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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Public Sector

The Covid Bill and Local Authority Meetings

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

As a result of coronavirus (Covid-19), the ability of local authorities to make decisions has become more and more difficult.

The Covid Bill and Local Authority Meetings

Articles & Blogs Public Sector

Elections and the Coronavirus Outbreak

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

On 19th March, the Coronavirus Bill was introduced in the House of Commons (Bill 122). But How does it impact elections?

Elections and the Coronavirus Outbreak

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Private Client

Coronavirus - How to Manage Your Personal Affairs

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

None of us ever knows what is around the corner, as the Coronavirus pandemic has shown. At present we are all living through the most unprecedented change and uncertainty.

Coronavirus - How to Manage Your Personal Affairs

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pharma & Life Sciences

Is the Coronavirus Causing Medicine Shortages?

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

The European Medicines Agency has issued a statement to show that it is closely monitoring the impact of the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) on the pharmaceutical supply chain within Europe.

Is the Coronavirus Causing Medicine Shortages?

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Property Litigation Real Estate

Coronavirus - Commercial Leases - A Note For Tenants

Monday, 23 March 2020

In this unprecedented and ever-evolving situation, it is unfortunately inevitable that some businesses will struggle with lower turnovers and poor cash flow.

Coronavirus - Commercial Leases - A Note For Tenants

Articles & Blogs Construction Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Construction Contracts - Is Coronavirus a 'Force Majeure' Event?

Monday, 23 March 2020

While the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) is causing disruption to businesses across the globe, you may be wondering how the pandemic affects your obligation to provide construction services to others, as set out in your contracts.

Construction Contracts - Is Coronavirus a 'Force Majeure' Event?

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus Employment Implications - FAQs for Charities

Monday, 23 March 2020

In this article, we respond to charities' most common questions around sick pay, travel, and the Job Retention Scheme announced on Friday.

Coronavirus Employment Implications- FAQs for Charities

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Real Estate

Coronavirus and Your Commercial Property Purchase

Monday, 23 March 2020

With UK Government advice changing on an almost hourly basis, it is incredibly difficult to anticipate the extent of the disruption on the UK property market and commercial property transactions.

House and Keys

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Property Litigation Real Estate

Coronavirus and Your Commercial Lease - What To Do If Your Tenant Does Not Pay Rent

Monday, 23 March 2020

What are the options available to landlords if tenants are unable to pay rent due under their commercial leases?

Coronavirus and Your Commercial Lease - What To Do If Your Tenant Does Not Pay Rent

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Divorce & Family

What is the Impact of Coronavirus on Maintenance Payments?

Monday, 23 March 2020

As time goes on and the measures that are being imposed by the Government are being heightened, the indirect impact of Coronavirus (COVID 19) is getting even more far reaching.

What is the Impact of Coronavirus on Maintenance Payments?

Articles & Blogs Charities

Marketing Material In Charity Newsletters - Food for Thought or a Spam Sandwich?

Friday, 20 March 2020

Is there ever a place for marketing materials in charity newsletters?

Marketing Material In Charity Newsletters - Food for Thought or a Spam Sandwich?

Articles & Blogs Charities

Disposals of Charity Land - The Law is Changing

Friday, 20 March 2020

Charities who own or have a long term lease of land and properties should take note of recent developments in charity land disposals.

Disposals of Charity Land - The Law is Changing

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Divorce & Family

Coronavirus - National Guidance for Family Courts

Monday, 23 March 2020

Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice, has provided national guidance for the Family Courts.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - National Guidance for Family Courts

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus and Commercial Leases - What Universities Need to Consider

Friday, 20 March 2020

As coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) continues to dominate the headlines, we explore its effect on commercial properties, whether a university is either a tenant or landlord, and answer your most frequently asked questions.

Coronavirus and Commercial Leases - What Universities Need to Consider

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus and the Workplace - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Friday, 20 March 2020

With Higher Education Institutions moving to online teaching and allowing staff to work from home and more staff self-isolating and social distancing, there has been significant disruption to normal working patterns.

Coronavirus and the Workplace - Advice for Higher Education Institutions