Investment-related COVID-19 considerations for pension schemes
We consider how pension schemes should be reacting to the impact of the coronavirus crisis on investment related considerations and discuss the steps trustees can take
26 March 2020
Preparing for a return to office working
Planning a safe and lawful return to the office working environment presents many challenges for landlords and occupiers. Here we explore employment law issues
15 June 2020
How to navigate the brand protection challenges exacerbated by COVID-19
Following the shift to digital platforms and e-commerce in the wake of COVID-19, we look at how to protect revenue streams and brand value against counterfeiters
10 June 2020
High Growth Companies – Raising Equity and HM Treasury’s ‘Future Fund’ and Innovate UK
How to raise equity and access HM Treasury’s and Innovate UK’s £1.25 billion government package to support firms driving innovation in the UK
22 April 2020
Government guidance on contractual breaches during COVID-19
Government guidance urges all contracting parties to 'act responsibly and fairly' in the interests of the wider market when dealing with difficulties in delivering existing contracts
14 May 2020
New guidance on furlough and pensions: what employers and scheme trustees need to know
The Pensions Regulator has provided clarity on the interaction between pensions and furlough. Additional care must be taken in cases where pay is reduced
04 May 2020
Government debt finance schemes for UK businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
A brief update on the debt finance schemes introduced by the Government, which are available to businesses within the UK following the outbreak of COVID-19
24 April 2020
COVID-19: New Regulations enable local authorities to meet and vote remotely
New Coronavirus Regulations assist local authorities to continue making decisions as rules are relaxed with regards to physical presence at meetings
17 April 2020
ASA rulings point to a proactive regulatory approach during the COVID-19 crisis
While the ASA is adapting its regulatory approach to the COVID-19 crisis, recent rulings show a readiness to act when public health and consumer trust are at stake
30 April 2020
CCS issues guidance on public procurement for COVID-19-related requirements
This note provides guidance for central government, local authorities, NHS Trusts and CCGs and other contracting authorities on using the 'extreme urgency' exemption
20 March 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
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