In-House Insights

Government unveils fund for building owners to replace dangerous cladding on tall buildings

Jennifer Millins in CM Murray podcast on addressing and eradicating harassment, discrimination and retaliation against Senior Executives

Employment Partner Jennifer Millins joins leading experts, from the US, Ireland and UK, to discuss the key legal and tactical issues for senior executives to consider when addressing workplace harassment and discrimination.

2021: Brexit and the UK's New Immigration System

The UK's immigration system for workers is set to change from January 2021 to try to ease workforce shortages set to be caused by the UK's departure from the EU.

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act – Ipso Facto Termination Clauses

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, which came into force in June 2020, contains provisions significantly impacting upon the effect of so-called ipso facto termination clauses in contracts for the supply of goods and services in the context of insolvency proceedings.

COVID-19: Navigating distressed M&A transactions

When COVID-19 led to a lockdown in March of this year, many planned acquisitions were put on ice as companies grappled with immediate concerns such as managing their cash flow, accessing Government support and claiming under any relevant insurance policies.

Not for profit: a new director's duty?

Whilst lockdown goes on and the furlough scheme is extended to October, directors continue to have to make decisions in difficult and unprecedented situations.

COVID-19: Responsible Gambling measures

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, the Gambling Commission has amended its guidance on customer interaction.

COVID-19: FAQs for Directors

COVID-19 has brought new challenges for directors. As the decision makers, with personal fiduciary responsibilities to the company, directors – both executive and non-executive - earn their money in times of crisis.

Spotlight on Purposeful business and the ‘Governance’ of ‘ESG’

‘Only a crisis - actual or perceived - produces real change. When that crisis occurs, the actions that are taken depend on the ideas that are lying around’ (Milton Friedman).