Relevant Realistic Solutions

23 April

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... Read More

23 April

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... 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

21 April

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued guidance on a number of COVID-19 related issues that arise in the context of the different pension arrangements in the UK. Links to some... Read More

16 April

Blake Morgan has successfully applied for an injunction against someone who was purposefully disobeying the current social distancing regulations put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). On... 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

15 April

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued specific advice on RIDDOR (the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) reporting in relation to COVID-19. A RIDDOR report... Read More

9 April

We were delighted to see the emphasis placed on the role of charities in the Government's coronavirus briefing on 8 April. As Chancellor Rishi Sunak rightly highlighted, one of our... Read More

9 April

Ten days after the Welsh Government introduced permitted development ("PD") changes to establish emergency facilities quickly ('the Welsh Order'), England has followed suit. Emergency facilities - the order As of... Read More