Search

How can we help?

Search Insights

  • Search Insights

  • Filter by expertise

Insights

art
  • Construction
  • 23 February 2021

VAT reverse charge for construction services

Following the postponement of the VAT reverse charge commencement date in September 2019 and October 2020, HMRC guidance states that the VAT reverse charge on construction services will now come into force from 1 March 2021.
art
  • Employment
  • 18 February 2021

HRMC briefing on how to avoid IR35 penalties

On 15 February 2021 HMRC published its policy paper explaining how it intends to help and support organisations which must comply with changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35).
art
  • Employment
  • 18 February 2021

‘Stale’ equalities training no defence to race claim

The case of Allay (UK) Ltd v Gehlen, is a stark warning to employers not to rely on ‘stale’ or ‘ineffective’ equal opportunities and anti-harassment training as a defence to claims of unlawful discrimination.

Pub
  • Employment
  • 18 February 2021

How to avoid IR35 penalties

HMRC has recently published its policy paper explaining how it intends to help and support organisations which must comply with changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35). Deborah Scales, employment solicitor explains the guidance.
art
  • Employment
  • 18 February 2021

Getting ahead with ethnicity pay gap reporting

Mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting could become the norm, as calls for its introduction intensify.

art
  • Brexit
  • 09 February 2021

Commercial Agency Regulations 1993 and Brexit

The Commercial Agency Regulations 1993 (Regulations) will continue to apply to agency relationships in the UK currently and decisions of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will continue to bind the laws of England and Wales up and until 31 December.

art
  • Construction
  • 09 February 2021

COVID-19 and its impact on JCT contracts

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the construction industry in the UK. Labour shortages and shortages of plant and materials have adversely affected many projects, which in turn has resulted in additional costs and delays.

art
  • IP and Commercial
  • 09 February 2021

Setting up a Charitable Incorporation Organisation

Interest in Charitable Incorporation Organisations (CIO’s) has grown in recent months, we explain how these could be considered an appropriate structure for a reorganisation or setting up a new activity.

art
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • 08 February 2021

Do I need an EPC for a renewal lease?

In short a EPC is not required on renewal, the non-domestic EPC guidance makes that clear. We will discuss the purpose and differences between the MEES Regulations and EPC Regulations.
See More