On 17 November 2020, Lord Justice Lewis and Mr Justice Holgate dismissed the Judicial Review challenge to the government’s recent changes to permitted development rights and use classes on all grounds.
Read moreThe fate of many businesses will be decided over the coming weeks as the Supreme Court considers whether business interruption insurance policies must pay out in respect of losses suffered by businesses as a result of the first lockdown.
Read moreIn a move that will no doubt be of benefit to many businesses, the Government has recently confirmed that following the end of the Brexit transition period (midnight on 31 December 2020) the UK will continue to make the EMI available to qualifying small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Read moreWith corporate activity starting to increase, we thought it would be useful to consider some of the key employment aspects that can arise on a corporate transaction.
Read moreEmployment Senior Associate, Joe Beeston, provides a comprehensive overview of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme's extension and what it means for employers and employees.
Read moreDirectors of English companies are subject to a myriad of duties with which they must comply. What practical steps can directors, both individually and collectively, take to ensure their compliance? New guidance aims to help with that question.
Read moreSetting up a new business is a stressful time and deciding on the correct structure may not be at the top of your list. But, a recent judgment of the High Court serves as a reminder of why getting your business structure right at the outset is critical.
Read moreIt's easy with hindsight to see how a word with more than one possible interpretation may result in a dispute. A recent Court of Appeal decision serves as a helpful reminder to ensure that your contracts are clear if you want to be certain that a particular interpretation will be applied.
Read moreThe Winter Economy Plan, launched by the Government on 24 September 2020, contains several measures designed to support businesses throughout the current coronavirus pandemic, including the extension of the Government-backed loan schemes.
Read moreThe Dutch STAK foundation can be used for a variety of both charitable and commercial purposes, including by family offices to assist with estate planning and asset protection. Although use of a STAK foundation in any structure will necessitate the obtaining of Dutch legal advice and we strongly advise taking Dutch legal advice if you are considering this as an option, this summary explains their key characteristics.
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