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David Shirt
What role does leisure have in communities of the future?
By Laura Jones, Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell Over recent months, people have begun to adjust to a new normal and keep their distance from...
21/09/20
Liam Salt
The Future of Shareholder Primacy Post-Covid
by Daniel Campbell The slow death of shareholder primacy Shareholder primacy (being the notion that a business' sole target is to make...
21/09/20
Liam Salt
The Death of Shareholder Primacy
by Daniel Campbell What is Shareholder Primacy? Milton Friedman, in his 1962 book Capitalism and Freedom stated, “There is one and only...
21/09/20
Joanne Moseley
DfE launches new education helpline to give schools/colleges speedy advice about self isolation
Yesterday (Thursday 17 September) the government set up a new national helpline for schools and colleges to obtain advice and report...
18/09/20
Amy Au
Is it better to be friends than foes?
BrewDog could have entered into a costly legal battle with Aldi, based on Aldi’s “Anti-Establishment IPA” range of beer, which bore a...
17/09/20
Joanne Moseley
Christmas cancelled - the 'rule of six' limits work social gatherings
This week one of our employer clients asked us whether his company could host its annual social get together. He was particularly keen...
17/09/20
Stephanie Reeves
Business Interruption Insurance: an unexpected judgment
By Stephanie Reeves and Ted Powell, Commercial Dispute Resolution On 15 September 2020, the High Court handed down its...
16/09/20
Nicola Gooch
Planning for the Future: Will the (consolidated) Infrastructure Levy worsen regional disparities?
I have been thinking a lot recently about regional disparities*, particularly in the context of government policies and the...
16/09/20
Irwin Mitchell
A ‘grow-your-own’ economy and the impact on UK M&A
During lockdown it seems we all tried out our green fingers and attempted to grow our own veg. My efforts weren’t very successful (a ...
15/09/20
Joanne Moseley
Coronavirus: FAQ's about self isolation, test and trace and SSP
The UK may be on the cusp of a second coronavirus 'wave'. New results from a population based study suggested the R number for England is...
15/09/20
Joanne Moseley
Coronavirus - testing guidance for employers
The government has today published guidance to help employers understand the regulations and legal obligations that apply if they wish to...
11/09/20
Joanne Moseley
Treasury Committee urge government to extend the furlough scheme to some sectors
The Treasury Committee has published its second report on the Economic Impact of Coronavirus. It argues that the furlough scheme, which...
11/09/20
Irwin Mitchell
Brexit and professional football in England – marking the changes
By Ted Powell, Thomas Barnard and Naomi Findlay On 31 December 2020, the Brexit “implementation period” will come to an end and the UK...
11/09/20
Joanne Moseley
World suicide prevention day - how to support your staff
Today is world suicide prevention day. According to the most recent official figures for England and Wales, the overall suicide rate has...
10/09/20
Joanne Moseley
Self isolation - advice for schools and colleges dealing with outbreaks
The autumn term has only just started and, already, schools and colleges are sending pupils and staff home because they have a cough or...
10/09/20
Joanne Moseley
New 'Kickstart' Scheme open to employers
The government has announced that the Kickstart Scheme is now open. Employers can apply for a grant to create new six month job...
09/09/20
Joanne Moseley
Furlough - up to £3.5bn could have been wrongly paid out (so far)
Yesterday, the Chief Executive at HMRC, Jim Harra gave evidence to the Public Accounts Committee about 'tackling the tax gap'. He was...
08/09/20
Elizabeth Thomson
The Importance of defining disputes
By George Mills, Paralegal at Irwin Mitchell LLP The case of Empyreal Energy Ltd v Daylighting Power Ltd [2020] EWHC 1971 (TCC)...
08/09/20
Elizabeth Thomson
Covid-19 rent concessions: beware a quick fix becoming a long-term problem
Reaching a temporary agreement with your tenant may seem like the best solution for all concerned, but be sure to consider all the...
08/09/20
Nicola Gooch
Careful the things you say, Planners will listen... particularly when it comes to calculating housing need.
Last week, the Deputy Mayor of London pointed out that the recent onslaught of planning reform announcements will "cause confusion and...
03/09/20
Nicola Gooch
First shots fired in war over Planning Reform: Judicial Review Challenge filed against PD Rights Expansion and Creation of Class E
My last post considered the impacts that the changes to the Use Classes Order (and the creation of Class E) might have on town centres...
28/08/20
David Shirt
The possible reform of Pension Tax this autumn
By Penny Cogher, Pensions partner at Irwin Mitchell. The reform of UK pension tax system is now a cause of perennial speculation each...
27/08/20
David Shirt
Update on the Pension Schemes Bill 2020
By Penny Cogher, Pensions partner at Irwin Mitchell. Progress with the Pension Schemes Bill has been paused yet again following the...
27/08/20
David Shirt
TPR COVID-19: an update on reporting duties and enforcement activity
By Penny Cogher, Pensions partner at Irwin Mitchell. Reporting requirements for those running a pension scheme that were paused in...
27/08/20
David Shirt
Investment governance – ESG considerations for DC and DB Schemes
By Penny Cogher, Pensions partner at Irwin MItchell. From October 2020, pension trustees are required to provide further information...
27/08/20
Nicola Gooch
Planning for the future: the implications of the White Paper (& Class E) for town centres, retail and leisure
In the second of our series of deep dives into the Planning White Paper, we are going to take a look at the implications of the upcoming...
27/08/20
Joanne Moseley
Face masks in schools and colleges - the new rules
Yesterday, the government changed its advice about wearing face masks in schools and colleges in England. Different rules apply in...
26/08/20
Irwin Mitchell
Alternative dispute resolution and costs sanctions – Three recent High Court judgments
By Ailsa Anderson and Kate Williams Well advised parties to litigation will engage in alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”). Three...
24/08/20
David Shirt
How is the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) relevant in an M&A context?
By Craig Weston and Lily Pidge. Companies seeking to acquire an FCA-regulated financial services firm may need to seek FCA approval...
20/08/20
Claire Petricca-Riding
Trust the targets - new evolution for the environment
So you go on holiday after five months of constant change culminating in the Planning for the Future White Paper issued earlier this...
20/08/20