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What next for shopping centre landlords and tenants?

Posted, 02 July 2020 by John Mitchell in Views
Categories: Commercial property | Coronavirus | Coronavirus and commercial property | Insights

With falling high street sales and increased online competition, some retailers were struggling before coronavirus. What happens now?

Licensing in the post-COVID world

Posted, 18 June 2020 by David Scott in Views
Categories: Commercial property | Coronavirus | Coronavirus and commercial property | Insights

It’s not going to be an easy ride for the owners of licensed premises. Partner David Scott looks at what’s next as lockdown eases over the next few weeks.

Government job retention scheme mark II: flexible furlough

Posted, 16 June 2020 by Kirk Tudhope in Views
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and employment law | Employment | Insights

The latest update gives employers lots of food for thought, with new flexibility likely to be welcomed. We take a look.

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill — breathing space for restructuring?

Posted, 08 June 2020 by Tim Thomas in Views
Categories: Bankruptcy and insolvency law | Coronavirus | Coronavirus and insolvency | Insights

The bill may well prove instrumental in reversing the fortunes of a considerable number of UK businesses.

Job retention scheme update — what's changing and what do employers need to consider?

Posted, 01 June 2020 by Kirk Tudhope in Views
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and employment law | Employment | Insights

A review of staffing needs must be top of employers' to-do lists with changes to the furlough scheme imminent.

Doing deals in lockdown — Humber Oil & Gas sells PEDL 183 onshore oil and gas interest to Reabold

Posted, 29 May 2020 by Uisdean Vass in Views
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and oil and gas | Corporate | Insights | Oil and gas

Our client Humber Oil & Gas recently divested its interest in one of the UK’s largest onshore discoveries. Partner Uisdean Vass talks us through how the deal worked in lockdown.

Back to work after lockdown — the opportunities for change

Posted, 29 May 2020 by John Lee in Views
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and employment law | Employment | Insights

Businesses that grasp the opportunities for change when colleagues return will no doubt be at a competitive advantage. Partner John Lee considers what might change.

The Agriculture Bill — what next for food standards?

Posted, 26 May 2020 by Linda Tinson in Views
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and rural | Insights | Rural

While shop local has taken on a new significance during the coronavirus pandemic, post-Brexit trade deals remain crucial for determining the sector's future.