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Covid-19 and the introduction of The Coronavirus Act 2020 has changed the landscape for landlords and has resulted in many additional challenges being faced for those looking to serve notice to tenants.  Craig Court, a Senior Associate within our Dispute Resolution Team, provides an update on the regulations that landlords will see introduced in August.

New research shows that more than half of furloughed employees have already returned to work. Our Partner and Head of Employment Law, Daniel Wilde, provides the following advice to employees who have concerns about being on furlough and employers dealing with staff on furlough.

None of us like to dwell too much on the unpleasant things that could happen to us as we get older. But although it can be a difficult thing to think about, it is really important to plan ahead just in case we, or anyone we know, are unfortunate enough to lose our mental capacity in the future.

When you're facing a divorce, you need to know where you stand financially. Our Head of Family and Matrimonial, Kate Thomas, talks through her advice for agreeing on a divorce settlement.

As the Ministry of Justice announces a change to its 183-year-old rule on the witnessing of wills, following difficulties experienced by many people wanting to put their affairs in order during the Covid-19 pandemic, our Head of Wills & Probate, Laura Selby, gives her reaction.

As we emerge from lockdown, many businesses will be revisiting their own (and their supplier’s) Terms and Conditions as they look to resume trading and to build a secure and sustainable future. Ben Jenkins, our Head of Dispute Resolution, talks about the impact Covid-19 will have on T&C's.

With lockdown forcing so many couples to spend time together for months on end, reports are that, sadly, divorce rates are set to soar.
Kate Thomas, Head of Family and Matrimonial Law at Harding Evans Solicitors, answers some of the most common questions on seeking legal advice.

With recent events making many of us anxious and uncertain about the future, lawyers have seen a sharp increase in the number of people wanting to put their affairs in order over the last few months. Laura Selby, Head of Wills & Probate at Harding Evans Solicitors, explains why it is so important to plan for the future to avoid any unnecessary complications further down the line.

Our Head of Residential Property, Wyn Williams, gives his reaction to the Welsh Government’s move to change the way land transaction tax is charged on house sales here in Wales.

The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown imposed has had a significant impact on the relationship between landlords and tenants with many tenants being unable to pay rent. Our Associate Commercial Property Solicitor, James Young, discusses the impact and the best course of action for Landlords to take.

As the Chancellor announces new measures to get the UK housing market moving again, our Head of Residential Property, Wyn Williams, gives his reaction.

This week is World Allergy Week, running from 28 June - 4 July 2020. Each year, the World Allergy Organization (WAO) addresses a different topic that has a need for greater awareness and this year is no different. Even with the current situation, it is still important to have discussions and share information.