News & Events
An archive of the latest Carson McDowell news, events, and seminars.
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Preparing for the ‘new normal’ in the Hospitality & Leisure Industry
28 May 2020
Following publication of the Northern Ireland Executive Five Step Plan to ease the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place and with further announcements due, many businesses across the Hospitality and Leisure...
Author: Cathy Colton
Practice Area: COVID-19 , Licensing, Gaming and Betting
Essential Energy Workers exempt from mandatory 14 day isolation requirement for UK travellers
28 May 2020
On Friday 22 May, the UK Government unveiled a major shift in border policy to be introduced next month in a bid to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 in...
Author: Le-ann Campbell
Practice Area: COVID-19 , Energy and Renewables
Sector: Energy and Renewables
COVID-19: Customers in Temporary Financial Difficulty
21 May 2020
Please note that this article is an update of an article which we previously published on 14 May 2020 which gave an overview of the FCA guidance at draft stage....
Author: Rachel Craig
Practice Area: Corporate - M&A, COVID-19
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COVID-19 Secure Guidelines FAQs
21 May 2020
With the nation all too ready to resume a sense of “normality” in both private and work life, the Government’s communications regarding the easing of lockdown restrictions were eagerly awaited....
Author: Rachel Penny
Practice Area: COVID-19 , Employment Law, Health and Safety
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COVID-19: Social Care Update - What happens when the clapping stops?
21 May 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has brought challenges for all sectors of society, but particularly for those engaged in the provision of social care services. Staff and management of nursing and residential...
Author: Leigh Linton
Practice Area: COVID-19 , Healthcare
Sector: Healthcare
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COVID-19 Future Fund
19 May 2020
To assist high growth companies who typically rely on equity investment, the UK Government has made £250 million available for the Future Fund, and will keep this amount under review....
Author: Rachel McAllister
Practice Area: Corporate - M&A, COVID-19
COVID-19: Reporting Modern Slavery
15 May 2020
On 20th April, the government published guidance for businesses in relation to addressing and reporting modern slavery risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.The guidance outlines challenges faced by businesses as a...
Author: Richard Gray
Practice Area: Corporate - M&A, COVID-19
COVID-19: Customers in Temporary Financial Difficulty
14 May 2020
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) recently issued draft guidance for insurance and premium finance firms outlining the FCA’s expectations around how such firms should deal with existing customers who are...
Author: Rachel Craig
Practice Area: Corporate - M&A, COVID-19
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'COVID-19 Secure' Guidelines Explained
14 May 2020
Carson McDowell’s Health and Safety team have considered questions that employers may have regarding the recent ‘COVID-19 Secure’ guidelines.What are the ‘COVID-19 Secure’ guidelines? Following the UK government’s announcement of...
Author: Ben Johnston
Practice Area: COVID-19 , Health and Safety
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COVID-19: The Bounce Back Loan Scheme Opens for Applications
07 May 2020
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme is now open for applications. This scheme is targeted at small and micro businesses which have been adversely impacted by the Coronavirus...
Author: Rachel Lewis
Practice Area: Banking & Finance, COVID-19