Landlord and Tenant repossessions and trespassers during COVID-19
April 27th 2020Mark Aspin Director and Head of Dispute Resolution provides an update As we have previously reported, as a result of the Coronavirus Act and changes to the court rules, tenants in both commercial and residential properties have been given extra protection to avoid eviction during government restrictions and the coronavirus pandemic. The courts have now, however, modified the general stay on possession proceedings that was granted recently(1) and added the…
Will my family court case still go ahead during COVID19 Pandemic?
April 23rd 2020Amy Fallows Associate Solicitor in our Family Law Department provides some helpful advice. The coronavirus has significantly affected the court system but it hasn’t closed it completely. Court staff have been working round the clock to maintain access to justice. This means that it is still possible to make a court application in the family court and many court hearings are still going ahead. The use of technology Court applications…
Deputy District Judge lands family law role with leading legal firm
April 20th 2020A DEPUTY District Judge who specialises in family law has landed a top job with a leading legal firm. Amy Fallows has joined Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors as an associate solicitor specialising in family law. Amy, 44, a part-time Deputy District Juge in the county court and family court in Manchester, Liverpool and across the North-West, is well known for her family law expertise. She advises on all aspects of family…
The concerning rise in domestic violence due to COVID-19
April 20th 2020Amy Fallows Associate Solicitor in our family law team provides some advice to those who find themselves in this situation. Recent statistics show that reports of domestic violence and killings have doubled since the COVID-19 lockdown, this is the highest it has been in the last 11 years and is of great concern. Even for healthy relationships, the lockdown poses a challenge. For those relationships that are already toxic, or…
If COVID19 is prompting you to make your will, expert solicitors are adapting the way they work to give you peace of mind
April 20th 2020COVID19 has seen an upsurge in people making wills, wanting to make sure their wishes are down on paper for their family and friends. With people wanting to put their affairs in order quickly, expert solicitors have adapted the way they work, so they can comply with COVID-19 social distancing regulations and yet still provide a full professional and personal service which gives customers peace of mind. Zoe Calway Director…
Lake District Radio Business Show with Joanne Stronach
April 20th 2020Today saw the launch of the UK HMRC Furlough scheme. Lake District Radio had a Q&A session live on the radio with Joanne Stronach who joined by telephone. The show was broadcast on Lake District Radio on the 20th April 2020 and is available below.
Moving in together? Some things to consider …
April 16th 2020Taylor Chanter Solicitor in our Family team sets out some points to consider when moving in together. Covid-19 has presented a lot of those partners in a non-cohabiting relationship with a big decision to make in respect of whether or not they should move in together. With the current lockdown measures that are in place and the corresponding rules around social distancing, a lot of couples faced the prospect of…
Latest Employment Law Update on Furloughing
April 16th 2020Latest update from Claire Davies Director and Employment & HR Solicitor. New changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme New guidance published yesterday has confirmed that the eligibility date has been extended to 19 March 2020 – the day before the scheme was announced. Employers can now claim for furloughed employees that were employed and on their PAYE payroll on or before 19 March 2020. This means that the employee…
The Impact of COVID19 on Property Transactions
April 15th 2020Jonathan Carroll, Director and Head of Property & Agriculture helpfully explains the potential effects of #COVID19 on property transactions. For those buying or selling property, or who are already committed to a move, the COVID19 pandemic has brought some challenges. Fortunately, with good legal advice and a bit of common sense from the parties most of those challenges can be managed. “It’s important to stress that you need to follow…
We’re always at your side to help you through these worrying times
April 9th 2020These are obviously worrying times for everyone right across the community right now with all of us concerned about the coronavirus and how it affects us and our loved ones. Whether it’s us as individuals worried about our jobs and our health, or whether it’s businesses worried about their finances, it’s a time of anxiety for everyone. Things are moving at such a fast pace that it is easy for…
