Tag Archives: CoronaVirus

Coronavirus – Can Employers be obliged to alter contractual remuneration arrangements?

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Alice Heathfield

Bankers’ bonuses are currently subject to a bonus cap introduced by EU regulations which aim to limit bonus pay-outs to 100% of salary, or 200% with approval from shareholders. In the UK, regulated firms must also comply with the Remuneration …

Posted in Shorter Reads | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Coronavirus – Can Employers be obliged to alter contractual remuneration arrangements?

Coronavirus: Tax and Estate Planning Tips in the Lockdown

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Being optimistic, we have been giving some thought to what positives we can draw from these dark and difficult times. Being at home for an extended period and having more time provides an opportunity to get on with the tasks …

Posted in Longer Reads | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Coronavirus: Tax and Estate Planning Tips in the Lockdown

CORONAVIRUS AND RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING – PRACTICAL ADVICE

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Last week, the government issued advice to both the public and those in the industry about residential property transactions during the coronavirus outbreak.  Whilst they state that there is no need to pull out of transactions, where the property is …

Posted in Longer Reads | Tagged , , | Comments Off on CORONAVIRUS AND RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING – PRACTICAL ADVICE

Coronavirus: MAC clause used to withdraw from £510m property acquisition

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

News sources are reporting that Columbia Threadneedle has withdrawn from its £510m agreement to buy Manchester Airport Group’s Victoria portfolio, despite having exchanged. A Material Adverse Change (MAC) clause in the contract has allowed the fund manager to withdraw from the …

Posted in Shorter Reads | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Coronavirus: MAC clause used to withdraw from £510m property acquisition

Setting up a business after Coronavirus: making the dream a reality 

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Many of us may have used this enforced period away from our normal offices, jobs and routines as an opportunity to think about what we would like to do in the future. Perhaps you have rediscovered a skill, and you’re …

Posted in Longer Reads | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Setting up a business after Coronavirus: making the dream a reality 

Coronavirus – comment on Chancellor’s overhaul of business bailout scheme

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Banks will be banned from asking small firms for personal guarantees on loans up to £250k only, and will relax other rules to ensure businesses can access the money they need. This further intervention from the government is very welcome. …

Posted in Shorter Reads | Tagged , | Comments Off on Coronavirus – comment on Chancellor’s overhaul of business bailout scheme

Coronavirus: What happens if you have a vulnerable person in your household?

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Alice Heathfield

This is a stressful time. It is even more stressful if you have a loved one in your household who has been identified by the government as ‘extremely vulnerable’. Many employees will be faced with this dilemma, and many employers …

Posted in Shorter Reads | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Coronavirus: What happens if you have a vulnerable person in your household?

Coronavirus – Employers’ Health & Safety obligations

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a significant health and safety challenge to employers, who have a duty of care to ensure staff work in a safe environment. This applies to those who need to come into the workplace and those working …

Posted in Shorter Reads | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Coronavirus – Employers’ Health & Safety obligations

Coronavirus – Can you claim Business Rates concessions?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Business rates are a significant and often unwelcome expense. This is especially true when a business has vacant properties because of government action, and not through any fault of that business. It is no exaggeration to say that these are …

Posted in Shorter Reads | Tagged , | Comments Off on Coronavirus – Can you claim Business Rates concessions?

Coronavirus – Can you CLAIM UNDER YOUR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE?

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Claims under policies are often complex. They all have particular conditions of cover and exclusions plus extensive definition sections that impact on the apparent extent of the cover. Additionally, the combination of a previously unknown disease plus the extreme steps …

Posted in Longer Reads | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Coronavirus – Can you CLAIM UNDER YOUR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE?