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HM Treasury has issued a further Treasury Direction, outlining the second phase of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), in essence modifying the effect of the previous Directions made on...
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The recent case of Shapton v Seviour (2020) provides a welcome example of the Court coming to what many would consider to be a sensible conclusion to what, on the...
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A recent case demonstrates how intermingling business arrangements within families can create a further layer of difficulty when marriages breakdown and emotions run high. The case of Mr and Mrs...
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Redundancy procedures resulting from – and in some cases delayed by – the Covid-19 lockdown will come under the spotlight next week as a leading law firm takes its seminar...
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In a recent article, I provided on update on the suspension of evictions in relation to residential properties, highlighting that a freeze on repossession actions had been extended until 24...
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When entering into an infrastructure agreement such as a section 104 agreement or section 38 agreement, it is often tempting to sign off the agreement with little thought as the...
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Statistics show we are all, in general, drinking more during lockdown. As usual with statistics, you have to look at them with a jaundiced eye. It is not surprising that...
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Rollits is supporting its team across the region by collaborating with a mental health charity to present a package of activities which promote working together on wellbeing. The firm has...
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It is the bill most divorcing couples have been waiting for since it was first announced in April 2019. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill entered parliament on 7 January...
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On 4 June 2020 Companies House updated its guidance for companies and announced temporary changes to its striking off policies and approach to late filing penalties in a further attempt...
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In my previous articles published at the end of March 2020 and April 2020, I explained the measures which had been introduced in response to Coronavirus insofar as they applied...
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The community infrastructure levy (“CIL”), which was first introduced by the Planning Act 2008, is now being implemented by many local planning authorities both regionally and nationally. 2019 saw yet...
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On Friday 29th May 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a number of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“the Scheme”). The changes were softer than...
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As we begin to emerge from the lockdown many people are wondering how family cases might be dealt with going forwards. Will it be possible to have a meeting with...
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Rollits has launched a dedicated support team to lead businesses to recovery from the impact of the coronavirus. The firm has brought together specialist lawyers with a range of skills...
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Although the golden rule is guidance and good practice for lawyers, it is also useful for clients to understand a solicitor’s role in preparing Wills and the need to use...
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I have read various articles recently saying that many conveyancers are finding operating in lockdown a difficult and, sometimes, painful experience. One such article did, however, go on to say...
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In March the Cabinet Office issued a Procurement Policy Note providing information and guidance to public bodies in relation to the payment of their suppliers. The note contained a number...
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In conjunction with the Prime Minister’s announcements on 10th and 11th May 2020, a suite of guidance setting out measures intended to assist safe working during the covid-19 pandemic has...
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As the Prime Minister moves towards setting out plans for easing the lockdown, businesses are giving thought to what this may mean for getting employees back into workplaces that have...
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Sophie Wheeldon, a solicitor in the firm’s Commercial Property team, has recently been promoted to Associate. What is your name? Sophie Wheeldon Where do you live? Kirk Ella What connects...
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At the time of writing cities and communities across the country are grappling with how best to manage their response to the Coronavirus pandemic, how to balance public health with...
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Donna Ashbridge, a lawyer in the firm’s Corporate team, has recently been promoted to a Senior Solicitor. What is your name? Donna Ashbridge Where do you live? Kingswood, Hull What...
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Emma Fawke, a lawyer in the firm’s Private Capital team, has recently been promoted to a Senior Solicitor. What is your name? Emma Fawke Where do you live? Beverley What...
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Rollits LLP has announced a series of promotions of specialists working across a range of the firm’s legal services. Gareth Orriss and Sophie Wheeldon, who both deal with all aspects...
Care home operators are among the employers being advised by a regional law firm to be aware of the latest Government guidance on illness and death of employees linked with...
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When purchasing a property, or purchasing a company with one or more property assets, one important factor which is often overlooked is the planning history of the property and whether...
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Some charities have a requirement in their governing documents to hold annual general meetings. This is typical for charities that have a wider voting membership, and whose members’ role in...
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The Charity Commission has confirmed that charities can use their reserves to help them to cope with the Covid-19 situation. The pandemic has highlighted the requirement for charities to have...
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On 8 April 2020, the Chancellor announced that the Government will provide £750 million of funding to support charities during the Covid-19 pandemic. This will be allocated as follows: £370...
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