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Restrictive Covenants: How events of 2020 changed our perceptions

Restrictive Covenants: How events of 2020 changed our perceptions

When advising employees about redundancy exits, it seems many employees are acting under the misconception that their contractual post-termination restrictions will not apply because their termination is by reason of redundancy. This is not correct, as the restrictions will apply even in redundancy terminations. It is worth noting, however, that the circumstances of 2020 may actually mean not all the restrictions are relevant even if they are still applicable.

A No-Deal Brexit: Implications on Commercial Contracts

A No-Deal Brexit: Implications on Commercial Contracts

Brexit has not gone away and it is not at all certain that a deal will be done before the end of the transition period on 31 December. We explain the implications of a no-deal Brexit on commercial contracts and provide practical steps that a business should take to protect from the risks.

Cybersecurity - Five tips for secure remote working

Cybersecurity - Five tips for secure remote working

With the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many regular office goers are adapting to remote working for the foreseeable future. This rapid, unprecedented shift has highlighted multiple ways companies are struggling to maintain not just business continuity, but also their data security and privacy obligations.