We have produced a series of podcasts looking at how COVID-19 has impacted the M&A market with discussions around key issues including technology, pricing and insolvency. Episode 1: Lessons from 2008 In Episode 1 our Corporate Partners ...

The Covid-19 Block Exemption for the Retail Property Sector (the “Regulations”) were published on 24 March 2020 in response to the declaration of the National State of Disaster. The Regulations exempt certain agreements or practices with...

A notice was published in the government gazette on 30 March 2020, in terms of which the minister of transport (the “Minister”) has, in terms of section 18(7) of the National Road Traffic Act (No. 93 of 1996), extended the licensing and ...

As a general rule of data privacy protection in Hong Kong, personal data should be used only for the original purpose for which the data was collected, or a directly related purpose. One exception is where the data user obtains the consent from the ...

How does the communication within a team take place in the home office? Due to the increasing intensity of preventive measures against the spread of corona, more and more companies are closing down their locations and, where possible, relocating bus...

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This week, the Government intends to set out its “road map” to “unlock the economy” and get people back to work. Therefore, in the not too distant future (hopefully sooner rather than later for the majority), businesses will ...

Introduction Following the declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 30 January of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in response to the coronavirus crisis (please see our last briefing here), the vi...

Introduction Following the declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 30 January of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in response to the coronavirus crisis (please see our last briefing here), the vi...

Border Closure Update In an attempt to stem the virus outbreak in Europe, a number of European Union (EU) and Schengen zone Member States exercised their right to temporarily re-introduced border controls between themselves and other Member States. ...

Join us in a series of podcasts, where we address the key issues impacting the global Competition landscape as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Episode 1: Competition and Cooperation during Covid-19 This podcast is a panel style discussion mode...

  On 30 April 2020, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) released a statement on consumer protection law in relation to cancellations and refund complaints. The coronavirus outbreak has seen a significant increase in consum...

Introduction The coronavirus has forced antitrust authorities both at EU and national level to adopt an exceptional approach on competition rules. At an EU level, on 8 April the European Commission approved specific guidance to guide companies in t...

Changes to the insolvency, civil and criminal procedural law The German Federal Government is currently planning various support measures for entrepreneurs, sole traders, other small, medium and large companies and credit institutions to mitigate t...

State recapitalisation aid to companies in the Covid 19 crisis 1. Overview | within a very short time, the German legislator passed a law to establish an Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) | the aim is to stabilize the companies in the real economy a...

Coronavirus and the related restrictive measures directly affect not only insolvency proceedings that are already in progress, but can also cause or accelerate financial problems that will lead to bankruptcy and subsequent beginning of insolvency pr...

On 20th April, the UK Government announced a £500m “Future Fund”, as part of its package of measures to support businesses in response to the coronavirus.  What is the Future Fund? The Future Fund is being set up with the aim ...

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In light of the recent market events, the trading prices of many loans have fallen dramatically. As a result, companies (or their private equity sponsors) may consider utilising the debt buy-back mechanics in their credit agreements. A debt buy-back...

Whilst the UAE Government has launched economic stimulus packages to minimize the disruption, the financial and social cost of the virus will be felt for many months, if not years, to come. In light of this severe economic disruption, companies of a...

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Executive summary On 8 April 2020, the European Commission issued a Temporary Framework Communication enabling it to: issue “comfort letters” in respect of specific temporary competitor co-ordination projects; and explain the criteria it...

Implications of Covid-19 on the conduct of clinical trials The current Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on European healthcare systems, such as limited or no patient contact; restricted site access; shortage of investigational medicinal products; t...

Following the detection of a new coronavirus strain of pneumonia in Wuhan, China in late 2019 (now named ‘COVID-19’), the subsequent scale of the outbreak and the measures undertaken by various governmental authorities to contain it, hav...

Following the detection of a new coronavirus strain of pneumonia in Wuhan, China in late 2019 (now named ‘COVID-19’), the subsequent scale of the outbreak and the measures undertaken by various governmental authorities to contain it, hav...

As the situation with the COVID-19 outbreak continues to develop in the UK and beyond, there are a few recent developments for UK companies to be aware of. Year end reporting and filing accounts Year end reporting As a reminder, the Financial Report...

As Covid-19 continues to disrupt the clean energy sector we want to do what we can to help you. Free Global Webinar We will be hosting a global webinar on 25 March 3pm (UK time) which will provide practical advice around many of the problems being f...

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, May 9 (KUNA) -- Sixty-Three more coronavirus deaths were reported in the Netherlands on Saturday, down ... ......

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Japan's ruthless animated hitman has become the latest victim of the coronavirus, as the nation's longest-running manga comic an... ......

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, May 9 (KUNA) -- The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Norway, on Saturday, increased to 8,... ......

(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Madrid, May 9, 2020, SPA -- The Spanish Ministry of Health stated that the daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to... ......

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Mohammad Al-Kanderi KUWAIT, May 9 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Health Ministry announced, on Saturday, the recovery of ... ......

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, May 9 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said Saturday that it was p... ......

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Irbid, May 9 (Petra) �� The number of coronavirus patients in the isolation ward at the King Abdullah University Hospita... ......

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, May 9 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health reported, Saturday, 641 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infecti... ......

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) DOHA, May 9 (KUNA) -- Qatari ministry of health declared on Saturday recording a single death due to the novel co... ......

(MENAFN) On Friday, a high-ranking official of the Moroccan Health Ministry stated that as many as three COVID-19 cases were passed away, pushing the ... ......

(MENAFN) On Friday, the Omani health ministry affirmed the existence of 154 new coronavirus cases, increasing the overall number of people tested posi... ......

(MENAFN)The health ministry in Belarus said that 993 more patients have been diagnosed with coronavirus on Friday in the country, incr... ......

(MENAFN)Health officials of Iraq said on Friday that 2,603 total coronavirus cases have been reported in the country along with 104 de... ......

(MENAFN) The overall tally of patients who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Brunei has remained unaffected at 141, as zero more cases... ......

(MENAFN)The health ministry of Kenya said on Friday that 14 more coronavirus cases were reported in the country, which has increased the total number ... ......

(MENAFN)The health ministry of Ukraine said that 14,195 total coronavirus cases have been reported in Ukraine on Friday as the number of r... ......

(MENAFN)An official with the health ministry in Morocco said on Friday that three more coronavirus patients have died due to coronavirus i... ......

(MENAFN) On Friday, Lebanese authorities affirmed the existence of 12 new coronavirus cases, increasing the overall number of people tested positive f... ......

(MENAFN) The overall record of patients who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in South Korea has jumped to 10,840, after 18 more cases we... ......

(MENAFN)Health authorities in Brunei said that there have been no new coronavirus cases reported in the country on Saturday, as the total number of co... ......

(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 9 By Elnur Baghishov - Trend: As many as 1,529 people have been infected with the coronavirus (COVI... ......

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The civic body in Dibba Al Fujairah has ordered the closure of three pharmacies for unreasonably increasing the price of h... ......

(MENAFN)Health authorities in Yemen said on Friday that 9 more patients have been diagnosed with coronavirus, which has increased the tota... ......