Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

The S&B People Podcast – A return to office working: employment law issues

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Charlotte Gunn, Associate in our Employment team joins our host, Frances Rollin, to talk about the current trend of employers instructing staff to attend work full time, in person. We talk about the employment law issues that arise when employees are asked to give up hybrid working and return to office working. We touch on flexible working requests, the changes implemented in 2024 as well as the changes expected under the Employment Rights Bill.

Construction Law "Back To Basics" - JCT 2024 Editions - Changes to the procedures for Dispute Resolution, Termination, and Post-Termination

In this episode, Jake Wright and Claire Perry dive into the latest JCT 2024 amendments, covering:

• New rights to terminate: Including epidemic, changes in law, statutory power exercises, and new government or local authority guidance.
• Termination Payment mechanism: Discover the new timetable for providing notices.
• Liquidated and Ascertained Damages (or LADs): Understand the updated legal position post-Triple Point case.
• Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA): Learn about additional insolvency grounds and their impact on termination.

Construction Law "Back to Basics" - JCT 2024 editions - Collaboration and Sustainability

In this episode, Gwilym Evans and Lauren Melnyk look at how the concepts of good faith and ESG initiatives feature more prevalently than ever before.

Construction Law "Back to Basics" - JCT 2024 editions - Management Of The Works

In this episode, Lauren Melnyk and Jake Wright dive into the latest JCT 2024 amendments, covering:

• Extensions of Time and Loss of Expense: Discover the new grounds for extension of time and loss of expense claims.
• Notices and Communication Provisions: Learn about the modernised processes for electronic notices and the crucial distinctions for key contractual communications.
• Practical Takeaways: Get actionable insights to navigate these changes effectively.

These updates, inspired by lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, aim to provide clearer, more robust frameworks for managing construction projects. Don't miss out on how these changes can benefit your projects!

Setting Up Business in the UK – Protecting intellectual property

In our latest episode, our host, Sarah Taylor, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by partner, Elaine O’Hare, one of the UK’s leading brand protection lawyers.  They discuss the key steps that a business new to the UK should take to protect its intellectual property and to build value in its brand.

The S&B “Mixed Use Property” podcast – Right to manage and residential ground rents

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises.

In this fourth episode, Stephanie Newton and Jessica Waters will further consider the rights of long residential leaseholders and the ban on leasehold ground rents.

Thank you for tuning in to our Mixed Use Property series. We hope it has provided you with some answers to the tricky issues often encountered dealing with premises with both commercial and residential parts. If you would like any further information on what we have discussed in this series do get in touch.

The S&B “Mixed Use Property” podcast – Rights of first refusal and enfranchisement

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises.

In this third episode, Stephanie Newton and Jessica Waters will discuss the rights of long residential leaseholders including the rights of first refusal and enfranchisement.

Construction Law "Back to Basics" - JCT 2024 editions - The new regulatory regime

Welcome to episode 2 of the Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast by the Construction and Engineering team at Stevens & Bolton, looking at the JCT 2024 editions of construction contract. In this episode Claire Perry and Jessica Gregson provide a brief background to the new regulatory regime and discuss the effectiveness of the JCT 2024 amendments as well as offering some practical takeaways.

Stay tuned for insightful discussions and expert analysis that will keep you informed on the latest in construction law.

The S&B "Mixed Use Property" Podcast – Long residential leaseholds – Forfeiture and Service Charges

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises.

In this second episode, Jessica Waters and Stephanie Newton will discuss long residential leaseholds, forfeiture and the recovery of service charges

Construction Law: ”Back to basics” - JCT 2024 Editions - The JCT suite of contracts

The Stevens & Bolton LLP Construction and Engineering team is excited to announce Series 5 of the Construction Law Back to Basics podcast! This series will delve into the latest amendments to the JCT 2024 editions of construction contracts.

In Episode 1, join Gwilym Evans and Jessica Gregson as they provide a brief introduction to the JCT suite of contracts and discuss the reasons behind the latest updates.

Stay tuned for insightful discussions and expert analysis that will keep you informed on the latest in construction law.