We are often approached by new prospective clients who believe something may have gone wrong with the medical care provided to them or a loved one. Our advice is almost always that the best course of action is to discuss concerns with the medical staff involved first. If this does Read more…
Please note this guidance does not apply to signing of wills It’s a tricky question as to how to go about signing documents during the coronavirus pandemic. In normal times your lawyer might ask you to pop in to see them to sign official documents, but if you’re self-isolating (or Read more…
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: We are open as usual. Our team is working remotely during these challenging times. We are operating normal hours. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic we are all now having to spend a lot more time indoors and this increases the risk of having an accident in Read more…
The Coronavirus epidemic is impacting on all aspects of our economy and residential lettings are no exception. This month, Anna Pettinger outlines emergency changes made to the tenancy laws… My tenants are already behind with their rent and I’m worried the situation will only worsen during the Coronavirus crisis. Can Read more…
The press is reporting today that a fifth of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are unlikely to have the cash they need to survive the next four weeks. In light of the Covid-19 crisis, the government has announced it is fast-tracking changes to insolvency laws, to help companies Read more…
Neil Riley, head of our residential conveyancing team, explains how the Coronavirus lockdown is affecting house sales and what property experts are doing to try and keep you moving… It’s not yet clear what will happen to the property market whilst we are obliged to stay at home. It could Read more…
It has been announced that Landlords of commercial premises will not able to evict their tenants for non-payment of rent, using either peaceable re-entry, or by using the s.146 notice procedure. This will apply for a minimum period of the date upon which the Coronavirus Act 2020 comes into force Read more…
The most recent Government and NHS guidance advises that entire households must self-isolate for at least 14 days if one member of a family shows symptoms consistent with Coronavirus, such as a persistent dry cough or fever, to avoid further spread. As of Friday 20 March 2020, pubs, bars, restaurants Read more…
Solicitors’ clients are understandably concerned about the COVID-19 outbreak, the significant impact it is having on their lives and may wonder how it will affect their ongoing legal cases. Whilst the progress of a personal injury claim may have slipped down a client’s priority list temporarily, we will continue to Read more…
Our head of corporate law, Rob Moore, provides business owners and managers with some sound advice on how to minimise the risk and disruption Coronavirus is causing… The Covid-19 outbreak is resulting in significant confusion for businesses, large and small. How exactly should you manage this unprecedented crisis? Whilst most Read more…