UK Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers
- 23rd February 2021
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The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Uber must classify its drivers as workers and not independent contractors, a decision that could have wider implications for employment law and the gig economy. The UK Supreme Court unanimously dismissed Uber’s appeal…
Loosemores strengthens its team with three new recruits
- 17th February 2021
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We are delighted to welcome our latest recruits, Christina Marie Wickens, Isabella Hughes and Johanna Little to the firm. Christina Marie Wickens has joined Loosemores as a Legal Secretary/PA in the property department. Christina has nearly 10 years’ relevant experience,…
Welsh Government announce Spectator Sports Survival Fund
- 26th January 2021
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Welsh Government has announced a ‘Spectator Sports Survival Fund’ to support the industry with the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic. The £17.7m funding package has been designed to provide immediate financial support for spectator sports through the remainder of…
Supreme Court rules in favour of small firms over business interruption insurance claims
- 19th January 2021
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Many small businesses in Wales and England could receive a payout on their business interruption insurance after the UK Supreme Court ruled in favour of payments being made on previously refused insurance claims. The test case was brought against insurers…
Corporate & Commercial team at Loosemores strengthened with new appointment
- 13th January 2021
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We are delighted to announce the arrival of Rhodri Evans, who has joined the firm as a senior solicitor in the Corporate & Commercial department. This latest hire aims to further enhance the firm’s service offering to new and existing corporate clients,…
UK Government announce leasehold reforms
- 8th January 2021
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The UK Government has announced that leaseholders will be given the right to extend their lease by a maximum term of 990 years at zero ground rent, under new measures aimed towards making the system fairer for homeowners. Under current…
UK Government announce £4.6 billion in new lockdown grants
- 5th January 2021
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The UK Government has announced further financial support for businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive one-off lockdown grants worth up to £9,000. The grant is provided on a per-property basis…
UK Government extends measures to protect businesses from eviction
- 16th December 2020
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The UK Government has announced an extension to the protection measures for business tenants affected by COVID-19 to 31 March 2021. The extension to the moratorium on commercial lease forfeitures was due to end on 31 December 2020. The announcement states…
How to resolve business partner disputes
- 9th December 2020
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If you and your business partner or fellow shareholder get into any type of disagreement, the legal disputes that can follow can be a stressful, time consuming and damaging for your business. Whatever the structure of your business, it’s important…
Eco pet brand Project Blu secures multi-million-pound deal with US venture capital firm Metamorphosis
- 3rd December 2020
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Welsh eco pet product start-up Project Blu has secured a multi-million-pound deal with San Diego-based Metamorphosis, a venture capital firm dedicated to the acceleration of businesses in the pet industry. Corporate and Commercial Partner, Siôn Tudur, led the Loosemores team advising on…