Duties of directors and board members during the Coronavirus pandemic
This article explores issues which may concern directors and management in Germany in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
Fostering the Growth of Ship Leasing in Hong Kong – Ship Leasing Tax Concessions
In this article we discuss the salient points of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Ship Leasing Tax Concessions) Bill 2020 which was gazetted on 17 January 2020.
Germany’s government announces implementation of COVID-19 Financial Shield
The German Federal Government has announced support measures for businesses struggling from the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. This newsletter focusses on the implementation of a protective financial shield as well as certain additional measures including tax reliefs and a loosening of insolvency filing requirements.
Coronavirus and the impact on aircraft lessors
In this article we examine the impact of coronavirus on aircraft lessors and offer some advice on how the risks can be managed.
WFW advises Böllhoff on acquisition of major stake in Gillis Aerospace
Böllhoff is a family-owned German business, specialising in supplying fastening and assembly technology to aeronautical sector.
German Employment Newsletter
In this German-language article, Philipp Byers discusses how the current coronavirus pandemic will affect employees and employers in Germany.
Lockdown: Are you prepared if your project has to close because of coronavirus?
London Construction Partner Barry Hembling discusses the impact of the coronavirus on construction projects.
Check your (legal advice) privilege
The English Court of Appeal has recently revisited the thorny issue of Legal Advice Privilege, providing some much-needed clarification on when it will apply, particularly in the context of communications sent to multiple addressees.
WFW advises Vidiemme on acquisition by BiP
Vidiemme is a digital consultancy firm providing innovative solutions to companies in the Italian life sciences industry.
Vessel underperformance disputes – how are currents and swell treated?
The significance of current and swell on performance warranties has been the subject of a number of recent LMAA arbitral awards that has brought to light certain uncertainties in this area.
