Maradona death could cause messy inheritance dispute
Diego Maradona, the legendary Argentinian footballer who died recently after suffering a heart attack, is reported to have left no Will. With no clear instructions on how he wanted his...
Defending a recruitment agency’s terms with temporary workers
We helped a national recruitment agency in a complex dispute involving a claim by a temporary worker who had been working continuously for one of the agency’s clients for several...
What are the joint and several liabilities for directors and LLP members?
The Finance Act 2020 (“the Act”) came into force on 22 July 2020 allowing HMRC to hold company directors, shadow directors, or members of Limited Liability Partnerships jointly and severally...
Companies in crisis: I have signed personal guarantees to my company’s lenders but what happens if the company then becomes insolvent?
For insolvencies that commence on or after 1 December 2020, certain HMRC debts will have preferential status ahead of the floating charge holders. A floating charge holder is typically a...
How landlord can avoid the surrender of a commercial lease by inadvertent action
The Covid-19 pandemic and Government restrictions have caused hardship to commercial landlords and commercial tenants. Unsurprisingly, some tenants will want to break free from their leases and their landlords won’t...
Arbitration award appeals – a welcome change in family law?
A recent breakthrough in family arbitration, following the outcome of the Haley v Haley case, means an award can now be appealed if certain criteria is met. This development is...
More changes to the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (the Act) came into force on 26 June 2020 to help businesses to survive the global Covid-19 pandemic and provide temporary protection to directors’...
Court compels charitable company member to vote under fiduciary duty
Lehtimäki and ors v Cooper marks a turning point in which the Supreme Court has attempted to clarify some of the practical issues about the governance of charitable companies. It...
Companies in crisis: I am concerned for the future of my company because of Covid-19. What steps should I take?
Running a business always comes with challenges, now even more so during these uncertain times we are all facing. Not only do you need to keep up with the latest...
Kat Malshinger
I am the Marketing and Business Development Manager at Debenhams Ottaway, responsible for helping to drive business development activities, manage the brand and support a wide range of marketing activities....
The importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney in a Covid world
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway recently shared some of the major struggles she has faced because her husband, who has been seriously ill in hospital from Covid-19, doesn’t have...
Employment law update: navigating HR professionals through the latest furlough scheme changes
This year has been like no other for HR professionals with employment law constantly changing in line with the latest Government developments. In November 2020 employment specialists, Louise Attrup and...
Tis’ the season of giving (for Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax purposes)
With the festive season approaching many of you will have started your Christmas shopping, but gifting doesn’t just need to be about what you leave under the Christmas tree. With...
How the extended furlough scheme will work from 1 November 2020
Following Boris Johnson’s announcement that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until 31 March 2020, the Government has issued further guidance outlining how the extended scheme is...
Supporting a brand agency with restructuring, redundancy and HR advice
We continue to help a retail brand agency with exclusive employment, corporate and property legal support. Like much of the marketing and design industry, the agency saw a significant hit...
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Furlough scheme extended as the UK enters a second national lockdown
The Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS) was due to end at midnight on 31 October 2020, with the Job Support Scheme taking over from 1 November. However, following Boris Johnson’s...
Debenhams Ottaway promotes three senior lawyers to partnership
Law firm Debenhams Ottaway promotes three of its senior lawyers to the partnership, Rachel Hyndman and Andrew Spearman in the Wills, trusts and probate team, and Neil Mercer in commercial...
Employment law: navigating HR professionals through the Covid pandemic
Employment specialists, Louise Attrup and Michael Kerrigan spoke at the November employment law update in association with CIPD Hertfordshire Branch. Our employment specialists presented to HR professionals, answering the common...
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