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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US IRS Provides Guidance Regarding Employee Retention Tax Credit Under the CARES Act
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German Government Enacts Economic Measures for Start-Ups
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US CARES Act: Relief Available to US Subsidiaries of Latin American Companies
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COVID-19: Japanese Government Financial Assistance Measures
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COVID-19: Egyptian Government Financial Assistance Measures
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Singapore update: The practical impact of the COVID-19 temporary measures legislation
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German government strengthens foreign direct investment (FDI) scrutiny in healthcare sector
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Publication of actions to ensure the reliability of the National Electric Grid due to the COVID-19 pandemic (suspension of pre-operational tests)
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COVID-19: Chinese Government Financial Assistance Measures
China has Issued a Package of Financial Policies to Help Affected Enterprises
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COVID-19 – The Russian government’s measures to support the Russian economy
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Changes to Spanish Insolvency Act to cater for the COVID-19 outbreak
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in Finland
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COVID-19: Following the paths of Spain, and soon Germany, the French Government Further Strengthens Foreign Investments Control
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COVID-19 – Key UK Employment Issues Guidance Note
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COVID-19: Belgian government grants a moratorium on insolvency and enforcement proceedings
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COVID-19: UAE's Government Financial Assistance Measures
The UAE’s Federal Government and its free zones make moves to relieve pressures on onshore and offshore businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in Poland
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The Mexican Competition Commission enacts emergency regulatory provisions governing service of process through e-mail during the pandemic
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COVID-19: Hong Kong Government Financial Assistance Measures
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (Eighth part | Federal Judicial Branch)
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COVID-19: Singapore Government Financial Assistance Measures
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UK Enterprise Management Incentives – An Update
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G20 announces debt service suspension initiative for low-income countries
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The CMA publishes new guidance on merger control in a time of COVID-19: Business as usual?
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in Turkey
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COVID-19: Polish Government Financial Assistance Measures
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (Seventh part, Ministry of Health)
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in Italy
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COVID-19: Slovak Government Financial Assistance Measures
Slovak Government Financial Assistance Measures to Address Adverse Effects of COVID-19
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COVID-19: Finland Government Financial Assistance Measures
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Social bonds – building COVID-19 relief into debt funding programmes
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Working from home – A checklist of the IT risks and exposures
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For COVID-19 Competitor Collaborations, DOJ Antitrust Division’s “Business Review Letter” Offers Easy and Likely Effective Antitrust Protection
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COVID-19: Swiss Government Financial Assistance Measures
COVID-19 – The Swiss government’s measures to support the Swiss economy
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COVID-19: Insolvency Filing Moratorium in Russia
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Launch of the Future Fund: Funding for the UK's fast-growth companies
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Regulatory Update: Advisers Act Filing Relief
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Launch of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in France
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (Sixth part, Supreme Court of Justice)