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Coronavirus – The Employment Law Implications
We are all reeling from the shock of the Coronavirus pandemic but what has changed and what do we know now? Sick Pay The Government has changed the rules on statutory sick pay ("SSP") during the Coronavirus outbreak to entitle those who are self isolating and those...
Confused about new employment laws to combat the coronavirus spread?
For most of us, the coronavirus has triggered the biggest challenge to businesses in living memory. These challenges are compounded by the speed in which the changes have been made, often in retrospect, and the fact that most of the proposals are in policy...
Preparing your will, isolation and technology.
Wollens Partner and private client specialist Charlotte McGregor shares thoughts and recent actions undertaken in the preparation of client wills. When you can’t conduct face-to-face meeting, how do you satisfy yourself that somebody isn’t being influenced to give you...
Coronavirus – The Employment Law Implications
We are all reeling from the shock of the Coronavirus pandemic but what has changed and what do we know now? Sick Pay The Government has changed the rules on statutory sick pay ("SSP") during the Coronavirus outbreak to entitle those who are self isolating and those...
Are you a landlord or tenant and worried about the effect of Covid-19 on your arrangements?
It is difficult to think of any area, or anyone, who has not been affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Aside from concern over illness and well-being of one’s self and others, thoughts are naturally being paid towards the economic and financial impact that the...
Covid-19, moving in together ?
Moving in together: Cohabitation Agreements It is likely that you have spent the last week or so wondering if you are living out the plot of a James Cameron movie (think Aliens or Terminator). Of course, I am referring to Coronavirus. On Monday evening, 23rd March in...
Checklist of points to consider with commercial contracts at a time of uncertainty
Review the terms of the contract carefully – are there any rights to terminate early or cancel? Payment - protect yourself by securing payment as soon as possible – consider requesting deposits, payment on completion or seeking personal guarantees from a company’s...
Has my business contract been affected Coronavirus?
Basic contract law dictates that both parties to a contract must comply with the written obligations of that contract unless there is an express right not to do so. However, the unprecedented nature of Coronavirus gives rise to two possibilities for non-performance...
Child Arrangements Following the Prime Minister’s Announcement on 23 March 2020
Yesterday evening the Prime Minister addressed the nation and enforced what has been dubbed a ‘lock down.’ But what does this mean in real terms? It means that we should only be leaving our homes for the following limited purposes: Shopping for necessities,...
Business announcement due to latest government guidelines
Our office premises are closed to the general public currently due to the government guidelines released on the 23rd March. However our lawyers are working at home so will still be able to help you with your enquiry. Our telephone lines are open - please call your...
Free Homeworking Policy
All employers will be making plans to deal with the escalating threat caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, Wollens are making available a FREE homeworking policy template to protect the huge numbers of businesses and their employees who are, or will...
Business continuity at Wollens (We are open for business).
The situation around Coronavirus is fast moving but we would like to reassure you on behalf of the staff and partners at Wollens that work for our clients is continuing whilst we follow the latest advice from the UK Government. Our utmost concern is for the health and...
Ashley helps to secure dream business deal.
From an oil rig off the African coast to a restaurant in the middle of Exeter. Benjamin Doyle certainly believes in the saying - variety is the spice of life. The 30-year-old has just opened the Margoux restaurant and bar in Mary Arches Street. He was helped along the...
Cars, tax and the legalities…..
Posh nosh and posh cars were the order of the day during a special business seminar in Exeter. The event was organised and hosted by Wollens, chartered accountants Thomas Westcott and Mercedes-Benz South West at the car dealer’s showrooms at Marsh Barton. The evening...
International Women’s Day
SUNDAY 8th March 2020 is a very special day for women. It is a day of recognition. A day of celebrating success. A day of campaigning and the continuing battle for equality. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and...