The rush to make the most of the Eat Out Help Out scheme could land some hospitality outlets in trouble, a leading North East solicitor has warned.
Hotels, pubs, bars and restaurants are working hard to try and claw back some of the income they lost during lockdown, while also having to deal with the challenge of lower numbers of customers because of social distancing.
But according to commercial property lawyer, Ian Cowan, of Sunderland law firm Richard Reed, hospitality operators need to be aware that any changes they make to use outside spaces could have consequences.
"Some establishments have rushed to make changes in time for Eat Out Help Out, without considering all the regulations and long-term implications," said Ian.
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