Beyond COVID-19: Corporate/M&A outlook

What happens to the lease payment if a tenant goes bankrupt?

Remember, first and foremost, to consult the commercial lease to identify the clause that governs this situation, especially since a commercial lease does not terminate simply because a tenant goes bankrupt.

Canada | Publication | May 12, 2020

UK: Exercising rights and obligations under commercial contracts: Must you act in good faith?

To what extent is the exercise of rights and obligations under commercial contracts subject to implied duties of good faith and/or reasonableness?

United Kingdom | Publication | May 12, 2020

BC Business Corporations Act transparency register requirements delayed until October 2020

In May 2019, key amendments to the BC Business Corporations Act (the BCBCA) made by Bill 24 “Business Corporations Amendment Act, 2019” (the Amendment Act) were announced, requiring private companies under the BCBCA to prepare and maintain a “transparency register” of information about “significant individuals.”

Canada | Publication | May 11, 2020

UK: FCA sets expectations for insurers during COVID-19 outbreak

Through a series of statements released on May 1, 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) made clear its expectations of the insurance sector in light of coronavirus (COVID-19).

United Kingdom | Publication | May 11, 2020

Mexican Competition Commission criticizes actions against wind and solar projects

The Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica issued an opinion on May 7 harshly criticizing measures taken by Mexico’s independent system operator, CENACE, against wind and solar projects that are close to reaching commercial operation.

Global | Publication | May 08, 2020

$South Africa: Oil prices drop: What will fuel the energy industry <br \>post-COVID-19?$

South Africa: Oil prices drop: What will fuel the energy industry post-COVID-19?

On April 20, 2020, the global petroleum industry witnessed a historic plummeting of benchmark US oil below $0 a barrel, while Brent crude oil has fallen nearly 70 per cent from the beginning of the year.

South Africa | Publication | May 08, 2020

COVID-19: From black swan to boiling frog

The critical task for boards is to begin – and follow through with – the corporate governance overhaul our regulators have prioritised and are waiting to pursue.

Australia | Publication | May 07, 2020

Canada: Construction <em>force majeure</em> and alternative relief

Canada: Construction force majeure and alternative relief

Force majeure and alternative relief under standard form construction contracts and local law

Canada | Publication | May 07, 2020

France: Construction <em>force majeure</em> and alternative relief

France: Construction force majeure and alternative relief

Force majeure and alternative relief under standard form construction contracts and local law

France | Publication | May 07, 2020