Those in the leasehold world have been waiting with bated breath for the Supreme Court's Decision in Duval v 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd. [2020] UKSC 18 (6 May 2020) ("Duval") to provide guidance on a landlord's liability when granting consent to leaseholders to carry out structural alterations.
Read moreGiven the numerous obligations and liabilities heaped upon trustees, many will be wondering what they should be doing during this Covid-19 crisis whilst it is not business as usual.
Read moreWhilst practices and procedures which will need to be adopted will be driven by government guidance (initial drafts of which have recently been circulated) and it is clear that restrictions will be lifted gradually and not anytime soon, it is still worthwhile for employers to start thinking about the practicalities of life after ‘lock-down’ and how they will bring staff back to work.
Read moreThe government has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has made it clear that the financial services play a key role in supporting this by financing the 'greening' of the economy.
Read moreMany of us are privileged and are able to work from home during the current crisis. However, there are a number of fiscal consequences and your tax return may look a little different next time as a result of this prolonged period of WFH.
Read moreThe coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, reshaped our personal and professional lives. All industries and sectors have been affected in one way or another and are responding in different ways. Some areas of the hotel industry have taken steps which no-one could have foreseen just a few months ago.
Read moreThe art industry, like most other industries, is not immune to the effects of the coronavirus. It is important for galleries, dealers, museums, auction houses, and other art businesses to consider the employment issues arising as a result of the pandemic. This is no easy task, especially when guidance and regulations are being introduced and changed at unprecedented speed.
Read moreHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has temporarily relaxed the public access requirement for Conditional Exemption, and urged the owners of heritage property to follow the restrictions now imposed by the UK government on business operation and public movement due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Read moreWith a little thought and willingness to try new processes, private companies can continue to function in a lockdown situation.
Read moreIn an effort to attract and retain those with expertise in fields that may help in fighting COVID-19 in the UK, the Chancellor has announced that the statutory residence test (SRT) will be relaxed for certain individuals for the period 1 March to 1 June (although the duration of the concessionary period will be kept under review).
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