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11 June

Since the UK Government announced the lockdown on 23 March 2020, Blake Morgan's Litigation team has spent over 75 hours in remote hearings including 13 applications, a week-long trial and... Read More

2 June

Somewhat unsurprisingly, the current climate has seen the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) receive increasing numbers of complaints from consumers in relation to cancellations and refunds within contractual relationships. As... Read More

20 May

With the outbreak of COVID-19, there are many companies who are unfortunately not able to fulfil their contractual duties to other businesses. The recent case of Bains v Arunvill Capital... Read More

27 April

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... Read More

22 April

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... Read More

15 April

On 15 April, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a statement explaining how it will adjust its regulatory approach during the current coronavirus pandemic. The ICO regulates the UK's data... Read More

7 April

We are receiving multiple queries regarding 'force majeure' and other potential ways of reducing contract exposure given the effects of COVID-19. We hope this guide of relevant English and Welsh... Read More

1 April

This is an incredibly challenging time for all of us, both personally and professionally. We know that many charity trustees will be juggling the numerous challenges presented by the coronavirus... Read More

30 March

As a result of the negative impacts of COVID-19, lenders are receiving large numbers of requests from borrowers for capital repayment moratoriums and other emergency amendments to existing facilities. Many... Read More

27 March

We take a detailed look at the Procurement Policy Note that has been published by the government and gives guidance to contracting authorities. On 18 March, the Cabinet office released... Read More

27 March

As huge swathes of the UK workforce adjust to home working to help minimise the spread of COVID-19, businesses are experiencing more cyber-attacks as criminals look to capitalise on new... Read More