Tanfield Talks

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 KanwalA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/

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.Producers: Peter Shevlin and Neil KanwalA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/

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.Producers: Peter Shevlin and Neil KanwalA Pod60 production for Tanfieldhttps://pod60.com/

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/