The impact of the new Covid-19 is unprecedented and as a society we are coming to realise the implications that it will continue to have on businesses and communities. Here at Bailiwick Legal we have been briefing our team on good hygiene habits within our office, keeping them up to date with latest Government guidelines on isolating ourselves where we may be at risk of passing on the virus and ensuring we protect the people around us as best we can.

Most legal issues however do not come with the flexibility to postpone, reschedule or wait until things improve.  At Bailiwick Legal it will be business as usual assisting and representing our clients.  However, to ensure that we are able to keep working with you, for you, and minimise the risks to you and our staff, we have made a decision to restrict face to face meetings to the most urgent of situations only. We will continue to be available via email and phone and we also have the ability to meet via Skype, Whatsapp or facetime, so please don’t hesitate to contact us via one of these platforms.

There is no doubt that businesses will be impacted by the virus, both the uncertainty it is creating in our community and the impact on our economy. Some businesses – tourism and hospitality immediately come to mind, are already feeling the effects and it is likely that effects will be felt through most other industry sectors over the next few months. Here at Bailiwick Legal we are pro-actively advising clients how best to minimise the impacts on their businesses.

Have you considered what you need to know, do and implement to minimise harm to your business? Do you know your obligations in terms of paid leave, business closure and the like?  If you would like to trouble shoot some scenarios or simply use us as a sounding board for how Covid-19 might impact your business, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a chat. We’re always available to assist where we can.

If you are an individual you might be concerned about your personal legal matters. We are here to assist clients with all aspects of their estate planning, including getting your Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Guardianship in order.

The Federal Government recently announced a range of stimulus initiatives to minimize the economic impact of the virus: https://bit.ly/3b0JVmx

Similarly the WA Government has also released a stimulus package: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/coronavirus-covid-19-western-australian-government-response

At Bailiwick Legal we work with you, for you, so even if you have to self-isolate please know we are here working to get our clients through this difficult time.

Stay safe.