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This is a service specifically targeted at the needs of busy non-executive directors. We aim to give you a “heads up” on the things that matter for NEDs in the week ahead – all in two minutes or less.

In this Edition, we consider the 2020 -2021 Federal budget, the Takeovers Panel’s reasons for its Alto Metals Limited decision, the Treasury’s consultation on insolvency reforms and the new alternative JobKeeper test.

YOUR KEY BOARDROOM BRIEF

A short week this week due to the public holiday in Western Australia.

This is a service specifically targeted at the needs of busy non-executive directors. We aim to give you a “heads up” on the things that matter for NEDs in the week ahead – all in two minutes or less.

In this edition of Gilbert + Tobin's Corporate Advisory Update, we focus on key legal developments over the last month which are particularly relevant to in-house counsel.

Temporary COVID-19 Corporations Act relief to allow virtual company meetings and electronic and split execution extended to 22 March 2021

Financial Restructuring & Insolvency/Finance A New Restructuring Plan

16 SEPTEMBER 2020

IN THIS ISSUE:

Introduction Process for Implementing a Plan Availability of the Plan Disenfranchisement of Creditors or Members Numerosity Cross-class Cram Down Moratorium Veto Pensions Opinion

This is a service specifically targeted at the needs of busy non-executive directors. We aim to give you a “heads up” on the things that matter for NEDs in the week ahead – all in two minutes or less.

This is a service specifically targeted at the needs of busy non-executive directors. We aim to give you a “heads up” on the things that matter for NEDs in the week ahead – all in two minutes or less.

In this Edition, we consider another recent Panel decision in the insolvency context, RBA’s comments on Australian economic outlook and the looming “return to normal” for regulators as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag on.

YOUR KEY BOARDROOM BRIEF

GOVERNANCE & SECURITIES LAW FOCUS

JULY 2020/LATIN AMERICA EDITION

Below is a summary of the main developments in U.S., EU, and U.K. corporate governance and securities law since our last update in May 2020.

See our page dedicated to the latest financial regulatory developments.

IN THIS ISSUE

GOVERNANCE & SECURITIES LAW FOCUS

JULY 2020/EUROPE EDITION

Below is a summary of the main developments in U.S., EU, U.K. and Italian corporate governance and securities law since our last update in April 2020.

See our page dedicated to the latest financial regulatory developments.

IN THIS ISSUE

UK CORPORATE INSOLVENCY AND GOVERNANCE ACT 2020

9 JULY 2020

IN THIS ISSUE:

Permanent Insolvency Changes A New Standalone Moratorium A New Restructuring Plan Ipso Facto Termination Clauses

Temporary Insolvency Changes Modification of Wrongful Trading Liability Statutory Demands Winding Up Petitions Winding Up Orders

Further Changes

Governance Changes Company Meetings Company Filings

Final Thoughts