As the coronavirus continues to cause disruption and uncertainty across every aspect of daily life, we wanted to outline the steps we have taken in response to the pandemic, and give reassurance that our commitment to the wellbeing of our team as well as to providing exceptional client service, remains as steadfast as ever.
Working practices during lockdown
The majority of staff are continuing to work from home for the time being. We have a well-established and secure home working programme, which is allowing us to continue to deliver a high level of client service. In addition, reduced teams are in place across both offices to help support clients and colleagues. All staff can still be contacted via their normal email addresses and phone numbers.
Client Meetings
While client meetings will continue to be conducted via video conferencing or telephone wherever possible, if there is an essential requirement, you can now book an appointment at either our Thames Gateway or Tunbridge Wells office.
We have put in place a wide range of measures to keep our clients and staff safe details of which can be found here.
Any client who attends the offices will be signed in by Concierge/Reception and details kept of the dates and times of their attendance for the purposes of NHS Test and Trace. If you have booked a meeting at our offices, please fill in the Test and Trace consent form here. Alternatively, you can use the NHS COVID-19 app to scan the QR code displayed at our offices.
Business continuity planning
We have a comprehensive business continuity plan and our business continuity planning teams have been meeting regularly. Bringing together expertise from across risk, IT, HR, finance and communications, these teams have been monitoring the situation closely and making recommendations to make sure that our people’s health and wellbeing is prioritised and our clients supported.
We are following the latest guidance from the Government and Public Health England, and will continue to do so. As the Government looks to gradually ease lockdown restrictions, we will be undertaking extensive planning and preparations to ensure the health and safety of our people, clients and other key stakeholders is maintained.
Here for you
During these uncertain and worrying times, we appreciate that many clients will have queries and concerns. Our expert lawyers are happy to help guide individuals and businesses as they navigate this unprecedented situation. With our live chat function, we’re here to listen to your concerns and queries any time, day or night. The live chat team can signpost you to relevant resources and content and will ensure one of our expert lawyers gets back to you to help as soon as possible.
In addition, our specialist COVID-19 hub is constantly being updated with advice and insight on the impact the coronavirus is having on businesses and individuals alike.
We’re still here for you, now more than ever.
Very difficult transaction context. My lawyer was efficient, communicated very well, was thorough and helpful throughout. Juggled the detail of achieving contract exchange and completion in the face of the practical working difficulties caused by coronavirus and the complications of problems created by parties to the chain below.
Client
Alastair has been extremely helpful throughout the whole process. He has constantly kept us up to date on the latest movement from our case and had advised us on the next steps well in advance of when required. Alastair went above and beyond chasing the sellers solicitors and eventually getting us over line even throughout these difficult times. Cannot thank him enough.
Client
Delivered what was required on time and on budget. Very good work, despite the corona lockdown period.