Beyond COVID-19: Corporate/M&A outlook

UK: Raising finance in challenging markets: Key considerations for corporates

The COVID-19 pandemic raises a range of issues for companies in all sectors, including the ability to access the finance necessary to maintain business operations during these challenging times.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 22, 2020

Canada: CFIA and USDA reach temporary agreement on food import/export inspections

On April 17, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced it reached a temporary agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) around the import and export of animal products between Canada and the United States.

Canada | Publication | April 21, 2020

Australia: COVID-19: Legal update for landlords and tenants - Land Tax Relief

Most States in Australia have announced land tax relief measures to support landlords and tenants through the COVID-19 crisis.

Australia | Publication | April 21, 2020

Governmental Use of Patented Inventions during a Pandemic: A Global Survey

Around the globe, pharmaceutical and medical device companies are helping in the fight of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada | Publication | April 20, 2020

Environment and Planning: COVID-19 legislative amendments and key measures for NSW

There have been a number of developments as Commonwealth and State Governments bring in policy and legislative change to respond to community needs as well as keeping the construction industry moving.

Australia | Publication | April 17, 2020

Australia: Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code: Victorian implementation

Just before the Easter Break on 7 April, the National Cabinet agreed for the Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code (the Code) to be legislated in each state and territory jurisdiction. While no state or territory has specifically enacted all of the provisions of the Code, the Victorian Government has today announced that urgent legislation will be introduced into Parliament on Thursday 23 April 2020 to implement the Code. We are expecting that the principles in the Code will have legal effect shortly afterwards.

Australia | Publication | April 16, 2020

Briefing on ROZ lease agreements for office space in view of the COVID-19 outbreak

The Netherlands: The COVID-19 outbreak and ROZ lease agreements for office space

As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses find themselves confronted with a potentially significant decrease in turnover without a clear indication of when this crisis will be resolved. Consequently, companies are trying to limit their costs in these difficult times.

Global | Update | April 10, 2020

Institutional shareholder advisors provide updated guidance on proxy season 2020 as a result of the pandemic

In light of COVID-19, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis have provided updated guidance ahead of the upcoming shareholder meeting season.

Canada | Publication | April 09, 2020

COVID-19: UK FCA announces measures to assist listed companies in raising new share capital

UK: COVID 19: FCA announces measures to assist listed companies in raising new share capital

On April 8, 2020 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a package of measures intended to assist companies to raise new share capital in response to the coronavirus crisis, whilst retaining an appropriate degree of investor protection.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 09, 2020