Welcome to the training day edition
John Wills, director at commercial real estate services firm Avison Young, looked at how to get a part-built development to the finishing line.
Doug Robertson, insolvency partner at Irwin Mitchell, gave an overview of three high profile cases relevant to property receivership.
The recent landmark High Court ruling in the Menon v Pask case raised questions as well as providing answers. Cecily Crampin, barrister at Falcon Chambers, examined the implications of the case.
Jason Martin, senior manager of Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group, offered a detailed overview of loan terms and structures.
James Russell, co-founder and director of specialist insurer Building and Land Guarantees, looked at insurance warranties for commercial and residential developments, how they can protect asset values, and stimulate interest from potential purchasers.
Partner at law firm Clyde & Co, Louisa Robbins, shared her expertise on how to avoid and prepare for professional negligence claims.
Farm receiverships are on the rise. Speaking in Leeds, Philip Collis, partner at law firm TLT, shared his insight into the particular challenges they present to the fixed charge receiver.