The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast
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Each Gatehouse Chambers Podcast episode gives an informal view of important legal issues impacting individuals as well as companies and other legal entities. They will be of interest particularly to legal practitioners, law students and those interested in joining the legal profession and also the general public. The Gatehouse Chambers Podcast series concentrates on topics arising from Chambers' key practice areas which are: commercial dispute resolution (including not only litigation in court but also all forms of ADR such arbitration, adjudication, expert determination, mediation and early neutral evaluation. The topics range across banking and finance, civil fraud and asset tracing, employment and executive disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, franchising, intellectual property and private international law.); construction and engineering (including arbitration, adjudication, property damage, construction insurance, energy and renewables as well as construction insolvency); insolvency and restructuring (including personal and corporate insolvency/bankruptcy and directors’ disqualification); insurance (including insurance coverage disputes, construction insurance, indemnity insurance and litigation insurance); private client (including trusts, TOLATA, contentious probate, Inheritance Act claims, community care, Court of Protection and social welfare and benefits); professional liability in the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence, financial professionals, insolvency professionals, directors and officers, legal professionals, property professionals and construction professionals; property (including commercial landlord and tenant, development, planning, social housing, private rented accommodation, leasehold and leasehold management, real property, mortgages and trusts of land).
Episodes
- Was there no case to answer? Strachan v Albany Resort (Bahamas) in the Privy Council.
This podcast discusses the Privy Council’s decision in Strachan v Albany Resort, examining "no case to answer" submissions in civil claims, the ingredients for a viable tort claim, and pleading requirements for employment claims. It also c…
- Property Newsletter: Spring Edition - Introduction
This episode introduces the Spring Edition of the Property Newsletter from The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast.
- Navigating Joint Tenancies and Rent Repayment Orders
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast discusses joint tenancies and rent repayment orders.
- A cynical s84 hunt
This episode from The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast is titled "A cynical s84 hunt".
- Property Newsletter - Spring Edition - Full Audio
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast features the full audio of the Spring Edition Property Newsletter.
- ADR in Personal Injury claims: a comparison between the approach in England and Wales and Queensland, Australia
This episode compares Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) approaches in personal injury claims. It examines the methods used in England and Wales versus Queensland, Australia.
- Property Newsletter Feb 2026 Introduction
This episode introduces the February 2026 Property Newsletter from The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast.
- Dwelling in the past?
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast is titled "Dwelling in the Past?".
- Signed, unsealed, undelivered? When is a claim ‘made’ under s.29A of the 1954 Act?
This episode from The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast discusses the criteria for when a claim is considered 'made' under section 29A of the 1954 Act.
- Property Newsletter February 2026 Full Version
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast features the full version of their Property Newsletter for February 2026.
- Winter Property Newsletter - Full Version
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast features the Winter Property Newsletter. The content is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
- Planning permissions and restrictive covenants: Settion 84 and the decision in Hassan v Heath
This episode discusses planning permissions and restrictive covenants, including a review of Section 84 and the decision in Hassan v Heath.
- Equity’s Escape Hatch – can Proprietary Estoppel outflank s2 LP(MP)A 1989?
This episode from The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast explores the legal concept of proprietary estoppel and its potential to outflank section 2 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989. The content is provided for infor…
- Winter Property Newsletter 2025 - Introduction
This episode introduces the Winter Property Newsletter 2025. The content is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
- International Women's Day 2022: Sarah Clarke interviews Marcia Shekerdemian QC of Wilberforce Chambers
Sarah Clarke interviews Marcia Shekerdemian QC of Wilberforce Chambers. This episode celebrates International Women's Day 2022.
- LGBTQIA+ History Month: ICC Judge Sally Barber
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast features an interview with ICC Judge Sally Barber. The discussion is part of the podcast's series for LGBTQIA+ History Month, with hosts Sarah Clarke and Zoe Mellor.
- LGBTQIA+ History Month: Dr S Chelvan, 33 Bedford Row
Cameron Stocks interviews Dr S Chelvan in this episode, which is part of a series for LGBTQIA+ History Month.
- LGBTQIA+ History Month: Dr Victoria McCloud, Master of the Senior Courts, Queen’s Bench Division
Brie Stevens-Hoare QC and James Hall interview Master McCloud. This is the first podcast in a series for LGBTQIA+ History Month.
- Black History Month - #ProudToBe Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Anitha Bushiri
Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Anitha Bushiri discuss the #ProudToBe series for Black History Month.
- Black History Month - #ProudToBe Sally Penni MBE
Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Anitha Bushiri interview Sally Penni MBE for Black History Month. This is the fourth episode in their "Proud to Be" series.
- Black History Month - "Proud to Be" Andrew Powell
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast features an interview with Andrew Powell by Shazia Akhtar and Patrick Sarson as part of the "Proud to Be" series for Black History Month.
- Black History Month: "Proud to Be" an Ally
This podcast episode features Emily Betts and Bryan Frimpong interviewing James Hall as part of "Proud to Be" series for Black History Month.
- Expert reports that fall short: the tactical trap in Griffiths v TUI and how to avoid it
This episode features Colm Nugent and Vanessa McKinlay discussing the implications of the Griffiths v TUI (UK) Limited [2021] EWCA Civ 1442 decision. They focus on expert reports and associated tactical traps.
- Black History Month: "Proud to Be" Gemma de Cordova and Shey Ojedokun
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast features Faisel Sadiq interviewing Gemma de Cordova and Shey Ojedokun for the "Proud to Be" series, celebrating Black History Month.
- Insider’s guide to applying for pupillage and being a pupil at Gatehouse Chambers
Priya Gopal interviews William Golightly and Jaysen Sharpe. They discuss applying for pupillage and their experiences as pupils at Gatehouse Chambers.
- Adjudication update
Simon Kerry and George Eyre provide an update on recent case law relating to adjudication. They discuss hybrid contracts, costs and liquidated damages.
- Aggregation in Solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance
John de Waal QC and James Hall discuss the issue of aggregation in solicitors' professional indemnity insurance. They refer to the cases of AIG Europe Limited v Woodman and Baines v Dixon Coles and Gill.
- Clinical Negligence Review 2020 - 2021
This episode features Aneurin Moloney and Helena Drage as they review significant clinical negligence decisions from 2020. They also discuss emerging topics for 2021 in the field of clinical negligence.
- Liability of Experts for Wasted Costs
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast examines the liability of experts for wasted costs. It reviews several relevant legal cases, including Rubiera v Job Topham, Kerali Kennedy v Corida Services LLP, and Symphony Group Plc…
- Hardwicke Celebrates International Women's Day 2021 with Sally Penni MBE, Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Amanda Illing
This episode features a conversation with Sally Penni MBE, Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, Morayo Fagborun Bennett, and Amanda Illing in celebration of International Women's Day 2021.
- Hardwicke's review of the ten leading property cases from 2020
This episode features Hardwicke's review of the ten leading property cases from 2020. Cases discussed include Peninsula Securities Ltd v Dunnes Stores and Fearn v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery.
- Property lawyers – take note of Griffiths v TUI UK Ltd regarding judicial evaluation of uncontroverted expert evidence
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast discusses the High Court appeal in Griffiths v TUI UK Ltd. Andy Creer and Emily Betts provide an overview of the decision and its relevance to property lawyers.
- Insider’s guide to applying for pupillage and being a pupil at Hardwicke
Priya Gopal interviews Michael Maris and Rob Hammond, who recently completed their pupillage at Hardwicke, about their experiences.
- How To: the Office Assistant applications
Amanda Illing and Linda McGivern discuss the process of hiring an Office Assistant and how to apply via the Gatehouse Chambers' website.
- Proportionality: Where are we now?
Martyn Griffiths discusses the current state of the proportionality test in legal costs assessments, focusing on recent court decisions. He explores the impact of these decisions on legal practitioners and considers potential future develo…
- LGBTQ+ History Month
Brie Stevens-Hoare, Carl Brewin, Emma Hynes, and Cameron Stock of Hardwicke barristers discuss LGBTQ+ History Month. They share the effect LGBTQ+ history has had on them personally.
- Brushett v Hazeldean - A Summary
This episode provides a summary of the legal case Brushett v Hazeldean from 2019.
- Costs: the 2019 trends
PJ Kirby QC and Robin Dunne discuss significant costs cases from 2019. They also consider potential issues in the field of costs for the year 2020.
- Up High and Down Low: ownership of airspace and subsoil
This podcast features Daniel Gatty and Priya Gopal discussing the legal aspects of freehold and leasehold ownership of airspace above and subsoil below land and buildings.
- Third six pupils Interview
Katrina Mather speaks with third six pupils about their initial experiences in chambers. They discuss the training received and their recent work, such as court appearances.
- Pupils interviews
Katrina Mather speaks with Gatehouse Chambers pupils, Rob and Michael, about their initial weeks in chambers. They discuss the type of work undertaken and if their expectations have been met.
- Covert recording of expert medical examinations
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast discusses the covert recording of expert medical examinations. Case citations include Mustard v Flowers & Ors [2019] EWHC 2623 (QB) and Jones v Warwick University [2003] EWCA Civ 151.
- Recent Changes to the Financial Ombudsman Service
This episode of The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast explains the new rules enacted by the FCA in April 2019, which expanded the jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service. It covers the practical impact of these changes, areas of con…
- Adjudication of construction professional negligence claims
This episode explores the adjudication of construction professional negligence claims. It references statutory provisions, several case citations, and the Professional Negligence Bar Association Adjudication Scheme.
- A Summary of Recent Corporate Insolvency Cases
This episode provides a summary of recent corporate insolvency cases. It includes discussion of relevant statutory provisions and case citations from England and Wales.
- Background and implications of the Wright v Troy Lucas & Rusz case
This episode explores the background and implications of the Wright v Troy Lucas & Rusz case. It also mentions and references the Freeman v Marshall & Co case.
- Injunctions against persons unknown
Brie Stevens-Hoare QC and Steven Woolf discuss injunctions against persons unknown, examining differences for public and private land, evidence requirements, and the development of successful order types. They also cover future acts as the…