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COVID-19 – supplier relief under a new Procurement Policy Note
Public bodies should pay close attention to the Procurement Policy Note (PPN 02/20) that has been released by the Government or risk suppliers bringing legal action against them. On 20...
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Charities newsletter – April 2020
We hope that you and all of those close to you are safe and well in these difficult times we find ourselves in. We know that many charity leaders, whether...
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SDLT: Tribunal decision in M & M Builders (Norfolk) Ltd v HMRC
A recent tribunal case on the stamp duty land tax treatment of a transfer in return for an annuity deals with market value rules which apply both for the transfer...
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How can businesses be supported during the coronavirus pandemic?
Employment partner Paula Kathrens looks at how businesses can be supported during the coronavirus pandemic in an article first published in Insider Media on 6 April. She considers how businesses...
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Large compensation for injury to feelings
We look at an injury to feelings compensation award that was first published in Personnel Today on 7 April. Ms Giwa-Amu, who worked for the Department for Work and Pensions,...
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Coronavirus: Protection for commercial tenants on the high street
On Thursday evening the Government announced further measures to limit the ability of landlords to take action against commercial tenants for non-payment of rent. These new measures supplement provisions introduced...
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Coronavirus – what financial help is available for SMEs and mid-market businesses?
First things first - talk to your lender You may already have heard from your lender setting out the kinds of things they can help with. Many have already announced...
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Taking stock: key considerations around the impact of COVID-19 on existing loan arrangements
Coronavirus has already damaged large swathes of businesses across the world. We recommend that all businesses should review their current financing arrangements. This is to ensure that businesses are ready to...
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Will COVID-19 constitute a material adverse effect and/or material adverse change under existing loan arrangements?
Material Adverse Effect ("MAE") clauses are almost always included in loan agreements. Their purpose is to act as a "sweeper" to allow the lender to take action when the lender...
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COVID-19 – risk in contracts and practical tips
The containment measures imposed by the Government have had a significant adverse impact on many businesses in the UK. Supply chains are impacted; there are material labour constraints; planned events...
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Health sector news – review of March 2020
This month has seen the most widespread changes made to our daily lives in peace time as the UK battles to limit the spread of the coronavirus. It is a challenging...
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Trade mark owners beware new scam
Trade mark owners will be all too familiar with trade mark scams – fake requests for payment purporting to come from registries. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has...
