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DAC 6 regime

The EU Commission has announced that, as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the first reporting deadline for the new DAC 6 regime (EU directive 2018/822) will be delayed by 3 months.  

COVID-19: a checklist of ways to dig yourself out of a contractual hole

Two former Supreme Court judges have recently suggested that, given the exceptional nature of the current crisis, a "more creative" approach may be needed in assessing contractual disputes. With that in mind, we've put together a checklist of potential issues to consider if you are looking to dig yourself out of a contractual hole created by COVID-19.

COVID-19: returning to work - Health & Safety considerations - UK Government's COVID-19 'Recovery Strategy' and 'Secure' Guidelines

Following the announcement made by the Prime Minister on 10 May 2020, the UK Government published on 11 May 2020 its COVID-19 Recovery Strategy ("Recovery Strategy") and ‘COVID-19 Secure’ Guidelines ("Secure Guidelines").  These official guidance documents seek to aid the general public and businesses on navigating their way out of the current lockdown over the coming weeks and months. These are conditional steps and remain subject to meeting the UK Government's five key tests.  

PLSA: Drunk on virtue? Myths about diversity and inclusion in the pensions sector

The Pensions Regulator has recently gone on record with its views on diversity and inclusion (D&I) for the first time. As trustee boards are set to face increasing levels of scrutiny for a perceived lack of diversity, Daniel Gerring, Partner, Head of Pensions and Alex White, Associate at Travers Smith, explore why all pension scheme stakeholders can benefit from a change in approach towards D&I.

2 Entertain Video Ltd & Ors v Sony DADC Europe Ltd decision: an important reminder of the limitations of force majeure clauses

Force majeure clauses are coming under increasing scrutiny in the light of the global COVID-19 crisis, as many businesses are left unable to perform their contractual obligations. The High Court's recent decision in the case of 2 Entertain Video Ltd & Ors v Sony DADC Europe Ltd [2020] EWHC 972 (TCC) provides an important reminder of the limits of force majeure clauses.

Covid-19 and relaxing the lockdown: what do UK businesses need to consider?

The UK Government is under increasing pressure to set out how it proposes to manage a possible easing of the Covid-19 lockdown in order to allow more everyday activities to resume, particularly economic activity. The Prime Minister has urged caution, but we think it makes sense to look ahead to how the lockdown might be eased so that businesses can take appropriate steps to prepare.

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