Beyond COVID-19: Corporate/M&A outlook

Shareholder meetings update: additional relief from corporate law requirements during the pandemic

Federal and provincial corporate statutes in Canada generally require companies to hold an annual meeting of shareholders within 15 months of their last meeting and, under certain statutes, no later than six months after the end of such companies’ preceding financial year.

Canada | Publication | May 01, 2020

COVID-19: Private M&A transactions: Issues and emerging trends

UK: COVID-19: Issues and emerging trends in private M&A transactions

In this Briefing we consider some of the areas of a privately negotiated M&A transaction which may be affected by the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 01, 2020

INSIGHT: Promise and perils of tentative refunds—tax controversy aspects of NOL carrybacks under CARES Act

US: Tax controversy aspects of NOL carrybacks under CARES Act

This update highlights the dangers of rushing to claim NOLs that could become more of a pitfall than a benefit for the unwary taxpayer.

United States | Publication | April 29, 2020

Canada: What happens to my Alberta commercial real estate purchase and sale agreement during the pandemic?

The purchase and sale of commercial real property in Alberta and the vendor and purchaser obligations will be governed by the provisions of the signed purchase and sale agreement. It is important to r...

Canada | Publication | April 28, 2020

UK: Fairness and forbearance

COVID-19 has impacted the lives of every individual across the country.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 28, 2020

UK: Real Estate Focus: April 2020

In this edition we take a look at the Coronavirus Act 2020 in the context of business leases and planning decisions; a warning to developers on rights of light; and new regulations in the residential private rented sector.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 27, 2020

Top five tips for participants in the Middle East construction industry

Middle East: Top five tips for participants in the construction industry

The global construction industry has been hugely impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (COVID-19).

Middle East | Publication | April 27, 2020

Canada: Commercial lease considerations in Alberta – rent and much more

COVID-19’s impact on the economy is causing significant strain on the lease of commercial premises in Alberta, as landlords and tenants attempt to manage ongoing liabilities – including rental payments and the consequences of non-performance – within the confines of the commercial lease agreement and provincial laws.

Canada | Publication | April 24, 2020

COVID-19 legislative amendments and the establishment of a building recovery taskforce for Victoria

On 23 April 2020, the Victorian Parliament was called back for a single sitting day to consider a raft of bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia | Publication | April 24, 2020