Fire safety changes in the development and housing sectors – 2021 and beyond
It is often the case around Christmas time that we become a little Dickensian. Reflecting on the past 12 months, enjoying the present and looking forward with optimism for what the New Year will bring. For most people 2020 will be a year etched in our memories but for all of the wrong reasons. So what can we expect in 2021? Ignoring the impact of the planning white paper and Brexit for now, the…
2021- The year for recovery, the year for construction
In early March 2020, nobody could have anticipated the impact the COVID pandemic would have on the UK economy and Britain as a whole. No business or individual can fail to have been affected in some manner.
Inquests and care providers: The case for legal representation
Regulatory expert, Alan Millband discusses a recent Supreme Court decision, which has lowered the standard of proof for an 'unlawful killing' conclusion in coroners’ courts, and its impact on those providing care services.
ACAS early conciliation to be a standard 6 week period
From today, 1 December 2020, the Acas Early Conciliation process is changing. The standard period for Acas Early Conciliation will become 6 weeks in all cases. Previously, parties had an initial four weeks which could be extended with consent for a further two weeks.
National living and minimum wage increases confirmed
On 25 November 2020, the Chancellor confirmed as part of the Spending Review that the Government would be adopting the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission to increase the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage with effect from April 2021.
Top tips for operators considering changing the use of their licensed premises
As the restrictions imposed on everyday life in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, licensing and planning law specialist Jamie Childs examines what operators of licensed premises should consider when contemplating changing the use of their premises.
Updates to the Furlough Scheme Guidance
Further updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) guidance were published on 19 November 2020.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – updated guidance and new Treasury Direction
Updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance and a corresponding Treasury Direction were published on Friday (13 November 2020).
Howes Percival helps fintech entrepreneur complete sale
Howes Percival has acted on a transaction in the fast-growing fintech sector, completing the sale of EBR Analytics Limited to RIMES Technologies Limited.
Howes Percival features in 'The Times’ Best Law Firms
Howes Percival has been named one of the top 200 law firms in England and Wales in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2021 list published on 5 November 2020.
Howes Percival advises on successful planning appeal for HB (South Caldecotte) Limited
Leading law firm Howes Percival has advised HB (South Caldecotte) Limited on its successful planning appeal which grants the developer outline planning permission for a 140-acre strategic employment site, south of Milton Keynes.
Furlough to remain open until December 2020
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 31 October 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”), which was due to end, is being extended until December 2020 and the cost to employers will reduce compared to October 2020. The Job Support Scheme will be postponed until the CJRS scheme ends.
Selling your products online: Don’t get caught out
Covid-19 has had implications far and wide for the business community. However, with every crisis comes opportunity and it’s been fantastic to see businesses adapting and finding new ways to deliver their products to customers. A great example of this has been the huge shift to selling online.
Increased support under the Job Support Scheme
Yesterday (22 October 2020), Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an increase in government contributions for the Job Support Scheme, the successor to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”).
Top ranked Employment Law team announces expansion as turnover up 23%
Howes Percival has expanded its highly rated employment law team in response to an increase in instructions over the last year.
Howes Percival recognised in East Midlands Dealmakers Awards
Howes Percival has been recognised for its role in Insider Media East Midlands Dealmakers Awards’ ‘SME Deal of the Year’ 2020, the MBO of Harrison Castings. The firm was also shortlisted for the ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year’ category.
Howes Percival recommended for 20 different practice areas in the Legal 500
The 2021 edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms – has recommended Howes Percival for 20 different practice areas and awarded the firm top tier rankings in 11 different legal specialisms.
Extension of Job Support Scheme
On 9 October 2020, Rishi Sunak announced an extended Job Support Scheme (JSS) for businesses, which are required to close due to local or national restrictions. The assistance will be in the form of grants to help pay the wages of staff who cannot work due to restrictions. Howes Percival outlines the details.
Howes Percival acts on multi-million pound management buy out of Glazing Vision Ltd
Howes Percival has advised the management team of Glazing Vision Ltd on the multi-million pound management buyout from the company’s founder.
Further details on the £1,000 Job Retention Bonus
The Chancellor announced the Job Retention Bonus (“JRB”) as part of his ‘Plan for Jobs’ in July 2020. The JRB is a one-off taxable payment of £1,000 to employers, for each eligible employee who was claimed for under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) and who remains continuously employed through to 31 January 2021, subject to conditions.
The successor to furlough - The Job Support Scheme explained
The Chancellor announced a new Job Support Scheme (JSS), which is to run from November 2020 for six months and replace the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which ends on 31 October 2020.
Government changes affect service and hospitality sectors
On 22 September 2020 the Prime Minister announced additional restrictions in response to increasing rates of infection in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Six new trainee solicitors join Howes Percival
Howes Percival has welcomed six new trainee solicitors. The firm has also appointed five new solicitors who have recently completed their training contracts with the firm.
Tighter restrictions, track and trace explained
On 22 September the government announced further national measures to try to control the escalating number of coronavirus cases in England. Under their devolved powers, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have also introduced new measures along broadly similar lines but with differing levels of severity. Many of the new rules in England will have a significant effect on the leisure and tourism sector.
How could redundancy impact my divorce settlement?
Amy Walpole of Howes Percival considers the impact of redundancy on financial settlements within Divorce settlements.