Business Updates

Updated on 29/05/2020

Businesses across the UK are facing uncertain times because of coronavirus. With economic activity almost coming to a standstill, the UK government has made changes to support businesses in the coming months. Our solicitors can help you with the legal implication of these changes and what you can do to protect your business as much as possible.

We'll be updating this page continuously with help and support. Whether you're worried about your employees or you're unsure of how the governments new changes will affect your business, we can help.

Read a summary of the UK government's response to helping businesses deal with COVID-19.

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Commercial & Commercial Litigation

Insurance cover for businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, 19/05/2020
How businesses can vary, cancel or terminate their contractual obligations – practical tips and advice for businesses, 04/05/2020
Safeguarding contracts and dealing with uncertainty – five top tips on maintaining business-to-business contractual relationships, 28/04/2020
Resolving commercial disputes from your front room? – an introduction to virtual Alternative Dispute Resolution, 27/04/2020
Is your business insured? – business loss and COVID-19, 14/04/2020
Avoid claims for damages or breach of contract – a force majeure clause may help you deal with supply chain disruptions caused by coronavirus, 11/03/2020

Contact Joanne Chan-Shaw if your business is struggling to manage disruptions caused by coronavirus

Consumer, retail and hospitality sectors

Key considerations for wedding venues and couples during the COVID-19 crisis, 15/04/2020
Impact on the food and drink sector and other key industries, 17/03/2020
Dealing with cancellations to your service – advice for service providers on customer cancellations, 11/03/2020

For sector-specific advice for your business contact Kate Upton.

Corporate

UK Government Announces Match-Funding Scheme To Support Early Stage Businesses, 20/04/2020

Education sector

Is it safe to open schools on 1 June?, 29/05/2020
Help needed from government if student accommodation providers are to survive, 28/05/2020
Reopening of schools – employers questions answered, 19/05/2020
Support for educational settings while the UK is in lockdown, 17/04/2020

Immigration

Immigration advice for employers – new adjusted guidance for right to work check on employees, 06/04/2020
How will coronavirus affect sponsorship licences – read our immigration expert's comments, 25/03/2020

Manufacturing

Overseas supply chains – our lawyers are advising businesses in financial difficulty due to supply chain disruptions, 28/02/2020

We have local and international expertise to help you deal with overseas supply chain issues – contact Melanie Bancroft today.

Media and entertainment sector

How to become a YouTube entrepreneur during lockdown – top 5 tips to consider from specialist media and entertainment solicitor Aurelia Butler-Ball, 16/04/2020
Support for video games companies – to help navigate the COVID-19 crisis members of UK Interactive Entertainment (UKie) will get free legal advice, 07/04/2020

Modern slavery

Modern slavery statements during the COVID-19 pandemic, 06/05/2020

Planning and infrastructure

A new hope, can planning reinvigorate our High Streets?, 05/05/2020
Judicial review deadlines in the planning court during the COVID-19 crisis, 15/04/2020

Real estate

The practicalities of real estate transactions during lockdown – a new business as usual, 18/05/2020
A life-line for High Street businesses - but could the measures do more to assist landlords? – analysis of the Government's latest responses, 29/04/2020
Government support for commercial landlords, 24/04/2020
Re-gearing your lease – why landlords and tenants should start thinking about their lease arrangements, 07/04/2020
Continuing with conveyancing transactions while you're at home – support for real estate agents, 31/03/2020
Giving notice in a crisis – a guide to the coronavirus bill for residential landlords, 25/03/2020
Rent concessions – what you need to know, 24/03/2020
COVID-19 and lease arrangements – 6 key facts about how coronavirus could affect your leases, 23/03/2020

Contact Emma Curtis for more information about how our real estate solicitors could help.

Regulatory and compliance

Businesses should not ignore Health & Safety legal obligations as lockdown restrictions are lifted, 20/05/2020

Sports

Coronavirus, contracts and professional athletes – key points for athletes to consider over the coming months, 27/03/2020
Blindsided – the sports industry's response to COVID-19 – a summary of the measures that clubs and governing bodies are taking, and the potential issues involved, 17/03/2020

Legal changes to working remotely

Signing legal documents electronically and swearing on statutory declarations remotely, 03/04/2020

You can also keep up-to-date on what some of our colleagues are talking about by reading some of their opinions and reactions on how the UK is handling coronavirus.

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