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Coronavirus Resource Center

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 has quickly evolved from a local issue to a global crisis. In addition to the tragic human loss, the disease is having and will continue to have a profound economic impact. On this page we will be providing regular legal updates on issues affecting our clients’ businesses around the world. Below is a list of our published updates.

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Modern slavery reporting requirements in Australia and the impact of COVID-19: What you need to know
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Leisure sector M&A awaits delayed reaction
COVID-19 is hammering leisure sector M&A—but not so much that opportunities have vanished
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Coronavirus keeps aviation industry grounded
Few sectors have felt the impact of COVID-19 as deeply as aviation, and airlines are exploring all lines of finance to bolster balance sheets.
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Aviation M&A braces for impact
COVID-19 travel restrictions have put the aviation industry on the backfoot. M&A will not be an immediate priority, but consolidation and distressed deals will come in time
Financial Institutions M&A: Sector trends - June 2019
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Global retail M&A volume drops to lowest total since 2009
COVID-19 has put dealmaking in the already disrupted retail industry under further strain. Some retailers, however, have proven resilient and those that survive will see opportunity to vertically integrate supply chains and invest in technology capabilities
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COVID-19: Key Issues When Sourcing Pandemic Prevention Supplies from China
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Australian foreign investment approval measures in response to COVID-19 and other recent Australian foreign investment approval developments
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COVID-19: Indonesian Government Financial Assistance Measures
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COVID-19: Japanese Government Financial Assistance Measures
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Singapore update: The practical impact of the COVID-19 temporary measures legislation
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COVID-19: Chinese Government Financial Assistance Measures
China has Issued a Package of Financial Policies to Help Affected Enterprises
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COVID-19: Hong Kong Government Financial Assistance Measures
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COVID-19: Singapore Government Financial Assistance Measures
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G20 announces debt service suspension initiative for low-income countries
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Working from home – A checklist of the IT risks and exposures
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CARES Act: Considerations for Lessors and Lenders in Asia-Pacific
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Questions of interest to non-US companies under the CARES Act
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World Bank Group and IMF Call for Debt Relief for IDA Countries
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COVID-19 and force majeure under LNG sale and purchase agreements
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Unlocking Platform Technology to Combat Health Pandemics
Aviation
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COVID-19 and the aviation finance industry
Creative solutions for uncertain times
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Coronavirus: The impact on leveraged finance
As the effects of coronavirus on the primary and secondary debt markets continue, there will be ongoing implications for leveraged finance transactions