We recognise the extraordinary situation the food & drink sector finds itself in during the current coronavirus crisis.

With the situation evolving all the time, it can be hard to keep up with changes and we are talking to those in the industry about their concerns around topics such as:

  • What contractual options do we have where our supply chain is unable to meet the demand from our customers?
  • How do I deal with my staffing issues with a drop in business? How does the Government’s Job Retention (furlough) Scheme work?
  • What are the HR implications for essential workers providing to the F&D sector?
  • Should I continue to pay rent/service charge under the lease of my premises? Am I protected from having my lease terminated if I am unable to pay rent?
  • Who and what are caught by the new regulations relating to Coronavirus and what are the possible sanctions for non-compliance?
  • Payment issues: How do I keep getting paid; can I stop paying?
  • UK government support schemes for COVID-19 – What is available and am I eligible?

Listen to our food & drink experts address these issues.

The information included in this webinar does not constitute legal advice, for specific queries please get in touch with your usual Burness Paull contact.

Joanna Fulton

Joanna Fulton

Partner

Product Liability


Joanna has a particular focus on product liability and product safety matters, leading our Chambers UK band 1 ranked product liability team.

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Lynne Gray

Lynne Gray

Partner

Health & Safety


Lynne handles contentious and non-contentious regulatory compliance issues, helping clients every step of the way.

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David Goodbrand

David Goodbrand

Partner

Commercial Contracts


David specialises in advising clients on outsourcing arrangements, IP licensing, complex commercial contracts, fintech and the use of information.

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Graeme Bradshaw

Graeme Bradshaw

Partner

Real Estate


Graeme has a primary focus on advising operators, developers, landlords, investors and funders in the retail and leisure sector.

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David Morgan0529 V3

David Morgan

Partner

Employment


David is an accredited expert in employment law with a particular interest in trade union recognition and industrial relations.

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