What do the new insolvency guidelines mean for construction contractors?
On 25 June 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 introduced some of the most transformative changes seen in insolvency since the Insolvency Act 1986.
Five myths about marriage and divorce
January typically sees a spike in divorce enquiries for many solicitors – and 2021 is expected to be no different, with the additional stresses and strains COVID-19 has placed on couples and families.
The new trading arrangements with the EU | Brexit
Whilst the Trade and Co-operation Agreement offers some significant free trade benefits, it represents a profound change for British businesses and their trading arrangements.
Redundancies during COVID-19: Coronavirus job retention scheme extension provides some relief
In comparison to the US, there is a stricter redundancy process in the UK. For UK businesses faced with the prospect of making 20 or more staff redundant, there is an obligation to undertake a collective consultation process, which should consider ways to avoid or reduce the number of employees to be made redundant and mitigate the consequences of the redundancies.
Commercial rent recovery: no CRAR, no problem
In an effort to lessen financial pressure on businesses, the Government has suspended Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) until March 2021 unless certain conditions are met.
What will the construction sector look like in 2021?
As one of the hardest-hit sectors of 2020, the construction industry has been forced to adapt to survive, potentially changing the shape of construction in the long run.
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