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Right To Work Checks – A Guide for Employers and Employees
All UK employers have an obligation to prevent illegal working. To do so they must conduct “right to work” checks

Business Interruption Insurance, COVID-19 & the Supreme Court Judgment
The current pandemic emanating from the spread of COVID-19 has caused worldwide economic devastation. Where businesses with either reduced or

Data Transfers Between the UK and the EU Post Brexit – A Step in the Right Direction?
On 19 February 2021, the European Union Commission issued a draft adequacy decision which, if implemented, will allow for the flow

Post-Brexit Cross Jurisdiction Claims and Service
In this article, we look at the new rules on service outside the jurisdiction following the end of the Brexit

SDLT Holiday – Deadline Looming
With the end of the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday on the horizon, Caroline Turner, Real Estate Partner, discusses how

Furlough Scheme – Should There Be a National Minimum Wage Floor?
The Job Retention Scheme, otherwise known as the furlough scheme, initially introduced in March 2020, currently allows employers to claim

Guidance on General Duties and Obligations of a Director of a UK Company
The directors of a UK company have a number of duties and obligations which they are legally required to meet.

An Overview of Share Capital Reductions – All You Need to Know
A company may generally reduce its share capital in any way. In particular, a company may do so by cancelling

Intellectual Property Rights After Brexit – What You Need to Know
This article summarises the key changes to intellectual property rights effective from 1 January 2021 after the transition period ended,

EU Settlement Scheme – The Clock is Ticking
With UK now out of the EU, time is running out for those who wish to retain their right to

Skilled Worker Visas – 70 Is The Magic Number
A cornerstone of the Government’s Brexit negotiations was the end to free movement between the UK and the EU following

Obtaining Possession of Residential Property: Procedure for Rent Arrears
This article provides information and guidance regarding the procedure for obtaining possession of residential property where a tenant has fallen