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Lockdown update January 2021
We are still open for business however in line with government guidelines released on Monday 4th January 2021 we will be closing our receptions but we will still be available to help our clients. Our lawyers and support staff will be fully operational and whilst...
Business Interruption Insurance – Supreme Court finds in favour of policyholders.
15/01/2021 - The Supreme Court has just handed down its judgement, following appeals brought by insurers and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (brought on behalf of policy holders) of the High Court’s judgment of 15/09/2020. The judgment represents the conclusion...
A new scam linked to Covid-19 – Deborah Baker Partner at Wollens highlights the danger
Deborah Baker, Partner and Private Client Practitioner at Wollens. Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out across the country, criminals are using this as a way to exploit elderly and vulnerable people. We’ve had a number of reports come in highlighting a...
Exiting your commercial lease – what are the options?
‘If your business is struggling and you lease your premises, it might be tempting to simply hand back the keys and walk away from your lease,’ says Ashley Bevans commercial property solicitor with Wollens. ‘However, ending your obligations under a lease is not that...
Free ‘Homeworking Policy’ template
All employers will be making plans to deal with the escalating and ongoing threat caused by the Coronavirus (Covid-19). As a result, Wollens are again making available a free homeworking policy template to protect the huge numbers of businesses and their employees who...
Quick guide to Self-Assessment tax returns and coronavirus schemes
The coronavirus outbreak has had an unprecedented impact on businesses and individuals. If you are self-employed, you may be concerned about paying your Self Assessment tax bill due on 31 January 2021. In this post, we look at some of your options and government...
Lockdown update January 2021
We are still open for business however in line with government guidelines released on Monday 4th January 2021 we will be closing our receptions but we will still be available to help our clients. Our lawyers and support staff will be fully operational and whilst...
Can I make a claim for a road traffic accident in bad weather?
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, we understand how much of an impact this may have had on your life. The winter months with ice, snow and heavy rain can make driving a hazardous activity, leading to road traffic accidents and personal injury...
Keeping Christmas positive when the family gets together
With the pandemic putting relationships under pressure and divorce rates recording their biggest percentage rise since 1972, family professionals and support groups are encouraging couples to focus on the wellbeing of the family over the festive season. Traditionally,...
Faulty goods and returns: What are my rights when returning faulty Christmas gifts?
It can be disappointing to discover that a Christmas gift is faulty, but fortunately, you do have certain rights when it comes to returning gifts that do not function as they should. You may also be able to return gifts that you simply did not want or do not need....
Wrongful trading – new temporary measures to help businesses.
On 25 June 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill received royal assent and became law on 26 June 2020 (the “Act”). The legislation has been fast-tracked through Parliament and contains several temporary measures intended to relieve the burden on...
Government announces extension to furlough scheme
The Government has announced today that the furlough scheme will be extended by a further month to the end of April. Importantly for businesses, the Government will continue to pay 80% of wages (it was widely anticipated before the announcement that the employer’s...
South Devon Office – Our Journey
Some personal thoughts of Chris Hart, the Chief Executive of Wollens Today sees a very significant day in the history of Wollens, with the opening of the new South Devon hub office in Torquay. The day is hugely exciting in that we are launching an office with...
Christopher Linton recognised in global STEP Awards
Partner Chris Linton has been named as one of four global finalists in the Trusted Advisor of the Year category at the STEP Private Client Awards for 2020. STEP is the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners – the “Gold Standard” qualification for advisors in this...
Christmas Opening Hours 2020
We would like to wish all of our clients a very merry Christmas and send our very best wishes for a happy and healthy 2021. Over the festive period our lawyers and support staff are operating around the bank holidays either from their respective office or from...