Flexible working and Covid-19: What are the rules on returning to the office? When Covid-19 restrictions were lifted on 19 July 2021, it was open to workers in England to return to the office or other workplace. A gradual return was recommended by the government, with employers required to follow official safety guidelines for
FAQs relating to commercial contracts post COVID-19: How do you manage commercial contract disputes following the coronavirus pandemic? 13st August 2021 Without doubt, the coronavirus pandemic has had huge repercussions on the UK economy with many businesses left reeling from both the pandemic itself and the introduction of government measures to protect the public.
The government consultation: Commercial property and rent arrears through the pandemic As legal restrictions on the recovery of commercial rent arrears continue, the government has launched a consultation on whether to extend, remove or replace the measures. During the pandemic, emergency legislation was put into place to protect commercial tenants who were struggling to
The Legal Industry in 2021: Advice, guidance and representation The difficulties of 2020 forced the legal industry to adapt quickly to provide advice, guidance and representation to clients during lockdowns and commercial turmoil. We understand more about the changes in the legal industry in 2021. Lawyers have on the whole moved rapidly to adjust
Covid-19 debt recovery: How can I make a claim during the pandemic? While the government’s temporary rules seek to protect businesses during troubled times, curbing Covid-19 debt recovery measures is increasing the pressure on many. We take a look at the new legislation and at what options are available for those who are
Lockdown tensions: Settling ongoing neighbour disputes during the pandemic With many of us spending substantially more time at home, what were seemingly minor problems with neighbours might start becoming more of an issue than they were before. Neighbour disputes can arise from behaviour that we have previously ignored or not had time to address
The recession, Covid-19 & the effects on UK employment: Will redundancy rates increase when the furlough scheme ends? With the recession caused by the pandemic reducing UK economic output by a quarter, redundancy figures are soaring. Numbers for the three months to 31 May showed the fastest increase in quarterly job losses since the
Key issues for landlords and tenants in the UK in light of the Coronavirus Act 2020 A ban on residential evictions in England and Wales was put in place at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, extended until 20 September 2020. When the courts begin hearing eviction cases again, the most serious cases will
My business is struggling financially because of Covid-19: what are my options? As the economy struggles to recover from the Covid-19 crisis, many businesses are finding themselves in difficulty. It is important to know what help is available and what the options are if you may be facing insolvency. Government support The government are
Remedies for breach of contract: Can you claim compensation? When a commercial contract is breached, it can cause profound difficulties for a business. Knowing what remedies are available means you can protect your legal position and seek to enforce your rights or obtain compensation when this is not possible. When a contract is breached
UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill: General meetings and corporate restructuring A new bill, placed before Parliament on 20 May 2020, has been designed to offer protection to businesses and support the UK economy. The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill will allow companies in difficulty to benefit from a range of steps to try
UK Government publishes new guidance for contractual behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic In May 2020, the Government issued guidance on responsible contractual behaviour in dealing with the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted by the Covid-19 emergency. The document is not legally binding, however, parties are strongly encouraged to follow its guidance for not
