Best Legal News Wales Podcasts (2024)

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Legal Sector Resilience: Recruiting Beyond the Pay Grade - with TSR Legal 35:44

9h ago35:44

35:44

Are lawyers looking for more than money when it comes to their legal career? Yes, but there's always another reason people move. Law firms in Wales are adding a variety of benefit packages into the mix to attract and retain the best talent. Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales and host, sat down with Ryan Price and Rachel Phillips from TSR L…

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Legal Sector Resilience: A Reimagined Law Society in Wales - with Jonathan Davies 13:34

1M ago13:34

13:34

Discover how the Wales office of The Law Society of England and Wales is paving the way for a future-ready legal sector in Wales with Jonathan Davies, Head of Wales. Jonathan talks to our host, Emma Waddingham, editor of Legal News Wales, about the ambitious "Reimagining Justice in Wales 2030" initiative, and shares behind-the-scenes details about …

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Family Law: Meet the Divorce Experts Ep 04 - Managing your finances and investments 33:40

1M ago33:40

33:40

Often couples who begin the divorce process know that legal bills can be one thing, but don’t understand the full financial scrutiny and upheaval that your finances can go through on divorce. In the third instalment of our ‘Meet the Experts’ series, Winckworth Sherwood Family team Solicitor, Charlie Geyton meets with Victoria Clapham, Investment Ma…

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Family Law: Meet the Divorce Experts Ep 03 - Break-up & Divorce Coach 18:46

2M ago18:46

18:46

Whilst Family solicitors can guide the divorcing party through the various steps in the legal process, sometimes practical help in the form of a “Divorce Coach” is also needed to guide the party through the grieving process and empower them in their new life. In the third of our ‘Meet the Experts’ series, Sarah Ingram, Partner in the Winckworth She…

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Family Law: Meet the Divorce Experts Ep 02 - Therapy for Divorcing Couples 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

In the second of our ‘Meet the Experts’ series, Winckworth Sherwood Family team Solicitor, Charlie Geyton, speaks with Adele Ballantyne, Relationship Therapist at Eleda Consultancy. During their discussion, Adele and Charlie delve into the range of areas of Adele’s work, ranging from assisting couples whose aim is to avoid divorce to, for those for…

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Family Law: Meet the Divorce Experts Ep 01 - Pensions 45:33

2M ago45:33

45:33

Pensions are often the single largest asset in a divorce, aside from the family home. However, because of their complexity, many couples feel daunted when faced with decisions over how, when and whether they should be split. In the first of our ‘Meet the Divorce Experts’ series, Sarah Ingram (Partner) and Charlie Geyton (Solicitor) from the Winckwo…

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Legal Sector Resilience: Conveyancing Careers 19:48

2M ago19:48

19:48

Conveyancing is known for being a fast-paced, customer-focused area of law, which relies on experience and a whole-team effort. Over the past few years, headlines have focused on wellbeing issues and the impact of new processes and technology for residential property lawyers but what is the reality of a career in Conveyancing in Wales today? In thi…

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National Conveyancing Week 2024 Special: What's Next For Conveyancers? 35:28

5M ago35:28

35:28

In this Conveyancing Week 2024 podcast special, we sat down with Rob Hosier of inCase (and 'recovering conveyancer') to hear how conveyancers are fairing, what conveyancing practices are doing well, the realities of tech adoption, and whether there's more to be done to support this pressured area of legal services. Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal …

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Legal Sector Resilience: O Shaped: Creating a more human legal profession 44:14

6M ago44:14

44:14

In this episode, we speak to Dan Kayne, Founder of O Shaped, and Laura Hughes and Tim Edds, Partners at Browne Jacobson about the value lawyers and in-house lawyers can offer organisations beyond legal advice - how this works in practice, the freedoms that need to be given to offer problem solving solutions and the benefits to clients and employers…

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Legal Sector Resilience: New Year, New Financial Outlook? 17:51

7M ago17:51

17:51

Join Legal News Wales and accounting and tax specialists from Azets, as we ask how law firms faired financially in 2023, and what they're preparing for in the 2024 - from tax changes to succession planning, join our Editor Emma Waddingham, who sits with David Holden and Iain Sanderson from Azets Cardiff office for this short round up podcast. An id…

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Legal Sector Resilience: recruitment lessons learned in 2023 26:08

9M ago26:08

26:08

Karen Jones, Director of TSR Legal Recruitment, joins Emma Waddingham, host and Editor of Legal News Wales, for a fireside chat about the legal recruitment market in Wales at the end of 2023 - an exclusive and candid roundup of what employers and candidates have learned about post-pandemic working realities, how the legal sector recruitment landsca…

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Charity Law Conversations: Ep 04 with Aarti Thakor and Stuart Wood from the Charity Commission for England and Wales 33:23

9M ago33:23

33:23

In our new charities and social enterprise conversation, Senior Associate Ruo Wu had an insightful conversation with Aarti Thakor, Director of Legal and Accounting Services and Stuart Wood, Head of Registrations at the Charity Commission for England and Wales: They discuss: Aarti and Stuart’s personal journeys into the world of charities; what Aart…

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Charity Law Conversations: Ep 03 with Winckworth Sherwood Partner Chris Garrett 25:50

10M ago25:50

25:50

In our new charities and social enterprise conversation Senior Associate Ruo Wu had an engaging conversation with colleague and Employment and Data Protection Partner Chris Garrett on the impact Artificial Intelligence has for charities and in the workplace. Ruo and Chris discuss: the inspiration and key themes from Chris’ recent webinar on Data Pr…

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Charity Law Conversations: Ep 02 with Rhodri Davies of Why Philanthropy Matters 35:13

1y ago35:13

35:13

In our new charities and social enterprise conversation Senior Associate Ruo Wu had a delightful conversation with philanthropy expert, researcher and commentor Rhodri Davies. Rhodri is a well-known thinker and commentator on philanthropy and civil society. He is the founding Director of the think-tank Why Philanthropy Matters, and a Pears Research…

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Legal Sector Resilience: Horizon Scanning for Law Firms in Wales 30:21

1y ago30:21

30:21

In our first podcast with our Community Partner, Azets, our host Emma and her guests Katherine Broadhurst and David Holden, share their first-hand knowledge of the operational and financial challenges that law firms in Wales face – and what lies ahead. In this whistle stop tour of some of the key trends and issues currently affecting legal practice…

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Legal Sector Resilience: Empowering Conveyancers 22:19

1+ y ago22:19

22:19

This episode is ideal for residential conveyancers as we speak to the founders of Welsh-born ntitle - the multi-award winning title investigation specialists. Nicola Davies and Nicola Ashley launched ntitle in 2020, to simplify the title investigation process, to support conveyancers and empower them to do more for their clients, without the added …

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Charity Law Conversations: Ep 01 with William Hopkin of New Square Chambers 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

25:48

In our new charities and social enterprise conversation series, Senior Associate Ruo Wu had an insightful conversation with barrister William Hopkin of New Square Chambers to discuss latest updates in the charities sector. Ruo and Will discuss: how Will became a barrister specialising in the charities field and Will’s advice to aspiring barristers …

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Legal Sector Resilience: Digitising property transactions 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

34:51

This episode of the Legal Sector Resilience podcast is with PEXA and it's ideal for property lawyers in Wales. It's one we’ve been looking forward to hosting to explore how PEXA aims to transform the remortgaging and home buying process in Wales and England and specifically its support for law firms and lenders in Wales. With James and Heather from…

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Legal Sector Resilience: In conversation with Ladies of Law 19:22

1+ y ago19:22

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IDEAL PODCAST FOR JUNIOR / ASPIRING LAWYERS! In this episode, Emma Waddingham, Editor, Legal News Wales, is joined by Ella Watts, award-winning founder of the Ladies of Law network. Ladies of Law aims to empower, support, empower and celebrate all women in law, at all stages of their career. It's nationwide success earned Ella an Inspirational Wome…

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Legal Sector Resilience: Jargon-Free Cyber Security Essentials 46:02

1+ y ago46:02

46:02

In our latest episode, Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales & Damon Rands, CEO, PureCyber aim to can the jargon surrounding cyber security, to help the legal sector make sense of what's important when it comes to keeping their data safe and reassuring clients. Understand the common mistakes, and gain the strategy to get your law firm cyber c…

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EP 10 - Vijay Malya Scam | The King Of Good Times Se Lekar 9,900 Crore Rupyon Ke Gaple Tak Ka Safar 11:22

1+ y ago11:22

11:22

Vijay Mallya was once a renowned businessman who was accused of a massive fraud amounting to 9,900 crores. He borrowed from numerous banks and misused the funds. The Hyderabad High Court filed a case against him for failing to repay a cheque issued to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. Mallya was unable to appear in court, leading to a failed…

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EP 09 - Harshad Mehta Scam(Scam 1992) - Ekyo Aam Stock Broker Ki Zindagi Raathon Raath Kaise Badli, Stock Market Ki Anokhi Kahani 11:34

1+ y ago11:34

11:34

Harshad Mehta, an infamous Indian stockbroker, was infamously known as the "Big Bull" of the stock exchange market. He achieved widespread notoriety for his sudden and impressive success in the stock market, leaving the general public to question the legitimacy of his success. It was later revealed that he had been engaging in illegal activities, s…

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EP 08 - Satyam Scam | Once Upon A Time - Bill Gates Of Sikandrabad Ki True Story 12:09

1+ y ago12:09

12:09

Ramling Raju was the mastermind behind the infamous Satyam Scam in Sikandrabad. He allegedly falsified the company's accounts, creating false assets, inflating profits and fudging revenues to the tune of over $1 billion. His brother-in-law may have been complicit in the fraud, as he allegedly suggested that Raju start the IT company. The twenty emp…

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EP 07 - Bofors Scam | Desh Ko Dashkon Se Chalate Aa Rahe, Naamcheen Chehron Ne Kaise Kiya, Arms Deal Gotala 12:59

1+ y ago12:59

12:59

The Bofors Scandal of the 1980s and 90s remains one of the most controversial and well-known cases of arms dealing in India. In 1987, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi infamously declared that allegations of bribery in a deal between the Indian government and the Swedish weapons company Bofors AB were false. However, in 1999 the Central Bureau of Investi…

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EP 06 - PNB Scam | Indian Banking History Mein Bankers Ka Sabse Bada Scam 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

11:23

The PNB scam of 2018, masterminded by Nirav Modi, a diamond jeweller and designer, was the biggest banking fraud in Indian history. It is estimated that Nirav Modi and his accomplices siphoned off around 10,000 crore from the PNB branch in Fort, Mumbai. To achieve this, Nirav Modi allegedly created dummy companies and used the SWIFT network to tran…

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EP 05 - Cobbler Scam | Garib Aur Bhi Garib, Aur Paise Wale Aur Bhi Amir, Kaise Bane? India Ka One Of The Worst Scam 11:54

1+ y ago11:54

11:54

India has been hit by several scams in the past few years, with the cobbler scam being one of the most infamous ones. where unsuspecting victims are duped into buying fake shoes from cobblers. The mastermind behind this scam is still unknown, but it has caused a lot of financial losses for its victims. To know more about the cobbler scam and how it…

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EP 04 - IPL Scam | Cricket: Duniya Mein Sabse Chahithe Khel Ka Kaala Sach 11:24

1+ y ago11:24

11:24

Indian Premiere League (IPL) ki kahani Season 6 ki ansuni zubani. Yeh show ke writer Manvendra Bhattacharya aur narrator Aaditya Raj Sharma hai. Cricket premiyo ka toota bharosa, match-fixing mein cricketers hue giraftaar. Detail mein jaane ke liye suniye IPL Scams only on Audio Pitara aur aapko yeh show kaisa laga ye comment karke hume jaroor bata…

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EP 03 - Common Wealth Games Scam | International Khel Ki Duniya Mein Hua Dhokhadhadi Ka Gotala? 11:18

1+ y ago11:18

11:18

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010 Scam is one of the biggest scams to have hit India. It involved the misappropriation of funds allocated for the CWG which was hosted in Delhi in 2010. It is estimated that around Rs 70,000 crore was siphoned off from the public exchequer due to this scam. This scandal has had far-reaching implications on India's re…

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EP 02 - Telgi Scam | Kaise Kiya Ek Aam Salesman Ne Stamp Paper Gotala? 14:38

1+ y ago14:38

14:38

The Telgi Stamp Paper scam is one of the most notorious scams in India. It was a massive fraud perpetrated by Abdul Karim Telgi, a businessman from Karnataka, who sold fake stamp papers to banks and other financial institutions. The scam caused losses worth billions of rupees to the Indian economy and brought shame to the nation. It also exposed th…

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EP 01 - 2G Spectrum Scam | India Mein Duniya Ka Dusra Sabse Bada Gotala 10:14

1+ y ago10:14

10:14

The 2G Spectrum Scam is a major corruption scandal that rocked the Indian political scene in the early 2010s. It involved the illegal allocation of spectrum licenses to telecom companies at throwaway prices, resulting in a loss of Rs. 1.76 lakh crore to the exchequer. This scam was one of the biggest financial scandals ever uncovered in India, and …

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Education Law: Considerations for UK school leaders facing strike actions in 2023 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

Winckworth Sherwood Partner and Head of Education, Andrea Squires explains the legal implications of the British national strike action announced by the NEU. She addresses some of the challenges facing schools and answers some practical questions that have been raised by school leaders trying to make appropriate preparations for the strike days.…

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Recruitment, retention & the legal sector in Wales 27:02

1+ y ago27:02

27:02

As 2022 draws to a close, Emma Waddingham, editor of Legal News Wales, invited Karen Jones, Director of our exclusive legal recruitment partner TSR Legal, to join her for a chat; to understand how law firms have approached recruitment this year - what’s been different, the challenges and achievements of the Welsh legal sector (and why it's a victim…

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Value Pricing: Why it Makes Sense 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

Are you charging for the value you add? In the second episode of our Legal Sector Resilience podcast, we explore a fundamental element of legal services - putting a price on the value lawyers and law firms add, and having the confidence to charge for it. From the client's perspective, their 'outcomes' are based on the problem you solve for them - s…

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Where to start with technology? 38:36

1+ y ago38:36

38:36

The legal sector in Wales made great gains with the during the pandemic but to sustain the pace of change to help build thriving, competitive and resilient law firms, those investing in tech need to feel confident their investments by knowing wha's best for them, and where to look for help. In our first Legal Sector Resilience Podcast, host Emma Wa…

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Employment Law: 15 Minutes on Not lying about your ex-Employees 12:52

2y ago12:52

12:52

When it comes to giving references, it's important to be truthful about your ex-employees. Winckworth Sherwood Partner Blair Adams, and Associate Daniel Parker explain a recent case of a woman suing her previous employer for malicious falsehood and defamation, and discuss when, what and where it is appropriate for employers to talk about their curr…

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Employment Law: 15 Minutes on Fire and Rehire 9:48

2y ago9:48

9:48

Winckworth Sherwood partner Blair Adams and associate Dan Parker discuss Fire and Rehire practises, and the whether they can legitimately be used during industrial disputes. Looking at recent examples of fire & rehire, and some cases mistakenly labelled as such, they explain what companies should be wary of, if considering that course of action.…

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Employment Law: 15 Minutes on Positive EDI Action Businesses can take 16:01

2y ago16:01

16:01

WS partners Blair Adams and Louise Lawrence discuss the recent research Winkworth Sherwood undertook on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace, and offer explanations and examples of what companies legally can and cannot do under the Equality Act, as part of their EDI strategy. Read our 2022 report on EDI in the workplace, here: https:/…

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Private Client Law: Top tips for Wills and what to do if they go wrong 14:43

2+ y ago14:43

14:43

In our latest WiSe podcast from the Winckworth Sherwood Private Client team, Emi Page talks with Partners Tim Snaith and Philip Collins, and Senior Associate Samantha Warner to get their insights and top tips when dealing with wills.By Winckworth Sherwood

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Private Client Law: Lasting Powers of Attorney 20:04

3y ago20:04

20:04

Over the past 12-18 months there has been unprecedented interest in Lasting Powers of Attorney in the media and amongst our clients, due in part to the pandemic and our ageing population. In our latest podcast, members of our Private Client team discuss some of the common themes and burning questions that often come up from clients on the topic of …

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Employment Law: 15 Minutes on Holidays & Covid 11:32

3y ago11:32

11:32

As we all know, the Government has implemented a traffic light system – of green, amber and red countries - in relation to holidaying outside the UK this year. From 17 May, it is no longer illegal to go abroad – or rather you do not need an essential reason to do so. In the third of our Private Business and Wealth associates’ Q&A series, where we c…

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Immigration Law: British National Overseas (BNO) Visa 9:59

3+ y ago9:59

9:59

In a short Q&A Immigration specialist Kezia Daley looks at the British national (overseas) visa route, available to those from Hong Kong, who as of 31st January 2021 are able to apply for two periods of five years to live and work in the UK. In the Q&A Kezia covers: Who can apply? How to apply Applying as a family Applying from the UK Additional re…

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Family Law: What happens to the pet when a relationship breaks down? 8:20

3+ y ago8:20

8:20

What happens if you and your partner or spouse split and you have a pet together? Can you get a custody agreement to regulate the time you and your ex each get to spend with your pet? And is there anything you can do to protect yourself against a dispute about your pet? Hannah Gumbrill-Ward discusses in her podcast.…

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Charity Law: Giving Safely and Getting Involved 20:30

3+ y ago20:30

20:30

What do you need to be aware of when making donations to charity and how can you make sure that your money will make a difference? Are you thinking about applying to be a charity trustee or even setting up a charity – if so, what do you need to think about? Join Sarah Jane Sahner from the charities team for a discussion on how to give money to char…

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Employment Law: World of Work 27:44

3+ y ago27:44

27:44

Do you have to go back to the office? What happens if you are at risk of redundancy? And what if your employer wants to change your contract? Daniel Parker and Aleksandra Traczyk look at how to navigate the world of work in 2021.By Winckworth Sherwood

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Real Estate Law: Outlook for Retail and Leisure in 2021 8:40

3+ y ago8:40

8:40

2020 was horrendous for the the retail and leisure property sector, with a lot of high profile administrations and numerous shop closures. Can retail sustain our high streets? What does the current climate mean for retail parks? What do the digital shopping trends mean for bricks and mortar retail? Partner Jamie Barton is joined by Senior Associate…

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Private Client Law: Lasting Powers of Attorney 16:47

3+ y ago16:47

16:47

What are Lasting Powers of Attorney and who should be thinking about them? What is the process and how much will it cost? Are there any risks involved? Join Emi Page and Alice Edwards as they discuss the options and how families can approach these sometimes tricky conversations.

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Family Law: Cohabiting with your Partner 23:31

3+ y ago23:31

23:31

Is there any truth to the ‘common law marriage’? What happens if you own a property with your partner and the relationship ends? How do you decide who gets what? Join Hannah Gumbrill-Ward and Selena Arbe-Barnes for a discussion of the legal issues people might face when cohabiting with a partner and how they can provide themselves with some protect…

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Education Law: How to consult on and change your admission arrangements 58:28

4y ago58:28

58:28

This is a recording of our admissions webinar on ‘How to consult on and change your admission arrangements’ on 24 September 2020. For more information please contact Theresa Kerr on tkerr@wslaw.co.ukBy Winckworth Sherwood

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Education Law: Key messages for schools in light of Covid-19 45:24

4y ago45:24

45:24

Partner Theresa Kerr and Senior Associate Aida Smajlovic discuss the key messages for schools in light of the pandemic.By Winckworth Sherwood

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Planning Law: Changes to the Use Classes Order 16:28

4y ago16:28

16:28

Karen Cooksley, Colette McCormack and Lindsay Garratt from our Planning team discuss the changes to the Use Classes Order and the impact on the General Permitted Development Order.By Karen Cooksley, Colette McCormack, Lindsay Garratt

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