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24 March
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, many people are now working from home and so there is an increased need to sign documents electronically. The Law Society and the City of... Read Morearticles
20 March
On 19 March 2020 the UK Government published a summary impact assessment of the proposed emergency coronavirus legislation (available here). The purpose of the Bill is to ensure that public... Read Morearticles
18 March
Legal implications of Coronavirus for employers and HR Please note this guidance on Coronavirus for HR and employers was updated on 18 March 2020 before the Prime Minister's daily press... Read Morearticles
18 March
What happens if the fixed completion date cannot be met because of the current restrictions on movement due to COVID-19? A buyer of a home occupied by a seller or... Read Morearticles
18 March
In light of the current restrictions on movement due to COVID-19 can buyers still collect the keys to their new home and what are the risks? During these challenging times,... Read Morearticles
18 March
Pubs and restaurants will be allowed to operate as hot-food takeaways as planning measures are relaxed amid the coronavirus pandemic. To help control the spread of the coronavirus, Boris Johnson... Read Morearticles
COVID-19: How does the principle of force majeure under English law differ from other jurisdictions?
18 March
A guide for overseas businesses in determining whether COVID-19 triggers force majeure under their English law contracts. As expected we are seeing an increasing number of queries regarding the circumstances... Read Morearticles
18 March
Following the most recent Government advice, we are all being asked to radically reduce social contact in our work and personal lives. But to succeed in our battle against this... Read Morearticles
17 March
Recent High Court guidance on circumstances when documents held by a subsidiary may have to be disclosed by a holding company in litigation. In Roman Pipia v BGEO Group Limited... Read Morearticles
17 March
Guidance on when contract parties affected by Coronavirus may be able to rely upon Force Majeure clauses. The purpose of a Force Majeure clause is to define events that would excuse... Read Morearticles
17 March
What happens if the developer serves a notice to inspect in relation to golden brick and practical completion in light of the current restrictions on movement due to COVID-19? Under... Read More