Blog archive: April, 2020
Lenders reopen for business
When the coronavirus lockdown was announced, several banks and building societies pulled mortgage deals or only offered loans to those with large deposits to move away from riskier lending. Just last week Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin and Santander lifted restrictions to make it easier for people to qualify for a loan. Nationwide stopped offering deals above …
Lenders reopen for business
A limited breather for directors of UK companies
Click to download a PDF version of this article. Temporary Suspension of Wrongful Trading until 31 May 2020: a limited breather for directors of UK companies In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the UK Government announced on 28 March 2020 that it intends to amend insolvency law to suspend the offence of wrongful trading by …
A limited breather for directors of UK companies
Back-dooring: An overview for recruiters
Backdooring: As the pandemic continues to suffocate the economy, recruiters are facing an even tougher time when it comes to collecting payment of fees. Clients are exploiting any and every possible way to avoid having to part with money and the classic “back door” scenario is something that seems to be cropping up more than …
Back-dooring: An overview for recruiters
Furloughing Employees: Latest Updates
Click to download PDF version of this article. Until a few weeks ago, the concept of “furloughing” staff was a foreign one for UK employers. Now, however, it’s the hot topic on everyone’s lips. As you are probably aware, the furlough provisions are part of a range of measures introduced by the Government to help …
Furloughing Employees: Latest Updates
Stranded in the UK?
Click here to download this article as a PDF. Stranded in the UK and the consequences for tax residency and domicile. Widespread restrictions on travel and the closing of some borders as a result of the current pandemic have left many individuals stranded in the UK unable to return home. Although we have entered into …
Stranded in the UK?
Communication is key
COMMUNICATION IS KEY: “assumptions are the termites of relationships” (Henry Winkler) “the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” (George Bernard Shaw) Click to download a PDF version of this article. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY – LANDLORD AND TENANT RELATIONSHIPS “Get out of Jail Free” Card? Most leases allow little …
Communication is key
Buying a house during the Coronavirus pandemic
To download a PDF version of this article, click here or on the image above. The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) poses significant issues for the residential property market. Selling properties and moving home, like all areas of life, have been made more challenging by the pandemic. The Government has advised to urge parties involved …
Buying a house during the Coronavirus pandemic
Furlough & annual leave
To download this article ‘Furlough and annual leave’ as a PDF, please click here. furlough and annual leave. As of 4 April, the Government issued some further guidance regarding the Job Retention Scheme and whilst it has provided welcome clarification on a number of matters, it has still not addressed the issue of how annual …
Furlough & annual leave
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- Adam Hogg Solicitor, Wills trusts and probate
- Alasdair McMillin Managing Partner
- Amy Brunt Senior Associate, Residential Property
- Andrew Cooke Partner, Corporate Commercial
- Asha Ngai Partner, Residential Property
- Barney Laurence Partner, Dispute resolution
- Caroline Vernon Partner, Residential Property
- Donna Payne Senior Solicitor, Wills trusts and probate
- Geraldine Fabre Senior Counsel, Head of French Group
- Gill Talbot Conveyancing Assistant, Residential Property
- George Thomas
- Isabel Wolfe Barry
- Jessica Lloyd Senior Associate, Commercial Property
- Joanne Perry Partner, Employment
- Karen Dobson Partner, Corporate Recovery & Insolvency
- Kiall Bagnell Senior Associate, Corporate Commercial
- Kirsty Limacher Solicitor, Wills trusts and probate
- Laurel Zhang Associate, Head of China & Southeast Asia Group
- Manzoor Ishani Consultant, Franchising
- Mark Fellows Partner, Employment
- Michael Lewis Partner, Property Disputes
- Nicola Edmondson
- Nicole Marmor Consultant, Wills, Trusts and Probate
- Paul Marmor Partner, Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation
- Paul Werth Senior Solicitor, Property Disputes
- Rachael Drane Solicitor Apprentice
- Shreya Kargathra Solicitor, Commercial property
- Stephanie Kierans Partner, Commercial Property
- Terry Fendt Partner, Commercial Property
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