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HMRC has published guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme), in particular in respect of an employer’s claim for wages of employees on furlough leave due to COVID-19.

The response to the Coronavirus epidemic, and the impact on residential property transactions, continues to evolve. Further guidance to the legal profession has been issued, following talks between various departments of Government, the Law Society, the Land Registry and others. Simon Cooper of Hewitsons explaiins.
The unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic is affecting every part of our daily working and personal lives. This includes the temporary closure of business premises under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020 and the social distancing and self-isolation requirements under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020....

As COVID-19 sweeps the country and the Government forces closure of retail, hospitality and leisure premises, these businesses (and businesses in many other sectors) are now experiencing a significant drop in turnover. Alexandra Messham of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
For those property deals that have been agreed and are still progressing, there are logistical challenges for clients and lawyers. As remote working increases, enforced isolation means it is no longer straightforward to execute a deed. Statute requires leases (over three years), land transfers and some other property agreements to be made by ‘deed’ (as opposed to a mere contract). The problem...

You will have seen and heard in the media that Parliament has been dealing with the Coronavirus Bill 2020. This received Royal Assent yesterday (25th March) and so is now on the statute books. Nick Hall of Hewitsons outlines some of its provisions:

Ownership of land generally includes ownership of the airspace above the land and of the ground below it. However, it’s not uncommon to find a situation where the underlying minerals are not owned by the surface landowner. This must be addressed before any land development is planned.

Media coverage about construction workers still travelling to project sites, despite the further COVID-19 measures introduced by the Government on 23 March 2020, raises the question of whether construction project activity is still permitted?

With the outbreak of COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, and the ripple effect of travel and border restrictions, government policies to encourage social distancing and the threat of a global recession as financial markets struggle to combat the economic impact of what is being described as one of the worst outbreaks of an infectious disease in the last century, the message of doom and gloom...

Highly-respected lawyer Lewis Isaacs is to formally retire after 50 years with Cambridge law firm Hewitsons, where his notable achievements include playing a fundamental role in establishing LawExchange International (LEI), a global network of independent law firms which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The current period of uncertainty and significant financial hardship will have a huge impact for landlords of commercial premises and the commercial property market generally, warns Rachel Sims of Hewitsons.

Cambridge legal firm Hewitsons has played a key role in the sale of vehicle services provider C Walton Ltd (CWL) by the Walton family to Cox Automotive UK Limited (Cox) in what is its biggest UK takeover to date.

Boris Johnson announced this week that the government would be bringing in emergency legislation to prevent landlords starting possession proceedings for at least a three month period. The measures will protect tenants in private and social housing, says Rachel Sims of Hewitsons.

As businesses struggle to cope with the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak and the shifting sands of governmental advice and warnings, it is hard to know where to turn and what actions should be a priority. Below Hewitsons outlines key considerations for any business to take at this stage in the outbreak.
On 11 March, the Chancellor delivered the Spring Budget for 2020. The budget details a commitment to building more homes and improving infrastructure, says Hewitsons.

We are facing unprecedented circumstances at present with the spread of COVID-19 affecting the way we work and go about our business. Business leaders and owners are having to adapt their working practices to ensure that as much as possible it is “business as usual”.

Hewitsons is founder member of an international group of law firms, LawExchange International and discussions with members of the Construction Law teams of those firms have resulted in a number of thoughts about what needs to be considered in regard to how the coronavirus (COVID-19) could impact the construction industry.
Whilst the terms “gambling” and “lottery” may make many feel uneasy as they picture groups of men in casinos with stacks of coins surrounding them, the reality could not be any more different.

On 11th March the Chancellor carried the famous red briefcase from 11 Downing Street to the Houses of Parliament and delivered the UK’s first budget since October 2018. The budget contains a number of notable items from an agricultural perspective.
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