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WBD advises West Berkshire Council on UK’s first Community Municipal Investment
21 Sep 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised West Berkshire Council on the UK's first Community Municipal Investment (CMI) – a bond issued by a local authority directly to the public.
Extension of protection from forfeiture and CRAR in England
17 Sep 2020
The UK Government has issued legislation to extend protections to business tenants in England.
WBD advises household retail brand on new acquisition
16 Sep 2020
WBD has advised Nestware, a sister company of the UK's largest retailer of carpets, flooring and beds Carpetright, on its acquisition of Keswick Flooring Ltd.
FCA test case: disruption in the new normal
15 Sep 2020
The judgment in the FCA test case concerning the operation of several non-damage business interruption insurance clauses has been handed down today. Groups representing policyholders are claiming victory, however, beyond the headlines is a complex and nuanced judgment. Nevertheless some broad themes can be discerned and insurers will want to consider these and re-assess their approach to all business interruption claims and not just those arising from COVID-19.
WBD appoints Fiona O'Kane as new Bristol office head
15 Sep 2020
WBD has appointed partner Fiona O'Kane as its new head of the Bristol office
FAQs - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
15 Sep 2020
On 20 March 2020 the government announced the launch of its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme), which is intended to pay employees who would otherwise be redundant or subject to a requirement to remain away from work without pay and are instead designated as "furloughed".
WBD bolsters Edinburgh offering with new partner hire
14 Sep 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has strengthened its real estate practice in Edinburgh with the appointment of Paul Mason who joins as a partner.
Financial regulation: getting back to "normal"?
14 Sep 2020
COVID-19 has now been interrupting almost every aspect of work and life for so long, it's hard to remember what "normal" is. Or, maybe more accurately, what normal was. The summer holidays have ended, the furlough scheme is beginning to wind down, every effort has been made to have schools able to open and stay open, and the Government is encouraging people to get back to work. But what does this actually mean for the financial services industry?
Extension of protection from forfeiture in Wales
10 Sep 2020
A recent change to legislation in Wales concerning commercial landlords and their ability to forfeit business tenancies for non-payment of rent has been announced.
