Rising labour costs, increasing business rates, changing consumer behaviour and sustained inflation are placing significant pressure on the UK retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.
In this practical and commercially focused webinar, our specialists in employment law, insolvency and restructuring, and property litigation examine the legal tools available to businesses and landlords navigating financial distress.
The session covers early warning signs of insolvency, director duties, standstill agreements, Time to Pay arrangements with HMRC, standalone moratoriums, company voluntary arrangements (CVAs), restructuring plans under Part 26A, pre-pack administrations, landlord enforcement options, and redundancy compliance — including upcoming reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Designed for directors, landlords, investors, HR professionals and advisers operating in the retail and hospitality sectors, this webinar provides structured, actionable guidance to support survival and sustainable turnaround.
Retail and Hospitality Under Pressure: Legal Tools for Survival and Restructuring
Key Topics Covered
- Retail insolvency
- Hospitality sector restructuring
- Director duties in financial distress
- HMRC Time to Pay arrangements
- Standalone moratorium
- Company Voluntary Arrangements
- Restructuring plans and cross-class cram down
- Pre-pack administration
- Landlord enforcement options
- Section 17 notices and ARGA
- Commercial Rent Arrears
- Recovery
- Redundancy process compliance
- Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms
- Protective awards and unfair dismissal risk
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Vicki Fagan
Senior Associate
Vicki has experience acting as an Employment solicitor. Vicki has specialist expertise in HR issues, claims for discrimination, unfair and constructive dismissal and whistleblowing, and the preparation of employment contracts.
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