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How dispute finance can help distressed energy companies around the globe: Focus on Europe and the Middle East
2020-08-04

In the last installment of this 3-part series, Oscar van Rossum du Chattel, a Senior Case Intelligence Manager based in Omni Bridgeway’s Geneva office, and Jonathan Siklos, a Senior Case Intelligence Manager bas

Filed under:
European Union, Middle East, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Energy & Natural Resources, Insolvency & Restructuring, Projects & Procurement, Fracking, Force majeure, Coronavirus, Office of Foreign Assets Control (USA)
Location:
European Union, Kuwait, Middle East, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
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Commodities Bulletin, October 2022
2022-10-07

Welcome to the October 2022 edition of the HFW Commodities bulletin.

In this extended edition, a number of our partners from across the globe have taken time to reflect on the profound impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the commodities sector. It includes contributions from our offices in Australia, Geneva, London and Singapore, with articles on energy and food security, sanctions, insolvency, regulation, the energy transition and force majeure.

On the back page, you will find details of the latest news and where you can meet the team next.

Filed under:
Australia, European Union, Global, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Company & Commercial, Derivatives, Energy & Natural Resources, Insolvency & Restructuring, Product Regulation & Liability, Trade & Customs, Supply chain, Mediation, Due diligence, Force majeure, Sanctions, ESG, Coronavirus, Anti-bribery and corruption, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 (USA), European Commission, US Department of Justice, Office of Foreign Assets Control (USA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (USA), Bank of England
Authors:
Justine Barthe-Dejean
Location:
Australia, European Union, Global, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA
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Brexit: Keep Calm and Carry On
2016-07-01

As the country recovers from the shock outcome of last Thursday’s Referendum, the question which Restructuring professionals must now consider is “what does Brexit mean for me?”. The truth is that nobody really knows. The Referendum decision is not legally binding on the UK Government and the process of the UK leaving the EU will only start once the UK has served formal notice on the EU pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union. This will start a two year negotiation period to effect Brexit.

Filed under:
European Union, United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Public, Squire Patton Boggs, Lobbying, Brexit, Breach of contract, Climate change mitigation, Supply chain, Internal market, Tariff, Force majeure, Trade barrier, Tax efficiency, Constitutional amendment
Authors:
John Alderton , Caroline Castle
Location:
European Union, United Kingdom
Firm:
Squire Patton Boggs
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Assessing Your Business Viability and Director Risk Guide
2021-04-01

Will your business be financially viable at the end of lockdown? What challenges does 2021 pose? What are the next steps

Filed under:
European Union, United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Insolvency & Restructuring, Public, Tax, Squire Patton Boggs, Brexit, Supply chain, Force majeure, Coronavirus, HM Revenue and Customs (UK)
Location:
European Union, United Kingdom
Firm:
Squire Patton Boggs
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Assessing Your Business Viability and Director Risk Guide: 13 November 2020
2020-11-16

Ongoing uncertainties about the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the looming deadline of Brexit, mean businesses and owners are in for a tough ride over the next few months, possibly much longer if the UK continues to face restrictions.

Filed under:
European Union, United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Insolvency & Restructuring, Public, Tax, Squire Patton Boggs, Brexit, Force majeure, Coronavirus, HM Revenue and Customs (UK)
Location:
European Union, United Kingdom
Firm:
Squire Patton Boggs
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Bargain M&A deals in COVID19 - a guide for CHINESE odi investors
2020-07-20

In preparation for a post COVID-19 world, Chinese outbound investors have begun to source for bargain deals in other countries, with markets characterised by corporate restructurings, low prices, depressed valuations, distressed assets, and fire sales. In this article, we briefly set out some suggestions for Chinese outbound investors when entering into bargain M&A deals in this unprecedented M&A landscape.

Filed under:
China, Corporate Finance/M&A, Insolvency & Restructuring, King & Wood Mallesons, Due diligence, Force majeure, Coronavirus
Location:
China
Firm:
King & Wood Mallesons
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Covid-19 Singapore: guide to (temporary measures) act 2020
2020-04-08

The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act (the Act) will have a considerable impact on the enforcement of certain contracts and commercial disputes in Singapore for the next 6 to 12 months. The Act was passed by the Singapore Parliament, and commenced on the same day, 7 April 2020.

The key measures of the Act are:

Filed under:
Singapore, Arbitration & ADR, Banking, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Clyde & Co LLP, Force majeure, Coronavirus
Authors:
Ian Roberts , Prakash Pillai
Location:
Singapore
Firm:
Clyde & Co LLP
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COVID-19 UK: Protecting your JV operations - Insolvency and Default
2020-04-07

As the prevalence of COVID-19 continues to grow worldwide, together with the resulting social and business restrictions, the inevitable fallout will be a failure to achieve business plans and an increase in business insolvencies.

The UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, stated whilst unveiling recent plans for a £330bn economic boost in light of the pandemic, “this is an economic emergency. Never in peacetime have we faced an economic fight like this one".

Filed under:
United Kingdom, Corporate Finance/M&A, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Clyde & Co LLP, Force majeure, Coronavirus
Location:
United Kingdom
Firm:
Clyde & Co LLP
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Third Circuit Ruling on Constitutional Authority of Bankruptcy Courts Can Provide Guidance for the Looming Wave of COVID-19 Cases
2020-04-07

The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic will leave in its wake a significant increase in commercial chapter 11 filings. Many of these cases will feature extensive litigation involving breach of contract claims, business interruption insurance disputes, and common law causes of action based on novel interpretations of long-standing legal doctrines such as force majeure.

Filed under:
USA, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Medicare, Medicaid, Bankruptcy, Fraud, Force majeure, Coronavirus, SCOTUS
Location:
USA
Firm:
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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European Real Estate Finance: Market Update - Q1 2021
2021-03-25

European Real Estate Finance: Market Update – Q1 2021 March 2021 Authors: Jeffrey Rubinoff, Dr. Thomas Flatten, Thierry Bosly, Hadrien Servais, Carl Hugo Parment, Fernando Navarro, Christophe Goossens, Julio Peralta, Angel Calleja, Aurélie Terlinden, Alexandra Stolt, Amitaben Patel & Brendon Vyas Further information on the response to COVID-19 can be found here, and we also have a German-language article, available here, looking at the impact on commercial leases. LIBOR Discontinuation Much has happened in the world of LIBOR Discontinuation since our last update.

Filed under:
Belgium, European Union, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Banking, Capital Markets, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Public, Real Estate, Tax, White & Case LLP, Brexit, Libor, Private equity, Euribor, Force majeure, Coronavirus, Commercial tenant, EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, HM Revenue and Customs (UK)
Location:
Belgium, European Union, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Firm:
White & Case LLP
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