Charles Russell Speechlys Podcast Channel
Episodes
Property Patter: how to prepare for Martyn’s Law
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will fundamentally impact the way certain commercial properties are managed – both by owners/landlor...
Disputes Over Donuts: A Conversation with Umar Azmeh, Registrar of the QICDRC
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Disputes Over Donuts, our podcast series where we explore the diverse world of dispute resolution with leading experts across various field...
Property Patter: What lies ahead for property law in 2026?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Humphreys and Laura Bushaway are joined by Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC and Ashpen Rajah of Falcon Chambers to look at what lies ahead for property law...
Extra Time: Football Beyond Borders – the Lost Boys taskforce
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Extra Time turns to the philanthropic side of the game and how sport can be used to address some of the challenges that young people i...
Property Patter: Top 5 Changes under the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Renters’ Rights Act represents a significant shift in relations between landlords and tenants in the private rented sector. Lauren Fraser and La...
Disputes Over Donuts: AI in Arbitration - Innovation, Risk, and the Road Ahead
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Disputes Over Donuts, our podcast series where we explore the diverse world of dispute resolution with leading experts across various field...
Extra Time: Family Law and Finances
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another episode of our podcast series Extra Time. While often undocumented, professional athletes and footballers often face legal and fin...
Disputes Over Donuts: Mediation - An International Perspective
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Disputes Over Donuts, our podcast series where we explore the diverse world of dispute resolution with leading experts across various field...
Property Patter: Service Charge miniseries: The Future of Commercial and Residential Service Charges
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Georgina Muskett, Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys is joined by her colleagues Chandni Pandya and Harriet Durn, both asso...
Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer: episode 6
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Peter John, the Leader of Southwark Council between...
Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer: episode 5
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by barristers, Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC and Elizabeth Fi...
Extra Time - Early Careers: Sports Law
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The focus of this episode of Extra Time, shifts to a discussion about becoming a lawyer in the sport sector. Thus far, the debate has looked at the op...
Property Patter: Service Charge miniseries: Variation of Residential Leases
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Georgina Muskett, Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys is joined by her colleague Harriet Durn, an associate specialising in ...
Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer: episode 4
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb, are joined by rights of light guru Dr Peter Defoe to discuss the...
Property Patter: Service Charge miniseries: Commercial Service Charges
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Georgina Muskett, Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys is joined by her colleague Harriet Durn, an associate specialising in ...
Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer: episode 3
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb, are joined by John McGhee KC of Wilberforce Chambers who was lea...
Property Patter: Service Charge miniseries: Residential Service Charges
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Georgina Muskett, Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is joined by her colleague Chandni Pandya, an associate specialisi...
Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer: episode 2
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Senior Associate Director, Dr Axel Jacob, GIA to di...
Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer: episode 1
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb, introduce the mini-series and set the scene for what is to follo...
Property Patter: Building BioHubs miniseries: Lichfields
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of our Building Biohubs podcast miniseries, where we invite experts to discuss industry trends in the real estate and li...
Disputes Over Donuts: A Conversation with Kevin Nash, Director General of the LCIA
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Disputes Over Donuts, our podcast series where we explore the diverse world of dispute resolution with leading experts across various field...
Extra Time - CAS: The Supreme Court of Sport
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Extra Time," the podcast that takes you beyond the final whistle, where we interview leading figures and decision-makers shaping the busin...
Retail Collection – Episode 5: itsu [grocery]: driving growth through innovation
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Retail Collection podcast, Nick White, Partner in our Intellectual Property team, along with Olivia Gray, Senior Associate, hos...
Property Patter: Agricultural tenancies - part 2
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (Part 2 of 2), Tristram van Lawick and Emma Preece of our Private Property and Real Estate Disputes teams respectively are joined by G...
Property Patter: Agricultural tenancies - part 1
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Tristram van Lawick and Emma Preece of our Private Property and Real Estate Disputes teams respectively are joined by G...
Extra Time: Legal and commercial insights into sponsorship agreements
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Extra Time," the podcast that takes you beyond the final whistle, where we interview leading figures and decision-makers shaping the busin...
Retail Collection - Episode 4: Caffè Nero - lessons from a life in retail management
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our retail collection podcast, Michael Powner, Partner in our employment team was joined by Glyn House, Managing Director of Caffè...
Property Patter: Applications to discharge or modify restrictions
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Property Patter, Emma Humphreys and Georgina Muskett from our Real Estate Disputes team are joined by Peter Roberts, a registered v...
Property Patter: “It’s the economy, stupid”
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walter Boettcher, Head of Research & Economics at Colliers International, joins Emma Humphreys to share some thoughts on the current economic clim...
Retail Collection - Episode 3: BDO - driving value in an evolving market
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of our Retail Collection podcast series, James Broadhurst, Partner in our Corporate team, and co-lead of the firm’s Investors ...
Property Patter: Building BioHubs podcast miniseries: Carter Jonas
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of our Building BioHubs podcast miniseries, where we invite experts to discuss industry trends in the real estate and lif...
Client Conversations Podcast: Giles Pocock
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Partner, Richard Davies, are joined by Giles Pocock, VP of Brand Marketing at high-end audio equipment maker Bowe...
Property Patter - Lifetime achievements: Katie Kopec of JLL
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Humphreys is joined by Katie Kopec to review her career to date, following on from her recent Lifetime Achievement Award and during a month when ...
Extra Time: The business of women’s football in africa
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Extra Time," the podcast that takes you beyond the final whistle, where we interview leading figures and decision-makers shaping the busin...
Property Patter: Challenges for commercial property in 2025
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Landlords and tenants of commercial property face economic challenges and a changing legal landscape. Specialists from our Real Estate, Real Estate Di...
Budget 2024 and its impact on IHT and estates
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We digest and discuss the changes outlined in the 2024 Budget affecting inheritance tax, estates and planning strategies. We take a look at the impact...
Retail Collection – Episode 2: Stonegate - How to create meaningful customer engagement
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of our Retail Collection podcast series, Jason Saiban, Partner in our Commercial team and Acting General Counsel at Stonegate, s...
Property Patter: What lies ahead for property law in 2025?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Humphreys and Laura Bushaway are joined by Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC and Imogen Dodds of Falcon Chambers to look at what lies ahead for property law...
Client Conversations Podcast: Mark Ramprakash
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Partner, Miranda Fisher, are joined by Mark Ramprakash, a renowned former cricketer who is among just 25 players ...
Property Patter: Great Estates Miniseries – part 3 (or where to find excellent cheesecake and chocolate!)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Moss, Head of London at Church Commissioners for England, joins Emma Humphreys to talk about the history and future of the Commissioners’ ...
The Retail Collection – Episode 1: URBN
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The Retail Collection", a brand-new podcast series from Charles Russell Speechlys. Each episode, we'll sit down with industry experts, leg...
Insolvency Insights: Cross border recognition – UAE, DIFC, ADGM
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the sixth episode of the Insolvency Insights podcast series, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, i...
Property Patter: What does the Budget mean for property?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
Insolvency Insights: The new UAE bankruptcy law & the role of the trustee
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Insolvency Insights podcast, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, sits down with Paul Le...
Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – The role of the CRO in restructurings in the Middle East
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the latest episode of our Insolvency Insights podcast series, where Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Dis...
Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – DIFC Courts actions in aid of foreign liquidations
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of Insolvency Insights, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team based in Dubai, is j...
Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – Receiverships in the DIFC & ADGM Courts
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to share the first episode of ‘Insolvency Insights,’ our new podcast series hosted by Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Re...
Property Patter: Building and Fire Safety Miniseries (part 3)
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Construction, Engineering and Projects Partner Michael O’Connor is joined by Melanie Hardingham and Richard Flenley to discuss some...
Property Patter: Pre-Election Special
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Humphreys and Lauren Fraser are joined by Ed Fielding and Mat Oakley of Savills to look at the manifestos of the two main contenders for the next...
Property Patter: Hotels
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Property Patter, the co-leads of our Hotels Group, Naomi Nettleton and James Broadhurst, are joined by David Orr, CEO of Resident H...
Property Patter: Great Estates Miniseries - part 2
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Property Patter miniseries focusing on London’s Great Estates, Real Estate Partner Cara Imbrailo is joined by Andrea Merringt...
Property Patter - Great Estates Miniseries - part 1
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Property Patter miniseries focusing on London’s Great Estates, Real Estate Partner Cara Imbrailo is joined by Peter Murray, O...
Disputes Matters: Recent trends in International Arbitration
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Head of International Arbitration and Dubai Partner, Thomas Snider, is joined by London Partner Richard Kiddell, Hong Kong Partner St...
Property Patter: Building and Fire Safety Miniseries (part 2)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Real Estate Disputes Partner Richard Flenley is joined by Michael O’Connor and Oliver Park to discuss Remediation Contribution Orde...
Property Patter: Building and Fire Safety Miniseries - part 1
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Construction Partner Michael O’Connor is joined by Melanie Hardingham and Sylwia Jatczak to reflect on the anniversary of the intro...
Property Patter: Net Zero Building Standard
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Construction Partner David Savage, is joined by Julie Godefroy Head of Net Zero Policy at The Chartered Institute of Building Service ...
Employment Podcast: Mental Health in the Workplace
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anne-Marie Balfour, Legal Director, and Syma Spanjers, Senior Associate, discuss handling mental health issues in the workplace. With 14.7% of workers...
Property Patter: Spring Budget 2024
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Advisers from our Real Estate, Mark White, and Tax, Elizabeth Hughes, teams join Emma Humphreys to analyse the highlights of this year’s Spring Budg...
Property Patter - Filming Agreements Part 2
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our mini-series on filming agreements, Commercial Real Estate Partners, Naomi Nettleton and Richard Davies are joined by Robert ...
Client Conversations Podcast: Alan Shearer CBE
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Partner, Graeme Kleiner, are joined by one of the best strikers of all time and greatest players in Premier Leagu...
Property Patter: what can we expect for property law in 2024?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
LSE Focal Point Podcast: Simon Ridpath - Managing Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, joins the Focal Point podcast. Simon takes us on a journey through his career, sharing his experiences and insigh...
Property Patter – Filming Agreements Part 1
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Naomi Nettleton Commercial Real Estate Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys is joined by Robert Parker Technical Advisor at Historic ...
Client Conversations Podcast: Sir Cameron Mackintosh
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Senior Partner, Bart Peerless, are joined by renowned theatrical producer, theatre owner, and philanthropist. Sir...
Property Patter: the Renters Reform Bill
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Samuel Lear, Vibuhti Parmar and Helena Taynton discussed the contents of this Bill together last month – before the Government indicated that it mig...
Property Patter: the latest on the Building Safety Act
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is over 6 years since the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Key reforms have been introduced since then, including through the Building Safety Act. But what ...
Property Patter: Top 5 Notice Traps
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Real Estate Disputes Team take a look at the 5 most common problems when it comes to dealing with notices related to property – with principles ...
Property Patter: Asia dawns
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following the recent opening of our Singapore office, Emma Humphreys chats to our Head of Asia, Simon Green, about the property market there and in Ho...
Property Patter: Let’s talk about sheds!
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retail and logistics specialist Eddie Richards and technology lawyer Mark Bailey discuss logistics and distribution and data centres. How are these as...
Employment Podcast: Sexual harassment in the workplace
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Hawkins and Sophie Rothwell, from the employment team, take a look at what steps employers can take to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace...
Client Conversations Podcast: Neil Hedges
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Senior Partner, Bart Peerless, are joined by Neil Hedges. In this episode, Neil Hedges discusses how he co-founde...
Property Patter: Proving redevelopment under the 1954 Act
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Property Patter, Emma Humphreys and Georgina Muskett are joined by Chris Sullivan, who is responsible for Dispute Resolution at Hol...
Client Conversations Podcast: Sir Martin Smith
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Senior Partner, Bart Peerless, are joined by Sir Martin Smith. In this second episode, Sir Martin Smith discusses...
Property Patter: Spring Budget 2023
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Samuel Lear, Senior Associate from our Real Estate Disputes team, Helen Coward, Partner from our Tax team, and Mark White, Partner from our Real Estat...
Property Patter: Upcoming Trends in Real Estate
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Fiona Edmond, Construction Partner, Lee Medlock, Head of Real Estate and Robin Grove, Divisional Managing Partner for Construction, R...
Client Conversations Podcast: Dame Stephanie Shirley CH
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partner, Simon Ridpath, and Senior Partner, Bart Peerless, are joined by tech entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dame Stephanie Shirley CH. In ...
Property Patter: What can the property world expect from Parliament and the courts in 2023?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Humphreys and Laura Bushaway are joined by Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC and Taylor Briggs of Falcon Chambers to look at what lies ahead for property la...
Sustainability Leaders: Guy Battle, Social Value Portal and Liam Ronan-Chlond, Socius Development
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can property developers create and measure social value? In 2021 we were proud to promote Kerry Stares as our Responsible Business Partner, reflec...
What’s new in employment law podcast: The year ahead in 2023
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our ‘What’s new in employment law’ podcast, Employment Partner Nick Hurley and Senior Associate Emily Chalkley look at what w...
Property Patter: Life Sciences
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life Sciences is one of the most talked about real estate asset classes. Louise Ward, Head of Real Estate Life Sciences, is joined by Orestis Tzortzog...
Property Patter: Damages
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are damages assessed by the Courts? Remedies are perhaps the main thing on a client’s mind when they start the process of litigation. In this ...
What’s new in employment law podcast: Innovative reward schemes
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As employers compete for the best talent, looking at new ways to reward staff is a key driver for recruitment and retention. In this episode of our "W...
Property Patter: Break options in renewal leases
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How break rights work for business tenancies protected by the 1954 Act What grounds does a landlord need to satisfy in order to terminate this type of...
Property Patter: The Notorious ESG?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ESG is everywhere. But what is it about and what is its potential impact on the property sector? Emma Humphreys is joined by David Tonks, Head of Re...
Property Patter: Mythbusters
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Common misconceptions around property disputes To ease you gently into the summer, the Real Estate Disputes Team takes a look at some common myths o...
Property Patter: Reasonable Endeavours
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Property Patter, Samuel Lear is joined by Julie Sharpe and Celine Jones in the Real Estate team to discuss the thorny issue of ‘r...
Property Patter: what’s been happening in the world of Essential Residential?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Members of our Real Estate Disputes Team discuss recent cases of interest to those dealing with residential property, including on service charge dema...
Property Patter: Spring Budget 2022
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Humphreys is joined again by Harman Bains from our Tax Team to look at the Chancellor's recent Spring Statement and the key points which those wi...
Property Patter: the new arbitration system for covid rent arrears
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act received Royal Assent on 24 March 2022. This Act introduces a new arbitration process to resolve certain outst...
Property Patter: Avoiding the AST paperwork traps
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many landlords have struggled to keep up with the pace of rule changes relating to Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), and in particular the paperwork...
Property Patter: how does lease disclaimer work?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lease can be disclaimed in certain insolvency situations, but how does this route work and what is its effect on other parties such as subtenants an...
Property Patter: 20 years of the Dilapidations Protocol – how is it working?
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Humphreys is joined by Sara Lewis of Savills and Richard Grove of Calfordseaden to discuss how the Dilapidations Protocol is faring twenty years ...
Property Patter: What can the property world expect from Parliament and the courts in 2022?
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of Property Patter for 2022, Emma Humphreys and Laura Bushaway are joined by Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC and Michael Ranson of Falcon ...
Philanthropy insights – A discussion with John Pepin and Rennie Hoare of Philanthropy Impact
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Russell Speechlys is delighted to be a corporate member of Philanthropy Impact, a not for profit organisation set up to work with advisers, ph...
Property Patter: Break Options – The Top 5 Traps
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leases often contain a break clause, allowing either or both parties to achieve early termination. Whilst these clauses often appear straightforward, ...
Sustainable Rural Estate Management – The Penpont Project
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Charles Russell Speechlys Partner Christopher Page talks to members of the Hogg family about what managing the Penpont estate in a re...
Property Patter: Just how protected are Rent Act and Assured Tenants?
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Landlords of residential property can still come across Rent Act and Assured Tenancies, and can struggle with the difficulties they can cause when it ...
Sustainability Leaders: Colin le Duc, Generation Investment Management
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021 we were proud to promote Kerry Stares as our Responsible Business Partner, reflecting how critical responsible business and environmental, soc...
Sustainability Leaders: Peter Dickinson, Mitie Group Plc
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021 we were proud to promote Kerry Stares as our Responsible Business Partner, reflecting how critical responsible business and environmental, soc...
Property Patter: top tips and traps for expert evidence
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Humphreys and Megan Davies are joined by Ben Faulkner of Wilberforce Chambers to discuss the key points for experts to bear in mind when preparin...