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Read moreLegal Update: Stamp Duty Land Tax on Commercial Property
Read moreThese uncertain economic times have prompted many businesses to consider the terms of their property leases. However, amendments to leases often have Stamp Duty Land Tax implications, as our specialist Fiona Phillips considers. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is charged on consideration paid for an acquisition of land and property. …
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Read moreJob Support Scheme (JSS): Your latest update...
Read moreWith the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) just around the corner and the Chancellor's recent announcements on the Job Support Scheme, employers are faced with a raft of matters to consider when it comes to their employees. Here, our employment team break down the current position …
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Force majeure clauses, contracts and Covid-19: What’s the latest news for businesses?
Read moreOur team discuss the key issues above, their implications for businesses and steps we are advising business owners to take in order to protect their contractual position. What are the key developments with regards to Force Majeure (FM) clauses? The situation is ongoing and FM clauses are still the biggest …
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The Job Support Scheme (JSS): What does it mean for employers?
Read moreWith the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) looming and the introduction of the new Job Support Scheme on the 24th October, employers are faced with a raft of matters to consider when it comes to their employees. Here a partner in our dedicated employment law team, breaks …
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Read moreCovid-19: What's next for UK businesses?
Read moreThere can be no doubt that these are turbulent times for businesses and there has never been a better time to seek out specialist advice. Here, Azher Quyoom, Partner in our dedicated Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Team reviews the journey that we have been on so far, the support schemes …
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Read moreDivorce: A changing landscape in financial remedy proceedings
Read moreIt is possible we are on the cusp of the most radical changes to divorce and the resolution of associated financial issues we have seen for many years. There is a drive to simplify the procedure, reduce costs and in turn help parties move on with their lives. For the …
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Quarantining Staff: What's the latest?
Read moreCovid-19 is having a huge impact on businesses and quarantine rules for people returning from some holiday destinations have caused a further headache for bosses. A partner in our dedicated employment law team, explains the legal position. The government has introduced measures that require anyone returning to the UK …
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As furlough comes to an end, what are the key challenges for employers?
Read moreWith the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) coming into view, the truth is that this development is just one of the many challenges facing employers in the next few months. Here, a partner in our Employment team takes a look at some of the biggest issues that …
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Furlough, redundancies and the return to work: What’s the latest?
Read moreAs we all navigate our return to work with the winding up of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on the horizon there are several key considerations for employers. Here, a partner in our employment law team, gives his insights on the current situation. With all the headline talk in July …