Tanfield Talks provides you with topical and expert commentary from the leading business and property barristers at Tanfield.
Join us as our barristers give you the essentials on the legislation and cases which matter most to those working in business and property law.
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Authors: Tanfield members
Producer: Peter Shevlin
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S2 Ep8: Restructuring Plans - What commercial landlords need to know
Andrew Butler KC and Nora Wannagat explore the rapidly developing world of restructuring plans and their impact on commercial landlords.
Against the backdrop of recent cases including TG Jones, Poundland and Virgin Active, they discuss how restructuring plans work, how landlords may be treated within different creditor classes, the court’s approach to cross-class cram down and the sanction of restructuring plans, and what landlords can do to prepare when a tenant is facing financial distress.
They also consider the evolving approach of the courts and what recent cases may mean for landlords facing changes to their leases and rental income.
Producers: Peter Shevlin and Neil Kanwal
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23 Aug 2026
S2 Ep7: Pre-Action Disclosure and Jurisdiction: Ebert v Ferrari
In this episode of Tanfield Talks, Andrew Butler KC and Nora Wannagat discuss the Ebert v Ferrari dispute, a pre-action disclosure application arising from a fatal road traffic accident in Hong Kong and a subsequent product recall affecting a class of Ferrari vehicles, including Mr Ebert’s.
They briefly consider the background to the matter before exploring the legal issues arising from the pre-action disclosure application, including the territorial scope of section 33 of the Senior Courts Act 1981, whether pre-action disclosure can extend to documents held overseas, and the implications of cloud-based document storage.
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4 Aug 2026
S2 Ep6: An End to Gazumping?
Gazumping has long been a feature of the property market in England and Wales, but could that be about to change? In this episode, Andrew Butler KC and Edward Denehan discuss the government's proposed reforms to the home buying and selling process. They explain what gazumping is and explore the proposed changes, including mandatory sales packs, earlier binding agreements, digital conveyancing, and whether the reforms could bring the system closer to that of Scotland.
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20 May 2026
S2 Ep5: No Cause of Action? Injunctive Relief after Titan Wealth Holdings Ltd v Okunola [2026] EWCA Civ 138
In this episode of Tanfield Talks, Nicholas Isaac KC is joined by Sami Allan to examine the Court of Appeal’s decision in Titan Wealth Holdings Ltd v Okunola.
The discussion considers the Court’s approach to granting injunctive relief in unusual circumstances, drawing on key authorities to illuminate the principles at play.
Producer: Peter Shevlin
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29 Apr 2026
S2 Ep4: Commonhold Reform in Focus: Implications of the Draft Bill
In this episode of Tanfield Talks, Nick Isaac KC is joined by Edward Denehan to discuss the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill and its potential implications across property law in England and Wales.
Nick and Edward unpack the draft Bill and consider whether the reforms could meaningfully reshape the current leasehold system. Drawing on Edward’s analysis, the conversation examines the extent to which commonhold may emerge as a viable alternative, as well as the practical and legal challenges that may arise if the proposals are implemented.
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27 Mar 2026
S2 E3: Pupillage Uncovered: from training to tenancy
Nicholas Isaac KC is joined by Sami Allan to reflect on his pupillage at Tanfield and the transition to tenancy.
Producer: Peter Shevlin
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3 Feb 2026
S2 Ep2: Boundary line lessons from White v Alder
In this episode of Tanfield Talks, Nicholas Isaac KC and Robyn Cunningham discuss boundary agreements and the issues that commonly arise in practice.
The first half looks at the Court of Appeal’s decision in White v Alder [2025] EWCA Civ 392. The case considers informal boundary agreements and builds on a long line of authority on the subject. Nicholas and Robyn explore how informal agreements can come about, when the courts may be willing to recognise them, and the risks involved where boundaries have never been formally established.
In the second half, the focus shifts to determined boundaries. The discussion considers what a determined boundary involves and whether seeking one is always the best course in practice.
Citations
Cases:
White v Alder [2025] EWCA Civ 392
Gibson v New [2021] EWHC 1811 (QB)
Nata Lee Ltd v Abid [2015] 2 P. & C.R. 3
Neilson v Poole (1969) 20 P. & C.R. 909
Legislation:
Land Registration Act 2022, s 60
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20 Jan 2026
S2 Ep1: Forfeiture of leases
Christopher Heather KC and Elizabeth Fisher explore one of the oldest and most challenging areas of property law: the forfeiture of leases. In this episode, they consider four recent cases that highlight the practical difficulties, key principles, and evolving aspects of forfeiture.
Citations:
Cases
Sik v Malik [2025] EWHC 383 (Ch)
The Tropical Zoo Ltd v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow [2024] EWHC 1240 (Ch).
Tanfield v Meadowbrook Montessori Ltd [2024] EWHC 1759 (Ch)
Freifeld v West Kensington Court Ltd [2015] EWCA Civ 806
Magnic Ltd v Ul-Hassan and anor [2015] EWCA Civ 224
Bland v Ingrams Estates Ltd (No 2) [2001] EWCA Civ 1088
First penthouse Ltd v Channel Hotels and Proper Ties (UK) Ltd [2003] EWHC 2713 (Ch)
McDrury v Luporini [2000] 1 NZLR 652—> would we add?
Legislation
Law of Property Act 1925, s 146
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, s 25
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Andrew Brueton and Andrew Mace analyze Section 423 of the Insolvency Act, which focuses on transactions intended to shield assets from creditors, referencing key cases and legislation.
4 Sept 2025
S1 Ep7: Business rates liability: corporate ratepayer insolvency
Martin Young and Nora Wannagat discuss business rates liability and corporate insolvency, offering insights into navigating these complex issues.
2 Jun 2025
S1 Ep6: Enfranchisement – the effect of A1 Properties
Piers Harrison and Ceri Edmonds analyze the A1 Properties v Tudor Studios RTM Supreme Court decision, which changes how courts handle minor procedural errors in property statutes, in this interview episode.
14 May 2025
S1 Ep5: The Right to Renew: The Law Commission's Consultation Paper on Business Tenancies
Edward Denehan (https://tanfieldchambers.co.uk/barrister/edward-denehan/) and Lorenzo Leoni (https://tanfieldchambers.co.uk/barrister/lorenzo-leoni/) consider and discuss the Law Commissions’ Consultation Paper on the security of tenure provisions for business tenants conferred by Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the "Act"), and the pros and cons of the alternative security of tenure models advanced by the Law Commission.
1:49 An overview of the current regulation of business tenancies.
4:03 Tenancies protected by section 23 of the Act.
5:21 Tenancies excluded from protection - section 43 of the Act.
5:39 Contracting out of the Act under section 38 of the Act and Regulatory Reform Business Tenancies (England & Wales) Order 2003.
8:49 There are 4 models considered by the Commission for security of tenure, ranging from minimum to maximum protection.
9:38 Model 1 - minimum security of tenure.
9:57 Model 2 - contracting in regime.
10:25 Model 3 - the current system - a contracting out regime.
10:40 Model 4 - return to original 1954 Act. Not possible to contract out of security for tenure.
11:14 Law Commission pros and cons for all the models.
20:29 What prompted the Law Commission to consult? What does the market want? Is change needed?
Case citations
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/2-3/56/contents)
Law Commission’s Consultation Paper 1 Business Tenancies (https://lawcom.gov.uk/publication/business-tenancies-the-right-to-renew-consultation-paper-1-models-of-security-of-tenure/): the right to renew, models of security of tenure (Consultation Paper 266) dated 19 November 2024
Regulatory Reform Business Tenancies (England & Wales) Order 2003
Landlord & Tenant Act 1927
Law of Property Act 1969
Agricultural Holdings Act 1948
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10 Mar 2025
S1 Ep4: Rude awakenings and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
In this episode of Tanfield Talks, Daniel Dovar and Will Beetson explore some of the more recent(ish) cases on landlord’s grounds of opposition under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. All cases referred to in this episode are cited below.
Additionally, Daniel Dovar’s book, Business Premises: Possession & Lease Renewal – 7th Edition, is shamelessly plugged in this episode and is available here. You may also wish to read Landlord and Tenant Review, which is a bi-monthly journal on all matters landlord and tenant to which Tanfield Chambers contributes, published by Sweet & Maxwell.
For more information on our landlord and tenant work, please visit our expertise page on the website.
Cases mentioned
Gill v Lees News Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 1178
Betty’s Cafés Ltd v Phillips Furnishing Stores Ltd [1959] AC 20
S Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd [2018] UKSC 62
McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd v Shirayama Shokusan Company Ltd [2024] EWHC 1133 (Ch)
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21 Feb 2025
S1 Ep3: Adrian and Andrew, navigating the fine print of inheritance.
Listen in as Adrian and Andrew provide some practical guidance on some of the problems everybody comes across with their everyday practice.
There is more information regarding Tanfield’s expertise in private client law on our expertise page:
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6 Jan 2025
S1 Ep2: Butler and Bowker on the BSA
Andrew Butler KC and Robert Bowker discuss some of the latest developments in the caselaw under the Building Safety Act, and what might be expected in this area 2025.
Listen in to hear their thoughts on the BSA in 2024 and their predictions for 2025.
All cases mentioned are listed below:
Adriatic Land 5 Limited v The Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point [2023] UKUT 271 (LC).
Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership, Get Living & East Village Management Ltd [2024] UKFTT 26 (PC)
Princes Park Apartments LON/00AG/HIN/2024/0001
Lehner v Lant Street Management Company Limited [2024] UKUT 0135 (LC)
Blomfield v Monier Road Limited (Smoke House & Curing House) LON/00BG/HYI/2023/0024
There is more useful information regarding the Building Safety Act on our Building Safety Hub. (https://tanfieldchambers.co.uk/building-safety-hub/)
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6 Dec 2024
S1 Ep1: Life as a Tanfield Pupil
Annie Higgo, one of Tanfield's juniors, talks to Head of Pupillage, James Fieldsend about applying for pupillage and how she found life as a pupil at Tanfield.
Listen in to hear all their useful tips for making applications and how to make the most of your pupillage.
You can find more useful information on the Tanfield Pupillage pages (https://tanfieldchambers.co.uk/join/pupillage/).
Introduction with James Fieldsend and Annie Higgo - 00:40
Pre-application 03:25
Property Law 04:16
Researching the right Chambers 06:58
Importance of Mini-Pupillages 11:20
Application Process 17:28
Mechanics of pupillage 33:20 (first six 35:40, second six 40:00)
Life after pupillage 46:00
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5 Nov 2024
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