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Sunak empties his purse for a pandemic-beating budget

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK’s economic agenda dominated the Chancellor’s 2021 Budget Statement, with support for business and jobs receiving top-line...

James Lamont

Partner, Head of Commercial & Corporate

Critical reporting for company relocations during the pandemic

A complex court case over conflicting dispute resolution provisions has highlighted a simple, but vital, takeaway on the importance of corporate reporting requirements for all...

Leah Whittaker

Solicitor, Commercial & Corporate
Commercial Property | 9th February 2021

Can I get out of a commercial lease early?

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on almost every business in the UK. For many businesses, it means they no longer require their business premises,...

Tamzin Mandelli

Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Family | 20th January 2021

Remote family court hearings – how do they work?

The introduction of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption to many vital services – including in the justice system. Many...

Sharon Powell

Partner, Head of Family
Wills, Trusts & Estates | 1st December 2020

New Year, new you? Why it might be a good...

There is no denying that 2020 is a year which will go down in history - for many reasons. The global pandemic, Brexit, and the...

Claire Gray

Senior Solicitor, Trusts & Estates
Commercial & Corporate | 23rd November 2020

Sole Trader, Partnership or Company – Which Business Model is...

If you are setting up a business, you may have questions about which business model is right for you. The way in which you set...

Nigel Maud

Partner, Commercial & Corporate, COLP
Clinical Negligence | 19th November 2020

Can I make a claim for clinical negligence? What you...

If you have suffered an injury because of clinical negligence, you may be wondering whether you are eligible to make a claim for compensation. Personal...

Gerard Sanders

Partner, Head of Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Retail tenants should check the small print

As a fresh wave of lockdown measures cut across the UK, retail tenants may be experiencing new concerns about how to pay the rent, but...

Anne Bridger

Senior Solicitor, Commercial Property
Wills, Trusts & Estates | 20th October 2020

Virtual witnessing of wills

The UK government has introduced temporary legislation which allows wills to now be witnessed remotely using a live video link with effect from 28th September...

Louise Harrhy

Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & Estates
Employment | 12th October 2020

When bullying goes on behind the screen  

In the run-up to this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, which runs from 16th- 20th November 2020, employers are being encouraged to look at how new styles...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator