COVID-19 Legal Hub
Together, we’re facing truly unprecedented times with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). With the situation changing daily, our solicitors remain dedicated to fighting for justice and providing you with up-to-date and practical legal knowledge. We’re regularly updating our dedicated COVID-19 Legal Hub with topical blogs and articles from our experienced legal teams. Be sure to check the page for regular updates and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Disrepair during lockdown 2021 – what should tenant’s expect?
Posted on 21st January 2021

Are demotions an alternative to redundancies in a post-Covid workplace?
Posted on 18th January 2021

Eviction ban extended until 22 February 2021
Posted on 13th January 2021

Covid fraud: HMRC and the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme
Posted on 15th December 2020

Homelessness Under Lockdown
Posted on 26th November 2020

Returning to work with a vulnerable household - should employees consider associative discrimination?
Posted on 12th November 2020

Extension of the Furlough Scheme to 31 March 2021; Updated 17 November 2020
Posted on 6th November 2020

Relaxation of the holiday carry-over rules during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on 21st October 2020

Signing a will using video conferencing – a great new option or only a last resort?
Posted on 15th October 2020

How to stay safe at the gym post-lockdown
Posted on 8th October 2020

Coronavirus and Leasehold Properties
Posted on 30th September 2020

Redundancy: What obligations does an employer have to find suitable alternative employment?
Posted on 3rd September 2020

Enforcing debts and the impact of Covid-19
Posted on 26th August 2020

Can Landlords Still Use The COVID-19 Pandemic To Delay Repairs To My Property?
Posted on 19th August 2020

Possession claims set to return as government stay expires
Posted on 3rd August 2020

Furlough Fraud and the Finance Act 2020
Posted on 28th July 2020

Relationship Breakdown in the Aviation Industry
Posted on 17th July 2020

Redundancies and restructuring of the workplace following COVID-19
Posted on 14th July 2020

Execution of documents during Covid-19
Posted on 1st July 2020

Child Maintenance during Covid-19
Posted on 23rd June 2020

The duty to investigate COVID-19 deaths in the UK care sector
Posted on 22nd June 2020

Evictions update - Practice Direction 51Z to be extended for a further 2 months until 23 August
Posted on 19th June 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Flexible Furlough
Posted on 19th June 2020

Have you been offered a Settlement Agreement as result of the Coronavirus?
Posted on 18th June 2020

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: What’s the status?
Posted on 9th June 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What’s the status?
Posted on 5th June 2020

Support for children with brain injuries during Covid-19
Posted on 4th June 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on inquests
Posted on 3rd June 2020

Phased opening of schools- What does it mean during these uncertain times?
Posted on 29th May 2020

Practice Direction 51Z – The stay of possession proceedings expires on 25 June 2020
Posted on 28th May 2020

Managing as separated parents during Covid-19
Posted on 27th May 2020

The coronavirus rent crisis – is rent suspension required?
Posted on 26th May 2020

Subject Access Requests during Covid-19
Posted on 21st May 2020

What can I do If my neighbours are not social distancing?
Posted on 19th May 2020

When should inspections in disrepair cases proceed in light of the COVID-19 lockdown?
Posted on 18th May 2020

How COVID-19 is affecting asbestos-related disease sufferers
Posted on 13th May 2020

Coronavirus: making the workplace ‘COVID-19 secure’ for employees returning to work
Posted on 13th May 2020

Special coronavirus specific advice has been issued for landlords.
Posted on 12th May 2020

The importance of judicial review in protecting the rights of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on 11th May 2020

Domestic abuse and COVID-19: Family courts deal with domestic abuse as a priority
Posted on 7th May 2020

Unlawful evictions during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on 30th April 2020

Policing the coronavirus: protecting the collateral victims
Posted on 24th April 2020

COVID-19: Possession Proceedings and New Practice Directions
Posted on 22nd April 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave) – What You Need To Know! - Updated 21 April 2020
Posted on 21st April 2020

COVID-19: How The Global Pandemic Is Impacting Our Prison Population
Posted on 9th April 2020

Government Support For The Self-Employed Impacted By Coronavirus - Updated 6 April 2020
Posted on 6th April 2020

COVID-19: Extreme Vulnerability For Asbestos Disease Sufferers
Posted on 5th April 2020

Demand For Wills Jumps 76% In Two Weeks Due To Coronavirus
Posted on 31st March 2020

NICE Amends COVID-19 Critical Care Guideline After Judicial Review Challenge
Posted on 31st March 2020

Coronavirus Act 2020: are renters really safe?
Posted on 31st March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ’s – For Employees
Posted on 26th March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ’s – For Businesses
Posted on 26th March 2020

Keeping Calm & Carrying On: Wills & Probate Services During COVID-19
Posted on 26th March 2020

Legal Guidance for people placed at risk of redundancy- Here’s what you need to know
Posted on 26th March 2020

How does a rent suspension clause work?
Posted on 26th March 2020

Self-isolation without a home – an impossible task
Posted on 26th March 2020

Coronavirus and children moving between separated parents’ homes
Posted on 25th March 2020

Changes to Section 21 (Housing Act 1988) Notice from 1 June 2019 – Updated March 2020
Posted on 25th March 2020

Increased pressure on family life and relationships
Posted on 18th March 2020

Legal implications of the coronavirus
Posted on 11th March 2020