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23rd July 2020

IP in Software Development

Protecting intellectual property rights in software can be a tricky area to navigate. One of the main reasons for this is that there is not really any useful…

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17th July 2020

Joint ventures

Joint ventures are becoming increasingly popular as way in which individuals or companies can achieve their goals by working together. Examples of joint ventures range from very simple…

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16th July 2020

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

The Insolvency and Corporate Governance Act (the “Act”) came into force on 26 June 2020.  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Act contains temporary measures (which will…

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23rd April 2020

COVID-19 and Frustration

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting many businesses’ ability to perform their contractual obligations. Some may be able to rely on a force majeure clause to relieve one or…

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8th April 2020

Ellisons advise on the purchase of London fruit and vegetable supplier

Ellisons’ Corporate and Commercial team in Chelmsford led by Partner, Paul Forsyth advised S Thorogood and Sons (the “Buyer”) in relation to their acquisition of Rushtons the Chef’s…

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3rd April 2020

Coronavirus: loan funding update – CBILS and beyond

One of the government’s flagship schemes to protect UK businesses, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), has been in the spotlight again in the last few days.…

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2nd April 2020

Ellisons advised C & M Insurance

Ellisons advised the individual shareholders of C & M Insurance (the “Company”) in relation to the sale of their shares in the Company to Saffron Insurance. C &…

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1st April 2020

Ellisons Solicitors announces merger with Blocks Solicitors

Ellisons Solicitors is pleased to be announcing a merger with Ipswich-based law firm, Blocks Solicitors. The merger which came into effect on 1st April 2020, will see Ellisons…

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20th March 2020

Coronavirus: Government support for Businesses paying sick pay to employees

See our article on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme here, the Government have set out the following additional measure in respect of Support for Businesses paying sick…

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COVID-19 and Force Majeure

The impact of the Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19) is challenging businesses’ ability to fulfil their contractual obligations. A Force Majeure clause in a commercial contract may…

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