In-house in Focus webinar series

Published on 3 June 2020

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A series of webinars for in-house lawyers looking for practical and commercial advice during the coronavirus pandemic.

Click on any of the videos below to watch our recorded webinars.

Recorded on 29 September 2020 Jayne Hussey and Simon Pedley review some recent cases dealing with interesting and significant contract/commercial issues and consider the implications for drafting commercial agreements.

Recorded on 18 August 2020, James Hordern and Christopher Bartley discuss 10 key issues facing commercial landlords and tenants as the lockdown restrictions begin to lift.

Recorded on 29 July 2020, Lino Di Lorenzo and Paul Knight discuss the most significant change to the insolvency regime for 20 years. They explain the new provisions, including the restriction on termination rights, and how they will affect contract clauses and dealings with counterparties in financial distress.

Simon Pedley discusses force majeure and frustration, and how useful they are in practice. Mark Davison discusses arbitration, what it is and why you might consider it for dispute resolution in a post coronavirus and Brexit world.

Eric France discusses the practical steps you should now be taking to manage potential disputes including force majeure clauses, frustration and termination

What is it? Why does it matter? How can you lose it? We review issues regarding legal privilege and the particular role of the in-house lawyer in ensuring it is preserved.

Neil Howes and Andrew Secker look at the types of claims you might face as a result of the coronavirus crisis and what insurance cover will help you with claims.

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25 SEPTEMBER 2020

CIGA – extension of time

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 will come into force on 29 September 2020. This will amend a number of the provisions included within the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA). It appears to be a continuation of the Government’s attempts to give businesses additional breathing space to manage the impact of COVID-19.

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24 SEPTEMBER 2020

Job Support Scheme FAQs

A new scheme to support jobs over the winter was announced by the Chancellor on 24 September. It will replace the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which closes at the end of October.

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