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Coronavirus (COVID-19): FSP Information Hub
Here we share our latest Coronavirus guidance updates which may affect you/ your business. All of our solicitors are working remotely, if you require further legal advice in relation to any of the information on this page or indeed another matter they will be happy to assist.
Latest News & Insights
Celebrating resilience in the charity sector – Podcast
Discussions with Catherine McLeod MBE, CEO of Dingley’s Promise.
FSP advises on sale of Whites Independent Lettings Limited
The corporate team at Field Seymour Parkes have advised Gloria and Hugh White on the sale of the entire share capital of Whites Independent Lettings Limited to Tom Soane.
Cookies – do you consent?
Ross Brymer considers the revised guidelines adopted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on consent in the context of cookie walls and web pages.
COVID-19: New annual leave regulations
New regulations in force to relax carry-over of untaken annual leave due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Are you behaving responsibly?
Responsible behaviour applies not just to our social contacts during the COVID-19 lockdown – in light of new non-statutory guidance published by the Cabinet Office and Infrastructure Projects Authority, it also extends to the performance and enforcement of contracts.
Don’t wind me up! – Corporate insolvency and governance bill 2019-21 published
Paul Dench, a partner in FSP’s 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”.
Extra time?
Ross Brymer comments on the Law Commission’s recommended changes to time limits in employment tribunal claims.
Status quo for workers?
Jackie Denham considers whether couriers are considered workers or self-employed independent contractors?
Insolvency and the furlough scheme
Christian Meredith evaluates a Court of Appeal decision concerning liabilities of an administrator for furloughed employees.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Latest update
*Updated 26 May 2020* The purpose of this note is to summarise the main provisions of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, as they are currently understood, and to identify some of the key issues employers may face.
Visa extensions for migrants
Breaking news – Visa extensions for migrants extended to 31 July 2020.
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.
