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Posted by Iain Butler, Partner
EBITDAC is the new acronym which has been much discussed recently as businesses and their advisers get to grips with how to adjust valuations to take into account the impact of Covid-19. Does this further increase uncertainty in an already unsettled M&A market and how much are we really going to see it used?
Posted by Janetta Barrett, Solicitor
On 27 June 2020, the Companies etc. (Filing Requirements) (Temporary Modifications) Regulations 2020 (Regulations) came in to force.
Posted by Gemma Ospedale, Partner
In this third and final part of our “Returning to work” series, we examine the pros and cons of working from home and issues employers need to consider if staff continue to work from home on a longer term basis.
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
We are pleased to report that on 26 June, the Government tabled an amendment to Schedule 5 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 which will come as a relief to companies with EMI Schemes and holders of EMI options.
Posted by Hazel Phillips, Partner
With many care homes starting to think about opening up to visitors again, it is important that operators strike the right balance between their legal responsibilities to safeguard their staff and residents and the rights of their residents and families.
Posted by Catherine Welch, Partner
Is the Government’s announcement of support for infrastructure a boon for the construction sector, or does it have the potential to create a two-tier industry?
Posted by Janetta Barrett, Solicitor
The AGM season traditionally kicks off in April, but the coronavirus outbreak has caused havoc with these annual events as countries restricted travel and banned mass gatherings. As a result, a number of large companies, including well-known high street names, have held their AGMs behind closed doors with shareholders being unable to attend or provide real-time questioning.
Posted by Gemma Ospedale, Partner
The Government has today (26 June 2020) issued a Treasury Direction concerning the new flexible furlough scheme which comes into force on 1 July 2020.
Posted by vicky hernandez, Partner
Following the news that Intu is close to administration, Vicky Hernandez from our specialist Retail team looks at what this might mean for commercial landlords in the sector as well as the future of the high street.
Posted by Shaun Young, Solicitor
Contributing authors: Bharti Moore
Next up in our series of blogs focusing on the provisions introduced by the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill, we turn our attention to managing commercial contracts during temporary company moratorium and insolvency situations.
Posted by Peter Foskett, Partner
Contributing authors: Caroline Preist and Greg Callard
With another rent payment day upon us, our Real Estate and Property Disputes lawyers explore what options and remedies are available to commercial landlords.
Posted by Bharti Moore, Senior Associate
Contributing authors: Iain Butler
Despite the ongoing challenges faced by UK businesses, as lockdown measures ease and businesses start to re-open and adjust to a new way of working, directors across all sectors will be looking ahead and need to maintain a ‘hands on’ approach to considering, implementing and communicating key decisions.