The outbreak of coronavirus has prompted a surge in people wanting to create or to update their wills. This is understandable in the current climate. It is always important to ensure that you (a) have a valid will and (b) it does what you want it to do. It is...
NHS workers fighting Covid-19 on the front line, together with the elderly and vulnerable, lie behind a huge spike in demand for will writing over recent weeks, according to the professional body for solicitors. The Law Society says many firms have reported a 30%...
This Q&A covers the main issues that appear to be arising in both Commercial and Residential scenarios involving Landlords, Tenants and Lodgers during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. These are presently in force until at least 30 September 2020 but could be...
It now seems almost certain that the online portal for furlough grant applications will open on 20th April with the first payments being made on 30th April so make sure you (or your accountant) are ready with your figures. There had also been an indication from HMRC...
Most joint venture agreements will contain default provisions which are triggered upon breach of one of the parties to the agreement. However, whilst a party’s failure to pay following a demand is often the focus of default provisions, default may also be...
Many businesses are making use of government’s Coronavirus job retention scheme. However, it is a qualifying requirement of EMI that an employee satisfies the working time requirement, of working at least 25 hours per week in the company or, if less, 75% of the...
