Episodes
26
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
Welcome to 'FortyTwo Talks', the podcast that takes a deep dive into the world of law, led by the experienced members of 42BR Barristers. Each episode of FortyTwo Talks provides an insightful exploration of legal topics, cases, and the ever-evolving landscape of the law. From analysing recent judgments to discussing pressing legal issues, our podcast provides a comprehensive perspective on family, employment, housing, business & property, personal injury, clinical negligence and animal welfare law. FortyTwo Talks aims to engage legal enthusiasts, practitioners, students and curious minds alike. Our podcast offers something for everyone. Subscribe to now!
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Animal protection laws are fragmented and inconsistent Legal outcomes often depend on human use, not animal welfare Outdated legislation and weak enforcement leave gaps in protection The discussion highlights a growing campaign to strengthen the system by updating the Animal Welfare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.
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