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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Online gaming M&A levels up
The online gaming industry has flourished amid stay-at-home orders
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Are rising default rates cause for concern?
Leveraged finance defaults are rising as the impact of COVID-19 is felt, but covenant-lite terms, government intervention and support from financial sponsors have mitigated fallout from the pandemic
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High yield bond issuance rebounds
After COVID-19 concerns brought issuance to a near halt in March, Q2 high yield bond activity climbed in most markets as borrowers sought to boost balance sheets and cash reserves
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Loan activity evolves in Latin America
Latin American loan issuance has felt the effects of COVID-19 disruptions, but lenders have remained open for business as borrowers turn to bilateral loan revolving credit facilities for liquidity
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ESG Disclosure Trends in SEC Filings
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Returning to Work: COVID-19, Workers' Compensation, and Employee/Consultant Waivers
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New EU-Vietnam FTA Enters into Force
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Chinese M&A bounces back in Q2
A surge of interest from inbound investors drives recovery after a sharp fall in Q1
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ESG takes center stage amid economic crisis and social unrest
Strong ESG credentials and long-term plans to improve their relationship with society and the environment are increasingly important to ensure companies’ access to capital
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Will 2020 See A Take Off for Turnover Rents In UK Real Estate?
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Resolution whereby the Mexican National Hydrocarbons Commission establishes several measures in order to promote the development of petroleum activities
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Modification to certain provisional measures published by Banco de Mexico, as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
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Japan's 2020 Proxy Season Results Announced
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Loan markets show signs of life after COVID-19 shock
Investor sentiment has begun to recover, but ratings downgrades and higher pricing continue to keep loan markets on alert
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Resumption of the activities of the Federal Judiciary
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Italy takes permanent and temporary steps to facilitate Rights Offerings and PIPE transactions
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COVID-19: Acquisition of more than 10% voting rights by non-EU/EEA foreign investors in French listed companies will be subject to fast-track FDI review
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National Banking and Securities Commission resumes activities during the contingency derived from SARS Cov-2 (COVID-19)
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FDI Regimes - The impact of COVID-19 on deal-making
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"100 measures for business sector" - Overview of the most recent measures to enhance the business environment after the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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A strong start to the year mitigated the impact of COVID-19 on Italian M&A
A handful of large deals struck early in the year provided a few bright spots for Italian M&A activity in H1 2020
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Practical Tips to Prepare for Upcoming Quarterly Disclosures
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Global M&A value collapses to record lows in Q2 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, global M&A value dropped to the lowest half-yearly total since H1 2010
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Global PE buyout activity stays relatively robust in H1
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, total buyout volume in the first half of 2020 dropped 23% annually, while value fell 30%—less than half the rate of decline of overall M&A
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COVID-19: Global Government Financial Assistance Measures
Our global team can provide advice on eligibility for governmental financial assistance measures on a global basis. 
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State of the art of the Italian liquidity measures – Keeping Italian Companies Alive?
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CCPs, Cleared Derivatives and Coronavirus
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France hopes for recovery after COVID deal dip
French M&A activity has suffered steep falls because of COVID-19, but green shoots are emerging as lockdown measures ease
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Authorization of special accounting standards for credit institutions by the CNBV. Part II
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Technology M&A remains resilient in the face of COVID-19 crisis
Technology dealmaking has continued apace in 2020 as M&A investors take advantage of the sector's resilience to transact
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Healthcare M&A prospers, despite fall in deal activity
The megadeals of 2019 may be off the table for now, but deal activity across healthcare and pharmaceuticals has proven resilient through the COVID-19 crisis
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European Real Estate Finance: Market update – Q2 2020
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Oil & gas industry feels financing squeeze
Low prices and excess supply have pushed oil & gas balance sheets to the brink, which means raising traditional debt will remain difficult and restructurings are expected
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Modern slavery reporting requirements in Australia and the impact of COVID-19: What you need to know
Aviation
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Take it from us: Tips for aviation and aerospace professionals on navigating a business transformation
Practical advice on restructuring processes and considerations
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UK ushers in new foreign takeover restrictions for Coronavirus-critical businesses and national security activities
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Technology sector shows resilience during lockdowns
Remote working, online shopping and telemedicine have shielded the technology sector from the worst effects of COVID-19 lockdowns
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Experts Fiduciary Duty of Loyalty
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Realistic post-pandemic solutions for sustainable supply chains required
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The most recent measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Slovak Republic – rent subsidy scheme and new financial aid framework for ensuring liquidity