News & Insights

September 2020

Stop what you’re doing – Business Interruption

The UK High Court appears to lean in the favour of Claimants in a recent decision of the High Court brought by the Financial Conduct Authority, […]
August 2020

COVID-19 Company Law Changes

On 21 August 2020, the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (COVID-19) Act 2020 (the “Act”) was commenced by order of the Minister into law. This legislation addresses specific […]
July 2020

The Shifting Sands of Summary Proceedings

Summary proceedings are a useful tool in the efficient recovery of a liquidated sum by a creditor. However, recent judgments delivered by the Supreme Court and […]
May 2020

Business Interruption clauses / Cover for COVID?

At the time of writing, the COVID-19 outbreak is a live insurance event for the World Wide insurance market with a potential to surpass the other […]
May 2020

Obligations on Employers – The COVID-19 Protocol

The National Return to Work Safely Protocol (“the Protocol”) was published on Saturday, 9 May 2020. The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys added […]
April 2020

Gore & Grimes ranked as a Leading Firm in the Legal 500 (Legalease) EMEA 2020 edition

We are delighted that our Real Estate team has been again ranked by The Legal 500 (Legalease) in the EMEA 2020 edition. The Legal 500 reviews […]
April 2020

Access to Children during Covid-19

To be isolated from family and friends during this pandemic is difficult but it is all the more lonely and isolating for parents who live separated […]
March 2020

Covid-19 Update for Employers and Employees

The government has made a number of announcements and initiatives in relation to the Covid-19 outbreak. Outlined below are some key points for you and your […]
March 2020

Obligation to Engage at the Voluntary Discovery Stage

The Supreme Court has confirmed that it is open to a judge to take into account the approach of the parties at the voluntary discovery stage […]