Coronavirus

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 has quickly evolved from a local issue to a global crisis. In addition to the tragic human loss, the disease is having and will continue to have a profound economic impact. On this page we will be providing regular legal updates on issues affecting our clients’ businesses around the world. Below is a list of our published updates.

 

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COVID-19: French Government Financial Assistance Measures
Measures implemented in France to help companies dealing with liquidity problems and other financial difficulties
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COVID-19: Spanish Government Financial Assistance Measures
Spanish regulations adopting urgent measures to respond to the economic impact of COVID-19, including Financial Measures to Support Spanish Companies
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COVID-19: UK Government Financial Assistance Measures
“Unprecedented measures for unprecedented times” UK Government announces financial schemes to support British businesses during crisis 
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COVID-19: German Government Financial Assistance Measures
The KfW Support, The Economic Stabilisation Fund and The Law to Mitigate the Consequences of COVID-19: Germany’s Financial Measures to Support German Companies.
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COVID-19: Swedish Government Financial Assistance Measures
The Remedy for Sweden; Restore Liquidity and Mitigate the Consequences for Businesses and Jobs
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Payroll Protection Program and the Bank Secrecy Act: Balancing Aid to Small Businesses with Financial Crime Risks
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (second part)
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Most pending US M&A deals are proceeding as agreed, despite COVID-19
We highlight the responses companies are taking in light of the current environment and the arguments some buyers are making to terminate transactions
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Latin American Arbitration: Navigating the Pandemic
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A Re-awakening of the Failing Firm Defence in the EU in the Aftermath of COVID-19?
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AGMs: A snapshot of the FTSE 350's reaction to COVID-19 restrictions
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in the US
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White & Case bespoke online training
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ESM Financial Assistance vs. Eurobonds – A Dilemma and the Pandemic Crisis Support
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OECD Secretariat analysis of tax treaties and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis
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Changes in regulation of buyback of shares and certain corporate matters of Russian companies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Addressing the Coming Wave of COVID-19 Fraud and Corruption Allegations in International Arbitration
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (fifth part, Council of the Federal Judiciary)
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COVID-19: The Current Impact on Construction and Engineering Projects
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COVID-19 Triggers DOJ and State AG Initiatives, and a Proposed Federal Addition to United States’ Price Gouging Framework
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Welcome to the CARES Act Title IV and Federal Reserve Main Street Loan Facility Eligibility Tool
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SEC Emphasizes Importance of Robust Forward-Looking Disclosure for Q1 to Address COVID-19
Practical Steps to Approach Q1 Disclosures
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The CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Loan Program for Smaller and Specially Qualified Businesses
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Resolutions and provisions issued by the National Banking and Securities Commission to face the contingency derived from SARS Cov-2 (COVID-19)
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Temporary measures published by the Mexican Central Bank (Banco de Mexico) due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
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COVID-19: Managing force majeure risk in a construction project supply chain
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Paycheck Protection Program: Participation by Non-Bank Lenders
Lessons from the trenches: Tips from a leasing company’s chapter 11
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Lessons from the trenches: Tips from a leasing company’s chapter 11
Fixed-wing leasing companies should consider six tips for navigating a possible restructuring precipitated by the COVID-19 crisis.
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Lending a Helping Hand: non-profit benefits under the CARES Act
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COVID-19 - Italy expands Golden Power review of foreign investments
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Using Data to Combat COVID-19
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (fourth part)
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COVID-19 Crisis - New French VAT measures
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US CARES Act: Relief Available to US Subsidiaries of European Companies
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Branch closings in Mexico
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (third part)
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Extension for compliance with the Resolution that amends the General Provisions applicable to credit institutions
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Measures related to compliance with provisions on prevention of operations in Mexico
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Recommendations regarding the payment of dividends and repurchase of shares in Mexico
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Special accounting standards in Mexico