09 April 2020
State aid support to the Hotel and Leisure sector following the COVID-19 outbreak
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/state-aid-support-to-the-hotel-and-leisure-sector-following-the-covid19-outbreak

The European Commission has recognised the Hotel and Leisure sector as one of the sectors hit hardest by the COVID-19 outbreak. The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the Hotel and Leisure sector is unparalleled. The ...

27 May 2020
A salutary reminder of the importance of following internal policies when negotiating purchase agreements by email
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/a-salutary-reminder-of-the-importance-of-following-internal-policies

As the shift to home working looks like it is here to stay, at least for the next few months, it is more important than ever that employees follow internal policies when negotiating new contracts. In Athena Brands Ltd v ...

30 September 2019
Harassment and the hospitality sector
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/harassment-and-the-hospitality-sector

Since news broke of the Weinstein scandal in 2017, the #metoo movement has exploded on social media and has become something larger than just an internet movement. The spotlight has placed the often taboo subject of ...

30 September 2019
New rules on short term leases in Italy
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/new-rules-on-short-term-leases-in-italy

The Italian Parliament has converted Law Decree n. 34 (the 'Growth Decree') into Law n. 58 with amendments, with effect from 30th June 2019. This introduced a range of provisions for short term rental properties. The ...

30 September 2019
Implications of a no-deal Brexit for hotels
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/implications-of-a-no-deal-brexit-for-hotels

Although the likelihood of the UK exiting the EU without a deal on 31 October 2019 has diminished due to the passage of a law aimed at blocking a no-deal exit, UK employers should remain cautious and be ready for ...

01 October 2019
Check-in - October 2019
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/check-in-october-2019

Welcome to your quarterly newsletter from Bird & Bird's Hotels & Leisure team.

30 September 2019
HMRC v Fortyseven Park Street
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/hmrc-v-fortyseven-park-street

Timeshare apartments are not always exempt from VAT according to a recent decision from the Court of Appeal (CoA). In the past, suppliers have treated timeshares as supplies of land which are exempt from VAT. By finding ...

27 May 2020
New proposed law in Italy on short term leases
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/italy/new-proposed-law-in-italy-on-short-term-leases

In the last four months, the Italian government has tried to propose a regulation on short term leases of residential properties in order to introduce more rigid rules on people leasing in more than one location.

27 May 2020
HMRC Ramps up criminal Investigations for Failing to Prevent the Facilitation of Tax Evasion
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/hmrc-ramps-up-criminal-investigations-for-failing-to-prevent-the-facilitation-of-tax-evasion

In February HMRC announced that nine businesses were under criminal investigation for failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion with a further 21 businesses across 10 different sectors under review. We are told ...

23 March 2020
The impact of Coronavirus on banking arrangements in the hotel sector
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/the-impact-of-coronavirus-on-banking-arrangements-in-the-hotel-sector

As countries shut borders, advise against travel and lock down entire countries, many hotels are considering closing their doors. The worldwide disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented ...