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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
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 Morearticles
16 March
The unprecedented global pandemic caused by the spread of Coronavirus ("COVID-19") has naturally resulted in worrying and uncertain times personally, professionally and economically. It has been well documented that the... Read Morearticles
13 March
The consequences of Coronavirus are many and varied, including impacting existing commercial contracts. This article focuses on the position where Coronavirus affects a party's ability to perform their obligations under... Read Morearticles
11 March
The ultimate trajectory of COVID-19 in the UK remains uncertain, at the time of writing, the government anticipates it will "spread in a significant way" – and supply chain issues... Read Morearticles
3 March
Drafting contracts requires anticipating the future. Your legal team need to be thinking about the events which can cost you. If you are not properly protected, Coronavirus has the potential... Read Morecase studies
10 February
The High Court has this week (Tuesday 15 September 2020) handed down judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) business interruption insurance test case, which will no doubt be of... Read More