UPCOMING CHANGES TO THE USE CLASSES ORDER By Amy Cornelius A complete overhaul of the current Use Classes Order comes into effect on the 1 September 2020 with the dual aim of: better reflecting the increasingly diverse range of uses…
By John Keeble With businesses facing unprecedented challenges, company directors may need to consider administration using a “pre-pack”. This mechanism has been the subject of some controversy whilst remaining a very popular means of rescuing a financially distressed business. What…
By John Keeble If, in the course of an insolvent winding up or insolvent administration of a company, it appears that a person who is, or was, a director of the company knew or ought to have concluded at some…
By Amy Cornelius - Commercial Property RPI IS CHANGING: LANDLORDS AND TENANTS WILL NEED TO BE AWARE OF IMPLICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL LEASES In light of the situation with COVID-19, the consultation period for assessing the reform of the Retail Prices…
Under the Coronavirus Act 2020 introduced on 25 March 2020, the Government restricted the right for Landlords to forfeit leases for non-payment of rent because of COVID-19, by a suspension that lasts until 30 June 2020, subject to extension. However,…
By Amy Cornelius The new RICS Code for leasing business premises was published on 12 February 2020 and takes effect from 01 September 2020. The significant difference between the new Code and the 2007 Lease Code is that the new…
By Amy Cornelius The Coronavirus Act 2020 became law on 25 March 2020 and includes measures protecting commercial Tenants who cannot pay their rent, because of coronavirus, from eviction. Section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 prevents Landlords from forfeiting…
By Michael Nadin - Associate Solicitor specialising in Employment Law Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“Furlough”) – Information and frequently asked questions This article is designed to answer frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which was announced by…
By Kelly Willmott Covid-19 and Contact The current ‘Corona Crisis’ has left many separated families unsure about where they stand with regards to contact arrangements. With constant news updates and sometimes conflicting advice and guidance being given, it is…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Employment Law Issues This article considers the implications of the current coronavirus pandemic for employers. Obviously, the situation we find ourselves in is unprecedented and constantly changing. In order to appreciate the most up-to-date position it is vital…