Bushaway explain the relevant law which parties need to keep in mind.

IP in a Pod: Social Media

Social media and brands go hand-in-hand but during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an ever greater reliance on online trading and marketing, it is a key time to revisit IP issues surrounding use and protection of hashtags, memes, GIFs and stickers. Charlotte, Olivia and Peter discuss the key issues.

Property Patter: the section 20 consultation process

The section 20 consultation process required before residential landlords start major works projects or enter into certain long term agreements was put into place to try to protect residential leaseholders.  Unfortunately, the process is often complex, time-consuming and increasingly subject to disputes and litigation.  In this podcast, Emma Humphreys, Georgina Redsell and Lauren Fraser address some of the practical issues which can arise.

Property Patter: commercial & residential tenancy arrears – where are we now?

The routes for seeking to recover lease arrears vary according to the type of tenancy and the nature of the sum owed.  In this podcast, the team review where landlords stand following the latest changes in the law and the options for action available to recover rent and service charges owed under commercial and residential tenancies. 

Property Professionals: Strategic Land Tax Time Bomb

COVID-19 is costing the UK a lot of money, and will have to be paid for at some point going forward. With tax rises on the horizon, it seems like a good time to look at what steps might be taken and how that might impact on the market.

This "Strategic Land Tax Time Bomb" episode looks at all things tax! Ian Brothwood one of our real estate Partners in Cheltenham is joined by Zoe Thomas, a Partner at Smith & Williamson, and Tim Watson, a Director at Savills to discuss:

• The most common tax structures being used
• Tax changes, and how this will affect land owners
• Tax treatments
• Freezer clauses, how these are being used and if they're meaningful or useful