CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

Flexible Furlough Update

On 13 November 2020, HM Treasury published a new Treasury direction which sets out details of the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ...

Rosie EvansAssociate

Covid Update

The Prime Minister has announced a third lockdown period. As was the case in March, employers will need to quickly decide on ...

Rosie EvansAssociate

Rules for holding an AGM (or other general meeting) safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

AGMs and other general meetings are very important for businesses. However, as with many other procedural activities, the COVID-19 pandemic poses a ...

Corri PedrickPartner

Guidance for the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

We are pleased to confirm that the Guidance for the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been released. The two Guidance ...

Jayme NicholsonPartner and Head of Employment

Wales Travel Ban: What If I Have a Holiday Booked?

The news of a potential travel ban in Wales has caused concerns across the UK. We take a look at what is ...

Lauren BaberSolicitor

Furlough Scheme extended to March 2021

The Chancellor has this afternoon announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), or “the furlough scheme”, will remain open until 31 ...

Rosie EvansAssociate

Government Extends Protection for Commercial Tenants During Covid-19

The Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”) came into force on 25th March 2020. This included protection for commercial tenants, and this has ...

James CrossPartner and Head of Litigation

Second Lockdown: Rules and Arrangements

Boris’ announcement on Saturday felt somewhat inevitable.  In response to rapid rising case numbers, we will be placed back into a national ...

Jayme NicholsonPartner and Head of Employment

Landlords; changes to gaining possession of your property during the coronavirus crisis

Landlords; the Government is introducing emergency legislation to protect tenants and restrict landlords gaining possession of their property during the coronavirus crisis. ...

Rhoda HoneySolicitor

Small Business grants COVID-19

In light of COVID-19 if you have a retail, hospitality or leisure business in Devon or Cornwall, you should be entitled to’ ...