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The Coronavirus Act 2020 and its ongoing impact on commercial tenants
Amy Sevier gives a New Year update on the Coronavirus Act 2020

SA Law pays tribute to Antony Davis, who sadly passed away on 24th December 2020
Celebrating the life and career of Antony Davis, 1957 - 2020

The National Lockdown and Child Arrangements FAQ
Simran provides answers to FAQs about child arrangement difficulties which may arise because of the national lockdown.

30 day challenge in aid of Refuge
SA Law is delighted to be taking part in the Junior Lawyer Divisions' 30 day team challenge to walk or run 500 miles to raise funds for Refuge.

Tier 4 – Can I still see my children?
Can parents continue to spend time with their children in the usual way at Christmas, if they do not live in the same household whilst in Tier 4?

What should I do if my employment circumstances have changed since my mortgage offer was issued?
Advice from conveyancing solicitors about the common problem faced by many in lockdown as a result of Covid-19.

Christmas Bubbles and the impact on children of separated parents
The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on the everyday life of virtually every person in the world. Unfortunately England is no exception.…

Incorporation and letters of intent – say what you intend
Litigator Simon Walsh explains why avoiding ambiguity is vital when preparing a letter of intent.

Considerations for moving or selling your home following separation or divorce during the Covid-19 pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic there are even more ambiguities to contend with when selling a home, particularly if you are also separated or divorcing.…

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended
CJRS extended from 31 October 2020 to 31 March 2021 as UK ushers in lockdown 2.0

FAQs: Child arrangements during Covid
Answers to key questions about child arrangements during Covid including contact being refused, children visiting parents in different tiers and more.…

SA Law celebrates outstanding Legal 500 result
SA Law continue to be applauded for commitment, technical abilities and excellence in client care in the 2021 Legal 500.

Shopping for Divorce
Family Partner, Kiran Beeharry writes about the impact of Brexit on the divorce process.

SA Law thank clients for exceptional feedback in Chambers & Partners
The world’s leading provider of legal research analysis, clients and Counsel applaud SA Law’s legal teams for strengths of being a "solid, steady and…

What is the impact of the 3-Tier Covid System on Child Arrangements?
Simran explains what the 3-tier Covid system means for contact with your child.

Black History Month Resources
October is Black History Month. First celebrated in the UK in 1987, Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements of the black community,…

Guidance issued to assist businesses and consumers impacted by COVID-19
Covid cancellations, refunds and contract terms.

Winter Economy Plan - What is the Job Support Scheme and how will it work?
Chris Cook examines the key points from Rishi Sunak's coronavirus winter economy plan.

Data Protection and workplace coronavirus testing
Managing the data protection challenges of workplace coronavirus testing

Guidance for enabling a safe “return to work”
A guide to returning to work safely for those who are unable to work from home.

Alternative dispute resolution: Why should you mediate (and what happens if you don’t)?
Clare Mackay explains mediation in a commercial setting and how it can be employed to resolve disputes.

EU-US Privacy Shield declared invalid
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield as an appropriate mechanism to meet the GDPR’s cross-border personal data transfer…

BP Fuels Diversity and Inclusion Drive
Partner and Head of Employment & Data Protection Chris Cook comments in Personnel Today regarding BP's announcement of their new Diversity & Inclusion…

Changing a Child’s Name
Family Solicitor, Simran Gupta explains the different ways you can change your child's name and the legal processes you may have to go through.

GDPR: two years on
Chris Cook examines a recent report from the European Commissions review of the GDPR, two years on.

A new age: working from home and GDPR
What GDPR issues may arise from working from home and what you should do to reduce risk and stay compliant.

Updates to off-payroll working in the private sector
Following the delay to the introduction of off-payroll working in the private sector, the government are introducing some amendments to the original proposals,…

Video-witnessed wills to be made legal during coronavirus
By removing the need for physical witnesses, wills can continue to be drawn up efficiently, effectively and safely by those isolating or shielding.

Surrogacy: The courts flexible approach to the granting of Parental Orders
Two cases that show the courts continue to interpret the Section 54 criteria in a very broad and flexible manner and will, where possible, find a way…

Covid-19 and home-working mental health for the insurance industry
Keely comments on mental health issues faced by home-workers in the insurance industry plus duty of care and handling HR issues remotely during covid-19.

Questions to ask at a redundancy consultation meeting
The best questions to ask at a redundancy consultation meeting, whether you are facing a pool redundancy or a unique redundancy situation. These questions…

Congratulations to SA Law’s newly promoted team members
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Simon Walsh to Partner, Clare Mackay to Senior Associate and Victoria Thomson to Associate.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: update affecting notice periods
The Treasury has published a further Direction to provide rules that will govern the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Most of the rules in the…

Latest Planning Announcements
Claire Saffer provides an in-depth update on the latest Plannig news including extension of planning permission deadlines, changes to planning appeals…

My Experience as a LGBTQ+ Trainee Solicitor
Lizzy Trueman shares her experience of starting her career in law and advice for fellow members of the LGBQT+ community who are interested in working…

Rectification: The view from the boundary
What anyone who provides their services through a corporate entity or who is entering into follow on agreements based on previous terms can learn from…

COVID19 and the new outlook for insolvency legislation
A look at the temporary and permanent measures under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-2021 that aims to reduce the Covid-19 pandemic’s…

The increase in probate disputes
Under what circumstances can families contest a will if they believe they should be entitled to some or more of an estate?

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Updated Guidance on Flexible Furloughing
Under the flexible furlough scheme, employees can work for some of the week and be furloughed for the rest, in proportions decided between employee and…

I'm facing redundancy, what should I do?
A redundancy process is undoubtedly an unpleasant thing to go through, understanding your rights can make things significantly easier.

Covid Law in Action
Insolvency: What lengths the government will go to protect businesses from the economic impact of the pandemic.

Mental health and addiction in divorce and family breakdown
If your relationship has broken down and you, or your spouse, are about to commence divorce proceedings, there may be mental health issues which need…

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Key changes between July – October 2020
Keely explores the key changes to the Covid-19 related furloughing that are set to impact employers and employees between July-October 2020.

An update on the FCA’s intervention in disputes over business interruption insurance coverage
The FCA’s proposed court action for a declaration on the meaning of certain policy wordings to achieve clarity and certainty for SMEs and others involved…

Commercial Landlords in Retail & Leisure
Property Litigation Consultant Solicitor, Amy Sevier comments in Property Investor News about the impact of the Coronavirus Act 2020 on Commercial Landlords.

"My Career Took a Backseat During Marriage – Can I Be Compensated?"
Compensation claim for relationship-generated disadvantage

Mutual enforceability clauses
The Supreme Court decision in Duval v 11-13 Randolph Crescent: What the Supreme Court decision in the Duval case means in practice for landlords and purchasers…

Promoting good mental wellbeing during lockdown
Mental Health Awareness Week: Kelly Pike highlights how to support staff.

The Reopening of Schools during the pandemic and the impact of this on Child Arrangements
Simran Gupta talks about plans for certain school for pupils to return to school and the issues for families in the context of family law.

What is responsible contractual behaviour?
Simon takes a look at what constitues as "Responsible contractual behaviour" in the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted by the COVID-19…