Businesses have had to rely on ‘good faith’ during COVID-19, but what does ‘good faith’ mean, when does it apply and has COVID-19 affected this duty

In our Legal Update Coronavirus restrictions and wills, published on 24 March - the day on which the lockdown provisions came into force, we noted

The Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) starts winding down with effect from 1 August when employers have to make an increasing

The rules that govern possession claims (in Part 55 of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998) are to be amended with effect from 24 August 2020 to provide

Since the Court of Appeal’s judgment in S&T v. Grove back in 2018, it has been conventional wisdom that while a party subject to a smash and grab can

An analysis of the statutory and voluntary routes from a tenant’s perspective. If you own a leasehold flat, you may be entitled to a statutory lease

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) released its decision in the Schrems II case on 16 July 2020. The Court has overruled the EU-US Privacy Shield

Business owners often struggle with succession. This issue can be even more of a challenge in family owned businesses where, arguably, even more time

We provided an update back in February on the plans for the UK's new immigration system which will take effect from 1 January 2021. The Government

We may not need a crystal ball to know that there are tax increases on the horizon. What is more of a guessing game however, is where these increases

Following Friday's announcement that quarantine rules would be relaxed for travellers arriving into England and Wales from over 75 countries and with

If you own the freehold of a block of flats which are let on long leases, your tenants may be entitled to claim a statutory lease extension from you

There comes a time in life when, for most of us, our thoughts turn to looking for a partner. Someone with whom we can share our life, laugh and cry

Since the government declared the lockdown on 23 March 2020, there have been significant increases in the rates of domestic abuse across the country

The Chancellor announced today that, for purchases from and including 8 July 2020 to 31 March 2021, the nil rate band for the standard residential

There have been many news stories in recent months about the impact of coronavirus on the third sector, with commentators dubbing the pandemic the

In a year when everyone’s lives have changed beyond recognition, the legal sector has had to adapt accordingly. However, disputes, and in particular

The VAT reverse charge is an upcoming mechanism being introduced by HMRC with the aim of preventing VAT avoidance by suppliers who charge and collect

As the threat from COVID-19 became more and more apparent over March, the construction industry was faced with some tough questions. More so than

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, construction sites have been expected to remain working. Although many closed at least initially, most