COVID-19: Information Hub

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.

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.