Through implementing the EU Restructuring Directive, German restructuring and insolvency law will be modernized, more effective, and enriched by new instruments.

Regierungsentwurf setzt EU Restrukturierungs-Richtlinie um und führt neues Sanierungsinstrumentarium ein.

Government draft of law implements EU Restructuring Framework, and introduces new restructuring instruments.

Successfully executing an acquisition from stress, distress, or insolvency requires a creative approach to reconcile competing interests.

As a result of the legal amendments on German tenancy law that were passed in March 2020 in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords are not allowed to terminate lease agreements for default of rental payments occurring in the period from April 1 to June 30, 2020, until June 30, 2022, if those defaults result from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Six key takeaways for COVID-19 Restructurings and Antitrust

Issuers face numerous restructuring alternatives, both within and outside the bankruptcy process

The new measures seek to overcome the expected high rate of insolvency, refinancing, and corporate disputes arising from the COVID-19 crisis

New legislation suspends contractual obligations for the next six months with related disputes subject to a separate dispute resolution system.

On 7 April 2020, the Singapore Parliament passed the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act (the Act) offering temporary relief to businesses and individuals who are unable to fulfil their contractual obligations because of COVID-19 and providing temporary amendments to bankruptcy and insolvency laws. The Act went into effect immediately.

Debtors and creditors can use several options under the Insolvency Law in Saudi Arabia to address COVID-19-related difficultie