FortyTwo Talks

In this episode of FortyTwo Talks, Amy Stroud and Andrew Carter unpack the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Kankanalapalli v Loesche Energy Systems, exploring when a job offer becomes a binding contract and the legal effect of conditions attached to employment offers. They discuss the practical implications for employers and employees, highlighting why careful drafting and a clear understanding of contractual principles are more important than ever.

In this episode of FortyTwo Talks, recorded before the Presidential guidance on Interim Relief, Michael Salter and Rob Winspear discuss the implications of AI in the employment tribunal: how it affects employees, employers, lawyers and the tribunal system itself.

In this instalment of FortyTwo Talks, Paul Fuller from 42BR’s Animal Welfare Group hosts his fellow RSPCA Isle of Thanet trustee and Transformation Programme Manager, Sophie Millns, to discuss legal challenges facing local animal charities.

Join Iris Ferber KC and Carolina Bax as they introduce the main provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 – perhaps the most important change in Employment Law since 2010, when the Equality Act first came into force. From holiday records to sick pay, from parental leave to flexible working, and introducing the really big developments in unfair dismissal and harassment law, this is your go-to summary of all the important changes brought in by the Act.

In our latest podcast Marcia Hyde, along with Edie Bowles and Emma Slawinski, discuss the question 'are all animals equal under law?' Despite growing recognition that animals are sentient, UK law still treats them differently depending on how they are used by humans - whether as pets, pests, farmed animals, or wildlife. Key takeaways: Animal protection laws are fragmented and inconsistent Legal outcomes often depend on human use, not animal welfare Outdated legislation and weak enforcement leave gaps in protection The discussion highlights a growing campaign to strengthen the system by updating the Animal Welfare Act—creating a clear, consistent framework that protects all animals equally. The bottom line: the foundations for strong animal welfare exist, but meaningful reform is needed to ensure animals are truly protected under the law.

In this final episode of the FortyTwo Talks forfeiture series, Paul Fuller and Alex Bailey explore how courts handle forfeiture when tenants face insolvency. Focusing on recent case law, they highlight when landlords can enforce their rights, the limits imposed by insolvency processes, and key practical takeaways for both landlords and tenants.

In this episode of FortyTwo Talks , Paul Fuller and Alex Bailey explore how insolvency processes impact a landlord’s right to forfeit a commercial lease. Covering liquidation, administration, CVAs, and moratoriums they break down key legal principles and practical risks for property and legal professionals.

In this episode of FortyTwo Talks , Michael Grant and Anne Hogarth examine what happens when a landlord forfeits a lease, re-lets the property, and the former tenant seeks relief. Through key cases, they highlight how timing, tenant conduct, and third-party rights shape the court’s approach in various scenarios.

Continuing our forfeiture mini series, James Hoile and Michael Grant break down the often complex principles of waiver in the context of lease forfeiture. With a practical and engaging approach, they explore when a landlord’s right to forfeit can be lost through their own actions. The discussion focuses on the three key ingredients of waiver: knowledge of the breach , unequivocal recognition of the lease’s continuation and communication of that recognition to the tenant . Through clear examples and real-world scenarios, they examine common pitfalls such as accepting rent after a breach, acting through agents, or failing to act promptly.

Iris Ferber KC and Stephen Willmer discuss the history, and the essential law and procedure, that applies to tenants seeking relief from forfeiture.

Natalie Foster and Mathew McDermott provide a brief introduction to written forfeiture clauses in leases: What do they look like? What do they mean? What are they used for?

Our Business & Property Group is delighted to share the first episode of our latest podcast mini-series, considering various aspects of the law of forfeiture. In this podcast, Karolina Zielinska and Howard Lederman provide an overview of the key preliminary steps to take when seeking to forfeit a lease for three common types of breach – failure to pay rent, failure to pay service/administrative charges, and failure to keep the property in repair.

In this second instalment of our podcast series on Animal Sentience , Marcia Hyde, Paul Fuller, and Edmund Walters explore how the law has evolved to recognise animals as sentient beings. They discuss the development of European animal welfare law, the landmark Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 , and the role of the Animal Sentience Committee in shaping UK policy.

In the first of our two-part podcast series - as a precursor to a review of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 and the work of the Animal Sentience Committee (part 2) - Edmund Walters, Marcia Hyde and Paul Fuller discuss ‘animal sentience’, from religious, philosophical and scientific perspectives.

Join Charlotte McDonald and Tom Gilchrist as they discuss the issue of non-financial misconduct, with a spotlight on the recent case of Y v Z [2025] EWFC 221. During this episode, Tom and Charlotte share their tips and tricks on how to case manage conduct cases, as well as dealing with clients.

As the Employment Rights Bill edges closer to gaining Royal Assent, Jamie Fireman and Alex Adamou discuss some of the key changes to employment law that are on the horizon and how the landscape is likely to change for employees, employers and those involved with employment tribunal work.

42BR’s Paul Fuller and Tom Gilchrist discuss issues relating to claims under the Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 founded on common intention constructive trust, including factors relevant to the courts’ determination of beneficial ownership and beneficial shares, and the need for detrimental reliance.

Join Michael and Alex as they explore the scope of the court’s discretion under section 14 of TOLATA, with a particular focus on so-called ‘Bagum Orders’. In this episode, they break down the key judgments in two leading cases - Bagum v Hafiz [2015] EWCA Civ 801 and Kingsley v Kingsley [2020] Civ 297 (Ch ) - to clarify what the courts can (and cannot) order when resolving disputes between co-owners.

In the latest episode of FortyTwo Talks, Tina Cook KC and Jennifer Youngs revisit covert recordings and discuss implications for practice in the context of the FJC Guidance issued in May 2025.

We are pleased to introduce our new Podcast mini-series, Trust Issues: the Law and Practice of Trusts . In this first episode, " TOLATA - The Basics ", Iris Ferber KC and Alexander Bailey set out the statutory framework, and answer those basic questions that you might have been afraid to ask. What is a trust of land? What is a beneficiary? What happens to the home when a relationship breaks down? How do trusts of land, both formal and informal, determine how a property will be apportioned by the Court? As part of our ongoing journey to ensure our website and marketing initiatives are as accessible as possible, all our podcasts will be available in a transcription format - TOLATA - The Basics transcript