Practico Podcast With Martyn Griffiths

Legal professionals navigate the complexities of facilities management, exploring how strategic estate optimization intersects with regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. This analysis examines the critical legal considerations organizations must address when managing their physical assets and infrastructure. Discover the essential frameworks and best practices that enable businesses to align their facilities management strategies with broader organizational objectives.

Every law firm founder I coach eventually asks me some version of the same question: what's actually holding the firm back? They assume the answer lives in a process gap, a hiring mistake, or a strategy that needs sharpening. Sometimes it does. But in the vast majority of cases, tactics and systems account for maybe 20% of what separates a firm that's stuck from a firm that's compounding.

Another success for PCB Byrne LLP. Nick Ractliff and Yana Ahlden acted for the Chabra Respondents based in Spain in seeking to have a worldwide freezing order obtained against them discharged on jurisdictional grounds in Gibert v Broadoak Private Finance Limited [2026] EWHC 153 (KB).

‘We are in a period of transformation, not just within the legal industry, but within the world, and the role that the general counsel plays within the boardroom and the C-suite is evolving,’ said Nicole White, chief legal officer and corporate secretary at commercial real estate services firm Avison Young.

Half of women working in law say the demands of their job are unsustainable for their long-term health, according to new research which canvassed the views of more than 500 female legal professionals.

Legal AI tools have moved from novelty to necessity. Firms have signed contracts, run pilots, and rolled out generative AI assistants with significant budget behind them. Yet when leadership asks the inevitable question, “what’s the return?”, the answers get murky fast.

You've built a seven-figure law firm. You've survived the grind, developed the talent, refined the strategy. By most measures, you've won. And yet something is off. Growth has stalled. The same problems keep surfacing. The same decisions keep getting deferred. You keep doing more, and the needle barely moves.

On 21 May 2025, I had the pleasure of ditching my usual morning commute to speak at the Dura breakfast talk arranged by Lottie Leefe, founder of The Dura Society...

Lord Clarke of Stony-cum-Ebony, known as Tony to his colleagues at what was then 2 Essex Court, left an indelible mark on commercial and maritime law during his distinguished career. His journey from barrister to Queen's Counsel, and ultimately to Master of the Rolls and Supreme Court Justice, was characterized by exceptional legal contributions including landmark judgments that remain foundational authorities today. Beyond his professional achievements, he was remembered as a mentor, source of wisdom, and

Michael Levenstein has been featured in The Lawyer as part of a reflective piece exploring career “sliding doors” moments, memorable experiences of pupillage, and advice...

An expert panel chaired by HHJ Hess examines the Government's proposals for reforming financial remedies, cohabitation, and inheritance law in England and Wales. Leading practitioners and academics discuss the implications of the Fairer End to Relationships consultation, bringing together diverse perspectives on these significant proposed changes to family law. The panel features specialists in pensions on divorce, financial remedies, and trust and estates law, offering insights into how these reforms could

Legal teams in England and Wales often overlook the strategic value of interlocutory applications during litigation. This practical guide outlines ten essential principles for maximizing the success of interim applications, from thinking like a judge to addressing the CPR's Overriding Objective, while explaining why lawyers should be more proactive in utilizing the full procedural toolkit available under the Civil Procedure Rules.

Gatehouse Chambers' Personal Injury Team has been shortlisted for Personal Injury Set of the Year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards, reflecting the team's continued growth and excellence in advocacy. This newsletter edition features practical guidance on interlocutory applications, analysis of recent Court of Appeal decisions on workplace safety rights and public authority liability, and updates on team appointments and client events.

Legal teams in England and Wales often overlook the strategic value of interlocutory applications during litigation. This article examines ten practical guidelines for maximizing the effectiveness of procedural applications, from thinking like a judge to addressing the Civil Procedure Rules' Overriding Objective, offering tactical insights that could significantly improve litigation outcomes.

The Court of Appeal's decision in Sintes v London Borough of Tower Hamlets examines whether public authorities can be held liable for failing to prevent hazards created by third parties. This case explores the boundaries of negligence and nuisance law when regulatory powers and inspection procedures are in place, but no direct control exists over the party causing harm.

The Court of Appeal has ruled on a significant case involving Independent Vetcare Limited's attempt to advance contradictory legal positions in separate court proceedings.

Gatehouse Chambers' Summer 2026 property newsletter explores upcoming reforms to cohabitation law in England and Wales, examines the new digital resolution procedure for possession cases, and provides insights into recent property litigation developments. The newsletter features analysis of government proposals to overhaul property rights after relationship breakdowns and guidance on fitness for human habitation standards.

The Ministry of Justice's consultation on cohabitation law reform proposes a new statutory framework that would automatically provide financial remedies for unmarried couples on separation...

England and Wales are implementing a digital-first approach to possession proceedings through new Online Procedure Rules, set to launch in pilot form in July 2026. Will this transformation of traditional County Court litigation truly deliver faster, cheaper justice, or simply add another layer of procedural complexity to an already overburdened system?

A High Court judgment clarifies the scope of the implied covenant of fitness for human habitation under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, confirming that older case law remains authoritative and that a single defect can render an entire dwelling unfit. The decision provides crucial guidance on when landlords must remedy damp, mould, and structural defects, and significantly limits the availability of 'tenant lifestyle' defences.