As part of the package of measures to mitigate the effects of the corona crisis, the German Bundestag has fast-tracked an act to mitigate...
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We are pleased to share our COVID-19 guide to global tax measures, which contains a high-level summary of tax-related COVID-19 measures...
In order to best protect their businesses for the long term, many companies are making the difficult decision to furlough employees on 80...
COVID-19 guidance and offer of informal guidance On 27 March 2020, the Commission issued a statement (PDF) on the application of the...
The COVID-19-crisis does not stop at patent law either. With the revision of the Infection Protection Act in view of the COVID-19...
By virtue of Royal Decree 463/2020 (‘the decree’), published on 14 March 2020, the Spanish government has declared a state of emergency...
Whether you are the general counsel of a company, an investment manager in a private equity fund, or a board member, there are a number...
The spread of COVID-19 confronts companies with various challenges. On the one hand, they must ensure the health and safety of their...
The Chancellor’s announcement on 26 March of a support package for the UK’s self-employed population was, in many ways, expected....
On 14 March 2020 the Spanish Government passed Royal Decree 463/2020 (‘the Royal Decree’), which declared a state of emergency to...
The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been widespread with implications for multiple sectors of the global economy....
The Witness Evidence Working Group (WEWG) published its Final Report on 10 December 2019. The WEWG did not recommend radical reform, but...