Beyond COVID-19: Risk and regulatory

Additional pandemic-related relief from continuous disclosure and corporate law requirements

Governments and regulators continue to provide relief to corporations from continuous disclosure and shareholder meeting requirements.

Canada | Publication | May 26, 2020

UK: Operational resilience, banks and financial institutions: What does this mean for service contracts?

This briefing considers how the UK’s proposed operational resilience regulatory framework will impact contractual relationships between regulated firms operating in the financial services sector and their service providers.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 26, 2020

Global: Three dimensions of adjustment to the new reality

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

Global | Publication | May 25, 2020

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

Global: The COVID-19 crisis: EU Competition Policy response

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, European Union (EU) President Ursula von der Leyen has formed a team led by eight Commissioners to coordinate the EU response.

Global | Publication | May 14, 2020

Canada: Timely, or too soon? Competition Bureau releases guidance on “failing firm” claims in merger reviews

On April 29, in a rare decision based on the “failing firm” rationale, the Competition Bureau announced it would not challenge the acquisition of Total Metal Recovery (TMR) Inc. by American Iron & Metal Company Inc. (AIM), because TMR would have likely exited the market without the merger.

Canada | Publication | May 13, 2020

Global: EU relaxes antitrust restrictions in the food and agriculture sectors

On May 4, 2020, the European Union (EU) announced a package of measures to support the food and agriculture sector and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, including relaxing some antitrust rules on cooperation.

Global | Publication | May 11, 2020

Financial services monthly wrap up: April 2020

In April 2020, the financial services industry has been actively engaging with the Federal Government and regulators in order to address key issues and mitigate risks as a consequence of COVID-19

Australia | Publication | May 11, 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