Re Carluccio’s Limited [2020] EWHC 886 (Ch) – Article by Matthew Weaver
In a judgment handed down on Monday 13th April 2020 in Re Carluccio’s Limited (in administration) [2020] EWHC 886 (Ch), Snowden J considered the application of the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in administrations both as a matter of principle and in respect of the logistics and practicalities involved for office holders. Matthew Weaver considers […]
Frustration, COVID-19 and company voluntary arrangements – Article by Tina Kyriakides
Could the restrictions imposed on business during the coronavirus pandemic frustrate CVAs? In this briefing, Tina Kyriakides explores the law of frustration and its application to CVAs in relation to COVID-19. You can download the briefing here.
What I talk about when I talk about arbitrator diversity – Article by Shantanu Majumdar KC
While the range of parties before tribunals has globalised, the typical composition of those tribunals has not. In this article, Shantanu Majumdar KC reflects on the importance of increasing arbitrator diversity and how this can be achieved. You can download the article here.
Planning obligations and the Community Infrastructure Levy – Article by Clive Moys
Planning obligations and the Community Infrastructure Levy may start to cause issues for real estate developers in the event of an extended financial downturn. In this briefing, Clive Moys discusses the potential impact of early stage review mechanisms and CIL liability notices on ongoing development activity. You can download the briefing here.
Out-of-Hours Appointments: A Temporary Fix to a Permanent Problem – Article by Josh Lewison
The past year has seen repeated attempts by the courts to solve the conundrum of electronic working and how it interfaces with out-of-court appointments of administrators. So is the Temporary Practice Direction Supporting the Insolvency Practice Direction just a temporary fix for what is a permanent problem? Josh Lewison examines the case law in this […]
Changes to Capital Gains Tax from Monday 6 April – Briefing by Douglas Keel
Capital Gains Tax rules are changing from Monday 6 April, affecting both UK and non UK tax residents. Douglas Keel discusses changes to reporting and tax payment requirements on the disposal of UK residential property in this short briefing. Download the briefing here.
Overriding interest trumped by overreaching – Briefing by Simon Williams
When can overriding interests be overreached? In this short real estate briefing Simon Williams discusses a recent case in which the unregistered purchaser of a property (in actual occupation) claimed that her interest overrode that of a later transferee of that same land. Simon acted for the successful defendant to the claim. Download the briefing […]
The changing face of fraud in a digital world – Article by Tom Beasley
What should lawyers be doing to ensure they are ready to advise clients on cyber fraud risks and responses? Tom Beasley explored the changing face of fraud in our digital world in a recent article for Thomson Reuters Practical Law. Subscribers can read the article here.
The effect of the coronavirus crisis on the preparation of wills – Paper by Edward Hicks and Thomas Middlehurst
The coronavirus crisis is taking hold of the UK causing unprecedented disruption to our daily lives. This crisis and the measures being put in place to control it are creating incomparable issues for practitioners as they try and balance the need to keep safe and comply with social distancing guidelines with the requirements of drafting […]
COVID-19 New Insolvency Rules – Briefing by Kate Rogers
The Government has proposed imminent new insolvency rules with the aim of helping more businesses weather the COVID-19 storm and avoid entering an insolvency process. The overriding objective is to assist UK companies to keep trading whilst restructuring. The measures proposed to give this breathing space are set to include a suspension of the current […]
