The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill was published and had its first reading in Parliament on 20 May 2020. Saffa Mir of Hewitsons talks about the implications for charities.
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The spirit of ‘business as normal’ throughout the pandemic continues at local law firm Hewitsons which has taken its programme of events, designed to support the local business community, online.
22-05-2020
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the work of the Charity Commission. In response to questions posed by the Committee, the Commission has provided details of its current workloads and priorities. Hewitsons explains.
19-05-2020
LawExchange International (LEI), a global network of independent law firms, is to hold its regional European conference online this Thursday (21st May), hosted by Hewitsons.
19-05-2020
The government has announced that the revaluation of business rates will now take place in 2022 instead of 2021. According to the government, the postponement is aimed at helping “to reduce uncertainty for firms affected by the impacts of coronavirus”. Ceri Riddell of Hewitsons explains.
13-05-2020
In the latest change to the coronavirus regulations, the housing market in England has been ‘reopened’ by government today.
13-05-2020
Landowners affected by a public right of way crossing their land can apply to the local highway authority for its diversion under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. But what are the legal tests which landowners will need to meet? Brendon Lee of Hewitsons provides some answers.
11-05-2020
The majority of residential property transactions are deals which are put together by an estate agent on the open market. However, what key points should you consider for an auction? Bradley Armorgie of Hewitsons provides some answers.
07-05-2020
Hewitsons solicitors is delighted to announce that Clare Martin has been promoted to head of its residential property team.
05-05-2020
Cambridge law firm Hewitsons is delighted to announce that Karen Luxton-Walsh has qualified as a solicitor.
04-05-2020
The outbreak of COVID-19 poses not only a serious threat to the health of the UK, but also to the life of many businesses. Joe Greenstock of Hewitsons offers some advice...
24-04-2020
Two lawyers at Cambridge law firm Hewitsons have been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, placing them among an elite group of individuals at the top of their respective practice areas.
24-04-2020
On 16 April 2020, Companies House announced temporary changes to its strike procedures as part of its measures to protect and support businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak. David Browne of Hewitsons explains.
21-04-2020
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a great deal of disruption for all employers across the UK. However, for those that sponsor migrant workers under the points-based system, the closure of borders, the closure of businesses and remote working of staff has caused additional complications, says Gemma Hill of Hewitsons.
17-04-2020
With the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting the economy, the likelihood of commercial tenants defaulting on their rent payments is growing. However, when a tenant says they are unable to pay their rent, what options do commercial landlords have available? Rachel Sims of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
16-04-2020
The residential property market continues to adapt to the restrictions being placed on us all as part of the battle against COVID-19. Simon Cooper of Hewitsons explains.
15-04-2020
The economic shock to business caused by the coronavirus lockdown does call into consideration certain aspects of standard leases of commercial property that the industry has taken for granted for decades. Being impartial, could we consider the following? asks David Wells, Partner for Hewitsons Real Estate team.
14-04-2020
The business closure restrictions introduced by the Government has significantly impacted the retail and hospitality sector. Luckily for some businesses, a recent temporary extension of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (GPDO) now allows restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars to provide a takeaway service. Brendon Lee of Hewitsons outlines the details.
09-04-2020
On 2nd April the Government issued the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020, which came into force on 4 April.
08-04-2020
At an early stage in the crisis, the Government reassured tenants that it would bring in emergency legislation to prevent landlords from starting possession proceedings for at least a three month period. Rachel Sims of Hewitsons reports.
08-04-2020
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