Martello Webinar: Beyond the Surface - Lessons from 'Toxic Town' in Environmental Due Diligence

Wednesday 7th May 2025 | 11:00am to 11:45am | Online

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In this thought-provoking session, Jess Green will introduce Martello’s partnership with Ashfield Solutions, joined by Scott Ratcliffe, Ashfield’s Technical Director and a leading specialist in remediating some of the UK’s most challenging contaminated sites.

We will cover:

• Why contamination is back in the headlines: From Erin Brockovich and Dark Waters to Netflix’s Toxic Town and the BBC’s Britain’s Toxic Legacy, public awareness is growing.
• Why this matters: Contamination is a highly emotive issue, but with effective frameworks and experienced professionals, risks can be identified and managed.
• The importance of vigilance: Underfunded Local Planning Authorities and overstretched regulators mean that issues can sometimes slip through the net.
• A brief overview of the UK’s industrial legacy: Highlighting common historic land uses and typical sources of contamination.
• How contamination impacts people and property: Using a simple Conceptual Site Model to illustrate how exposure pathways work. • The regulatory context: A summary of the Part 2A regime and how contamination is addressed within the planning process.
• What can go wrong: Referencing common cases in the UK.
• Typical contaminated sites: Examples frequently found in Martello reports, such as gasworks, steelworks, and landfills.
• Case studies: How Martello and Ashfield work together to assess and manage risk, including the Llanwern Steelworks project.
• Summary: Contamination risk can be managed — the key lies in vigilance, good data, and the right expertise.

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IQ Legal Training Webinar: Post Completion - Avoiding Risks

Monday 19th May 2025 | 11:00am to 12:00pm | Online

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Zoe Upson, expert Legal Trainer at IQ Legal Training, is pleased to present this FREE 1-hour webinar session on Monday 19th May at 11:00am, suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels. Together, we will explore:

• Best practice when dealing with post-completion matters.
• How to avoid the pitfalls and risks inherent with post-completion.
• The registration gap.

Learners will understand:

• Best practice when dealing with post-completion matters.
• Why avoiding the risks is key for a healthy firm.
• What the registration gap is and why it can cause issues.

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The Law Society's Private Client Annual Conference 2025

Tuesday 20th May 2025 | 8:30am to 4:30pm | In-person

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Redbrick Solutions is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of The Law Society's Private Client Annual Conference 2025, taking place on Tuesday 20th May 2025.

The Private Client Annual Conference is your comprehensive resource for technical and practical guidance to navigate the future of private client law and ensure better outcomes for your firm and clients.

With new opportunities and challenges arising from upcoming reforms in Private Client law, the conference will offer targeted sessions on the latest changes, empowering you to plan ahead, enhance client outcomes, and confidently demonstrate your value in future client conversations.

Learning Objectives

• SRA Competencies A2.
• Hear the latest industry developments to proactively plan ahead.
• Gain practical strategies for managing client expectations effectively.
• Learn essential tax updates to achieve better outcomes for clients.
• Explore best practices for integrating AI in a way that benefits lawyers, clients and the business.
• Get your pressing questions answered in our dedicated Wills Act 2025 session.

Who should attend?

• Private client practitioners
• Property lawyers
• Family law solicitors
• Tax specialists
• Investment, wealth and financial advisers
• Junior solicitors
• Managing partners
• Those who have an interest in private client work and are thinking of retraining

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Martello Webinar: Climate Change and Regulation - What Conveyancers and Commercial Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know

Wednesday 21st May 2025 | 10:00am to 10:45am | Online

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The session will cover the evolving regulatory landscape, including recent guidance from The Law Society and the growing impact of climate-related risks such as flooding, ground stability, and coastal erosion on property transactions. With a focus on practical steps, this webinar will help legal professionals manage risk, protect client interests, and stay compliant.

We will cover:

• The evolving regulatory landscape: What climate change means for legal practice, and how obligations are developing for conveyancers and commercial real estate lawyers.
• Updates from The Law Society: An overview of the latest guidance and expected regulatory developments affecting property transactions.
• Key climate risks: Understanding how flooding, ground stability, coastal erosion, and heat stress affect both residential and commercial properties.
• Practical risk management: How to assess and mitigate climate-related risks in transactions, including insurance considerations and compliance strategies.
• Using Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs): How to interpret and communicate climate projections effectively.
• The role of environmental reports: Supporting due diligence and informed decision-making through comprehensive reporting.
• Advising clients with confidence: Approaching climate-related concerns with practical, balanced guidance that supports long-term risk management.

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