COVID-19: Information Hub

Our teams will continue to bring you the latest news, insights and updates to guidelines in the legal sector, as we reflect on the Covid-19 period.

Our focus will be on assisting clients transitioning and adjusting to changes in their lives and their businesses, as well as working with clients to explore new markets and new business opportunities.

How can we help?
Many of our lawyers are operational and can be contacted on their usual contact details. Our offices are open within the current guidelines, any visitors to our offices currently remain by appointment only. Contact us to make an appointment.

 

Legal document review during Covid-19?
If you have a legal document that you would like to have an initial no cost, no obligation discussion with one of our team about, please send us a message and upload your documents to start the process. Note: Our family team can offer an initial fixed appointment for one hour at a cost of £250 plus VAT. Submit your document here >
 

News in brief

In light of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) situation the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a series of measures to help with small retailers with business rates for the upcoming financial year.

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What is The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)?

Business Loan Scheme Info >

CCFF is a new scheme announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, designed to support liquidity amongst the larger firms within the UK.

Financing Facility info >

In a further move to aid the economy, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Government’s economic rescue package amidst the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.

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Insight & news for business and families

If you have a legal document that you would like to have an initial no cost, no obligation discussion with one of our team about, please send us a message and upload your documents to start the process.

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Insight for your business

Our commercial law teams are writing daily insights about the ever changing situation we all find ourselves in and the effects it is having on business.

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Insight for you and your family

Our Private Client and Family law teams are updating the hub with information that may help you or your family during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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If you have a legal document that you would like to have an initial no cost, no obligation discussion with one of our team about, please send us a message and upload your documents to start the process.

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Camberley

Building 2,  Watchmoor Park, 
Riverside Way, Camberley,
Surrey, GU15 3YL
+44 (0) 1276 686 222

Wokingham

New office coming soon
+44 (0) 118 977 4045

London

60 St Martins Lane
Covent Garden
London WC2N 4JS
+44 (0) 203 755 0557

 

How can we help your business?

Banking and Finance: Financial support packages are available to businesses across the UK (including the Covid Corporate Financing Facility or the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). We can run through these options with you and help your business find a solution that works for you.

Corporate: Businesses continue to reorganise in order to adapt to ongoing changes and opportunities as a result of COVID-19. Our experienced team can advise you on restructuring your business to separate out divisions and maximise your business’ efficiency and opportunities.

Commercial: As businesses explore new opportunities and move in to new markets, it is important that these arrangements are properly documented to preserve value creation and reduce the scope of problems emerging further down the line. We provide pragmatic advice on the legal principles and considerations that businesses should be alive to, whether acting as supplier / seller or customer.

Construction: We provide strategic legal advice on the implications of cash flow issues leading to delayed payments, potential force majeure events, delay in performance and of course issues surrounding the safety and wellbeing of the work force.

Disputes: We have a broad range of experience helping businesses resolve commercial disputes, including contract disputes resulting from supplier / customer default. Furthermore, our knowledgeable property litigators can assist with issues arising from leases and other tenancies, including issues arising from default on rent payment obligations.

Employment: Our approach to advising clients continues to adapt to provide the support and guidance needed to help employers thrive in these times. We are constantly up to date with the latest developments and are able to advise on all of the options available to businesses facing difficulties. Following the announced ending of the Government’s “Furlough” Scheme and many increasing activity, we are able to assist with the smooth implementation of returning, including advising on any flexible furlough arrangements or restructure exercises. We continue to advise clients on how best to navigate through this uncertain time, maximising the available assistance to benefit both employers and employees.

Immigration: Everything is changing so quickly – the Home Office has been updating its policies – make sure you are up to date and know your rights in relation to your Visas, and if you are a UK resident you are up to date with travel advice.

Landlord & Tenant: These continue to be challenging times for both commercial landlords and tenants. Businesses continue to face pressure on their financial resources and difficulties in meeting rental obligations are expected to continue in the coming months.  There are also positive changes in the market place where landlord and tenants are adapting their businesses and properties to meet the challenges ahead.  We provide assistance to both landlords and tenants in advising on the implications of such changes and challenges and how best their respective positions can be protected.   We can assist in documenting any agreements you may reached in relation your rental agreements.  We also provide strategic assistance and advice in how best to manage in these challenging times.

Privacy & Data: With the vast majority of businesses now working from home, there can be some uncertainty around what data protection laws are applicable. Data protection law does not prevent remote working but businesses will need to consider the same type of security measures as they have in the work place. We provide businesses with tailored guidance to ensure that they remain compliant.

Property development: In light of the new restrictions implemented by the Government it may be appropriate for Developers and Landowners with ongoing contractual arrangements to review and potentially seek to extend longstop dates in ongoing Option Agreements or Conditional Contracts. We provide assistance for plot sales, and in particular advice on completions which may be affected, including review of contracts and, where appropriate, including specific coronavirus delay clauses.

Recovery & Insolvency: We assist clients with contentious insolvency matters, including how to avoid it, what happens if it looks likely and what happens if your suppliers or customers become insolvent. Cash flow is key in uncertain times – we support businesses with the recovery of debts through our dedicated debt recovery team.

If you have a legal document that you would like to have an initial no cost, no obligation discussion with one of our team about, please send us a message and upload your documents to start the process.

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Coronavirus Rent Arrears Update for Commercial Landlords

There have been two very recent Judgments in the High Court which should provide some comfort for Landlords of commercial premises facing tenants who have not paid rent for some time and who have sought to hide behind the emergency COVID regulations. Commerz Real sued...

Are you and your company breaching your corporate governance requirements in lockdown?

 If you are unsure of what the requirements are or whether you are meeting those requirements, or maybe you would just like some assistance or advice then please contact us today to request a due diligence review of your company’s corporate governance for £250 + VAT....

Guidance on facility agreements

The availability of short-term debt provides businesses with additional working capital to resume growth plans that were put on hold by virtue of the COVID-19 pandemic.. Particularly prevalent at present are the government-sanctioned loan schemes, including the...

Coronavirus Debt Enforcement for Companies Update

The embargo on evicting or winding up companies who have failed to pay their commercial rent has been in place for a while; was extended from 30 June 2021 and remains in place until 25 March 2022. The exception was if the creditor could show the failure to pay the...

Job Support Scheme – 22nd October 2020

The government is providing support to help businesses retain employees through the Job Support Scheme (JSS). Announced initially on 24 September 2020, the government later announced that the thresholds for eligibility and the relative cost to employers would be...

Restructuring for business efficiency

Many business owners are looking to increase their business’ efficiency in order to adapt to necessary changes such as remote working and get back to their pre-COVID 19 financial position. Restructuring your business could help to increase its efficiency by enabling...

Registering your Trade mark’s post Brexit

Trade mark registration is typically territorial in the sense that you must generally register your brand on a country-by-country basis. For example, a trade mark that is registered in the UK will only provide registered protection within the UK. A business which...

Planning: The Impact of Covid-19

The planning process has seen a substantial change in the way in which applications and appeals are being processed in response to Covid-19. Here we look at 2 areas of the planning procedure that have adapted to allow continued applications to be accepted and...

Support for businesses through the national lockdown

Grants for businesses With a third national lockdown in force across the country, the government announced yesterday the introduction of one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses, worth between £4,000 and £9,000 per property to help...

UK’s economic rescue package

In a further move to aid the economy, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Government’s economic rescue package amidst the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.  This follows the Prime Minister’s announcement that from tonight, all bars, pubs, restaurants, gyms, cinemas,...

COVID19: Business insights

How can we help you and your family?

Asset Protection: Be prepared and make sure your personal affairs are in order and up to date.  We are here to advise and support you through these uncertain times and will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.  We can offer assistance with reviewing, preparing and updating your wills and putting in place powers of attorney.

Disputes: We assist individuals  concerned about their tenancy, who have issues with their neighbours or are concerned they have made been or could be made bankrupt.  Furthermore, our experienced lawyers can advise on issues arising from Wills and making applications to the Court of Protection.

Family Law: Families have felt immense stress and pressure over the last few months. In some circumstances those who have made a decision to end their relationship may fear for their safety or their children’s safety. Our specialist team of family solicitors will continue to be able to provide you with the advice and support that you need in the coming weeks and months; providing clarity on seeing your children, taking measures to protect you and your family, and assisting you with progressing your divorce and finances arrangements on separation. In addition, the family courts remain “open for business” with court hearings now being dealt with remotely.

Employment: Our Employment Law specialists are dedicated to supporting you with plain-speaking legal advice, tailored to your individual situation.

Immigration: Our Immigration team specialists provide our clients with up to date advice on the ever changing UK Immigration laws.

Moving House: The market is moving again and we are on hand to guide clients through the conveyancing process and any unexpected matters that may arise along the way.

If you have a legal document that you would like to have an initial no cost, no obligation discussion with one of our team about, please send us a message and upload your documents to start the process.

Submit your documents here >

Wills made in Contemplation of Marriage

Having had my first wedding cancelled back in September 2020 and sadly a further wedding cancelled this month it got me to thinking ‘What happens if you have made a Will in contemplation of marriage and yet the marriage has been delayed?’ You may or may not be aware...

Coronavirus Update for Residential Landlords – February 2021

It will come as no surprise to Residential Landlords that regulations relating to the removal of tenants have been extended again. The ban on enforcing Warrants of Possession [carried out by Court bailiffs after a tenant has ignored a Possession Order] was in place to...

Purpose of claiming unfair dismissal – no need for financial gain

Following a new case, employers should be aware that there does not necessarily need to be the prospect of a financial compensation in cases of unfair dismissal following a recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). Financially motivated claims? Although...

September Coronavirus Update for Residential Landlords

The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Residential Tenancies and Notices) (Amendment and Suspension) (England) Regulations 2021. All Residential Landlords will have been aware of the intention of the Government to gradually return the Notice periods that must be given to Tenants...

Coronavirus Update for Residential Landlords

The Coronavirus Act 2020 obtained Royal Assent on 25 March and provides all manner of emergency provisions which came into force on 26 March and will remain effective until 30 September 2020. However that end date can be extended by the Secretary for State. For...

Mortgage Holidays – A helping hand from Lenders

Coronavirus has shaken up daily life for everyone, including impacts on the ability of many people to work and earn their usual income. Given the nationwide impact of the lockdown rules the Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA) has confirmed that the lenders it...

Updated Visa Advice -Rules on Switching relaxed

In these current unprecedented circumstances you’ll be able to apply from the UK to switch to a long-term UK visa until 31 May. This includes all applications where you would usually need to return to your home country to make an application as switching in country is...

Visas extended for frontline workers

Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year so that they can focus on further assisting the nation's recovery from the coronavirus. The extension to NHS visas will be automatic, there...

Right to work checks: Temporarily adjusted during Covid-19

To make it easier for employers to carry out Right to work checks as of 30 March 2020 the following temporary changes have been made: • Checks can now be carried out over video calls.• Job applicants and existing workers can send scanned documents or a photo of...

I need an industrial unit for my business, what do I need to consider?

Industrial Real Estate has never been more in demand in the UK. Covid-19 has prompted a huge surge in e-commerce and consumer demand to get more products instantly delivered to their homes. Vacancy rates in industrial buildings are near a record low and new warehouses...

COVID19: Insights for you and your family 

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London

60 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4JS 

+44 (0) 203 755 0557

 

Camberley

Building 2  Watchmoor Park, Riverside Way, Camberley, Surrey. GU15 3YL

+44 (0)1276 686 222

 

Wokingham

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+44 (0)118 977 4045

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