Charles Russell Speechlys Podcast Channel

Welcome to "The Retail Collection", a brand-new podcast series from Charles Russell Speechlys. Each episode, we'll sit down with industry experts, legal counsels and insiders to discuss their work, the challenges they face, and the wins they celebrate in the ever-evolving retail landscape. In our first episode Ilona Bateson, Associate in our Commercial team, leading on all things fashion and retai...

In the sixth episode of the Insolvency Insights podcast series, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, is joined by Matthew Wilde, Co-Head of Teneo’s Financial Advisory business in the Middle East. Together, Nicola and Matthew highlight the importance of cross-border recognition from an insolvency practitioner’s perspective, consider the practical bene...

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 episode, we will be looking into the implications the Budget will have on the world of property. What are the key tax changes for those with property investments?  Is there any positive news for business tenants, particularly those in the retail, hospitali...

In the latest Insolvency Insights podcast, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, sits down with Paul Leggett and Haroon Ahmed, Partners in Deloitte Middle East’s Turnaround & Restructuring practice. Together, they discuss the key changes brought in by the new Federal UAE Bankruptcy Law and address some of the opportunities missed, such as the abse...

Discover the latest episode of our Insolvency Insights podcast series, where Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, engages with Bruno Navarro Founder & Managing Director of Ipso Facto and Senior Advisor at Ankura.   Together, they delve into the evolving role of the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) in the Middle East, examining the impact of rece...

In the second episode of Insolvency Insights, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team based in Dubai, is joined by Colin Diss, Partner and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner in Grant Thornton’s Insolvency and Asset Recovery team in London, to talk about how liquidators and other office holders outside of the UAE can seek to maximise recoveries by using pro...

We are delighted to share the first episode of ‘Insolvency Insights,’ our new podcast series hosted by Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team based in Dubai, who delves into critical issues surrounding insolvency and restructuring in the Middle East and discusses examples from her and her guests’ experiences. In this episode, Nicola is joined by Nathan...

In this episode, Construction, Engineering and Projects Partner Michael O’Connor is joined by Melanie Hardingham and Richard Flenley to discuss some of the key issues being seen in practice following the bringing into law of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its associated regulations, both in the design and construction, and occupation phases. Melanie is an Associate in the Construction, Engineeri...

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 UK government. What is on the horizon for the property market and is there any real difference between what Labour and the Conservatives are offering? And what’s missing from the parties’ proposals?   For those only interested in commercial property...

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 Hotels since 2018, to discuss the recent trend of private capital investing into hotels, and hotels as multi-generation family businesses.

In this episode of our Property Patter miniseries focusing on London’s Great Estates, Real Estate Partner Cara Imbrailo is joined by Andrea Merrington, Director of Planning and Engagement at the Howard de Walden Estate.  The Howard de Walden Estate dates back to the 18th century when it was a quiet country village with a small number of houses dotted along the high street. Today, it spans 95 acres...

In this episode of our Property Patter miniseries focusing on London’s Great Estates, Real Estate Partner Cara Imbrailo is joined by Peter Murray, OBE, co-founder of the New London Architecture (NLA). Together they explore what is a Great Estate? How did they evolve over time? What role do they place in 21st century London? And what lessons can modern developers learn from them?   They take a clos...

In this episode, Head of International Arbitration and Dubai Partner, Thomas Snider, is joined by London Partner Richard Kiddell, Hong Kong Partner Stephen Chan, and Singapore Partner Peter Brabant to discuss themes and trends that emerged from the ICCA 2024 Conference held in Hong Kong. They discuss managing the costs that arise in international arbitration, along with methods to make the arbitra...

In this episode, Real Estate Disputes Partner Richard Flenley is joined by Michael O’Connor and Oliver Park to discuss Remediation Contribution Orders (RCOs) and Building Liability Orders (BLOs), potentially powerful new causes of action introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022.  Michael in a Partner in the Construction, Engineering and Projects team and discusses BLOs, and the potential implica...

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 fo...

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 be...

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...

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 rel...

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 pr...

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 ch...

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...

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 No...

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...

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.  

Samuel Lear, Vibuhti Parmar and Helena Taynton discussed the contents of this Bill together last month – before the Government indicated that it might be pressing “pause” on its progress. However, the King’s Speech has reiterated the Government’s commitment to this Bill and this podcast covers the key highlights for those who want to get prepared for the sweeping changes planned… For further updat...