Tanfield Talks

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.Producer: Peter ShevlinA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/

Nicholas Isaac KC is joined by Sami Allan to reflect on his pupillage at Tanfield and the transition to tenancy.Producer: Peter ShevlinA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/

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.CitationsCases:White v Alder [2025] EWCA Civ 392Gibson v New [2021] EWHC 1811 (QB)Nata Lee Ltd v Abid [2015] 2 P. & C.R. 3Neilson v Poole (1969) 20 P. & C.R. 909Legislation: Land Registration Act 2022, s 60 Producer: Peter ShevlinA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/

Christopher Heather KC and Elizabeth Fisher explore one of the oldest and most challenging areas of property law: forfeiture of leases. In this episode, they consider four recent cases that highlight the practical difficulties, key principles, and evolving aspects of forfeiture. Citations: CasesSik 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 806Magnic Ltd v Ul-Hassan and anor [2015] EWCA Civ 224Bland v Ingrams Estates Ltd (No 2) [2001] EWCA Civ 1088First 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 25Producer: Peter ShevlinA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/

SynopsisAndrew Brueton and Andrew Mace examine Section 423 of the Insolvency Act, which targets transactions designed to place assets beyond the reach of creditors. CasesInvest Bank PSC v El-Husseini [2022] EWCA 894 (Comm)El-Husseiny v Invest Bank PSC [2025] UKSC 4Purkiss v Kennedy [2025] EWCA Civ 268 and [2024] EWHC 1081 (Ch)Rangers Football Club 2012 Plc (In Liquidation) (formerly Rangers Football Club Plc) v Advocate General for Scotland [2017] UKSC 45Inland Revenue Commissioners v Duke of Westminster [1936] AC 1Allen v Hurst & Ors [2022] EWHC 2649 (Ch)Sayers v Dixon [2025] EWHC 1886 (Ch)Credit Suisse Virtuoso SICAV-SIF & Anor v SoftBank & Ors [2025] EWHC 2631 (Ch) Legislationss423, 424, 425 Insolvency Act 1986Producer: Peter ShevlinA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/

Synopsis Martin Young and Nora Wannagat provide an introduction to issues arising when a corporate client faces liability for business rates and the impact of insolvency. Citations Cases:Cornhill Insurance plc v Improvement Services Ltd [1986] 1 WLR 114Re Toshoku Finance (UK) plc [2002] 1 WLR 671Exeter City Council v Bairstow [2007] EWHC 400 (Ch)Laing (John) & Son Ltd v Kingswood Assessment Area Assessment Committee [1948] 2 KB 116, [1948] 1 All ER 943, 46 LGR 321, 112 JP 304, [1948] LJR 1619, 64 TLR 407, 151 EG 411R (Secretary of State for Health & Social Care) v Harlow DC [2021] EWHC 909 AdminKaye v South Oxfordshire District Council [2013] EWHC 4165 (Ch), [2014] 2 All ER 1019, [2014] 2 BCLC 383, [2014] Bus LR 597, [2014] BPIR 416, [2014] All ER (D) 134 (Jan)Re Nortel GmbH (in administration) [2013] UKSC 52, [2014] AC 209, [2013] 4 All ER 887, [2013] 3 WLR 504, [2013] 2 BCLC 135, [2013] Bus LR 1056, (2013) Times, 19 August, [2013] BPIR 866, [2013] All ER (D) 283 (Jul) Legislation:Schedule B1, Insolvency Act 1986, para 3r.3.50 and 3.51 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016r.6.42 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) Regulations 1989 (SI 1989/1058) and in particular Regulation 18Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (England) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/386)Producer: Peter ShevlinA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/