In light of the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we have already provided a series of articles and other material on what is meant by force majeure and frustration?

The question supposes that arbitration is sick. In the case of Domestic English Arbitration, it has been ailing for some time. The Arbitration 1996 (“the Act”) is a good statute. It was meant to cure arbitration in England and Wales. It didn’t.

On 20 May 2020 the Government published the eagerly awaited Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill which includes measures that have been developed over a two-year consultation period and others which are going to be introduced specifically to cater for the current pandemic.

Our 2021 spring / summer edition of Law & Land features a round up of news including latest furlough news and statutory wage rates, and updates on the slurry investment scheme, rights of way, seasonal workers and the Countryside Stewardship mirror agreements.

It is important that employees are supported during long Covid, including being signposted to potential internal and external support systems to assist with but also encourage them to be proactive in their recovery.

In our Housebuilders Campaign, we explore the problems and concerns of this sector in conversation with five regional developers. We highlight some of the champions of this industry and discuss the innovative approaches they are taking to alleviate some of the sector’s biggest headaches.

In these in uncertain times, more than ever, families may want to change the way an inheritance from a deceased relative or friend is divided

Economic forecasts suggest that the UK is heading for the biggest recession in generations and as such insolvency professionals are gearing up for possibly the busiest period in their professional careers.

Over the last few years, the opportunity for businesses in financial difficulty to be rescued by proposing a restructuring plan rather than entering an insolvency procedure has generally been well received by stakeholders. Making this measure more accessible to SMEs may see it become an even more popular regeneration option for businesses and their creditors.

The relationship built between employee and employer is very important for a happy and functional work environment. However, disputes can arise between employer and employee, making the working relationship strained and difficult to navigate at times.