Welsh Government announces Sport and Leisure Recovery Fund
- 17th September 2020
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A £14 million funding package is to be made available for Wales’ sports and leisure sector. Welsh Government has announced that the ‘Sport and Leisure Recovery Fund’ will support the industry with the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic as…
Lasting Power Of Attorney Explained
- 16th September 2020
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September is World Alzheimers Month, a campaign that raises awareness and challenges the stigmas associated with Alzheimers and other forms of dementia. For many people living with dementia, there may come a time when they are unable to make decisions…
Adam Munn qualifies as a Solicitor
- 3rd September 2020
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We are delighted to announce Adam Munn’s qualification as a solicitor. During his training period with Loosemores Solicitors, Adam gained valuable experience across multiple departments and on qualifying he has accepted a permanent role within the firm’s corporate/commercial department. Adam…
Correcting errors while claiming furlough support
- 21st August 2020
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For many business owners, accessing funds via government support schemes has proved to be a lifeline to protect their employees and prevent insolvency. Despite the ongoing crisis, it is important that employers take the necessary steps to correct any errors…
Preparing for post-lockdown productions
- 12th August 2020
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Cancellations, delays and changes in production schedules due to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a profound impact on the film and television industry. As the recovery stage beckons, there will be many legal, commercial and safety issues involved in restarting…
Virtual witnessing of Wills to be made legal
- 5th August 2020
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The virtual witnessing of wills is to be temporarily made legal to make it easier for people to record their final wishes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently in Wales and England, a Will must be signed ‘in the presence of’…
Welsh Government announces £53m to support the arts
- 4th August 2020
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The Welsh Government has announced it is investing £53m to help Wales’ culture sector deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be delivered jointly with the Arts Council of Wales and has a “cultural contract” at…
HM Land Registry to accept electronic signatures
- 31st July 2020
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HM Land Registry is now accepting electronic signatures for transfers and certain other deeds, providing a witness is present at the time to also sign the documents electronically. The development is making it easier and faster for people to move…
Redundancy pay to be protected for furloughed workers
- 30th July 2020
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The UK Government has announced that from 31 July, new laws will ensure furloughed employees receive redundancy payments at 100% of their normal pay, rather than at a reduced furlough rate. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is a temporary…
Q&A With Commercial Property Solicitor, Oliver Morris
- 28th July 2020
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The Q&A series continues with Commercial Property Solicitor, Oliver Morris. Can you tell me a bit about yourself and explain the type of work you do at Loosemores Solicitors? I started my role as a Commercial Property Solicitor at Loosemores…