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Coronavirus: Legal implications of a global pandemic

As businesses worldwide navigate the challenges brought on by the rapid spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), it is now more essential than ever that corporations be ready with solutions to address risk issues as they arise.

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UK: Alternatives to redundancy: A guide for UK employers

The economic effects of the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) for many businesses are significant and likely to endure for a long period of time.

Europe: European central bank announces pandemic emergency purchase program

In a further response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, the European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a €750 billion Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program (PEPP), a new temporary asset purchase program of private and public sector securities, which will last until at least the end of 2020.

Global: COVID-19: Implications from an antitrust and competition law perspective

The current COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis sweeping the world is having a hugely disruptive impact on society and business, and our first thoughts and best wishes are with our clients, colleagues and their families who are facing this unprecedented public health challenge.

How are businesses managing their operational response?

Given the scale of the crisis, many businesses and sectors will require government support in various forms including potentially crisis loans, state guarantees and tax waivers or deferrals.