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Dispute Resolution round-up - October 2020
Welcome to the second edition of our quarterly disputes newsletter, which covers key developments in the dispute resolution sphere over the last three months.
Insights for In-house Counsel - October 2020
Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives.
Corporate criminal offence of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion – 3 years on, time for a refresh
It is now three years since the enactment of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and the “failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion” offence (the FTP Offence).
Tax Investigations: Autumn Update
It was a busy and unusual summer for a number of reasons and it may be that a series of developments relating to HMRC powers, investigations and tax disputes were not top of everybody's agenda. We have therefore brought some key ones together in this update.
A blueprint for a bright future: The UK Alternatives Asset Management Industry Framework
We believe it is of paramount importance to protect and develop the alternatives asset management industry in the UK following our exit from the EU in order to maintain the UK's status as a world leader in the sector and to ensure that the wider economy continues to benefit from the deployment of global capital across alternatives asset classes by UK based managers.
Navigating M&A in the new normal
As the world starts to navigate the ‘new normal’ and adapt to the widescale transformation in the way we live and work, we are seeing an uptick in M&A activity. In this note we look at what that new normal might mean for the future of M&A, including emerging themes and practical considerations for buyers, sellers and portfolio companies.
Brexit: Should employers be worried about business travel post-Brexit transition?
Brexit is now firmly back on the agenda for employers as we head into the final months before the Brexit Transition period ends on 31 December 2020.
COVID-19: Working from home update
On 22 September 2020, the Prime Minister announced a change in the Government's approach to working from home, in light of the recent spike in cases recorded across the UK. In this note, we consider what effects the most recent announcement has on employers with employees who normally work in offices.
Restrictive covenants favouring anchor tenants: are they in restraint of trade?
The Supreme Court has ruled that a restrictive covenant in favour of an anchor tenant was not subject to the doctrine of restraint of trade. But does this mean that anchor tenants now have a free hand to negotiate whatever protection from competition they can get from a landlord?
In the Pipeline - September 2020
A guide to future employment and immigration law.
Social security and Brexit: where are we now?
If you are a UK employer, with employees working in the EU, EEA or Switzerland, the country in which social security contributions are paid on their salary and benefits is currently set by EU Social Security Coordination rules.
UK Government responds to transparency in supply chains consultation
On 22 September 2020, the UK Government published its response to the Transparency in Supply Chains Consultation.
Job Support Scheme - what does it mean for employers?
The Chancellor has today announced a new Job Support Scheme (JSS) to start on 1 November (following the end of the furlough scheme on 31 October). The JSS is aimed at supporting viable jobs by topping up pay for employees working reduced hours due to decreased demand.
Brexit goods shortages: stockpiling is not the only option
With the headlines dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone could have been forgiven for putting Brexit to the back of their mind over the past few months. However, the UK is rapidly approaching the end of the transition period, at which point, amongst many other issues, it is highly likely that there will be disruption to goods supply chains.
Stockpiling for Brexit: 5 key Real Estate questions
With disruption to goods supply chains widely expected at the end of the Brexit transition period on 1 January 2021, businesses which rely on goods from the EU are increasingly re-focussing on contingency plans to stockpile goods. However, finding additional warehousing space is likely to be challenging.
Brexit: is a deal still doable? State aid and the Internal Market Bill
The UK Government's decision to introduce legislation which would effectively override some aspects of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement has gone down badly with the EU. Does this mean that businesses need to prepare for no deal at the end of the transition?
Brexit Briefing: Dispute Resolution
This briefing note addresses the impact of Brexit on matters relevant to civil judicial co-operation between the English courts and the courts of EU member states.
Employment Update - September 2020
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.
Should you reshore your supply chain?
"Reshoring" supply chains – the movement to replace international supply chains with (theoretically) simpler, domestic equivalents – is currently high on the political agenda, boosted by Brexit and the disruption caused by COVID-19. However, while there may be merits for some businesses in reshoring, it is far from risk-free – and, for many businesses, it may be neither practical nor desirable.