The Macfarlanes Podcast

In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Eloise Illingworth, and Tom Weekes, KC at Landmark Chambers discuss fetters to housebuilding from private property law in the form of restrictive covenants as well as easements, such as rights of way and rights of light.

They cover:

• what restrictive covenants and easements are;
• the impact that restrictive covenants and easements have on property development;
• how rights of light are acquired and their effect; and
• how the law might be reformed in order to facilitate housebuilding.

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David or Eloise.

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In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey delves into a major Supreme Court decision regarding Tesco's dismissal and re-engagement practices, exploring the legal implications of “firing and rehiring” and its impact on employment contracts.

He covers:

• Tesco's 2007 agreement offering “retained pay” as a permanent contractual term;
• the Supreme Court ruling barring Tesco from dismissing employees to remove this benefit; and
• legal implications for employers using dismissal to change contract terms.

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew. 

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In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, ahead of the House of Commons summer recess this week, David Gauke, Tania Barnes and Isabella Dierden-Hunt discuss implications post General Election for the real estate industry, looking at the proposed policies of the new Government.

They cover: 

• the new Government's focus on development and infrastructure and opportunities for the industry; 
•  planning reform proposals, with a focus on energy; 
•  leaseholder and tenant protection (including leaseholder reform and what new commonhold legislation may bring); and
•  possible reactions by clients to the proposed changes. 

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Tania or Isabella.

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Matthew Ramsey and Amy Daubeney cover:

• the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment;
• equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) draft guidance on that duty; and
• consequences of non-compliance for employers.

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew and Amy.

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In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Paul Hardwick discuss implications of the recent General Election for private clients, with a focus on proposed tax policies of the new Government.

They cover: 

• the new Government's proposed tax plans, including in particular the planned changes to non-dom taxation;
• timing considerations; and
• possible reactions by clients to the changes. 

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Paul.

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In this episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Rachel Richardson discuss ESG policies outlined in the Labour and Conservative manifestos.

They cover:

• the proposed climate policies;
• green finance initiatives;
• Labour's proposed solutions to make the UK more attractive for private capital, including a National Wealth Fund and the Energy Independence Act; and 
• Labour's broader environmental strategy involving an emphasis on sustainable farming practices and national biodiversity improvements.

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Rachel.

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In the latest episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Bezhan Salehy discuss tax policy with a focus on business taxes.

They cover:

• Labour's plans to raise revenue through targeted revenue measures;
• business tax strategy; and
• a focus on economic stability.

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Bezhan.

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 In the second episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Matthew Ramsey and Kirti Tiwari-Mehta discuss potential changes to employment law amidst the current general election campaign.

They cover: 

• potential employment law reform including the Labour Party's New Deal for Working People;
• Unfair dismissal protections and worker classifications;
• Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: and 
• the right to switch off proposal.

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Matthew and Kirti.

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 In the first of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Dan Marriott and Rachael Ashton discuss property policy in light of the party manifestos ahead of the General Election. 

They cover: 

• the current legislative picture and the importance of leasehold reform and tenant empowerment; 
• the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act and the Renters Reform Bill; and
• the proposed approaches to housing and planning, including ground rent proposals.

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With the announcement of the General Election, in this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Alexandra Green and Laura Bridgewater discuss the FCA's proposals to disclose the identity of companies under investigation at an earlier stage.

They cover:

• the FCA's proposals to publicly announce the opening of enforcement investigations and disclose the identities of the companies;
• the finance sector's reaction to this proposal; and 
• political considerations and the future developments considering the upcoming General Election.

If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Alexandra and Laura.

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