Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) We are committed to supporting our clients through the challenges that COVID-19 brings. Our COVID-19 hub provides access to online resources and identifies the specialists who are on hand to support From fluctuating levels of consumer demand and supply chain collapses, through to heightened cyber security risks and large-scale absenteeism – no business will be untouched by the effects of COVID-19. With the situation changing on a daily basis, Burges Salmon recognises that our clients will need immediate access to up to date, pragmatic advice across a breadth of different areas. In response to this, we have established a COVID-19 response team, headed by our Senior Partner and employment law specialist, Chris Seaton. This team of designated lawyers drawn from across our sectors and specialisms are well-equipped to help you manage short-term and longer-term issues as they arise. The response team together with our wider legal teams will be producing regular content and guidance which will be hosted here on our COVID-19 hub. Through this hub, you can: find contact details of our COVID-19 response team; and access knowledge and general guidance on a wide variety of issues. During this time, Burges Salmon remains commited to providing excellent levels of service to our clients. Read more about our response to COVID-19 here. Latest resources Banking/Financial Services Can the lender pull the loan? Closing finance transactions in the days of social distancing Government debt finance schemes for UK businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic Latest coronavirus updates for FCA/PRA regulated firms Latest coronavirus updates for authorised funds Competition Competition law considerations for businesses Construction Will the Construction Leadership Council's new guidance help avoid construction disputes? 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Commercial rent income: issues for landlords in light of COVID-19 Impact on Landlord and Tenant issues Rent support in the REF market Supply Chain/Force Majeure Force majeure, cashflow and people – three issues businesses need to manage How will further business closures affect the food, retail and leisure sectors? Breaking commercial contracts Three key messages on COVID-19 supply chain disruption and product regulation Tax What tax initiatives are available to support my business? Technology COVID-19: The NHS launches its contact-tracing app Homeworking consumer broadband contracts and Ofcom's Code of Practice Cybercrime risk and COVID-19 ICO issues guidance on workplace testing for employers View all updates and guidance Key contact Chris Seaton Senior Partner +44 (0) 117 939 2213 chris.seaton@burges-salmon.com Senior Partner Employment Partnerships View profile COVID-19 blog Visit the blog In this section Our COVID-19 Response Team Related expertise Construction and Engineering Corporate Employment Energy and Utilities Environment Financial Services Healthcare Health and Safety Hotels, Leisure and Tourism Infrastructure Private Wealth Public Sector Real Estate Services Technology and Communications Transport View all Our COVID-19 Response Team Our COVID-19 response team are committed to supporting our clients through the challenges that COVID-19 brings Meet the team Sitemap Terms of use Privacy policy Slavery Statement Burges Salmon entities BS homeworking COVID-19 Risk Assessment Frauds and Scams Clientspace Mailing preferences Privacy Settings ©2021 Burges Salmon We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. 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