Suspension of wrongful trading in light of COVID-196 April 2020
Our authors explore the UK Government’s planned suspension of directors’ personal liability for wrongful trading rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The consequences of COVID-19 on contractual relations in Greek Law: a brief guide31 March 2020
This article examines whether the impact of COVID-19 pandemic may constitute a force majeure event under Greek law perspective and if so, how it may affect the performance of contractual obligations in the Greek jurisdiction
Update and Insights: UAE Financial Leasing Law31 March 2020
A summary of recent developments, and insights, in relation to the implementation of the UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 2018 on Finance Leases.
WFW advises on US$70m restructuring and lease remarketing for A330 aircraft30 March 2020
The transaction was pioneering in the South Korean aviation sector and is already being used as a guideline for future remarketing and restructuring transactions in the sector.
Update: Germany’s COVID-19 Financial Shield and changes to Civil and Insolvency Law27 March 2020
Germany has implemented measures to support businesses struggling from the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. This includes a protective financial shield as well as changes to German civil and insolvency law.
Competition law and Covid-19 – All change or no change?27 March 2020
Covid-19 has created massive levels of activity by key competition authorities with contradictory effects – a huge opening up of State Aid, and a widening of potentially lawful cooperation between competitors, yet a stern warning about price-gouging and excessive pricing. This article provides a guide for business to current trends, and key compliance questions.
COVID 19 – What should we do now?26 March 2020
We have formed a dedicated team to assist our clients worldwide to deal with any and all challenges faced by businesses affected by the government lockdowns.
COVID-19, Aircraft Finance and Return of the MAC?24 March 2020
This article reviews certain specific issues in aircraft finance transactions that borrowers and lenders should consider in light of COVID-19 and examines whether it will increase use of the material adverse change provisions.
COVID-19 and the Thai Aviation Sector24 March 2020
In this article, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 and consider factors and issues unique to Thailand and Thai operators and lessees.
Analysis: How should airlines be bailed out?20 March 2020
London Partner Jeremy Robinson looks into state aid and the level of support that can be offered to airlines in Europe.
COVID-19 and a new paradigm in airline restructuring20 March 2020
In this article we discuss the impact of COVID-19 and a new paradigm in airline restructuring.
Germany’s government announces implementation of COVID-19 Financial Shield18 March 2020
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.
