Litigation can continue during lockdown – subject to certain provisons contained in the directions (“the Directions”) published by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, in Government Gazette – No 11066 on 26 Marc...
I. Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic poses new challenges to society as a whole and to each individual. The rapid spread of the virus is currently prompting political decision-makers to react just as quickly by developing and adopting new measures...
Dunbar v Virgo Consultancy Services Limited [2019] EWHC B12 (Costs) Mr Dunbar instructed law firm Virgo Consultancy to assist a Greek legal team with a defence of his son, in a serious criminal offences action brought against him in Crete. A deposit...
With a few exceptions, costs budgeting applies to the majority of part 7 multi-track matters. Once the costs budget is agreed between the parties, approved by the court or a costs management order has been made, what is the position upon an assessme...
The COVID 19 pandemic has brought mental health and wellbeing to the fore in many organisations. These issues have become more prominent across workplaces in recent years but we are now facing unprecedented challenges of supporting distributed workf...
Protecting companies from Coronavirus crime and fraud Whilst our communities, including the business community, are pulling together like never before to protect the country and the National Health Service from the Coronavirus outbreak, fraudsters a...
Listen as our panel answer some of the most common questions clients have asked us over recent weeks as well as digging into more detail around how your business should proceed with specific legal and technical challenges. A recording of the session...
Overview for owners and occupiers 1. Introduction 1.1. In the current climate many businesses are faced with the difficult decision as to whether they can continue with their operations at this unprecedented time; none more so than those who operate...
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak both the UK and the Scottish Government have introduced measures to give both private and business tenants temporary protection from eviction and irritancy. Of particular interest for businesses is the extension of ...