Johnson & Boon Podcast

Many businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 and all should have business insurance, but the big question this last few months has been do they have business interruption cover in that policy and can a claim be made to cover the losses that have been sustained? A huge test case was decided at the back end of 2020, but that decision was appealed by the insurers involved and this month the Court m...

This week Rob Boon discusses what the latest electrical safety regulations that affect private landlords and tenant. In April 2020 these rules came into place, but only affected tenancy agreements created after 1 July 2020. As of April 2021 they are extended to cover all tenancy agreements meaning, if you rent out a private property and are not familiar with them, you might want to listen. For mor...

This week Rob Boon goes through some of the very real risks that exist for commercial tenancies at the minute, and how the pending post-COVId-19 rule changes may significantly alter the current landscape and potential solutions to those challenges. For more information and details of the full range of services on offer, you can visit the Johnson & Boon Solicitors website . If you would like so...

If you are a business and your premises is secured with the lease then this might be an episode that interests you, as expert Rob Boon discusses the rules for being able to renew that agreement, even if the Landlord is not keen on the idea. For more information and details of the full range of services on offer, you can visit the Johnson & Boon Solicitors website . If you would like some furth...

In the fourth and final instalment of this mini series, expert Rob Boon covers the final processes that need to be carried out once the sale of a business has been agreed. It might be tantalisingly close to the champagne cork popping moment, but there are still things which need to be done properly to avoid potentially serious issues from arising. For more information and details of the full range...

It’s the third instalment of our mini series and this week we take a look at the disclosure stage, when the seller is required to provide to the buy all information and documentation to show that what they say they are selling it accurate. Expert, Rob Boon discusses some of the key factors that must be considered and the pitfalls of trying to do this yourself. For more information and details of t...

This is the second in a four part series which looks at the purchase and sale of a business. After looking at the need to do proper diligence last week, in this episode expert Rob Boon discusses the finer details of the terms which make up a sale and how these protect each party and their respective interests. For more information and details of the full range of services on offer, you can visit t...

Next to a house, buying a business will probably be one of the most expensive things you will purchase in your lifetime. With the old rule ‘buyer beware’ very much applying in this arena, doing your due diligence to make sure you are getting what you expect is vital. In this first of a four part series, Robert Boon goes through the key features of the due diligence process. For more in...

Sometimes even the best laid plans can go wrong. Mistakes happen, occasionally things are misunderstood or you forget to put important dates in your diary. Whatever it might be, when it comes to legal cases, it can be the difference between your case being dismissed on a technicality or not. In this weeks episode Mark Johnson goes through some of the occasions when such problems might arise and mo...

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the landlord and tenant sector as the latest wave of rule changes about evicting tenants comes into play. Check out this episode which has Jonathan Field going through all the latest changes to help you make sense of it all. Want to know more simply click here to download an overview. For more information and details of the full range of...

In Episode 24, expert Jonathan Field Went through what we mean by the term disclosure and how it can be the difference between success and failure in a legal dispute. This week Jonathan looks more specifically at what can be done if your opponent fails to comply with their obligation to disclose set documents. For more information and details of the full range of services on offer, you can visit t...

There is a fundamental principle that UK Citizens can enforce their rights through the court process. Unfortunately some start cases out of malicious intent, others with no real prospects of success and others knowing full well that were they to lose they would be unable to pay the other sides costs. In this episode Robert Boon discusses what defendants can do to protect their position if they bel...

It sounds like a simple and rather dull topic but as you will find by listening to Jonathan Field in this episode, it is actually  probably the most important, tactically influenced and sometimes most interesting aspect of a case. Certainly if you were involved in any type of legal action knowing some of these key tools and approaches may be the difference between winning and losing your case! For...

At a time when a worldwide pandemic has made losing your job a real possibility, it is important to understand when it is fair and when it is not to terminate someone’s employment. This week Chris Johnson goes through the criteria for making an Unfair Dismissal claim and pitfalls associated with this type of legal action from both the employer and employees perspective. For more information...

As has been the case for most of the last 5 months, COVID-19 is the topic of the town and today’s episode is no different. With pubs being reopened, expert Chris Johnson discusses important factors businesses need to remember and consider when selling alcohol with the social distancing rules having altered the licensing landscape. For more information and details of the full range of service...

It is something which we have mentioned repeatedly on Previous shows and so we figured it might be a good idea to do an episode to explain exactly what Legal Guard is and the incredible benefits that can be enjoyed both by individuals and businesses by becoming a member. If you would like to know more about legal guard simply visit: www.johnsonandboon.co.uk/legalguard For more information and deta...

When you go to an expert for help with an issue, you are reliant upon their specialist knowledge and advice. So what happens then if those experts make a mistake and that mistake results in you having to pay the cost? In this weeks episode Rob Boon discusses what we mean by being professionally negligent, the possible circumstances when this might happen and the effects that these may cause. He al...

All businesses are required to have insurance in order to trade. Some policies include a provision that allows you to be reimbursed for lost income due to certain circumstances. This is called business interruption cover. At the time of recording a huge test case was about to finish considering to what extent these policies will be liable to pay businesses millions of pounds for interruption cause...

As the government furlough scheme begins to wind down and businesses start to feel the full effect of the recent pandemic, unfortunately redundancies are being announced on almost a daily basis. With this in mind expert Chris Johnson explains the process and what both employers and employees need to consider if it affects them. For more information and details of the full range of services on offe...

When the COVID-19 lockdown was introduced by the Government, so too were new rules about how or whether landlords could evict existing tenants. In this episode, expert Jonathan Field discusses the current rules and looks at what is likely to happen in the short and long term futures. For more information and details of the full range of services on offer, you can visit the Johnson & Boon Solic...

When you lose a loved one there are state needs to be distributed. This process is called probate. This weeks episode features Wills & Probate expert Gina Stanton, who explains the process and the various issues that crop up. For linked episodes, check out Episode 11 – Importance of Making a Will . You can also find out more from Gina’s article on the subject What to Do When a Love...

In 2012 the government introduced a scheme that offered security and protection to both landlord and tenants when dealing with deposits for rented properties. In this episode, expert Mark Johnson looks at the rules covering tenants deposits and the consequences for failing to comply as a landlord and the legal entitlements owed to tenants in those circumstances. In the show Mark mentions the schem...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the economy and redundancies are becoming commonplace in the news. In this episode Chris Johnson provides expert advice for both employers and employees who may be facing these sorts of challenges and concern, focusing on Settlement Agreements, which often represent an alternative to redundancy or form part of the process. For more information...

In episode 7 Chris Johnson looked at the process of divorce. In this weeks show he develops that to look at the part of the process which involves the two sides agreeing how their lives, assets, savings etc. will be separated. For more information and details of the full range of services on offer, you can visit the Johnson & Boon Solicitors website . If you would like some further help or adv...

The lockdown is easing and businesses are starting to reopen. That is great news for the economy, but creates a number of potential risks and issues to landlords and business owners who now need to contend with how to do so without creating undue risk to staff and customers for which they might be liable. In this episode Rob discusses some of the key factors which need to be considered and actione...