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Coronavirus - Was Sie [jetzt] wissen müssen

While we react jointly to the spread of the coronavirus and Covid-19, the wellbeing of our employees and clients remains our number one priority. A dedicated task force continuously observes the developments in connection with the corona pandemic and ensures that we implement the recommendations of authorities and scientists of the Robert Koch Institute and the ECDC as specific measures to protect our employees, clients and business partners. Further information from the German government on Covid-19 can be found here .

The work for our clients has not been impaired by the partly decentralisation of our activities; all our Partners and employees can be reached via the known contact details. By creating the required technical preconditions, we also ensured compliance with the strict requirements of data protection and data security.

More details on the measures taken by Eversheds Sutherland are available here .

Corona crisis – legal consequences for businesses

The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is not only an assault to the people's health but also to the health of businesses facing a fierce struggle against the economic consequences. Impairments of the supply chain, imminent business interruptions, contractual duties to perform and also the responsibilities employers are facing as well as numerous other aspects have far-reaching effects on businesses and put them under significant legal pressure.

On this website you can find up-to-date information regarding the most urgent legal issues in this context. It is aimed at supporting you in managing and stemming the risk situation, however, it cannot replace the legal advice in individual cases. If you have any questions on how to deal with the current situation and its effects on your business, please do not hesitate to directly address your usual contact person at Eversheds Sutherland at any time.

Our interdisciplinary Coronavirus Task Force is available under covid19@eversheds-sutherland.de .

For information on the legal situation in other jurisdictions, please visit our global Coronavirus Legal Hub or follow us on Twitter under @ESGlobalLaw .

Eversheds Sutherland Updates

Automotive

08.04.2020: Up to speed on COVID-19: Automotive Industry Risk Mitigation Action Plan

Commercial (Retail, Sales, Supply chain)

14.04.2020: A guide to Force Majeure around the world

30.03.2020: How coronavirus may influence supply chain disruption

19.03.2020: Legal consequences of cancellations of events

19.03.2020: Legal consequences of supply shortages

Corporate / M&A

07.10.2020: Option to hold virtual annual general meetings extended until the end of 2021

31.03.2020: Bridging the gap on purchase price

27.03.2020: New corporate law measures from the legislator

27.03.2020: Impact of Covid-19 on current M&A transactions: Part 2

27.03.2020: Impact of Covid-19 on current M&A transactions: Part 1

24.03.2020: German Federal Government plans legislative package to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19

Data protection

17.07.2020: Electronic signatures

31.03.2020: Data processing in times of the COVID-19 crisis

25.03.2020: Data protection considerations for alternative communication platforms – Global

23.03.2020: Covid-19 Phishing Attacken

Finance / Capital market law

17.11.2020: Liquidity measures

05.05.2020: Electronic signatures - sign paperless

05.05.2020: Bavaria-Funds (BayernFonds): State recapitalisation aid of the State of Bavaria to companies in the COVID-19 crisis

02.04.2020: Changes to Directors’ Duties during the COVID-19 Crisis - Global

01.04.2020: Economic Stabilisation Fund

23.03.2020: Overview of governmental economic support – Global

Foreign trade law / Compliance

07.05.2020: New hurdles for investment (not only) in the health sector

15.04.2020: No sale of German enterprises following the Corona crisis - foreign investment rules will be tightened

31.03.2020: Compliance risks for companies under the Infection Protection Law

24.03.2020: German Federal Government plans legislative package to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19

23.03.2020: Implementing Regulation 2020/402

17.03.2020: New export and transfer prohibition of certain medical safety equipment

06.03.2020: Export and transfer prohibition of certain medical safety equipment ("Order")

Insurance

26.03.2020: Insurance cover for business interruption

Intellectual Property

03.04.2020: Intellectual Property office protocols and key challenges in light of COVID-19 - Global

Labour and employment Law

01.04.2020: Covid-19 global employer guide

23.03.2020: FAQ short-time work

17.03.2020: COVID 19-Guideline for Employers

05.03.2020: Employment law update - Germany

Life sciences

14.04.2020: Impacts on clinical trials

02.04.2020: Latest impacts on medical devices industry

Real estate / Construction law / Tenancy law

08.05.2020: COVID-19-driven rent deferrals – properly executed

12.04.2020: (Real estate) investment funds in the Corona crisis: Liquidity risks through regulatory and tax provisions

31.03.2020: Information for communities of condominium owners and administrators of residential properties

Restructuring and insolvency

30.04.2021: Update zur Insolvenzantragspflicht der Geschäftsleitung

19.10.2020: The new Restructuring Framework from a Creditor's Perspective

08.09.2020: Update regarding the changes to insolvency law

08.05.2020: COVID-19-driven rent deferrals – properly executed

24.03.2020: German Federal Government plans legislative package to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19

Tax

07.01.2021: COVID-19 – Mutual agreements on tax treatment of home office activities by cross-border commuters between Germany and its bordering states

08.05.2020: COVID-19-driven rent deferrals – properly executed

27.04.2020: Flat-rate carryback for expected losses

24.04.2020: Extension for filing of preliminary wage tax returns

22.04.2020: Austria and German agreement on tax treatment of home office working

17.04.2020: DTA Luxembourg and DTA Netherlands – Cross-border commuters (“Grenzpendler”) working in their Home Offices

15.04.2020: Tax relief measures for volunteers and donations

12.04.2020: (Real estate) investment funds in the Corona crisis: Liquidity risks through regulatory and tax provisions

10.04.2020: Tax developments - Global

03.04.2020: Requirements for granting tax relief

31.03.2020: Tax developments - Global

31.03.2020: Using tax to protect liquidity

20.03.2020: Tax developments - Global

19.03.2020: Tax developments - Germany

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