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In our first episode of 2026, Stella Bliss, Ingrid Stables, and Lucy Redman talk you through the legal changes coming this year, both in terms of new legislation - including the Renters’ Rights Act, changes to upwards only rent reviews, and yet more changes to the law of leasehold – and cases coming before the courts, as well as the Law Commission’s plans for reform.

Join May Burke and Mo Davis for the final HL Keeping it Real Estate episode of 2025, where they’ll be talking you through their top 5 cases of the year touching on redevelopment under the 1954 Act, the limits of the Building Safety Act, service charge disputes and the perils of WhatsApp.

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by recurring guest Michael Bell, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss what the political landscape may look like in 2026 as well as predictions for the Midterm Elections. (11 Dec. 2025)

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: Aberdeen and Stagecoach become bed fellows; calls continue for pre-97 increases; some guidelines from PASA on data protection; the gender pay gap is back on the radar; and a new, interesting report on cognitive decline.   To listen t...

Public Company Conversations is the Hogan Lovells Securities and Public Company Advisory podcast, where we explore the legal developments shaping today's public company landscape. Each episode covers topics ranging from SEC rulemaking and enforcement to governance practices, shareholder engagement, emerging market trends, and risk management - set against a dynamic regulatory backdrop. In this epi...

In this episode of Keeping it Real Estate, Lucy Redman runs through the Law Commission’s 14th Programme of Law Reform and what changes are in store for commercial property. This includes potential overhauls to the treatment of guarantors under the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995, rights of first refusal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, dilapidations, and changes to support green le...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the big news is the Budget; surpluses in DB schemes continue to increase; the PPF gets its clipboard out on the levy; and possibly some good news for WASPI women.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here:  HL...

In this episode of Keeping it Real Estate, Paul Tonkin and Joe Armstrong talk you through the recent judgment in Cooper & Powell v Ludgate House, also known as the Bankside Case. They touch on the interplay between section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and rights of light, methods of assessing loss of light and the court’s approach to injunctions and damages and what they mean for f...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the Sterling 20 initiative; CDC makes a splash; a case on increases; bits from HMRC; and a dive into defined contribution.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here:  HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes To liste...

This episode of the "Future of Manufacturing" podcast, hosted by Emerson Holmes at Hogan Lovells, explores the evolving landscape of global manufacturing with a focus on the impact of U.S. tariffs and sanctions. Joined by partners Joshua E. Kurland and Mayur Patel, both experts in international trade and investment, the discussion delves into the policy drivers behind recent U.S. tariffs, their in...

In this episode of Keeping it Real Estate, Paul Tonkin and Ben Willis round up the recent developments on the Building Safety Act after a busy summer in the courts, including the first Supreme Court Act decision on the Building Safety Act (URS v BDW) as well as the long awaited appeals in the Triathlon Homes and Hippersley Point cases, and important new legislation in the form of the Remediation B...

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by special guest Michael Bell, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, pending legislation in the House and Senate, redistricting issues, and what we may be able to expect for the 2026 Midterm Elections (23 Oct. 2025).  

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: some practical guidance for actuaries on Virgin Media; a ruling from the High Court that might be of interest to trustees with the nice to have problem of surplus; more on our perennial favourite dashboards; concerns raised by the So...

In this podcast, Global Head of Insurance and partner Nicola Evans introduces this year’s publication of Insurance Horizons. She speaks briefly on the key trends that are impacting the insurance sector, from the future of digitalization and climate change to geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: some nice news from the PPF; TPR tells us about enforcement; updates on small pots; HMRC weighs in on tax free cash reversal; the FCA consults on targeted advice; and what’s happening on dashboards. To listen to more episodes of HL Pension...

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Partner Katie Banks and Senior Associate Jade Rigby explore the challenges employers encounter when complying with automatic enrolment obligations under the Pensions Act 2008. They begin by highlighting the significance of automatic enrollment, before exploring common challenges faced by employers, such as ensuring the correct amount of contributions are paid and...

Public Company Conversations is the Hogan Lovells Securities and Public Company Advisory podcast, where we explore the legal developments shaping today’s public company landscape. Each episode covers topics ranging from SEC rulemaking and enforcement to governance practices, shareholder engagement, emerging market trends, and risk management - set against a dynamic regulatory backdrop. In this ina...

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: the Pension Schemes Bill wends its way through the Parliamentary process; LCP cautions against further tinkering with the pensions tax relief regime; updates on administration; and some warnings from the Pensions Regulator on identity frau...

In this episode of Keeping it Real Estate, Tim Reid and Lucy Redman talk through the government’s white paper on commonhold – billed as the replacement for leasehold - and whether the proposals do enough to persuade the key stakeholders – developers, home owners and lenders – that commonhold is the way forward

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: we have flesh on the bones of the Virgin Media solution; concerns voiced on the government’s desire to control scheme investments; updates on scams, tax and dashboards; and those WASPI women are at it again.   To listen to more episodes of...

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Partners Katie Banks and Edward Brown explore the new rules surrounding the return of surplus funds. The delve into the existing legislation, the proposed changes and the implication for trustees, who will take on an important role as gatekeepers. The discussion also provides practical insights on how trustees can effectively navigate these upcoming changes.    T...

In the first episode of the Keeping it Real Estate podcast from Hogan Lovells, Ben Willis and Amy Dunn discuss reforms to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, including the Law Commission’s interim statement, what comes next, and what this means for security of tenure in commercial leases.

Trainee solicitor Nikita Rajkumar speaks with Robert Gardener, Director of Government Affairs at Hogan Lovells, about his unique journey from the UK Cabinet Office to the Middle East and into private practice. They unpack how legal advice intersects with public policy, how firms influence regulation, and what a legal career in government affairs really involves. A must-listen for law students curi...

Second-seat trainee Saskia Wyld speaks with Alice Kent from the Hogan Lovells trainee development team about the full journey of a future trainee - from accepting your training contract to navigating the SQE, induction, seat rotations, and qualification. Packed with insights on secondments, support structures, and the pastoral care available, this episode is essential listening for future trainees...

Trainee solicitor Teofisto Consistente chats with Senior Associate Nikki Ogun in this inspiring episode of HL Legal Lounge. They explore non-traditional routes into law, transitioning from science and economics backgrounds, and navigating training contract seats - from patent litigation and data protection to financial services. A valuable listen for future trainees, law conversion students, and a...