Contractual Construction in a COVID Context16 June 2021
The decision will be of interest to all commercial parties whose businesses have been impacted by government measures in response to the pandemic.
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Listed companies: holding shareholder meetings in 202112 April 2021
This article sets out some guidance for UK-listed companies looking to hold a shareholder meeting in 2021.
Quarantine hotels: adopt sensible measures and seek expert advice3 March 2021
In a feature article for EG, Barry Hembling discusses the recent changes to the quarantine measures put in place by the UK Government and the measures travellers should take.
English court rejects Covid-19 frustration argument in aircraft leasing case3 February 2021
This article examines the recent Commercial Court comments that an airline operator’s aircraft leases were not frustrated by the effects of Covid-19.
Fly or goodbye – Can airlines survive without taking to the skies?28 January 2021
As once profitable airlines look to raise liquidity to weather the turbulence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Partner Patrick Moore and Ocorian Director Abigail Holladay assess the use of alternative assets as a means to raise finance.
The Final Test: Supreme Court rules on Covid-19 Test Case Appeal25 January 2021
This article examines the UK Supreme Court’s decision on the coverage provided by Business Interruption insurance policies in relation to losses arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting government measures.
Easing Financial Pressures During Covid-1926 November 2020
The UAE Cabinet recently announced its approval of amendments to the Bankruptcy Law that aim to ease the enhanced financial pressures on businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. This article looks at the changes and potential implications.
Covid-19: a tax credit to encourage rent waivers granted to certain companies13 November 2020
This short French-language article details the new local real estate measures being introduced by the French Government following renewed restrictions due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Extension of the CJRS12 November 2020
This article outlines how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), set to remain open until 31 March 2021, supports individuals and businesses who are impacted by disruption caused by coronavirus.
Boost for infrastructure investment from Italian emergency legislation12 November 2020
This article analyses the new measures introduced by the Italian Government to boost infrastructure investment in Italy and mitigate the negative economic repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Insolvency filing obligations and Covid-19: liability risks for managing directors9 November 2020
This article explores the risk of personal liability for managing directors in connection with insolvency filing obligations during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in Germany.
The UK’s Job Support Scheme30 October 2020
This article explains how the new UK Job Support Scheme (including the most recent updates) coming into force on 1 November 2020 will enable businesses to retain employees on shorter hours.