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Don’t wind me up! – Corporate insolvency and governance bill 2019-21 published

Don’t wind me up! – Corporate insolvency and governance bill 2019-21 published

Mark Banham, Associate in the property litigation team provides an update on the new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21 which has provided clarification to landlords and tenants alike on the measures originally designed to protect businesses on the high street from landlords seeking to recover rent using “aggressive tactics”.

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Extra time?

Extra time?

Ross Brymer comments on the Law Commission’s recommended changes to time limits in employment tribunal claims.

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Status quo for workers?

Status quo for workers?

Our employment team considers whether couriers are considered workers or self-employed independent contractors?

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Insolvency and the furlough scheme

Insolvency and the furlough scheme

We evaluate a Court of Appeal decision concerning liabilities of an administrator for furloughed employees.

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Visa extensions for migrants

Visa extensions for migrants

Breaking news – Visa extensions for migrants extended to 31 July 2020.

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Landlord’s Consent to Tenant Alterations – make sure you won’t be in breach

Landlord’s Consent to Tenant Alterations – make sure you won’t be in breach

Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team looks at a recent decision regarding the implications of a landlord consenting to alterations where there is an absolute prohibition in the lease against alterations.

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What’s next after Coronavirus… BREXIT

What’s next after Coronavirus… BREXIT

Employers – have you thought about staffing levels for 2021?

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Preparing your website for business

Cathrine Ripley explains the key points that should be considered by website owners before doing business on the web.

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Electricity substation leases and easements – key points to consider by the landowner

Electricity substation leases and easements – key points to consider by the landowner

Joanna Stepien, a solicitor in the real estate team looks at points to consider for the landowner on entering into an electricity substation lease and related easements.

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A quick guide to publishing contracts

What makes a good or a bad publishing contract?

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COVID-19: Landlords’ enforcement options to be reduced further

COVID-19: Landlords’ enforcement options to be reduced further

**Updated 27 April** Mark Banham, head of the property litigation team, provides an update on new Government measures aiming to protect commercial tenants on the high street from landlords seeking to recover rent arrears by serving a statutory demand, filing a winding up petition or by using the Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) procedure.

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FSP advises Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers Limited on its latest acquisition

FSP advises Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers Limited on its latest acquisition

A team at FSP has advised Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers Limited on its acquisition of Portsmouth-based independent brokers, Hughes & King as it maintains continuity during turbulent times.

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