Charles Russell Speechlys Podcast Channel

Property Patter: Building and Fire Safety Miniseries - part 1

In this episode, Construction Partner Michael O’Connor is joined by Melanie Hardingham and Sylwia Jatczak to reflect on the anniversary of the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and discuss the key regulatory changes brought about since that date.  

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. 

Property Patter: Net Zero Building Standard

In this episode Construction Partner David Savage, is joined by Julie Godefroy Head of Net Zero Policy at The Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE) to discuss the forthcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, a cross-industry initiative that will bring together Net-Zero Carbon requirements for all major building types.

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. 

Employment Podcast: Mental Health in the Workplace

Anne-Marie Balfour, Legal Director, and Syma Spanjers, Senior Associate, discuss handling mental health issues in the workplace. With 14.7% of workers suffering from mental health issues at some point in their working lives and 12.7% of absences attributable to this, this is clearly an issue employers need to address. Anne-Marie and Syma discuss what employers can do to help prevent and manage the situation at work.

Property Patter: Spring Budget 2024

Advisers from our Real Estate, Mark White, and Tax, Elizabeth Hughes, teams join Emma Humphreys to analyse the highlights of this year’s Spring Budget from a property perspective. Those interested in residential property will find plenty to get their teeth into from the start of this podcast.

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…

Property Patter - Filming Agreements Part 2

In the second part of our mini-series on filming agreements, Commercial Real Estate Partners, Naomi Nettleton and Richard Davies are joined by Robert Parker, Technical Advisor at Historic Houses and Simon Foster, Director of Tourism, Leisure and Events at Savills.

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. 

Client Conversations Podcast: Alan Shearer CBE

Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Partner, Graeme Kleiner, are joined by one of the best strikers of all time and greatest players in Premier League history, Alan Shearer CBE. In this first episode of our second series of Client Conversation Podcasts, Alan Shearer discusses the world of football and his subsequent media career, as well as the motivation and huge successes involved with his charitable work and the Alan Shearer Centre.

Property Patter: what can we expect for property law in 2024?

Emma Humphreys and Laura Bushaway are joined by Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC and Daniel Black of Falcon Chambers to look at what lies ahead for property law during 2024 – including areas of the Building Safety Act 2022 which need further clarifying, rights of way involving electric gates and whether the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 needs amendment.  We also debate some areas of law which are in need of change.

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.

LSE Focal Point Podcast: Simon Ridpath - Managing Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys

Our Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, joins the Focal Point podcast. Simon takes us on a journey through his career, sharing his experiences and insights along the way. From handling a variety of legal matters including insolvency law early in his career to becoming Managing Partner, Simon has a wealth of knowledge to share.

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

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

Property Patter – Filming Agreements Part 1

In this episode, Naomi Nettleton Commercial Real Estate Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys is joined by Robert Parker Technical Advisor at Historic Houses and Simon Foster, Director of Tourism, Leisure and Events at Savills.

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.

Client Conversations Podcast: Sir Cameron Mackintosh

Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Senior Partner, Bart Peerless, are joined by renowned theatrical producer, theatre owner, and philanthropist. Sir Cameron Mackintosh. In this fourth episode, Sir Cameron discusses his lessons and successes from his forty years in the world of musical theatre as well as his life as a philanthropist.