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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 – NEC Contract Considerations
The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 ("Coronavirus Restrictions Regulations") have been amended with effect from 7 April 2020 to introduce general restrictions on places of work, which were...
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New business rescue moratorium in response to COVID-19
The Business Secretary announced that legislation would be introduced to amend the existing insolvency laws in England and Wales in response to COVID-19 on 28 March 2020. The Government previously...
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Cloud computing projects: top tips to streamline project closure and maximise project value
Cloud computing is not a new phenomenon. However, over the past 18-24 months we have worked with an ever increasing number of businesses investing in cloud computing technologies in order...
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Coronavirus: moving house completion date guidance
A consensus seems to have broken out in the conveyancing industry as to how to handle completion dates for purchases in the present circumstances. The Law Society, in consultation with...
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Coronavirus: weddings and other personal events
With the coronavirus pandemic throwing uncertainty upon a variety of factors including guest attendance, catering and venues, aside from the disappointment and emotional impact, it is important to review your...
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English contract law – a force majeure guide
We are receiving multiple queries regarding 'force majeure' and other potential ways of reducing contract exposure given the effects of COVID-19. We hope this guide of relevant English and Welsh...
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Energy Performance Certificates during lockdown
While everyone in the property world attempts to adjust to the new normal and carry on so far as possible, here is a reminder about how to deal with Energy...
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English Court enforces Russian bankruptcy law
Recently, the English Court has decided that Russian bankruptcy law prevents direct creditor action in the UK when Russian insolvency proceedings are underway. This decision blocked a Russian bank's attempt...
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SDLT Case Notes – April 2020
Welcome to April's edition of the Stamp Duty Land Tax Case Notes from SDLT expert John Shallcross. As well as a number of guides on line, he is putting on line...
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Addiction and divorce
In recent years there has been a marked improvement in society's understanding of mental ill-health and it is now recognised that there is often link between anxiety or depression, and...
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HMRC to go online for stamp taxes during coronavirus pandemic
HMRC have been making efforts to go online for stamp taxes to help keep administration of taxes going during the pandemic. Cathy Bryant has written about the temporary arrangements HMRC...
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COVID-19: Temporary measures introduced by HMRC’s Stamp Office
HMRC has announced temporary changes to its Stamp Duty processes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. HMRC will not be processing postal applications or correspondence, but will be dealing...
