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The financial impact of the Coronavirus Crisis
It is inevitable that most, if not all, businesses will experience financial difficulties through this pandemic, as a result of forced closures and social distancing measures. On 28 March 2020, the Government announced a package of measures aimed to help struggling companies through the crisis. Financial Measures The package of financial measures to support businesses […]
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Coronavirus considerations for business owners
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus, there are a number of regular day-to-day administrative business activities which will be impacted. Below are just some of the matters which business owners will need to consider. Companies House filings and registration of charges From 25 March 2020, Companies House has given companies the opportunity to apply for a […]
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COVID-19 & a potential new future for Small Claims Hearings?
It needs pointing out to no one that these are strange and uncertain times. Dealing with the Courts is certainly no exception to that current rule. Things are changing on a day to day basis. So much so in fact that Court Service is issuing a Daily Operational Update on its website detailing such matters […]
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COVID-19: The effect of Force Majeure and frustration on contracts
Coronavirus has had the effect of making some contracts impossible to perform, whether, for example, as a result of the Government’s new policies and guidelines or the pandemic’s impact on a supply chain. In these circumstances, both parties will need to have regard to their legal position. If the contract contains an express force majeure […]
Read More COVID-19: Ways of witnessing wills in lockdown
Well what a couple of weeks it has been! Here at Spratt Endicott the majority of our team have settled in to working from home and business is continuing as usual. For the handful of us skeleton staff still attending the office, to ensure the smooth running of the business, it has been interesting to […]
Read More COVID-19: Considerations for Commercial Landlords & Tenants
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government guidance on social distancing has created a great deal of uncertainty for commercial landlords and tenants. As businesses are encouraged to operate remotely wherever possible – and many businesses in the hospitality sector are forced to shut their doors completely – many tenants are concerned that they will fall […]
Read More COVID-19: Al fresco will signing with your solicitor
In the time of COVID-19 and social distancing, individuals and businesses have been forced to change the way that they carry out simple tasks in a way that would have seemed unbelievable only two weeks ago. This period of uncertainty amid an unprecedented public health crisis has also inevitably led to an increase in people […]
Read More COVID-19 | Guidance for Employers
COVID-19 | Guidance for employers As the British government continues to pursue measures to ‘flatten the curve’ and try to limit the spread of COVID-19, businesses face an extended period of uncertainty in a constantly evolving scenario. While some sectors will be affected more than others – the hospitality sector in particular has been hit […]
Read More COVID-19 & Recovering Outstanding Debts
As the world continues to react to the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has on the global economy, businesses prepare for an extended period of reduced operation and remote working. Cashflow is always a huge consideration for any organisation, in this unprecedented situation it is more important than ever that your business is limiting outstanding […]
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