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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.
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How to apply for a Tier 2 sponsor licence
Employers not currently approved by the Home Office to be a sponsor should consider doing so now if they think they will want to sponsor skilled migrants, including from the EU, from January 2021.
Lifetime Gifting – How Much Can I Give Away?
One of the most common misconceptions we hear when discussing lifetime gifting as an effective…
Data protection – ECJ decision upholds EU standard contractual clauses but not Privacy Shield
In the recent decision of Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland and Maximillian Schrems the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) upheld Commission Decision 2010/87 that controller to processor standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) are valid but the EU-US Privacy Shield (“Privacy Shield”) is invalid.
UK Government confirms plans to extend Planning Permissions
Legislation is currently passing through Parliament pursuant to the previous announcement from that Housing Minister of the Government’s intention to extend planning permissions affected by Covid-19 and to help the construction industry.
FSP advises Dominvs on disposal of affordable housing at One Fox Lane
Dean Bickford, Real Estate Partner, has advised real estate developer Dominvs on its disposal of sixteen affordable housing units at substantial mixed-use development at Fox Lane, Palmers Green, London.
Corporate Governance during COVID-19
Guidance on holding board meetings and annual general meetings while maintaining social distancing.
LIBOR – Change is on the Way
Banks are beginning to make their Borrowers aware of the consequences that are likely to follow from the Finance World’s upcoming move to risk-free interest rates and away from LIBOR.
The Newly announced ‘Health and Care visa will be open on 4 August 2020
The new visa is for health professionals who have been trained to a recognised standard and have good working English. Applicants can apply from the UK or overseas.
Our human rights in the age of coronavirus, Black Lives Matter protests and collaboration – Podcast
Discussions with Olivia Percival, Advice and Information Manager at Liberty (National Council for Civil Liberties).
Collecting data to support the NHS Test and Trace
The Department of Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) have published guidance on which organisations should collect details and maintain records to support NHS Test and Trace.
New Lease Code for Business Premises 2020
From 1st September 2020 the Lease Code 2020 will officially supersede the Lease Code 2007.
Webinar: With Brexit a matter of months away, it is time to assess are we Brexit ready?
Does your business employ EU nationals? Do they want to continue to reside in the UK? Have they registered for the EU Settlement Scheme?
