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Contracts in the time of COVID-19: Force majeure and frustration
2nd April 2020
Is COVID-19 is a “force majeure” event? Are contracts being “frustrated”? This article by Paul Jones and Ben Longworth, Partners at Farrer & Co, demystifies these concepts and highlights some practical issues for businesses to consider.
Companies House service alterations – a practical update
2nd April 2020
Companies House has introduced certain alterations to its service in order both to protect the welfare of its own staff, and to seek to ease the administrative burden on businesses at this challenging time.
Coronavirus and annual leave: holiday entitlement can now be carried over for two years
2nd April 2020
What does COVID-19 mean for the management of holiday entitlement? In this article Kathleen Heycock and Alice Yandle, Farrer & Co, shed light on this topic.
Staying Secure Whilst Working From Home
1st April 2020
Given the increase in working from home, we are unfortunately seeing a significant increase in cyber crime across UK companies. Here, Alex Mathers, our Partner Inflexion’s Digital Lead, shares a few top times in staying secure whilst working from home for employers and employees.
Three Key Considerations for Business Owning Families
27th March 2020
In this guest article, Ruper Phelps, Smith & Williamson, shares insights on the underlying value of effective family governance, especially during challenging and uncertain times.
Trust and Relationships in Family Business
25th March 2020
Elizabeth Bagger chats to Susanne Bansgrove, family business owner and advisor, about family business relationships, trust and governance.
What Business Families Can Do During Times of Isolation
23rd March 2020
The IFB's Director General Elizabeth Bagger spoke to Family Business Advisor Juliette Johnson, about how families can meaningfully and creatively approach their family ownership in these highly difficult times.
Reviewing Family Business governance
11th March 2020
Good family and business governance can add great value to a family business. This article explores key questions to consider to develop and review your family business governance.