COVID-19 Guidance
These are very unsettling times for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on all of our lives, and it’s not clear when this will end. In the meantime, life goes on: people have the same problems and need the same help as they did before.
Fortunately, Livingstone Brown remains fully open for business. We’re still here to help, whatever the issue. All of our solicitors and support staff are working hard to get the best possible outcome for clients.
To comply with Government guidance, we’re trying to avoid face to face meetings and to cut down the use of physical letters. Instead, we’re speaking to clients by phone or video and sending messages by text or email. This is usually easier for clients in any event.
If you’re not very good with technology, there’s no need to worry. If you have the internet, we can easily set up a video call. If you don’t, we can speak on the phone. Most of our solicitors and support staff are working from home, but all have secure, confidential access to our client files and systems, so they can be just as productive as if they were in the office.
The courts are still open for urgent business, and we’re able to raise cases electronically where necessary.
How do I get in touch?
Call us on 0141 429 8166, or complete our online contact form.
Can you help with problems arising from the pandemic?
Yes. Many of the issues thrown up by recent events involve areas of work that we specialise in, and we have prepared some guides for your use. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team on 0141 429 8166.
Employment Law
- Lack of PPE: Two ways in which the Scottish courts can hold decision-makers to account
- Coronavirus (COVID) and the implications for employment law
- What are my rights to sick pay during the coronavirus (COVID pandemic?
- How can I avoid making redundancies in the coronavirus crisis?
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: what does it mean for employers?
- Being paid during the lockdown
- Redunancies during the outbreak
- Furloughing employees - what does it mean?
- Breaking new ground – Scotland’s first virtual family proof takes place
Wills, Power of Attorney & Trusts
- Who can witness my Will with social distancing measures in place?
- The importance of sorting your Will in the times of coronavirus
- The function of a Power of Attorney in the coronavirus pandemic
- How do the COVID-19 measures affect my estate planning?How do the COVID-19 measures affect my estate planning?
- Adapting to overcome the impact of COVID – 19
Family Law
- Breaking new ground – Scotland’s first virtual family proof takes place
- Divorce rates expected to spike during coronavirus lockdown
- What does the UK-wide lockdown mean for separated families?
Criminal Defence
- Remote Hearings: A Practical Guide
- The criminal justice system in the time of Coronavirus
- An opportunity to help bereaved families
- Remote Hearings - The future for FAIs?
Contact our team today
If your question remains unanswered, our team are here to help. Our specialist lawyers are readily available to assist you with any legal concern you may have. Contact Livingstone Brown today on 0141 429 8166 or via the online enquiry form.
