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Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, questions have been raised about the impact of the virus on various legal matters. The impact of this pandemic is enormous and affects everyone. As we brave through this predicament, there will be a number of issues which will become clearer as time passes by. Our aim is to simplify these legal matters for our readers.

Our legal experts would be providing insights on the impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus) and how it might affect personal and business affairs across industries.

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The Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic will create issues in the commercial world especially contractual disputes. We discuss Covid-19 and terminating contracts in detail citing contract frustration and force majeure events.

Does lack of PPE being offered to employers or lack of training and supervision lead to a case of negligence against an employer. We look at this matter with reference to the law.

The President of the Family Division has issued guidance on how family law work is to be conducted in view of the strong public interest in the Family Justice System continuing to function as normally as possible despite the present pandemic.
We breakdown how this will work for Family Law clients.

Given the temporary closure of many businesses based on Governments direction, and by the owners own accord, it is likely that many contracts made may not be fulfilled during this pandemic. In such circumstances what are your rights?
We answer that very question for you.

In these difficult times when governments all over the world are struggling despite the resources available to them to limit the exposure to the virus, it may seem unkind to consider potential claims that will arise as result of catching the virus. However, we briefly cover this topic so you are aware of the law and this situation.

Considering the situation we are in, there will be an increased interest, in getting wills and lasting power of attorney (LPA) drafted. However, there are requirements for witnessing a will, and LPA’s, in person to make it legally binding.
How are these requirements going to be satisfied during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic?

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