COVID-19: Information Hub
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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. However, if you choose to instruct us the cost of the meeting will be credited against your first invoice. Submit your document here >
News in brief
- Business rate support
- CBILS: Business Loans
- Corporate Financing Facility
- 23 March: UK’s economic rescue package
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.
What is The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)?
CCFF is a new scheme announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, designed to support liquidity amongst the larger firms within the UK.
In a further move to aid the economy, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Government’s economic rescue package amidst the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
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.
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.
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.
Speak to our lawyers
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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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.
COVID19: Business insights
Support for businesses through the national lockdown
With a third national lockdown in force across the country, the government has announced the introduction of one-off top up grants.
Registering your Trade mark’s post Brexit
The period for applications for the government’s Future Fund scheme has been extended until 31 January 2021…
Future Fund Loan Scheme – should my business apply?
The period for applications for the government’s Future Fund scheme has been extended until 31 January 2021…
The future of the M&A market for buyers
The post-COVID-19 M&A market is a buyer’s market. Buyers are taking advantage of target businesses…
Spending Review 2020 – a Keynote Summary
Last week, the Chancellor presented his spending review setting out the Government’s plans…
Service Charges and the Building Safety Bill – what is in the Legislative Pipeline?
The draft Building Safety Bill was published by the government in July 2020…
Extension to the Furlough Scheme
Only a matter of hours before being due to close, the Government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Scheme) would be extended…
Job Support Scheme – 22nd October 2020
The government is providing support to help businesses retain employees through the Job Support Scheme (JSS)…
Companies House – Starting to resume suspended services
Directors and Company Secretaries should take note, as companies house start to resume suspended services…
Update for Residential Landlords
Landlords and Tenants will have been aware of the effect of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and the emergency rules resulting in…
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…
Possession proceedings – lifting the moratorium
Prior to the Coronavirus Act 2020, residential landlords were able to to serve a Section 21 eviction notice on a Tenant whose Tenancy was ending…
Chancellor’s Announcement – A Plan for Jobs
Earlier this afternoon, the Chancellor made several announcements that the Government will be providing a…
Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday announced
In a speech delivered today, 8 July 2020, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday for residential properties in England and Northern Ireland.
New government Code of Practice for commercial property relationships
Once a tenant has decided that they wish to take a commercial lease of a property, the landlord and tenant must agree the Heads of Terms.
Covid 19 impact on Plot Sales – Update
There has been a significant amount of change in the last 4 weeks and so this brief update will summarise those changes we have seen in the past month.
Protections for commercial tenants to be extended
The Government has announced that it will be extending the restrictions on the ability of landlords to recover rent arrears from tenants…
Flexible Furlough – Guidance Published
On Friday, 12th June 2020, the Government published further guidance on the changes to the furlough scheme, with more detail related to flexible furlough.
Extending contractual timeframes to reflect the impact of Coronavirus
Numerous Option Agreements and Conditional Contracts will have various…
Future Fund Loan Scheme – should my business apply?
Applications opened on 20 May 2020 for the government’s £250million Future Fund loan scheme…
Update to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Flexible Furloughing
Following the Chancellor’s announcement on the future of the …
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…
Covid-19: Residential Landlords and new Electrical Safety Standards
The new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 may well have escaped the…
Guidance on facility agreements
The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting financial pressures on businesses across most industries.
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.
COVID19: Insights for you and your family
Making a Will via video technology – an update
The Government has issued guidance on how witnessing a will via video technology would work in practice.
Coronavirus Update for Residential Landlords – January 2021
The ban on enforcing Possession Orders has been extended to 21 February 2021 with every expectation that it will be further extended.
Wills made in Contemplation of Marriage
What happens if you have made a Will in contemplation of marriage and yet the marriage has been delayed?
The future of the M&A market for buyers
The post-COVID-19 M&A market is a buyer’s market. Buyers are taking advantage of target businesses…
Spending Review 2020 – a Keynote Summary
Last week, the Chancellor presented his spending review setting out the Government’s plans…
Private Wealth: Are you going to pay for Coronavirus (and Brexit)?
Almost all of us are conscious of the fact that Coronavirus is costing the government…
Extension to the Furlough Scheme
Only a matter of hours before being due to close, the Government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Scheme) would be extended…
Government Fundraising using Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax
This has sparked rumours in many circles that the Chancellor is looking for a way to raise money from Capital Gains Tax…
I do, do I?! Would you consider a Pre-nuptial Agreement?
Now that the government have officially announced that wedding receptions can take place once again, albeit with a maximum of 30 attendees…
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…
Making a will via video technology
As the eagle eyed among you may have spotted in the news, when it comes to making a will, the government has announced that it is legalising…
Possession proceedings – lifting the moratorium
Prior to the Coronavirus Act 2020, residential landlords were able to to serve a Section 21 eviction notice on a Tenant whose Tenancy was ending…
Chancellor’s Announcement – A Plan for Jobs
Earlier this afternoon, the Chancellor made several announcements that the Government will be providing a…
Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday announced
In a speech delivered today, 8 July 2020, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday for residential properties in England and Northern Ireland.
Covid 19 impact on Plot Sales – Update
There has been a significant amount of change in the last 4 weeks and so this brief update will summarise those changes we have seen in the past month.
Flexible Furlough – Guidance Published
On Friday, 12th June 2020, the Government published further guidance on the changes to the furlough scheme, with more detail related to flexible furlough.
Covid 19 Guidance: Spouse visas
The Home Office’s latest update to their Covid-19 policy (9 June 2020) now provides some flexibility for those who have had their…
Funerals – A sensitive issue for Executors further complicated by Covid-19 Rules
The media is full of reports of the additional stress and distress caused by the need to …
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