COVID-19 and Thailand (Part 1) – key legal issues to consider1 April 2020
With the spread of the COVID-19, we consider some of the key legal issues in Thailand arising out of the measures and restrictions to respond to and control.
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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
Coronavirus and German Renewable Energy Projects: Some Specific Regulatory Topics31 March 2020
This article discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the German renewables industry, including falling market prices and its effects, tender proceedings and the movement of technical staff.
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.
Working from home during COVID-19 – what has to be considered?26 March 2020
This article (in German) looks into the legal considerations for employees and employers working from home as a result of COVID-19.
Guidelines on accelerated and interim needs due to the effects of the COVID-1924 March 2020
This guide (in German) discusses the current budgetary and public procurement law framework conditions as well as existing scope for accelerated and interim coverage of demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Italian Decree “Cura Italia”: Main measures regarding Italian administrative proceedings24 March 2020
In a bid to contain the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, Italy’s new “Cura Italia” Decree provides important new measures regarding administrative proceedings. This article outlines its main points.
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.
Check your (legal advice) privilege16 March 2020
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 Agoda on launch of Asia-Pacific and Middle East online flight and package platforms9 March 2020
Agoda is one of the world’s fastest growing digital travel platforms, providing travellers with a choice of more than 2.5m properties.
