Beyond COVID-19: Corporate/M&A outlook

Global: Three dimensions of adjustment to the new reality

COVID-19 has gone far beyond creating a temporary crisis.

Global | Publication | May 25, 2020

Canada: Personal liability for corporate fraud: what you need to know

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wear on, corporations must remain vigilant against the increased risk of fraud.

Canada | Publication | May 22, 2020

A global guide to construction contracting

Global: A guide to construction contracting

In these extraordinary times, our market-leading, global construction team is increasingly advising on force majeure and related relief claims arising under the various different standard forms of construction contract, which are themselves subject to a variety of different governing laws.

Global | Publication | May 21, 2020

New policy in Mexico puts dagger in private sector participation in the electricity sector

Mexico: New policy puts dagger in private sector participation in the electricity sector

The SENER changed the operating rules for the Mexican power grid on May 16 to the detriment of private power producers, in particular wind and solar power projects.

Global | Publication | May 18, 2020

UK: Q&A on COVID-19-related force majeure claims

We asked a group of our dispute resolution lawyers about the questions most frequently asked by their clients in relation to force majeure claims.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 15, 2020

Germany: Five things to know: Synthetic W&I insurance

Warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance has by now been fully embedded in the M&A transaction process, but the coverage provided by the insurance policy is based on the warranty package in a share purchase agreement (SPA)

Global | Publication | May 15, 2020

New measures to support Canadian food supply

Prime Minister Trudeau recently announced new measures to assist agribusinesses, $252 million in federal funding and an increase of $200 million in borrowing capacity to support agribusinesses.

Canada | Publication | May 13, 2020

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