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Testamentary capacity considerations in the light of Covid 19

Making a Will is a sensible approach to organising your affairs and something that almost everyone should…

Government to revoke compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all frontline health and social care workers

Following consultation, the government has announced that from 15 March 2022, the requirement for mandatory…

Government to introduce compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all frontline health and social care workers

Following consultation, the government has now announced that all frontline health and social care workers…

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COVID-19 and RIDDOR - Guidance update

Since the start of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) Pandemic we have been contacted by many employers to ask…

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Insolvency: Changes to Temporary Measures on Winding Up - Greater Opportunity for Debt Collection

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (“CIGA 2020”) introduced temporary measures which were…

Compulsory Covid-19 vaccination: Temporary medical exemptions for care home staff

From 15 September 2021, for a temporary period, people working or volunteering in care homes who have…

Failure to furlough employee renders redundancy dismissal unfair

Laura Brown, Director in the employment team, comments on the recent Employment Tribunal decision (Mhindurwa…

Self-isolation rules changed for those who are double jabbed close contacts

The change in self-isolation rules coincides with the expiry of the exemption of self-isolation rules…

Operational Guidance for care homes on mandatory vaccination released

Care homes will need to keep vaccination records of staff and those entering the care home to demonstrate…

How to future proof your contracts and adapt to the ‘new normal’

Covid-19 has challenged us to create better and more flexible contract mechanisms to deal with the greater…

Masks in the workplace – what leisure and tourism employers need to consider

With a variety of organisations (including Waterstones, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and TFL) now requiring face…

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Masks in the workplace – What will you do?

With a variety of organisations (including Waterstones, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and TFL) now announcing that…

New day, new notice period: Government announces further changes to the residential possession procedure

Landlords (and their solicitors) have been eagerly awaiting news of whether the Government will ease…

The right to work from home

The coronavirus pandemic has revolutionised the way we work. Boris told us to work from home and we…

A Roadmap to Recovery?

Last summer, I wrote an article entitled “Green Shoots of Confidence”, as we as a nation began to ease…

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Furlough extended until 30 September 2021

The Chancellor announced an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) in today’s Budget…

The road ahead – what’s in store for real estate in 2021?

Whilst 2020 may have seemed completely unpredictable, and 2021 is looking no different, there are some…

“The trick is to keep pedalling” the saying goes, but the more important question is “how long for?”

Although we do now have some light at the end of the tunnel following the Government’s announcement…

Can an employer fairly dismiss an employee where they refuse to wear a face mask at work?

In a recent decision (Kubilius v Kent Foods Ltd), the Employment Tribunal found that Kent Foods’ dismissal…

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Howes Percival warns employers against the risks of mandatory ‘no jab, no job’ policies

Howes Percival is urging companies to consider the risks of adopting a blanket ‘no jab, no job’ employment…

Investment Fraud : The Vultures Preying on the Global Financial Crisis

In this blog, Carl Mifflin, Head of Restructuring and Insolvency at Howes Percival, examines how investment…

Business Matters: Raising finance (by debt or equity) to fund growth in a post Covid world

Haydon Simmonds and Jahid Ali, banking and finance and corporate partners at Howes Percival consider…

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Government Consultation: Reforming non-compete restrictive covenants

The Government has recently announced that it is consulting on proposed reforms to non-compete restrictive…

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Property Development Finance in 2021 – What to Expect

Most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. Nevertheless, 2021 looks set to be another year which…

What Directors Need to Consider Following Lockdown 3.0

There are few businesses that have not been adversely affected by the pandemic, which has resulted in…

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COVID-19 Lockdown: How will this affect the Equestrian Sector?

The latest lockdown sees the UK placed under the most restrictive measures which, sadly, will affect…

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Continuation of support for 80% of furloughed wages until April 2021

Today, the Chancellor announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) will remain open…

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2021 – The Year for Recovery, the Year for Construction

In early March 2020, nobody could have anticipated the impact the COVID pandemic would have on the UK…

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Inquests and Care Providers: The Case for Legal Representation

Regulatory expert, Alan Millband discusses a recent Supreme Court decision which has lowered the standard…

Top tips for operators considering changing the use of their licensed premises

As the restrictions imposed on everyday life in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve,…

Updates to the Furlough Scheme Guidance

Further updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) guidance were published on 19 November…

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Updated Guidance and New Treasury Direction

Updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) guidance and a corresponding Treasury Direction…

Extended Furlough Guidance Published

Updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) was published on 10 November 2020.…

Furlough to remain open until December 2020

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 31 October 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme…

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Child Contact Arrangements at Christmas

Family law expert, Alishia Marrocco, looks at the challenges faced by separated parents at Christmas…

Increased Support under the Job Support Scheme

On 22 October 2020, Rishi Sunak announced an increase in government contributions for the Job Support…

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Extension of Job Support Scheme

On 9 October 2020, Rishi Sunak announced an extended Job Support Scheme (“JSS”) for businesses, which…

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Further details on the £1,000 Job Retention Bonus

The Chancellor announced the Job Retention Bonus (“JRB”) as part of his ‘Plan for Jobs’ in July 2020.…

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Government changes affect service and hospitality sectors

On 22 September 2020 the Prime Minister announced additional restrictions in response to increasing…

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What do directors need to consider post-furlough?

There are few businesses that have not been adversely affected by the pandemic, which has resulted in…

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The Successor to Furlough – The Job Support Scheme

The Chancellor announced a new Job Support Scheme (“JSS”), which is to run from November 2020 for 6…

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Tighter Restrictions, Track and Trace

On 22 September the government announced further national measures to try to control the escalating…

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How could redundancy impact my Divorce Settlement?

Amy Walpole considers the impact of redundancy on financial settlements within Divorce settlements.

Furloughed Employees Should Receive Full Redundancy Payments And Notice Pay

The Government have introduced the Coronavirus, Calculation of a Week’s pay Regulations 2020 effective…

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Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus: How Will We Deal with the Matrimonial Home?

Family law partner, Justine Flack discusses how the coronavirus pandemic may affect property in divorce…

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Quarantine Employment Rights

On Saturday 25 July 2020 the UK Government announced (with less than 6 hours’ notice) that people arriving…

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Furloughed Workers

The UK Government announced a plan to avoid mass redundancies through the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic…

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Government announces temporary changes to Enterprise Management Incentive share schemes

HMRC have announced legislative measures designed to help individuals participating in an enterprise…

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Can you continue furlough payments during redundancy notice periods?

Caroline Illing, associate in the employment team at Howes Percival, explains the legality of using…

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HMRC clarify that furlough pay can be used for contractual and statutory notice pay

Following a series of requests to HMRC to clarify the position on notice periods the government guidance…

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Navigating your way out of lockdown

Carl Mifflin, Partner and Head of Restructuring and Insolvency at Howes Percival, considers the challenges…

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Government Launches Registration for Eat Out to Help Out Scheme

The Eat Out to Help Out registration page went live on the Government's website this morning, meaning…

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PM announces "most radical reforms to our planning system since the Second World War"

Boris Johnson has announced what the Government has described as “the most radical reforms to our planning…

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Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus: How Will the Family Business Be Valued?

Family law partner, Justine Flack discusses how family businesses may be valued in the wake of coronavirus…

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The Business and Planning Bill: Pavement licences and off-sales

Specialist planning and licensing solicitor, Jamie Childs, looks at the implications of the Business…

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Lasting Powers of Attorney in Lockdown

In such uncertain times as these, it is more important than ever to make sure that as many people as…

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Flexible Furlough

Further to the Chancellor’s announcement on 29 May 2020, the guidance to the Coronavirus Job Retention…

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Rent timebomb: Warning as moratorium on forfeiture for commercial leases is about to end

As the three-month block on the repossession of commercial leases for non-payment of rent ends on 30…

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Extension of furlough deadline for new parents currently on leave

The Chancellor recently announced that those returning from parental leave in the coming months will…

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Amendment to SSP Regulations following the introduction of the Government’s Contact Tracing strategy

On the 28 May 2020 the Statutory Sick Pay Regulations were amended. It added to the list of people deemed…

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Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus: What can you do if your settlement no longer seems fair?

Family law partner, Justine Flack looks at the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on divorce settlements…

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Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus: Is it possible?

Family law expert, Justine Flack discusses whether divorce is still possible during lockdown and what…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Holiday Entitlement and Pay Guidance

The Government has published guidance covering how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus…

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Is your business “Covid Secure”?

On 10 May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the UK to set out his, and the Government’s vision,…

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The Covid-19 Recovery Strategy: What Leisure & Tourism Employers Need to Consider

Following the Government’s announcement on Sunday outlining the recovery strategy for the UK, further…

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Planning for life after lockdown in the leisure and tourism sector

Whilst COVID-19 has affected businesses across the board, it is unfortunately likely to have a disproportionately…

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Coronavirus: New ACAS Guidance On Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

ACAS has now published guidance on conducting disciplinary and grievance procedures during the coronavirus…

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Emerging from lockdown – managing the risks

Health and safety risk management issues employers may need to consider when the lockdown ends.

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Succession planning - is now the right time?

Making plans, setting goals and aspirations for family’s future can often need time to grow and develop.…

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Coronavirus and other health and safety compliance

Employers - one of the biggest health and safety risks of Covid-19 is making you neglect other health…

The Furlough Scheme and Insolvency - Howes Percival
Covid-19 Update: The Furlough Scheme and Insolvency

Following on from our previous updates on the effect of the Government’s furlough scheme (the “Scheme”)…

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US Court sees one of the first major trade mark lawsuits related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Over the Easter weekend, respirator manufacturer ‘3M’ filed a claim against New Jersey based Company…

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Coronavirus, Bankruptcy and Relationship Breakdown

Family law partner, Justine Flack discusses the impact of bankruptcy on divorce settlements and family…

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Update: Pre-Pack Sale Administrations of Companies With Furloughed Employees and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

On the eve of the Easter weekend, 9 April 2020, the Government published updated guidance in relation…

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Emergency Volunteering Leave

The Coronavirus Act 2020 has now come into force which introduces a number of immediate emergency measures…

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The latest position of housing land supply and delivery

Howes Percival’s planning team looks at the implications of the pandemic on housing land supply and…

Planning in a Pandemic: what measures are being taken to ensure that planning decisions continue to be made?

Howes Percival’s planning team comment on the recent developments arising in the sphere of planning…

Rent Concessions in Light Of COVID-19

In this note, Satnam Chayra and Hope Wilson provide a check list of matters the parties ought to consider…

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Pre-pack sale administrations of companies with furloughed employees and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The Government introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 20 March 2020 (the “Scheme”). The…

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Rules relaxed for carrying over annual leave

An amendment has been made to the Working Time Regulations allowing workers to carry over some of their…

Insolvency Law, Personal Liability for Directors
Changes to Insolvency Law on personal liabilities for company directors in light of COVID-19

On Saturday 28 March 2020, Alok Sharma, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy,…

Tips on handling contractual issues caused by Coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak and restrictions put in place to combat it, have meant that it is impossible…

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Maintenance Payments During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Partner and family law expert, Justine Flack gives some key considerations for those receiving or paying…

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Acting as an Attorney or Deputy in light of COVID-19

If you have been appointed as someone’s Attorney or Deputy, your role will continue despite the unprecedented…

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COVID-19: Tips for protecting your brand

It is hard to think of a business which is not currently feeling the effects of COVID-19. Unfortunately,…

Working from home -temporary remote software – who should pay?

On 16 March 2020, the Government advised all those who can work from home, to do so. Responsible employers…

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Coronavirus Act 2020 – what does it mean for commercial landlords and tenants?

Commercial Landlord? Business Tenant? If you are either of these, you are going to be worried about…

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Coronavirus and Directors’ Duties

The impact of coronavirus on company cash flows is extreme. With the increased restrictions on movement…

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COVID-19: Remote working – will contracts concluded by e-signature be legally enforceable?

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses have been doing their best to keep operational. Although…

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To Build or not to build?

That is the question. Soon after Boris Johnson’s announcement that all non-essential work should stop,…

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Impact of coronavirus on Proceedings in the Civil Courts

The outbreak of coronavirus is causing major disruption to many individuals and businesses. In this…

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Estate planning in uncertain times

We understand that for many the rapidly changing situation will be causing considerable concern for…

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COVID-19: An update for owners and operators of licensed premises

These are unprecedented and challenging times for the owners and operators of licensed premises. Howes…

When the Diggers stop…how does your building contract deal with COVID-19?

The COVID-19 virus will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the construction industry, given its…

COVID-19 & Possession Claim - Howes Percival
COVID-19 and Possession Claims

On Wednesday 18 March 2020, the UK Government announced that it will be introducing emergency legislation…

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Guidance for Employers– Who is a “Key Worker”?

Yesterday the government published guidance on maintaining educational provision for key workers who…

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COVID-19: Should you get the deal done?

The COVID-19 virus is impacting on pretty much everything at the moment, and this includes corporate…

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COVID-19: How does it affect my lease? A short guide for landlords and tenants

The current climate has left landlords and tenants alike wondering how the COVID-19 outbreak will affect…

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Financial Cures for the Coronavirus

On 17 March 2020, the Chancellor announced “unprecedented” levels of fiscal support to assist businesses…

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Contracts and Coronavirus - What are your rights?

If you think COVID-19 is likely to affect a party’s ability to perform a contract, what can you do?…

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Supply, Demand and Price Regulation in Light of COVID-19

Consequences for those raising prices unfairly during the Covid-19 pandemic? This article looks at the…

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COVID-19’s impact on supply chains: what should you look out for in your contracts?

First it was the ‘B’ word, now it is the dreaded ‘C’ word. The widespread impacts of COVID-19 on supply…

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Finances on Divorce in the Wake of COVID-19

Sophie Key considers the impact of Coronavirus on financial settlements ordered by the Financial Remedies…

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Child Arrangements during Coronavirus – how do you maintain contact while social distancing?

Laura Clay-Harris explores the issues faced by separated parents during the Coronavirus pandemic and…

Cash is King – The Impact of Coronavirus on Business Cash Flow

COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on many businesses. The state of affairs unfolding in relation to…

Employee Rights - Howes Percival
COVID-19 – Employee Rights to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Company Sick Pay

Employment law expert, Alex Payton discusses some key considerations for directors, business owners…

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