Hong Kong Real Estate Finance and Covid 1921 April 2020
This article discusses potential issues with real estate financing documents in Hong Kong and provides practical guidance for borrowers and the lenders during COVID-19.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2421 April 2020
Two recent cases on expert evidence take centre stage in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, looking at the obligations that experts owe their clients, and the admission of expert evidence in relation to an application to enforce an arbitration award.
Tightening of German investment control – new law pending20 April 2020
This article explores the restrictions being put in place on foreign investments in Germany.
WFW contributes to The Asian Infrastructure Finance Report 202020 April 2020
Senior Associate Michael Folsom was invited to contribute his insights to The Asian Infrastructure Finance Report 2020.
COVID-19 – IMO guidance on delays of ship deliveries17 April 2020
This briefing examines recent IMO guidance relating to delays of ship deliveries due to COVID-19.
Tax and social security for personnel issues in the COVID-19 crisis17 April 2020
This article (in German) discusses some of the special regulations included in an extensive aid program provided by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance to help struggling companies during the COVID-19 crisis.
Foreign Direct Investment controls – what is changing and what dealmakers should do17 April 2020
This article explores the changing views of FDI in the EU, the UK, Germany and France.
“Restore Liquidity” Decree: main measures and relevant application in the Italian shipping sector16 April 2020
This article looks into the main measures set force by the Italian government’s recent Restore Liquidity Decree and how it affects the shipping industry.
COVID-19 and French public contracts16 April 2020
This briefing (in French) explores the orders issued by the French government providing exceptional and temporary measures to address COVID-19’s impact on the award and performance of public contracts.
Insolvency Law in the Spotlight: The UK response to the financial impact of COVID-1916 April 2020
This article comments on the UK Government’s proposals for wider insolvency reform and compares them to two proposals from the insolvency profession.
Beyond Force Majeure: excusing performance under New York law during COVID-1916 April 2020
This article discusses the extraordinary circumstances in which a party’s nonperformance of its contractual obligations may be excused under the New York common law.
Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act: A business checklist15 April 2020
Thailand’s first regulatory framework for personal data protection will be fully operational on 27 May 2020. In this article, we outline the steps for businesses to get ready for the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Act 2019.
