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How to encourage and maintain equality in the workplace
As Pride month comes to an end and communities across the world continue to strive for equal rights and status, now is the time for everyone to acknowledge the importance of diversity and inclusion. Employers too should look carefully at the role equality plays within their workplace. Offering equal opportunities to all is considered in […]
Posted in: Employment Law
Lease Code 2020: A new standard for negotiating business leases
Landlords and tenants negotiating leases after 1st September 2020 will need to be aware of the Lease Code 2020 (“the 2020 Code”) which replaces the voluntary Lease Code 2007, and in doing so brings about a raft of changes for RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) members, surveyors and RICS regulated firms. Part of the […]
Posted in: Commercial Property
Regional experts advise on another acquisition for RSK Group
Accountancy and legal experts from two North East leading businesses have helped RSK Group acquire Wigan based Ground Heat Installations Limited.
Posted in: News & PR Corporate / commercial updates
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
Cladding after Grenfell Tower – who foots the bill?
The aftermath and focus of the post Grenfell Tower inquiry was very much on cladding. The rapidity and ferocity of the fire instantly put a national emphasis on the specification of cladding on high-rise buildings.
Posted in: Commercial Property
Meet the clients: The Russ Devereux Headlight Project
Who is the Headlight Project? Founded in memory of Russ Devereux, the Headlight Project is teaching children about mental health, providing support and help for adults and working in collaboration with other organisations to deliver emotional resilience workshops, and one to one counselling.
Posted in: News & PR Client stories
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
Our property team are paying it forward during lockdown
As we continue working from home, our Commercial Property team have volunteered their spare time over the next week of lockdown to give a little back to our community.
Posted in: News & PR Commercial Property
The benefits of virtual mediation during a pandemic
As the pandemic dictates how we run our day to day business and the UK continues to adhere to the social distancing rules, the use of technology-based solutions to resolve disputes are on the rise, one of these being virtual mediation.
Posted in: Commercial Disputes Coronavirus
Deep cleaning – is it a landlord’s obligation?
On the 10th May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said “you should go to work if you can’t work from home. And to ensure you are safe… we have been working to establish new guidance to make workplaces COVID-secure.” A core principle of the new guidance is the ‘deep cleaning’ of the working environment.
Posted in: Commercial Property