Insights: Ingrid Hesselbo

On 5 November 2020, the Government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) would be extended into next spring, with the scheme now ending on 31 March 2020. In the intervening weeks since the announcement, the Government has published updated guidance and a new Treasury Direction setting out the rules for this latest phase […]

Fladgate has advised Bridford Investments Limited in its capacity as lead investor in the recent equity capital fundraise by Meatless Farm Limited. The £24m fundraise was conducted by way of a private placement of shares to fund the further global expansion of the Meatless Farm group and further development of its product range. The Meatless […]

Fladgate has advised Yoo Capital Fund II, L.P on its acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Shepherds Bush Market from U+I Group. The new joint venture will bring about regeneration to Shepherds Bush Market and the adjoining land for mixed-use development. To read more click here

On 12 June 2020, the government published new and updated guidance on its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), implementing changes that were first announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in late May. We summarise the latest changes and consider their implications and consequences below. Flexible furlough With effect from 1 July 2020, employers will be […]

On 12 May the Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out a brief update in parliament on the future of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The scheme was set up on 26 March and supports employers by paying 80% of a furloughed worker’s pay up to a cap of £2,500 per month. The Chancellor’s recent announcement came […]

On 26 March the Government (HMRC) published guidance giving details of its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.  The guidance has since been updated a number of times; on 4 April, 9 April, 15 April, 17 April and most recently on 20 April.  The current, updated guidance can be seen here. On 15 April the Treasury also […]

The Covid-19 pandemic is having far-reaching consequences for businesses across the globe. Partner Mike Tremeer and Associate Ingrid Hesselbo remind small business based in the UK to consider all measures available before proceeding with redundancy as a last resort. See their helpful guide on SmallBusiness.co.uk.