Coronavirus

John Chesworth, executive chairman of Harrison Drury, outlines the support announced by the government to support businesses and individuals during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Last updated March 31 As government…

Nick Booth and James Robbins from Harrison Drury’s insolvency and commercial team offer guidance for company directors, following the government ’s recent range of measures to help businesses continue trading…

Kerry Southworth, solicitor in the corporate and commercial team at Harrison Drury, explains how the government’s recently announced Self-employment Income Support scheme will work and what steps the self-employed can…

What an unbelievably uplifting spectacle it was to see people up and down the country applauding our NHS workers, healthcare professionals, carers and other key workers yesterday evening. It’s so…

Harrison Drury’s employment and HR team, details some practical steps employers may look to take to address a changing workplace during the current coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Article last updated March…

Alex Walmsley, solicitor in Harrison Drury’s property and construction litigation team offers guidance for contractors and sub-contractors during a period of uncertainty for the construction sector. Last updated March 25,…

Understandably many businesses have concerns about cash flow and job preservation. In response to this the Government recently announced the introduction of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan to support SMEs.

John Osborne, head of Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, reviews childcare arrangements during coronavirus and offers guidance for separated couples, after new guidance was issued by the Family…

James Robbins and Benjamin Hughes from our insolvency and debt recovery team look at how businesses can protect their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic and put measures in place to…

Harrison Drury’s Hayley Bamber and Abbie Seed look at how the Coronavirus Bill, recently proposed by the government, will help support landlords and tenants regarding lease payments and protect residential…

What steps are businesses taking to weather the COVID-19 outbreak? Regardless of the sector you operate in, or the size of your business, it’s clear that the impact of conoravirus…

The CJRS was announced by the Government on Friday 20 March 2020, following the instructions that all bars, pubs, clubs, gyms, theatres and restaurants (other than takeaway services) should close…

In the Budget on 11 March 2020, the Chancellor announced a variety of measures to provide support for public services, individuals and businesses to ensure the impact of COVID-19 is…

Harrison Drury’s Laura Bradley looks at how coronavirus may impact on lease agreements between landlords and tenants. Due to recent developments globally, in the UK some businesses have remained open…

Harrison Drury’s employment and HR team, details some practical steps employers may look to take to address a changing workplace during the current coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Article last updated March…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a significant impact on every aspect of our lives. Businesses are facing a wide range of practical, commercial and legal challenges associated with the spread of…

Harrison Drury’s employment law team, outlines the latest coronavirus guidance for employers and explores some of the HR and legal issues. Article last updated March 17 Yesterday’s instruction from government…

Maria Roussari, paralegal in Harrison Drury’s commercial property team, discusses force majeure clauses in existing contractual agreements in the wake of the current coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The ongoing coronavirus COVID-19…