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IR35 (again)?
Postponed from April 2020, this time around, the new off-payroll working rules, more commonly known as “IR35” are set to come into force as of 6 April 2021.
19th March 2021
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A further extension for commercial property tenants – will this be the final one?
Key issues for commercial tenants to consider when a landlord’s ability to forfeit a commercial tenancy for non-payment of rent is reinstated.
19th March 2021
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Employing staff who live abroad
Considering employing staff who live abroad? We review the the legal and practical steps employers should be considering.
11th March 2021
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UK 2021 Budget
Despite a headline corporation tax rise on the horizon, the Budget also brings positive news for businesses – particularly those at scale-up stage – who stand to benefit from the “super-deduction” for qualifying capital expenditure
5th March 2021
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The Final Helping Hand for Commercial Tenants?
Key issues for commercial tenants to consider when a landlord’s ability to forfeit a commercial tenancy for non-payment of rent is reinstated.
25th February 2021
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Uber loses Supreme Court appeal
On Friday 19 February 2021 the judgment in the final instalment of Uber’s legal battle was handed down, with the Supreme Court unanimously dismissing the ride-hailing app’s appeal. The Supreme Court’s decision was long-awaited and will have implications for the gig-economy and status of ‘workers’.
24th February 2021
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Cryptocurrency: Recent legal developments in the UK
Across our practice for some time now we have been helping clients deal with issues relating to block chain, bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general. It is surprising to think that bitcoin came into being over 11 years ago now and since then, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in general have been advancing at a breakneck pace.
22nd February 2021
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The Impact of Brexit on the Workforce Webinar: Recording
On the 26th January we held a webinar to discuss employment law issues arising from the UK’s departure from the European Union. Ignition Consultants Polly Jeanneret, Jemima Coleman and Nicky Cranfield were joined by immigration specialist Kim Vowden. Below we have a video recording for those of you who couldn’t make it on the day.
10th February 2021
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How to avoid disputes in both Commercial and Employee Relationships
The life of building a start-up business is intense. You’ve come up with a concept and an idea and invested in developing it into a marketable opportunity. The relationships you develop with your staff and external parties both in the early stages, and then once the business is up and running, are vital to its success.
3rd February 2021
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Enforcement of judgments in Europe post Brexit
If you are forced to initiate litigation against a party and ultimately obtain a judgment in your favour, sometimes you have to take steps to enforce that judgment. Following our departure from the European Union, the enforcement of cross-border judgments has now become more complex.
1st February 2021
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Co-Working Spaces: Considerations for Start-Ups
So you’ve been through the initial start-up phase, put in the hours, emotional investment and you have now found yourself in a position of needing somewhere to house your fledgling operation. But where to start? The world of commercial leases and property can be a minefield to the un-initiated fraught with pitfalls and potential for huge financial and legal exposure.
28th January 2021
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Insurers ordered to pay out – An Important development in recognising insurance claims for small business losses caused by COVID-19
In March 2020, as a result of the emergence of COVID-19, a number of small businesses made claims through their insurance policy providers for loss of earnings. They relied on provisions within those policies that ostensibly covered events of business interruption. The insurers refused to pay for losses claimed on the basis that the policies didn’t cover the unprecedented restrictions arising from COVID-19.
20th January 2021