INSIGHTS Coronavirus Managing your response These are unprecedented times for everyone. At Foot Anstey we’re ready to support businesses and individuals to deal with the immediate challenges of the Coronavirus outbreak, as well as helping you plan for the future and the road to recovery. This hub provides you with all the latest information from Foot Anstey’s coordinated team of experts. Latest developments The dates you need to know - Your Covid timeline Read more With guidance being updated constantly, we've compiled a timeline of the key dates you need to be aware of that will affect business, covering key legislation and policy changes, with links to further details and information via our in depth articles from our experts. Step 4 and freedom to please follow the previous rules Read more As "freedom day" has now arrived, it has brought with it many new changes (and reversions) to the formal Covid-19 restrictions that have been in place over the past year. Here we summarise some of the key recent changes to Covid-19 restrictions across five key areas, compared with those that were in place prior to 19 July 2021 (i.e. at Step 3 of the government's roadmap out of lockdown). Latest guidance information We have collated all our coronavirus-related articles into several main categories which you can look through here. Each section will be regularly updated throughout, making sure you are up to date with the latest issues and changes that could affect your business. People Real estate Insurance Return to work Risk & reputation Disputes Finance Development & construction People Previous CORONAVIRUS So is it really Freedom Day? Important considerations for your business ARTICLE Covid employer guidance updates | June 2021 ARTICLE Covid employer guidance updates | May 2021 Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Real Estate Previous ARTICLE Out on their arrears: tenant arguments dismissed in pandemic rent arrears cases ARTICLE Commercial lease terms following COVID-19: WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited v Commerz Real Investmentgesellshaft MBH ARTICLE Covid timeline – Commercial Property Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Insurance Previous ARTICLE Accessing the Business Banking Resolution Service FCA High Court Provides Helpful Clarity on Business Interruption Insurance Coverage ARTICLE SM&CR: Don’t forget about 31 March deadline! Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 Return to work Previous ARTICLE Is staff satisfaction at an all-time low, and what can I do about it? ARTICLE Working from Home: Government signals change of approach to the new normal ARTICLE How organisations have stepped up in 2020 Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Risk & reputation Previous ARTICLE 19 July 2021 – Step 4 and Freedom to Please Follow the Previous Rules ARTICLE 19 July – it’s life Jim, but not quite as we (employers) have known it… ARTICLE Covid testing and managing workplace health and safety Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Disputes Previous ARTICLE Litigation costs during the COVID-19 pandemic ARTICLE Covid timeline – Dispute Resolution DISPUTE RESOLUTION Why has COVID-19 thrown Pre-Action Conduct in the spotlight? Next 1 2 3 4 Finance Previous ARTICLE Accessing the Business Banking Resolution Service ARTICLE Covid timeline – Finance ARTICLE Covid-19: Update on amendments to CIL Regulations Next 1 2 3 4 5 Development & construction Previous ARTICLE Payment under construction contracts and the (ir)relevance of invoices ARTICLE Covid timeline – Planning & Construction ARTICLE Welcome planning time extensions for developers in the Business and Planning Bill Next 1 2 3 4 Webinars Previous CORONAVIRUS So is it really Freedom Day? Important considerations for your business ARTICLE Retail and Consumer Pop-Up Discussion– Preparing for July 19 EVENTS Are you ready for long Covid? What employers need to know. Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bespoke Covid-19 advice packages We are able to provide a number of template letters and documents to support your business continuity plans, plus more tailored advice around workforce challenges, finance matters and managing communications (both internal and external) at this difficult time. To offer cost certainty we agree fixed fees wherever possible, our services - aligned to your needs, include: General Counsel services GCs are being asked by their senior management teams now more than ever to advise on business strategy and risk, as each organisation considers its recovery plan to emerge from the global COVID 19 pandemic in a robust and resilient way. Staying abreast of the latest government guidance whilst managing operational queries and HR matters means there’s no respite in the in-house legal world. Our General Counsel services model offers additional virtual resource over a short term period to work as an extension of your existing team and help with legal matters or to offer mentoring to team members to ensure your legal function operates as efficiently as possible during this challenging time. READ MORE GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES JOB RETENTION SCHEME – EMPLOYMENT FIXED FEE Getting in touch The COVID-19 team are here to support you with enquiries as you receive them – you can use our dedicated inbox which will be followed up by the appropriate member of our coordinated team: covidresponse@footanstey.com If you’d like some cool heads at your side to steer you through this, please let us know. We are here to help you get to the other side. KEY CONTACTS Nathan Peacey PARTNER HEAD OF COVID-19 RESPONSE TEAM (+44) 01179154988 Email Nathan Alexandra Hammond PARTNER COMMERCIAL (+44) 01179154964 Email Alexandra 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SEE OUR TEAMS Useful resources You can find direct links below to take you through to other information sources that may act as useful resources for you and your business: CBI Hub Gov UK Hub Ministry of housing business rates Gov UK – Job Retention Scheme information Gov UK – Commercial Tenant protection information British Business Bank – CBILS lenders British Business Bank – CBILS FAQs FCA – Mortgage guidance for firms Companies House – Account filing deadline application LEGAL REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE PRIVACY POLICY COOKIES MODERN SLAVERY ACT THE FIRM ABOUT CAREERS CONTACT US LATEST NEWS SITE INFO SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY