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.
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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.
Duties of directors and board members during the Coronavirus pandemic19 March 2020
This article explores issues which may concern directors and management in Germany in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Coronavirus and the impact on aircraft lessors18 March 2020
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 Aerospace18 March 2020
Böllhoff is a family-owned German business, specialising in supplying fastening and assembly technology to aeronautical sector.
German Employment Newsletter17 March 2020
In this German-language article, Philipp Byers discusses how the current coronavirus pandemic will affect employees and employers in Germany.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1917 March 2020
For the latest decisions on the fraud exception to privilege and the operation of joint privilege, as well as a significant Court of Appeal decision on hybrid construction contracts, check out this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly.
Lockdown: Are you prepared if your project has to close because of coronavirus?16 March 2020
London Construction Partner Barry Hembling discusses the impact of the coronavirus on construction projects.
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 Vidiemme on acquisition by BiP16 March 2020
Vidiemme is a digital consultancy firm providing innovative solutions to companies in the Italian life sciences industry.