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COVID-19: Competition law considerations for businesses

We take a look at some of the key competition law risks and protections for businesses during this rapidly-evolving and unprecedented time
02 April 2020

Judgment handed down in landmark Morrisons data breach appeal

The Supreme Court has allowed Morrisons’ appeal, finding that the supermarket was not vicariously liable for data breaches caused by a disgruntled employee
02 April 2020

Coronavirus Bill - Increasing the health and social care workforce in England and Wales

This update focuses on the proposed extraordinary powers for the Government to increase the available health and social care workforce in England and Wales
01 April 2020

Publication

COVID-19 and breaking commercial contracts

In this article we provide a summary of the various ways a commercial contract may be broken or suspended within the context of a pandemic
01 April 2020

Publication

COVID-19: closing finance transactions in the days of social distancing

In this guidance note, we examine the extent to which, under both Scots and English law, companies and their funders are able to operate and enter into contracts remotely
01 April 2020

COVID-19: Implications for MAR and AIM Rules obligations

COVID-19 presents new challenges for AIM companies in meeting their obligations under the AIM Rules and MAR, particularly regarding price sensitive information
31 March 2020

Press release

Burges Salmon named as finalist in eight categories in The School Leavers Awards 2020

The firm has been shortlisted for eight accolades at The School Leavers Awards as voted by apprentices
30 March 2020

COVID-19: Ban on forfeiture of commercial leases for non-payment of rent

Commercial landlords and tenants will both be affected by the Coronavirus Act 2020, which bans the forfeiture of commercial leases for non-payment of rent
30 March 2020

COVID-19: Government announces insolvency law changes to give directors breathing space

Does the 3-month suspension of wrongful trading provisions, along with other measures, go far enough to enable businesses to weather the COVID-19 storm?

30 March 2020

How are Courts approaching commercial confidentiality?

The High Court has given further guidance on when confidentiality rings may be available to protect the commercial confidentiality of information and when they will not
30 March 2020

COVID-19: Is it a material adverse change in M&A transactions?

With buyers looking closely at deal protection mechanisms, one question is whether a MAC clause can be used to help protect them against the impact of COVID-19
27 March 2020

COVID-19: Will the use of Regulated Apportionment Arrangements (RAAs) rise?

RAAs allow employers at risk of insolvency to cease participation in multi-employer Defined Benefit schemes and release or reduce their employer debt liability
27 March 2020

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