Coronavirus – Implications for UK Employers1 April 2020
This article highlights some considerations for UK employers during the coronavirus pandemic – how best to navigate the commercial and financial challenges.
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COVID-19 and Thailand (Part 2) – Key Employment Law issues to consider1 April 2020
With the spread of the COVID-19, we consider some of the key legal issues in Thailand arising out of the measures and restrictions to respond to and control.
COVID-19 and Thailand (Part 1) – key legal issues to consider1 April 2020
With the spread of the COVID-19, we consider some of the key legal issues in Thailand arising out of the measures and restrictions to respond to and control.
The consequences of COVID-19 on contractual relations in Greek Law: a brief guide31 March 2020
This article examines whether the impact of COVID-19 pandemic may constitute a force majeure event under Greek law perspective and if so, how it may affect the performance of contractual obligations in the Greek jurisdiction
Update and Insights: UAE Financial Leasing Law31 March 2020
A summary of recent developments, and insights, in relation to the implementation of the UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 2018 on Finance Leases.
Coronavirus and German Renewable Energy Projects: Some Specific Regulatory Topics31 March 2020
This article discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the German renewables industry, including falling market prices and its effects, tender proceedings and the movement of technical staff.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2131 March 2020
This week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly covers a number of recent cases in the maritime sector, including a rare care in which the Admiralty Court set aside an order for sale, as well as a significant decision on the powers of the English court in support of arbitration
COVID-19’s Impact on German Corporate and Acquisition Loans30 March 2020
The spread of COVID-19 has caused in view of the potential effect on facility agreements. While the effect of the pandemic may be temporary, there is likely to be an increased need for liquidity in an environment, where new loans will be difficult to obtain.
WFW advises on US$70m restructuring and lease remarketing for A330 aircraft30 March 2020
The transaction was pioneering in the South Korean aviation sector and is already being used as a guideline for future remarketing and restructuring transactions in the sector.
Update: Germany’s COVID-19 Financial Shield and changes to Civil and Insolvency Law27 March 2020
Germany has implemented measures to support businesses struggling from the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. This includes a protective financial shield as well as changes to German civil and insolvency law.
Competition law and Covid-19 – All change or no change?27 March 2020
Covid-19 has created massive levels of activity by key competition authorities with contradictory effects – a huge opening up of State Aid, and a widening of potentially lawful cooperation between competitors, yet a stern warning about price-gouging and excessive pricing. This article provides a guide for business to current trends, and key compliance questions.
“Cura Italia” Decree: the main measures in the shipping industry27 March 2020
This article analyses the main measures taken by the Italian government to address the sudden reduction in maritime traffic related to the carriage of goods and passengers.
