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The week starting 30 November marks Good Divorce Week, organised by family law network, Resolution . The goal of this year’s #gooddivorce campaign is to raise awareness of Resolution’s Code of Practice , the benefits of getting your divorce...
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 ( the Act ), which came into force on 26 June 2020, has introduced a number of temporary and permanent reforms to the corporate insolvency process, including a moratorium on winding up proceedings. The...
With the UK government moving the country’s coronavirus alert level down and allowing more businesses to reopen from 4 July, we want to clarify how we are continuing to work with our clients to provide an exceptional legal service during this...
As with any significant societal change, the coronavirus has presented new legal issues to be addressed by the existing law or, in some instances (such as housing re-possessions and possible closures in the hospitality industry), by new emergency...
In September 2019, the Thomas Cook travel group collapsed causing thousands of employees to suddenly lose their jobs without receiving their pay. Amongst the disruption, we are starkly reminded of the risk employees across all sectors face – what...
Tenants falling into arrears is a common issue for commercial landlords. You want to recover the rent owed as quickly as possible, but it’s important to take the time to understand the reasons behind your tenant’s arrears and the options...
There is a common misconception that couples who are living together (cohabiting) have the same rights as married couples . This misconception has led people into financial difficulty through not being prepared after separation or after a partner’s...
When thinking about what happens to your estate after you are gone, it’s normal to want to make sure your loved ones get the maximum possible benefit from the assets you have built up over your lifetime. While Inheritance Tax (IHT) can make a big dent...
Last month the Government announced plans to consult on new legislation to abolish Section 21 evictions, commonly known as ‘no-fault’ evictions. This means that private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants at short notice and...
The Tenant Fees Bill received Royal Assent on 12 February 2019 to become the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The Act, which will come into effect on the 1 June, will restrict the fees that landlords and letting agencies can charge tenants in the private rented...
