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: 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.
Tax reliefs for COVID-19 crisis-affected businesses23 March 2020
German Tax Authorities have published measures which will help to reduce and delay tax payments in 2020. Each business will need to apply for these tax reliefs individually at the competent German tax office.
WFW advises Vattenfall on sale of UK electric vehicle business to Statkraft20 March 2020
Statkraft will take on Vattenfall’s existing electric vehicle charging network staff in the UK and will manage, operate and maintain its charging stations.
Fostering the Growth of Ship Leasing in Hong Kong – Ship Leasing Tax Concessions19 March 2020
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 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.
WFW advises Galloper on £281.8m sale of transmissions assets3 March 2020
Galloper Wind Farm is located in the North Sea, 27 km from the coast of Suffolk, England. The sale of Galloper’s transmission assets includes its onshore and offshore substations as well as two subsea export cables.
Getting Started: Evaluating a port project investment24 February 2020
The Global Ports & Terminals Group is featured in a global shipping magazine Port Strategy, looking into the initial considerations of port sector investment.
WFW advises HRL Morrison on European renewables investment platform12 February 2020
The newly established platform, Galileo Green Energy, will invest in the development of wind and solar energy projects and storage solutions across Europe, including in Italy, Spain, France, Germany and the UK
French Finance Bill 2020: Exceptional depreciation for shipowners and lessors (Part 3/3)31 January 2020
This is the third of a series of three linked articles focussing on France’s 2020 Finance Bill. This article explores the new depreciation regulations for green investments in the maritime sector.
French Finance Bill 2020: Impacts on corporate transactions (Part 2/3)31 January 2020
This is the second linked article focussing on France’s 2020 Finance Bill. This article discusses the impact the new bill will have on corporate transactions and the management of large French corporations.
