Settlements and satisfaction of conditions during COVID-19 Alert Level 3

Since the country went into COVID-19 Alert Level 4 on March 25, 2020, only a small number of conveyancing transactions have been settled, primarily due to the inability for the parties to be able to physically vacate or take possession of the property. While the country will still be under significant restrictions at Alert Level 3, Bramwell Bate are continuing to work remotely and it will be possible to progress some transactions further than we could during Alert Level 4. At...

Shared Care During COVID-19 Lockdown

Sharing the care of your children when separated can be challenging in the best of times. Some parents will have informal care arrangements while others may have a Parenting Order which determines the care and contact arrangements. Whatever the arrangement you have in place, it requires good communication and a degree of trust between parents. Children need to move between different households which may include living with other adults and children. During COVID-19 Alert Level 4 this has raised several questions...

Insolvency Law Relief Driven by COVID-19

The Government has announced temporary changes to the Companies Act 1993 to assist businesses facing financial stress and insolvency during the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary changes include: Providing the directors of companies facing significant liquidity problems due to COVID-19 a ‘safe harbour’ from insolvency duties under the Companies Act. Enabling businesses affected by COVID-19 to place existing debts into hibernation until they can start trading normally again. Allowing the use of electronic signatures where necessary due to restrictions caused by...