Legal Insights
Light at the end of the tunnel for ‘cash-starved’ businesses
With money tighter than ever, businesses across the UK are now able to benefit from a ‘lifeline’ legal funding option. Businesses around the world are continuing to grapple with the effects of the global pandemic and the resulting economic shock. The added pressure of litigation disputes, the issue of lack…
Read MoreExtension of Temporary Measures | Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 Coronavirus
There has been an extension to many of the temporary measures put in place under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA), which became law on 26 June 2020. The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 came into force on 29…
Read MoreDamages Based Agreements: A Handy Tool for Funding Legal Services
Resolving Disputes & Key Considerations We know that disputes arise from time to time in the course of business. However, to avoid a situation where the positions of the parties become entrenched, it is key to aim to resolve these disputes as early as possible and where possible pre-litigation through…
Read MoreCovid 19: Suspension of UK Wrongful Trading Laws
The UK Government will temporarily suspend wrongful trading laws as one element of a package of measures intended to assist UK businesses with coping with economic difficulties resulting from difficulties arising from the coronavirus pandemic. However, wrongful trading laws will not be suspended for all companies in the UK. The…
Read More7 Key Considerations to Commercial Disputes During Covid-19
These unprecedented times, from the Coronavirus pandemic and the forthcoming economic shock, has already led to many disputes arising for businesses. Whether this may be because of misrepresentation, or due to contracts written before the pandemic – the current situation has created many disputes for businesses to wade through as…
Read MorePractical Advice for Commercial Landlords During Covid-19
Pandemic – Guidance for UK Commercial Landlords & Owners of Commercial Property The recent Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic has created a great deal of uncertainty among various sectors, with commercial landlords feeling a huge strain. This is due to the measures that the UK Government have understandably taken, to safeguard…
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