David Foster
Partner | Business dispute resolution, Dispute resolution
Esther Millard
Senior Associate Solicitor | Independent schools, Charities, Debt recovery, Business dispute resolution, Dispute resolution
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Covid-19 rent arrears enforcement
Simon Beetham
25.11.2020
To provide further clarity for landlords and tenants, on 19 June 2020 the Government published guidance for the commercial property sector, in the form of a Code of Practice. The Code of Practice is voluntary and encourages good practice between landlords and tenants, promoting payment of rent by tenants where this is possible, but also […]
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Keeping your IP safe
Andrew Reid
15.10.2020
Cyber-crime is reported to be one of the fastest growing areas of crime, often involving fraudsters gaining access to IT systems, either to exploit them directly or as a step towards acquiring access to online banking facilities or other exploitable information. To gain access, fraudsters typically exploit security weaknesses in a business’s IT systems. For […]
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Webinar: Contracts and insurance dispute management during Covid-19
Moore Barlow
Covid 19 raises a number of issues on contracts, including frustration and force majeure, which are especially important when these contracts are the lifeline of a business. Through the Cabinet Office, the government recently published its guidance on responsible contractual behaviour in the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted by the Covid-19 emergency. Some businesses […]
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A surge in business interruption claims due to Covid-19
Rachel Hetherington
16.06.2020
On 23 March 2020, the government mandated non-essential businesses to close and ordered individuals to stay at home except in a few limited exceptions. This had a monumental impact on the UK’s economy, with airlines, retail, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors suffering unprecedented disruption and financial loss. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development forecasts […]