Charles Russell Speechlys Podcast Channel

Property Patter: the basics of settlement offers

Settlement offers are often a sensible route for trying to settle disputes, not least because they offer flexibility which may be unavailable from a court judgment.  Emma Humphreys and Samuel Lear are joined by Caroline Greenwell of our Commercial Dispute Resolution Team to discuss the differences between Calderbank offers and offers made under CPR Part 36 and the basics of how they work in practice.

Property Patter: Navigating the complexities of Pharmacy Property

Pharmacy property is a specialist area which contains many traps for the unwary.

Not having the right knowledge or understanding of the complexities of Pharmacy Law could cause problems in negotiating a Pharmacy property transaction or in safeguarding your business interests.

In this podcast, Rachel Warren and Claire Timmings discuss the key issues both landlords tenants and their advisers need to know when navigating such transactions, focusing on the significant legal and practical issues involved.

Building Back Better: Future Gazing

In our series, Building Back Better, we consider how hospitality businesses can rebuild post-pandemic.

In this episode we consider the future of the hospitality industry, post pandemic. What have we learnt and how will that influence the industry going forwards?

Speakers:

• Caroline Swain, Senior Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
• Frank Bandura, Interim CFO, Gusto Italian
• Ingrid Saffin, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys
• Nigel Scorey, Founder and CEO, Procure 4

Building Back Better: Re-examining your proposition

In our series, Building Back Better, we consider how hospitality businesses can rebuild post-pandemic.

In this episode we consider how hospitality businesses can re-examine their offering to ensure their long term survival. 

Speakers:

• Caroline Swain, Senior Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
• Frank Bandura, Interim CFO, Gusto Italian
• Ingrid Saffin, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys
• Nigel Scorey, Founder and CEO, Procure 4

Building Back Better: Real Estate and Restructuring

Building Back Better, we consider how hospitality businesses can rebuild post-pandemic.

In this episode we consider the benefits of re-structuring and re-examining your real estate portfolio. 

Speakers:

• Caroline Swain, Senior Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
• Frank Bandura, Interim CFO, Gusto Italian
• Ingrid Saffin, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys
• Nigel Scorey, Founder and CEO, Procure 4

Property Patter: cohabitees and property rights - what do couples need to think about?

The pressures of the pandemic have seen many people cohabiting more quickly - as well as more breakdowns in relationships.  It is easy to drift into complicated territory when it comes to property arrangements between a couple and there are still many incorrect assumptions about cohabitation rights.  

In this podcast, Emma Humphreys and Richard Flenley discuss some of the key property issues with Emily Borrowdale of our Family Team.

Office Occupiers: What to do if you’ve got excess space

As the UK lockdown begins to lift there are still uncertainties around the future of office spaces. Whether it’s agile working policies, moving away from city centres or moving towards more collaborative working environments, many are questioning what to do with their offices and particularly what to do if you have excess space or the wrong space for your business. 

Join our Office Occupiers team, led by Real Estate Partner Sarah Morley with Planning Partner Helen Hutton and Real Estate Disputes Associate Emma Preece as they discuss your options and what to do if you want to re-purpose, break or sublet your office space. 

Keeping Up With Construction: Handover at Practical Completion - Practical Pointers

Handover at practical completion is when everything should come together on a construction project.

Join Charles Russell Speechlys Partner, James Worthington and Gardiner and Theobald Partner, Daniel Webster as they discuss some practical tips for the handover of a successful project.

Property Patter: Business as usual? The impact of COVID-19 on commercial lease negotiations

What impact has COVID-19 had on commercial lease negotiations and will we see the effects last? Join James Green, Ingrid Saffin and Mark White from our Real Estate team to find out, as they discuss how landlords’ and tenants’ priorities around rent models, rent reviews and break clauses have shifted in response to the pandemic.

Property Patter: The Spring 2021 Budget – what news for property?

There was significant interest in this year's Spring Budget.  Emma Humphreys is joined by tax specialist Harman Bains to review some of the measures introduced by Rishi Sunak to try to meet the challenges of providing a boost to COVID-hit businesses and workers, as well as considering the potential impact of the changes relevant to residential property. 

 

Further reading:

• Mixed news for corporation tax payers in today’s Budget 
• Snap poll: Britons overwhelmingly back Corporation Tax increase outlined in Budget 2021 
• Digital innovation: no Budget support for the evolved hospitality industry
• A vote of confidence in the UK arts sector: Chancellor announces £408m funding boost