Sharpe Five

Sharpe Pritchard LLP

The public sector legal podcast from Sharpe Pritchard and Five Paper. Five key topics. Five expert conversations. Sharpe Five brings together expert lawyers from Sharpe Pritchard and Five Paper to unpack the issues that matter most. Through focused conversations and practical insight, each episode helps public sector professionals stay informed, understand the latest developments and navigate challenges with confidence. From compulsory purchase and building safety to social housing, telecoms and employment law, each episode explores a key topic through expert discussion, practical insight and real-world experience. Stay up to date with legal developments, understand emerging risks and hear directly from specialists working at the forefront of public sector law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Sep 16

    Compulsory Purchase Orders: Powers, Process and Practicalities

    Compulsory Purchase Orders can be a powerful tool for unlocking regeneration, housing and infrastructure projects, but they require careful planning, a clear justification and a deliverable scheme. In this episode, Francesca Gallagher of Sharpe Pritchard and Nick Grundy KC of Five Paper provide a practical introduction to compulsory purchase, exploring when CPO powers can be used, the key stages of the process, and the factors that acquiring authorities need to consider before proceeding. The discussion covers viability and funding, preparing a robust justification for the order, navigating the confirmation process and adopting best practice to maximise the prospects of a successful outcome. The episode also highlights the importance of early engagement and negotiation with affected landowners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Compulsory Purchase Orders: Powers, Process and Practicalities

  2. Sep 2

    Building Liability Orders: A New Route to Recovery

    Building Liability Orders are one of the most significant and potentially far-reaching routes to recovery introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022. BLOs are designed to prevent developers and corporate groups from avoiding responsibility for building safety defects through complex corporate structures or special purpose vehicles, adopting a ‘polluter pays’ approach to recovery. BLOs give the High Court a powerful mechanism to extend liability to associated companies where it is just and equitable to do so. In the podcast we discuss: The case law in this area;What constitutes a "relevant liability";The meaning of "associated companies";The statutory "just and equitable" test.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Building Liability Orders: A New Route to Recovery

  3. Aug 19

    Quick Flash on the Electronic Communications Code 2017

    The Electronic Communications Code 2017 and the increasing suite of case law now developed under it shapes the relationship between landowners and telecommunications operators, creating both opportunities and challenges for those hosting telecoms infrastructure on their land. In this episode, Lillee Reid-Hunt (Sharpe Pritchard) and Tristan Salter (Five Paper) provide landowners with an introduction to the procedure and problems in how the Code operates, as well providing the latest insights from the vast array of case law that the Code has generated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Quick Flash on the Electronic Communications Code 2017

  4. Aug 5

    Understanding Access Injunctions

    In this episode, we explore what access injunctions are, why they are used, and the circumstances in which courts may grant them. We break down the process of commencing an access injunction application, the key evidence required to support a claim, and what applicants need to demonstrate in order to persuade the court that access is necessary. We also examine the practical benefits of injunctions in the context of disrepair cases, where gaining access can be critical to investigating issues and carrying out essential repairs. Finally, we address a common question: can access be forced, and what legal options are available when access continues to be denied? Whether you're a housing professional, legal practitioner, landlord, or simply interested in housing law, this episode provides a clear and practical overview of access injunctions and their role in resolving property disputes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Understanding Access Injunctions
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The public sector legal podcast from Sharpe Pritchard and Five Paper. Five key topics. Five expert conversations. Sharpe Five brings together expert lawyers from Sharpe Pritchard and Five Paper to unpack the issues that matter most. Through focused conversations and practical insight, each episode helps public sector professionals stay informed, understand the latest developments and navigate challenges with confidence. From compulsory purchase and building safety to social housing, telecoms and employment law, each episode explores a key topic through expert discussion, practical insight and real-world experience. Stay up to date with legal developments, understand emerging risks and hear directly from specialists working at the forefront of public sector law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Sharpe Pritchard LLP
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sharpe Pritchard LLP
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    Sharpe Five