Author Archives: Christopher Wilsher

FURLOUGH SCHEME: TODAY IS DEADLINE for furloughing employees

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Midnight tonight, Wednesday 10 June 2020, is the last possible opportunity for employers to agree with their employee/s that they are going onto furlough immediately  if they have not been previously furloughed – with the new exception of parents returning …

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Coronavirus & force majeure events in Italian contract law

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

The health emergency connected with the spread of COVID-19, which is affecting Italy and the UK, amongst a large number of other countries, led the Governments of the two States as well as many others to adopt a series of …

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Overview of UK income Tax and Capital Gains Tax – Part 2 (Turkish language)

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

In this  installment of our video series Tulin Kiranoglu-Hamit continues her overview of UK income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. (Turkish language) Merhaba, 4. Videomuza hos geldiniz. Bu videomuzda, sizin ile Ingiltere’de vergi mukellefi olmaniz halinde Turkiye’de ya da herhangi …

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Coronavirus and D&O insurance policies – will we see an increase in claims?

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

The decisions made and actions taken, or not taken, by companies and their directors in response to the COVID-19 crisis are being intensely scrutinised by regulators, shareholders, and creditors alike. It is anticipated that some businesses may face claims relating …

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Coronavirus & Flexible Furlough: Changes to the Job Retention Scheme

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 August 2020. In June and July, the Scheme will continue as before, with the Government covering 80% of the cost of furloughed employees’ …

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Overview of UK income Tax and Capital Gains Tax – Part 1 (Turkish language)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

In this instalment of this video series from Tulin Kiranoglu-Hamit we look at Inheritance Tax law in England and specifically at issues around the transfer of money. (Turkish language) Bu videomuzda, sizin ile Turkiye’den ya da herhangi bir ulkeden Ingiltere’ye …

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Collyer Bristow wins industry award for best training programme

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Collyer Bristow is delighted to win the LawCareers.net Training & Recruitment Award 2020 for “Best Trainer – Medium City Firm”. The award, presented online this year due to Coronavirus lockdown, recognises the quality and breadth of work; the support and …

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Collyer Bristow Partners recognised in guide to the world’s leading IP practitioners

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Collyer Bristow IP Partners, Patrick Wheeler and Tim Bamford, have been recognised in the 2020 rankings of IPStars , the highly regarded guide to the world’s leading IP law firms practitioners. IPStars research, rankings, and analysis provides independent and impartial …

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Coronavirus Recovery: an overview of The UK Government’s phased strategy

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 10 May regarding the first steps out of the lockdown  the Government has now published detailed guidance called  “Our Plan to Rebuild: The UK Government’s Covid-19 Recovery Strategy.” This sets out three distinct phases …

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Court of Appeal gives judgment in Arkin v Marshall

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

In Arkin v Marshall the Court of Appeal has given judgment. The case involves the Practice Direction 51Z which was brought into play as a result of COVID-19 and which (in its original form) stayed all possession proceedings until the …

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