COVID-19: a guide for employers
COVID-19 is presenting an unprecedented challenge for businesses. With people at the heart of the crisis, in this booklet we provide guidance on the key issues for employers
26 August 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine: What does it mean for employers?
As the COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out, we consider the various opportunities and challenges it presents for employers
02 June 2021
COVID-19: The NHS launches its contact-tracing app
Following the launch of the UK Government’s contact-tracing app in England and Wales last month, we discuss how it works, and the data protection issues that have been addressed since its launch
23 October 2020
Burges Salmon advises UK government on key part of COVID-19 response
The firm’s Healthcare practice has worked with BEIS to secure an important part of the UK’s response to COVID-19
18 August 2020
COVID-19: Impact to the Real Estate Finance market
This article summarises the possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on investment and development Real Estate Finance (REF) transactions
09 April 2020
COVID-19: NHS England guidance on standard contract payments
This update focuses on how payments will be made to non-NHS providers operating under the NHS Standard Contract during the COVID-19 outbreak
07 April 2020
Coronavirus Bill - Increasing the health and social care workforce in England and Wales
This update focuses on the proposed extraordinary powers for the Government to increase the available health and social care workforce in England and Wales
01 April 2020
COVID-19: How will further business closures affect the food, retail and leisure sectors?
Following the government’s announcement on 23 March of new measures to close more businesses, we look at the key changes and practical issues to be aware of
25 March 2020
COVID-19: What does it mean for M&A transactions?
Points to consider in M&A transactions impacted by COVID-19
25 March 2020
COVID-19: Relaxed drivers' hours rules don’t replace fatigue risk assessments
Relaxed drivers' hours rules will help provide essential food, medicine, and other supplies, but adequate driver fatigue risk assessments remain essential
23 March 2020
Governance and duties in the time of COVID-19
When faced with financial difficulty, directors face additional duties and responsibilities. This article outlines the key considerations and practical points for directors to consider
23 March 2020
COVID-19: Force majeure, cash flow and people – three issues businesses need to manage
Here are three issues our clients are raising as they manage the impacts of COVID-19
23 March 2020