We previously reported on the measures put in place by the UK Government to protect commercial tenants who are unable...
read moreContinuing protection for tenants against eviction (the “winter truce”) as national lockdown measures continue
We previously reported here that the Government had put in place measures to prevent evictions taking place over the...
read moreGovernment announces leasehold reforms to make it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to extend their leases and purchase the freehold
The Housing Secretary, Robert Kenrick, has announced significant leasehold reforms that will affect millions of...
read moreEngland enters third national lockdown
On Monday 4 January 2021, the Prime Minister addressed the nation and announced a third national lockdown in England....
read moreLondon and the South East move to Tier Four Restrictions
On Saturday 19 December 2020, the Prime Minister addressed the nation and advised that London and the South East would...
read moreAvoiding the fall out this Christmas
Article written by Mandeep Clair, Solicitor, Family department The COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of 2020 has...
read moreLondon moving into tier three: what does this mean?
From Wednesday 16 December 2020, London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will move into tier three, the highest...
read moreWhy 2021 may be a good time to write a Will
Article written by Daniela Koceva, Solicitor, Private Client department 2020 is a year that will go down in history -...
read moreDebenhams set to close in another blow to the high street
On 1 December 2020, it was announced that Debenhams is set to close after failing to reach a last-ditch rescue attempt...
read moreIntroducing our mentor for Her Platform: Leena Patel
Leena Patel, Solicitor in our Corporate & Commercial department, has recently joined Her Platform as a mentor to...
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Business Interruption Insurance – a ‘financial vaccine’ for small and medium sized businesses
In a judgment on Friday 15 January 2021, the Supreme Court allowed four of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) grounds of appeal, dismissing the insurers’ appeals...
Veganuary: keeping pace with the law and changing attitudes across society
Article written by Joanne Mash, Solicitor, Employment department In January 2021, record numbers signed up to remove meat from their diet during the Veganuary...
Commercial tenant protections extended to 31 March 2021
We previously reported on the measures put in place by the UK Government to protect commercial tenants who are unable to pay their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Continuing protection for tenants against eviction (the “winter truce”) as national lockdown measures continue
We previously reported here that the Government had put in place measures to prevent evictions taking place over the Christmas period. These measures were due to end on...
Government announces leasehold reforms to make it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to extend their leases and purchase the freehold
The Housing Secretary, Robert Kenrick, has announced significant leasehold reforms that will affect millions of leaseholders. Leaseholders will be given the right to...
England enters third national lockdown
On Monday 4 January 2021, the Prime Minister addressed the nation and announced a third national lockdown in England. The latest lockdown will remain in place until...
London and the South East move to Tier Four Restrictions
On Saturday 19 December 2020, the Prime Minister addressed the nation and advised that London and the South East would enter Tier Four restrictions following scientific...
Avoiding the fall out this Christmas
Article written by Mandeep Clair, Solicitor, Family department The COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of 2020 has had a significant impact on many relationships....
London moving into tier three: what does this mean?
From Wednesday 16 December 2020, London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will move into tier three, the highest tier of COVID-19 restrictions. The Health Secretary,...
Why 2021 may be a good time to write a Will
Article written by Daniela Koceva, Solicitor, Private Client department 2020 is a year that will go down in history - for many reasons. The global COVID-19 pandemic,...