The Trowers Podcast

Trowers & Hamlins
The Trowers Podcast

We are a law firm with an eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and Asia. We help businesses and governments change the way we live and work for the better. We do this by providing commercial advice geared towards tackling tomorrow's challenges in industry. We are experts in the real estate sector, and have thriving commercial, social housing, banking and finance, private wealth, employment and care practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions, and environment. This content is not intended to be legally comprehensive.

  1. 12 DEC

    Powering the future: EV charging, legislation and landlord solutions

    Partner and Head of Energy and Sustainability, Chris Paul speaks to Rhys Harrington-Jones, Sales Director at Zest, the only B Corp EV charge point operator in the UK. Together they discuss the current legislation around electric vehicle charging, the challenges facing new builds and retrofit properties and provide advice for landlords on the various ways they can supply EV charge points, including lease models and concession models.

    39 min

  2. 5 JUL

    General Election 2024 - Labour's employment law plans explained

    In this post-Election result podcast, Head of Employment Rebecca McGuirk and Partner Nicola Ihnatowicz discuss Labour's New Deal for Working People and the potential impact on employers. They cover key proposals such as the extension of unfair dismissal rights, changes to parental leave, reforms to worker status, the potential ban on exploitative zero hours contracts, trade union reforms and the potential implementation timeline for these changes.

    21 min

  3. 20 JUN

    Rethinking Regen - What is data-led regeneration and why is it important?

    Partner Patrick Morris speaks to Sam Fox, Head of Research and Analytics at Ellandi, the UK's leading investment manager of destination and local shopping centres, about the concept of data-led regeneration and its importance in helping to create vibrant and successful town centres. They explore how data can be used to understand the needs and preferences of different user groups, such as residents, workers, tourists, and domestic tourists.

    31 min

  4. 20 MAR

    How Net Zero may impact claims in the construction sector

    Partner Karie Akeelah and Ahmed Ismail, Managing Director at FTI Consulting, discuss the impact of Net Zero goals on the construction industry and the potential construction claims that may arise. They assess the challenges of implementing Net Zero, such as the need for clear standards, compliance measures and the changes that may be required in construction contracts to address sustainability requirements. They also explore potential claims related to additional costs, delays, greenwashing, and insurance. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, clear standards, and government support in achieving Net Zero goals in the construction industry.

    36 min

  5. 12 MAR

    What is on the horizon for the affordable housing finance market?

    Partner Natalie Singh is joined by George Flynn and James Tarrant, Directors at Savills Financial Consultants to discuss the funding market in the affordable housing finance sector over the past 12 months and predictions for the next 12 months. They also touch on ESG and sustainable finance, as well as the challenges of decarbonisation and how innovative funding solutions, such as unsecured borrowing, could be potential options for the future.

    36 min

  6. 7 MAR

    Together We Care – how the Care Leavers Covenant helps those in the care system

    In the final episode of the series, Alison Delaney and Yetunde Dania discuss the Care Leavers Covenant with Zahra Printer, former chair of the advisory board, and Matthew Gordon, CEO of Spectra. They explore the origins and purpose of the Covenant, which supports care leavers aged 16-25 in living independently. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy and ambition for the involvement of businesses with the Covenant and shares success stories and milestones achieved so far. The episode concludes with reflections on the impact of the Covenant and the future of supporting care-experienced individuals.

    36 min

  7. 29 FEB

    The opportunities and challenges for electric vehicle charging in logistics properties

    Partner Sam Folley speaks to Carl Buckingham, Head of Partnerships at Envevo and Paul Wood, Director of Vantage Building Consultancy to discuss the opportunities and challenges of electric vehicle (EV) charging in logistics properties. The conversation covers the major opportunities for EV charging in logistics properties, including the value proposition for tenants, future-proofing assets, and sustainability benefits. They also discuss the need for more edge-of-city hubs and last mile hubs to support EV charging and the importance of collaboration and stakeholder engagement in the EV and logistics sectors.

    31 min

  8. 22 FEB

    How carbon offsetting can help social landlords unlock additional funding for retrofit projects

    Partner Chris Paul, Head of the Energy and Sustainability team at Trowers is joined by Antoine Pellet, Head of Retrofit Credits at HACT, to discuss how the retrofit credit model works and how it can be beneficial for landlords. Antoine provides insight on the wider social benefits involved with retrofitting and how HACT look to grow the model in the future.

    31 min
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About

We are a law firm with an eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and Asia. We help businesses and governments change the way we live and work for the better. We do this by providing commercial advice geared towards tackling tomorrow's challenges in industry. We are experts in the real estate sector, and have thriving commercial, social housing, banking and finance, private wealth, employment and care practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions, and environment. This content is not intended to be legally comprehensive.

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  • Creator
    Trowers & Hamlins
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Trowers & Hamlins
  • Show Website
    The Trowers Podcast

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