Forfeiture mini series: Forfeiture & Insolvency: Landlord Rights Explained & Lessons from Recent Cases

To conclude our mini series covering topics relating to forfeiture Paul Fuller and Alex Bailey explore how tenant insolvency affects a landlord’s right to forfeit a commercial lease. They outline key insolvency processes, examine recent case law, and highlight the practical risks and legal limits landlords and tenants need to consider.

Part 1

In this episode of FortyTwoTalks, Paul Fuller and Alex Bailey explore how insolvency processes impact a landlord’s right to forfeit a commercial lease. Covering liquidation, administration, CVAs, and moratoriums they break down key legal principles and practical risks for property and legal professionals.

Part 2

In this final episode of the FortyTwoTalks forfeiture series, Paul Fuller and Alex Bailey explore how courts handle forfeiture when tenants face insolvency. Focusing on recent case law, they highlight when landlords can enforce their rights, the limits imposed by insolvency processes, and key practical takeaways for both landlords and tenants.

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Landlord Rights Explained (Part 1) transcript

Lessons from Recent Cases (Part 2) transcript

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22nd Apr 2026

Paul Fuller

Call 2021 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2011

Alexander Bailey

Call 2022