Local Government Lawyer

Tanfield Chambers unpack the draft Bill and consider whether reforms could meaningfully reshape the current leasehold system.

In this episode of Tanfield Talks, Nicholas Isaac KC is joined by Edward Denehan to discuss the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill 2026 and its potential implications across property law in England and Wales.

Nicholas and Edward unpack the draft Bill and consider whether the reforms could meaningfully reshape the current leasehold system. Drawing on Edward’s analysis, the conversation examines the extent to which commonhold may emerge as a viable alternative, as well as the practical and legal challenges that may arise if the proposals are implemented.

About the speakers

 

Nicholas Isaac KC

Nicholas Isaac KC is described by Chambers and Partners as “utterly brilliant… and incredibly knowledgeable,” “a compelling advocate” who is “fantastic with clients”. He has extensive experience in all aspects of property litigation, and relishes the challenge of difficult cases, last-minute instructions and novel points.

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Edward Denehan

Edward’s practice is exclusively property based. It therefore includes real property, both contentious and non-contentious, landlord and tenant, both commercial and residential, land and conveyancing, restrictive covenants, rights of way and other easements, profits à prendre, property valuation, mortgages, housing, boundaries, and professional negligence arising from these areas.
 
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