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Scott Bailey LLP: Covid-19 latest update

Following on from our posts last week, as the Covid-19 pandemic develops, we wanted to get in touch again to let clients what we have been up to. Our focus continues to be on providing you with a high-quality service, whilst of course working to keep our staff, clients and contacts safe. In accordance with government advice, we have encouraged our employees to work from home where possible, and we’re exceptionally proud of how they have risen to the challenge. We’re also pleasantly surprised at how many of them miss being in the office! Clearly, the situation is fast moving, with new measures being announced daily as the government addresses the emerging key issues facing both individuals and businesses. These are uncertain times, but life and business must go on. While many of the Scott Bailey team are working remotely, it … Continue reading

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Coronavirus: managing business risk

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been classified as a pandemic, and the Government has announced that the UK has stepped into the “delay” phase.  Now that anyone with “symptoms” (persistent cough and / or a high temperature) has been told to self-isolate for 7 days, there will be an inevitable knock on impact to many SME businesses. Organisation owners and directors must now consider how best to mitigate the effects on their businesses, put plans in place if they have not already done so, and keep them under review. Here are a few points to help business leaders ensure their team are prepared, and to ensure directors comply with their ongoing directors’ duties and obligations:   If it is accurate that up to 80% of the UK population could be infected at any one time, it is not too far to say … Continue reading

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Coronavirus update

As we all know, these are uncertain times, but even more so now in view of the increasing severity of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, situation in the UK. Here at Scott Bailey, we wish to assure clients that we are committed to the safety and health of our team, our clients and other colleagues whilst continuing to provide the high level of legal services we are known for. What are we doing? Some of the steps we have taken include: The partners are meeting regularly to review the latest Government and industry guidelines. All desks have been provided with hand sanitiser We have cancelled or postponed all but essential client face to face meetings.  We have a solid technology infrastructure. The majority of our services can be provided over the telephone, by video conferencing, and by email.  Our employees know … Continue reading

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