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Corporate Insolvency & Governance Bill – An Update

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O’Reilly Stewart recently published clarification in respect of the recent Corporate Insolvency & Governance Bill which lately came into effect in Northern Ireland. This was introduced by the government in order to relieve the burden on businesses and to assist with economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. In summary, the Bill makes permanent and temporary…
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Property

STAMP DUTY CHANGES IN NORTHERN IRELAND: UPDATE

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This week the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a Stamp Duty holiday, increasing the Stamp Duty threshold from £125,000 to £500,000 for a limited time. The temporary Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes are welcome news for the housing market, assisting purchasers to either get on or move further up the property ladder and those planning…
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Property

Stamp duty changes in Northern Ireland

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Following, the government announcement today, property purchasers in Northern Ireland will be delighted to hear that for a temporary period no Stamp Duty is payable for purchases up to the level of £500,000. This Stamp Duty threshold increase is applicable for all purchases completing between Wednesday 8th July and the 31st  March 2021.   This…
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Personal Injury

Criminal Injury Compensation Scheme Update

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The Department of Justice has amended the same household rule within The Northern Ireland Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (2009). This amendment has been approved by the Northern Ireland Assembly and came into operation on 9 June 2020. The amendment to the Scheme will mean that anyone previously denied compensation under the same household rule, or…
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Healthcare

Treatment of Non-Covid Patients – Medical Negligence in Care

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As many will have read in the media, concerns continue to be expressed in relation to the opening up of healthcare services for non-covid patients who are at risk of serious harm or death if they cannot access them. We have received calls from patients and their next of kin where such lack of access is…
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Licensing

REOPENING OF NI’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY – WHAT ARE THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR LICENSED PREMISES?

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On 15 June, the Executive announced Northern Ireland’s hotels, bars, restaurants and cafés can conditionally reopen from 3rd July. This is a much welcomed decision during an incredibly difficult time for the hospitality industry.   The Economy Minister Diane Dodds stated the developments were an important step on the road to recovery. The dates provided…
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Healthcare

Calls Mount for Coronavirus Public Inquiry

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There is a growing call in England and Wales for a Public Inquiry in relation to the government’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic. You can read more about this here, where relatives of those who have tragically died as a result of the virus have serious concerns that deaths may have been preventable.   The…
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Healthcare

Belfast Trust Patient Recall – Update June 2020

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O’Reilly Stewart Healthcare are at the forefront of the Belfast Trust Neurology Patient Recall. We represent a large number of former patients of Dr Michael Watt in respect of both private and NHS treatment. In most cases we have now obtained independent expert evidence and are progressing these cases through the Courts. We fully expect…
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Healthcare

Coronavirus and Care Homes

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  It is widely known that the risks posed to residents and staff of care homes from Coronavirus infection are significant. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency have indicated that as of 22 May 2020 almost half of all deaths in Northern Ireland arising from Covid-19 infection occurred in care homes. It is therefore…
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Employment

CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME – UPDATE

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On 29th May 2020 the UK Government as expected, introduced reforms to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). As part of the reforms the Chancellor outlined provisions of the Scheme which will continue to support both jobs and businesses as employees return to work. The key dates and reforms are summarised below.   Deadline for…
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Litigation

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill

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In order to relieve the burden on businesses and to assist with economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has introduced the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill. The Bill was introduced in Parliament on 20th May and is considered a significant piece of legislation, representing a reform to UK restructuring and insolvency law. Given…
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My Restaurant is Closed – What is the Alternative?

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Our Commercial Director Linus Murray writes... The on-going Covid-19 pandemic and continued lockdown has had a devastating impact on the restaurant and hospitality sector in Northern Ireland, with revenue wiped out overnight. Virtually all operators have availed of the government’s furlough scheme to temporarily lay off staff while many will now have received, or will…
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