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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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Experts Fiduciary Duty of Loyalty
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The most recent measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Slovak Republic – rent subsidy scheme and new financial aid framework for ensuring liquidity
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COVID-19: Turkish Government Financial Assistance Measures
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Suspension and termination of construction contracts
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Healthcare sector under pressure but the prognosis looks good
COVID-19 has pushed healthcare systems around the world to the limit, but depending on the vertical, certain companies have been less affected than those in other sectors—and the availability of credit to battle the pandemic has helped
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COVID-19: Summary of Legal Measures in Russia
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Increasing Scrutiny of Foreign Investments in the German Healthcare Sector
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Returning to Work: Top Considerations for French Employers
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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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Appetite for change in the consumer food and beverage sector
Even though COVID-19 has taken a toll on consumer spending and supply chains, the food and beverage industry has shown resilience and continues to tap credit markets
Aviation
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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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High yield bonds: know your numbers
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AGMs: A snapshot of the FTSE 350's reaction to COVID-19 restrictions and new legislation published on general meetings
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COVID-19 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – An Overview of Restrictions in Western Europe and the CEE
Aviation
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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
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Relaxation not an option for leisure and hospitality sectors
The COVID-19 lockdown forced restaurants, hotels, gyms, theaters and casinos to shut their doors and put balance sheets under extreme strain, but some have tapped debt markets to see them through
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COVID-19: Waiver of the Benefit of the Insolvency Filing Moratorium in Russia
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Cracks show in retail as debt burden begins to bite
Retailers faced a difficult financing market before COVID-19 appeared, but lockdowns have made the situation even tougher
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Returning to Work (While Social Distancing): Top Considerations for UK Employers
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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DAC6 reporting delay proposed by EU Commission due to COVID-19
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COVID-19-Czech Government Financial Assistance Measures
Czech Government Financial Assistance Measures to Address Adverse Effects of COVID-19
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COVID-19: South African Government Financial Assistance Measures
Rescue Measures for South African Businesses to Stay Afloat in Turbulent Waters 
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COVID-19: Uzbekistan Government Financial Assistance Measures
State support for business and public
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Future Fund: finalised terms
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COVID-19 and your deal: Considerations for underwriters
Underwriters are grappling with the need to support clients that are accessing funding, while maintaining disclosure standards and managing their risk when the tools they’ve typically used may be unavailable
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in the Czech Republic
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Managing Contractual Performance in Times of Sanitary Crisis: The Spanish Law Perspective
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European Commission extends its COVID-19 State aid rules to recapitalisation and subordinated debt measures
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COVID-19: Kazakhstan Government Financial Assistance Measures
Ensuring Economic Stability. Support of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Kazakhstan
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German Government Enacts Economic Measures for Start-Ups
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COVID-19: Egyptian Government Financial Assistance Measures
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German government strengthens foreign direct investment (FDI) scrutiny in healthcare sector
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COVID-19 – The Russian government’s measures to support the Russian economy
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Changes to Spanish Insolvency Act to cater for the COVID-19 outbreak
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in Finland
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COVID-19: Following the paths of Spain, and soon Germany, the French Government Further Strengthens Foreign Investments Control
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COVID-19 – Key UK Employment Issues Guidance Note
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COVID-19: Belgian government grants a moratorium on insolvency and enforcement proceedings
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COVID-19: UAE's Government Financial Assistance Measures
The UAE’s Federal Government and its free zones make moves to relieve pressures on onshore and offshore businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic