Informing And Supporting Business

Covid-19 has led to many legal challenges for the business sector. Many business owners will be looking for options and advice whether it be HR & employment or commercial law.

The legal professionals at Greenaway Scott have created a range of advice articles that have been made available to the public. Their aim is to support businesses through this period of uncertainty.

Developments in Employment Law
The HR and employment team have released updates about the Job Retention Scheme and highlight what we currently know about Furlough leave. The articles have been prepared by Director, Selena Baker, who shares her knowledge on many current matters:

• Update: Furlough Leave – The Job Retentinon Scheme.
• Post-lockdown planning for Furlough

Business Impacts
There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding when and how the UK will ease the lockdown measures currently imposed. Businesses are currently finding themselves stuck in a limbo. Director and Head of the Bristol office, Lorna Bolton, has created articles that look at how to prepare for life after lockdown and the impact that Covid-19 has had on the supply chains.

• Prepare your business for life after lockdown
• Impact of Covid-19 on supply chains

Key Corporate Matters
Throughout the life of a company, its financial and legal structure will be reviewed and adapted to the needs of the business. Due to the current uncertain circumstances, business should be considering what they need to review and change. Greenaway Scott’s corporate team leaders, including Leanne Thomas and Nigel Greenaway have discussed current issues within the corporate sector.

• Management buyout key considerations

• Is it the right time for an MBO
• Ask the expert: Could Covid-19 effect the deals market?

• Covid 19: Paying Stamp Duty on the transfer of shares
• Covid-19: Deeds, contracts and electronic signatures

Property Market Changes
The Property team at law firm Greenaway Scott, have looked the impact of COVID-19 on the UK property market, and reflects on what has already happened, plus what is yet to come. Associate Solicitor, Ceris Clift shares her insights on the matter:

• What affect has the pandemic made on the UK property market?

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If your business has been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and you are looking for support through these challenging times then please get in touch with our team: Phone 029 2009 5500 or email [email protected]

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FINANCE SUPPORT?

Law firm Greenaway Scott and financial specialists Verde Corporate Finance are part of a multi-discipline professional services group, GS Verde Group. The innovative group structure enables them to advise companies on many facets of mergers & acquisitions, investments and legal matters.

Why Use a Corporate Finance Adviser?

On-going Government support has already been signalled and the ambition of Rishi Sunak and the Government to minimise any uplift in unemployment and to continue to keep businesses afloat has been clear throughout recent weeks and months. Initiatives like CBILs, Bounce Back Loans and the Future Fund are all evidence of that.

In this difficult time, the success of a loan application can be greatly increased if applicants are assisted by professional advisers. [Verde Corporate Finance= www.verdecorporatefinance.co.uk] have a high success rate when helping management teams apply for support, which is due to our experience and understanding of what the funder requires and ensuring the documentation and business case is delivered to the standard required.

To speak with the Verde team, please call 029 2240 3445, email [email protected], or visit the website: www.verdecf.com