New laws and Code of Practice for commercial rent arrears – what does it mean for you?
Alex Walmsley, solicitor in our property litigation team at Harrison Drury, looks at the government’s newly announced Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and new Code of Practice for commercial rent arrears…
Budget 2021 – Government listening to hospitality sector but more support needed, says Malcolm
Malcolm Ireland, the head of Harrison Drury's leisure and licensing team, has welcomed the support for the hospitality sector in the chancellor’s autumn budget announcement, though warns more measures will…
Guidance to protect employees and customers in the hospitality sector as lockdown ends
As the latest easing of lockdown commenced on July 19, 2021, the government has issued guidance for people who work in, or run restaurants, pubs and cafes and similar venues…
Treatment of tips and gratuities to be considered in parliament
Malcolm Ireland, partner and head of Harrison Drury’s leisure and licensing team outlines the potential changes for employers in the leisure and hospitality sector with regards to allocating tips to…
Harrison Drury strengthens hospitality team with Malcolm Ireland appointment
Harrison Drury has strengthened its offering to leisure and hospitality businesses by recruiting one of the UK’s leading licensing lawyers as a partner. We have appointed Malcolm Ireland, an expert…
Popular village pub in Barley saved from closure by locals
An historic Lancashire pub threatened with closure has been purchased and saved by a local consortium. Barley Mow, located in Barley, near Pendle Hill, closed in June 2020 after previous…
Latest coronavirus rules for hospitality sector – protecting your premises licence
David Edwards, director and head of Harrison Drury’s regulatory team, considers the new coronavirus rules for the hospitality sector and what businesses must do to comply. On Tuesday 22 September…
What social distancing means for business: Hospitality and retail
Harrison Drury’s commercial dispute resolution and regulatory teams consider how the government’s business closure regulations will affect the UK’s hospitality and retail sectors. The government’s move to force closure of…
Harrison Drury advises as Barton Grange hotel acquired
Harrison Drury has advised the previous owners of the well-known Barton Grange Hotel near Preston on its sale to a Wigan-based operator. The hotel, a former manor house, has been…
What does the Uber drivers’ dispute mean for your business?
Lucy Blezard, of Harrison Drury’s employment and regulatory team, looks at the significance of the decision made in Uber’s appeal against drivers’ rights to pay and holiday, and why the…
