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COVID-19: Keeping safe as a cyclist on the roads during lockdown
As the sunny weather continues during lockdown, more and more of us are taking to the roads on two wheels. Cycling is a great way to exercise within the Government’s guidelines, either alone or with other members of your household.… Read More
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COVID-19: House moves permitted as UK lockdown measures ease
Following the government’s announcement on Sunday 10th May, further guidance has been issued for home movers and prospective buyers and sellers. As of Wednesday 13th May, the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions)… Read More
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COVID-19: Advising on settlement agreements during the pandemic
In these uncertain times, settlement agreements are still being used by employers to end working relationships with employees and can provide a degree of certainty for parties. What is a settlement agreement? A settlement… Read More
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COVID-19: The Law Behind the Lockdown
On Monday 23 March 2020 the Prime Minister announced strict new rules on leaving your home in response to the escalating Covid-19 pandemic. In the days that followed various government ministers stressed that these new rules were not a… Read More
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Coronavirus Act 2020: What are landlords' and tenants' obligations?
Possession proceedings have come to a grinding halt following the introduction of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”). For residential tenancy agreements, the key change is that the Act lengthens the notice period required from 26 March… Read More
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COVID-19: Will the pandemic affect my mortgage?
With headlines reporting that the UK mortgage market is in ‘lockdown’, it’s understandable you may be concerned about your ongoing or existing mortgage application.Can I still apply for a mortgage? Lenders such as Nationwide are… Read More
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COVID-19: How can victims of domestic abuse seek help during the pandemic?
Domestic violence charities and government agencies have warned there is likely to be an increase in domestic abuse during the current lockdown. This has already been the case in other countries who have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic… Read More
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Clarity on family law matters during the COVID-19 crisis
During the current uncertain and difficult times due to the coronavirus crisis, our Family Law team is here to help and provide clarity.
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Coronavirus evictions? Landlords barred
The government has taken emergency measures to protect renters in what are extraordinary times. Under the urgent new measures landlords will be barred from starting possession claims for three months. Landlords will be prevented from… Read More
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Coronavirus: How are we protecting our clients and our teams?
We're taking steps to make sure the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients and our employees are protected during the current coronavirus pandemic. We are continually reviewing government recommendations and adjusting our… Read More
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Why do I need a notary public for an international transaction?
If you are involved in any transaction or legal arrangement with an international element, you will likely need a Notary Public.
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Septic tank owners beware
From 1st January 2020, septic tank owners were required to replace or upgrade their wastewater system. Regulations contained in the General Binding Rules (introduced in The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales)… Read More