Insights
Furlough period extended until the end of June 2020
The Chancellor has today confirmed that the furlough scheme will now extend to the end of June 2020. The scheme,…
17 Apr 2020
Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The Government has recently provided more details on the CLBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Scheme) for larger businesses that have a…
17 Apr 2020
The Housing Market and the impact of COVID-19 virus
New guidance for buying and selling residential properties during COVID-19 has recently been released by the Government. The Government urge…
01 Apr 2020
Proposed Changes to UK Insolvency Laws
We are all now well aware of the funding packages introduced by the Government to assist businesses during the Coronavirus…
30 Mar 2020
March Quarter Day – Tenants remain liable to pay rent
The House of Commons has passed a moratorium on forfeiture for non-payment of rent by business tenants. This was part…
27 Mar 2020
Construction: Covid Considerations
The government’s current, as I type this, official line is that construction sites can keep working if operatives are able…
25 Mar 2020
Making a will in the time of coronavirus
In these unprecedented and uncertain times, delaying drafting a Will is inadvisable. However, of primary importance is following government guidance…
24 Mar 2020
Legal considerations for the Construction Industry
Does your contract hold up to the Coronavirus? What can we expect over the next few weeks? The adverse impact…
24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme & Furlough FAQs
On Friday 20 March 2020, during the early evening TV Government briefing which we have now all become accustomed to,…
24 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Considerations for commercial agreements
Quite apart from the consequences for the health and health services of the global population, the current Coronavirus crisis is…
23 Mar 2020