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Recovering rent arrears from your commercial tenants
The past 6 months have been challenging for businesses across the UK, with the Covid-19 pandemic having serious implications on the economy. The property sector has received several pieces of Government guidance throughout this period, many of which have been of benefit to commercial tenants renting their business premises.
Posted in: Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Commercial Disputes Coronavirus
The new Job Support Scheme: what do we know?
In his Winter Economy Plan announced today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new emergency Job Support Scheme to help protect jobs.
Posted in: Employment Law Coronavirus
Covid-19: Client advice notice
We thought it might be helpful to update you on some of the steps we are taking in response to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Posted in: News & PR Coronavirus
Planning law changes after the pandemic
As the Government continues to look for new ways to stimulate the economy and, in particular, the commercial property market following the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a significant change in planning law through alterations to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, as amended (“Use Classes Order”).
Posted in: Commercial Property Coronavirus
Pavement Licence – a street level return to normality in Middlesbrough
To further aid the hospitality and leisure sector, which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has announced a new provision designed to encourage a safe return to local eateries.
Posted in: News & PR Commercial Property Coronavirus
How we can help you get back to business
Headed up by Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, the Back to Business fund has been extended to help SME’s access professional support to aid the recovery from Covid-19.
Posted in: News & PR Coronavirus
How will Covid-19 influence the future of commercial property?
As we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge effect on the majority of businesses during the period of lockdown imposed by the UK Government, and will continue to do so whilst the lockdown is gradually eased and beyond. Even many businesses that saw little effect initially are beginning to see a slow […]
Posted in: Commercial Property Coronavirus
The duty of good faith and contracts impacted by COVID-19
The government released non-statutory guidance on the 7th of May 2020 applying to all active contractual arrangements materially impacted by COVID-19. The guidance sets out that parties should act responsibly and fairly and support the COVID-19 response to protect jobs and the economy.
Posted in: Corporate / commercial updates Coronavirus
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 update
At the end of March, the Business Secretary announced a number of measures aimed at assisting companies during these uncertain times as businesses respond to the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic.
Posted in: Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Coronavirus
Advice on the legal issues faced by commercial tenants during the pandemic
Government policy to manage the COVID- 19 crisis and a desire for businesses to trade responsibly by protecting their employees and customers has affected virtually all businesses operating from commercial property in the past few months.
Posted in: Commercial Property Coronavirus