Coronavirus COVID 19 hub

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of unprecedented commercial and practical issues for businesses in relation to their employees, customers and stakeholders.

At very short notice, productivity and the ability to trade internationally and continue ‘business as usual’ was challenged in a vast number of ways.

The ways we work and conduct business have had to adapt to accommodate, amongst other things, employees working from home and the implementation of health and safety measures to protect employees and customers alike. The business support measures provided by the government have provided some short term relief, but employers need to plan for the mid and long term.

This hub contains links to the insights we have authored, that highlight issues businesses need to consider and, wherever possible, provide practical guidance on how to address the issues presented and/or mitigate the potential impact on trading.

If you require any assistance with coronavirus-related issues, do get in touch with your usual Shoosmiths contact or email [email protected].

Our response to COVID-19

Read Shoosmiths response to COVID-19 here.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

With HMRC starting to write to employers to review their claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, now is the time to check you have all your paperwork in order. Click below to download a useful checklist of the records employers need to retain in case of an HMRC audit.

Download checklist

Latest coronavirus insights

How we can help

Banking & finance - If you need any assistance with banking and finance arrangements, we have a team of experts who can help.

Commercial - Our commercial team are able to advise on the potential impact on all manner of commercial contracts and any force majeure provisions/ notices.

Corporate - Parties may be looking at MAC clauses with a view to withdrawing from transactions and corporates may need to revisit their AGM planning in light of the coronavirus – these are just a couple of instances where our corporate advisers may be able to help.

Employment - Our employment experts are on hand to advise HR teams on any revisions required to working from home and health and safety polices and other workplace issues.

Insurance - We have a team of insurance experts who can assist with any insurance issues related to the coronavirus.

Litigation - If you have a party default on a contract and need to take enforcement action, our team of litigators are on hand to assist.

Privacy & data - Our data protection experts can help you find the right balance between being transparent with and protecting stakeholders, and complying with privacy laws around the world.

Real estate - If you are a landlord or tenant and are having to look at lease terms to assess your contractual obligations in relation to closing buildings or who bears the cost of a deep clean, we have legal advisers who can help.

Regulatory - The surge in demand for certain goods may present advertising issues and see unfair pricing practices arise, our regulatory experts will be able to assist.

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Useful external resources

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Please note: These links are shared as helpful guidance; however, please note that Shoosmiths is not responsible for content created and distributed by third parties.