From Monday 13th of December new coronavirus measures will be in place in the UK. During this period we remain committed to delivering the same excellent level of service to our clients while following all government guidance to limit the spread of the virus and protect our employees and clients. Throughout the pandemic we have […]
Read moreSpratt Endicott’s focus is always to protect our staff and clients. We maintain several measures to do this during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreIt is no doubt with the financial difficulties created by the lockdowns in mind that the Government has extended the prohibition on presenting winding up petitions based on statutory demands until 30 September 2021. Until that date, any petitions presented on the ground that a company is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, remain restricted, unless the creditor can establish that the inability to pay is not linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreWhilst the lockdown measures are gradually being lifted, the various temporary insolvency measures originally set out in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA), have been extended once more.
Read moreGrandparents can play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, often providing vital support to those children’s parents. The ongoing pandemic has unfortunately impacted upon the opportunity for grandchildren to spend time with their grandparents.
Read moreVarious temporary insolvency measures originally set out in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA), have been extended further.
Read moreDuring this period we will continue to deliver the same level of service to our clients while following government guidance to limit the spread of the virus and protect our employees.
Read moreAs a result of COVID-19, electronic completion of contracts is becoming more commonplce. This trends seems set to continue.
Read moreAs companies continue to adjust to COVID-19 and the new way of working, we consider the impact that this has on Director’s meetings.
Read moreIt has been necessary for the Family Court to adapt rapidly and change the way that hearings normally take place in order to ensure that Family Law continues to be administered.
Read moreAs England enters a second lockdown, many parents are wondering how it will impact on current contact arrangements that have been either been agreed between them or ordered by the Court.
Read moreFollowing the government’s announcement of a second period of lockdown on the 5th of November, we want to assure you that Spratt Endicott Solicitors will continue to support our clients through this period and beyond.
Read moreDelays to grants of probate are currently impacting thousands of bereaved families across the country and have been for some time.
Read moreIn light of the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic and its economic impact, various temporary insolvency measures originally set out in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) and due come to an end on 30 September 2020 have been extended.
Read moreA recent High Court judgment discussed the case for business interruption insurance policy cover for cklaims related to COVID-19.
Read moreIn this article, we highlight what employers are required to do with employees returning from abroad, where quarantine regulations have been imposed by the Government. What pay is a returning employee entitled to? Any employees required to self-isolate for 14 days after returning from abroad, should work from home (if possible) and receive their usual […]
Read moreAs the country continues to react to the ‘new normal’ and a potential further period of lockdown amid the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus, many transactions previously carried out by solicitors have needed to be amended in the face of an extended period of social distancing. We have recently seen this with a […]
Read moreIn my previous article ‘COVID-19: Ways of witnessing wills in lockdown’ I explained the new ways of witnessing wills that we, at Spratt Endicott, had adopted as we worked around COVID-19 restrictions. There has now been a new development which means that wills can be witnessed via video link, providing the video and sound is […]
Read morePlanning a wedding can be stressful at the best of times. Throwing a pandemic into the mix only adds fuel to the fire for anxious couples. From 1 August 2020, restrictions on weddings will be eased to allow wedding receptions of up to 30 people. Larger events are currently expected to take place from October. […]
Read moreAs I explained in a previous article, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill (“CIG”) enacts temporary restrictions on winding-up proceedings. The recent decision of Insolvency and Company Court Judge Barber in Re A Company [2020] EWHC 1551 (Ch) (16 June 2020) shows us how the court will apply these provisions. Recap of the CIG provisions […]
Read moreWith so many employees now working from home, in this article, we highlight some of the issues for employers to consider. Health and Safety: Employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees. When employees are working from home, employers should consider undertaking the following: Contact should be maintained with […]
Read moreAs businesses prepare for further amendments to the lockdown restrictions that have been in place since March 2020, commercial landlords and tenants continue to feel the impact of several new measures that have been implemented to provide a safety net to those hardest hit by COVID-19. In this article we seek to outline some of […]
Read moreAs we see a partial easing of lockdown and more businesses are able to return to some kind of normalcy, the long term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are yet to be fully realised. What is clear is that many businesses of all sizes have struggled to cope with such unprecedented challenges and require support […]
Read moreAs the UK Government last week announced an extension of lockdown measures for at least three more weeks in a bid to combat the continued spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, people across the country continue to adapt to an extended period of life at home with their family. Recent stories in The Guardian and Times […]
Read moreAt Spratt Endicott Solicitors we have supported a large number of our clients through the purchase and construction of self-build homes in recent years, including many at the Graven Hill site in Bicester recently featured on Channel 4’s The Street. Many self-builders work to very tight budgets and timescales, and the unprecedented steps that the government have […]
Read moreThe unprecedented situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe has already shown that it will have a lasting impact on society. This week the British Government advised that social distancing measures were likely to last months rather than weeks. Many businesses have already responded by taking advantage of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme […]
Read moreDue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have seen a change to their income for a series of reasons including: reduced hours, redundancy, pay cuts, furlough leave or a reduction in self-employed income. For those who pay either Spousal Maintenance or Child Maintenance, this can be a particularly worrying time as their ability to […]
Read moreIt is inevitable that most, if not all, businesses will experience financial difficulties through this pandemic, as a result of forced closures and social distancing measures. On 28 March 2020, the Government announced a package of measures aimed to help struggling companies through the crisis. Financial Measures The package of financial measures to support businesses […]
Read moreFollowing the outbreak of Coronavirus, there are a number of regular day-to-day administrative business activities which will be impacted. Below are just some of the matters which business owners will need to consider. Companies House filings and registration of charges From 25 March 2020, Companies House has given companies the opportunity to apply for a […]
Read moreIt needs pointing out to no one that these are strange and uncertain times. Dealing with the Courts is certainly no exception to that current rule. Things are changing on a day to day basis. So much so in fact that Court Service is issuing a Daily Operational Update on its website detailing such matters […]
Read moreCoronavirus has had the effect of making some contracts impossible to perform, whether, for example, as a result of the Government’s new policies and guidelines or the pandemic’s impact on a supply chain. In these circumstances, both parties will need to have regard to their legal position. If the contract contains an express force majeure […]
Read moreWell what a couple of weeks it has been! Here at Spratt Endicott the majority of our team have settled in to working from home and business is continuing as usual. For the handful of us skeleton staff still attending the office, to ensure the smooth running of the business, it has been interesting to […]
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government guidance on social distancing has created a great deal of uncertainty for commercial landlords and tenants. As businesses are encouraged to operate remotely wherever possible – and many businesses in the hospitality sector are forced to shut their doors completely – many tenants are concerned that they will fall […]
Read moreIn the time of COVID-19 and social distancing, individuals and businesses have been forced to change the way that they carry out simple tasks in a way that would have seemed unbelievable only two weeks ago. This period of uncertainty amid an unprecedented public health crisis has also inevitably led to an increase in people […]
Read moreCOVID-19 | Guidance for employers As the British government continues to pursue measures to ‘flatten the curve’ and try to limit the spread of COVID-19, businesses face an extended period of uncertainty in a constantly evolving scenario. While some sectors will be affected more than others – the hospitality sector in particular has been hit […]
Read moreAs the world continues to react to the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has on the global economy, businesses prepare for an extended period of reduced operation and remote working. Cashflow is always a huge consideration for any organisation, in this unprecedented situation it is more important than ever that your business is limiting outstanding […]
Read moreAs businesses and individuals continue to react to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and the ensuing ‘lock down’, they need to be able to respond swiftly with up to date advice delivered in a timely manner. Spratt Endicott Solicitors are committed to providing prompt advice tailored to the needs of our clients, particularly on those […]
Read morePrime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement on Monday evening represented the biggest curtailment of freedom of movement that we have seen in the United Kingdom in recent times. Several questions emerged for families who share childcare arrangements across two households including concern that children would be stopped from seeing one parent. Subsequent amendments to the government […]
Read moreAs the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on society for the long term becomes more apparent, it is important that we continue to offer support and guidance to our clients who are currently in the process of buying or selling a property. We have received numerous questions from clients from each stage of the process, particularly […]
Read moreThe impact of coronavirus on the economic landscape in the country and across the world has been unprecedented. As businesses and individuals prepare for extended periods of self-isolation and social distancing, many are now beginning to consider how this constantly evolving situation will impact on their lives in both the short and long term. Our […]
Read moreWith the evolving situation with COVID-19, we want to assure you that Spratt Endicott Solicitors is set up to continue to operate with limited disruption. Team members are able to work remotely where appropriate, and will still be available via email, telephone, or video conference. There will be much uncertainty over the coming months, and […]
Read moreAs the coronavirus crisis deepens, many people across the country face economic insecurity and this obviously leads concern regarding living arrangements. The government have acted to implement several measures including a hold on new eviction proceedings and a 3 month mortgage holiday for home owners. It is still unclear how the situation will develop but […]
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