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Burges Salmon Corporate team launches COVID-19 General Meetings Helpline

The firm’s Corporate team has launched a COVID-19 General Meetings Helpline to support clients facing challenges posed by the pandemic to corporate business

Legal update

Virtual Pension Trustee Meetings – how to make the most of holding meetings virtually

In this article, we discuss how pension scheme trustees might make the most of one key adaptation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic: virtual trustee meetings

Legal update

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill – reform of the UK insolvency regime

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, which introduces significant changes to the UK insolvency regime alongside various COVID-19 provisions, continues its progress through Parliament

Legal update

Return of the ‘Cash Box’ Placing - the COVID-19 fundraising solution?

As many quoted companies continue to suffer unprecedented cashflow issues, we consider the impact of the latest PEG investor guidance and the resurgence of the ‘cash box’ placing structure

Legal update

Government debt finance schemes for UK businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

A brief update on the debt finance schemes introduced by the Government, which are available to businesses within the UK following the outbreak of COVID-19

Publication

COVID-19: closing finance transactions in the days of social distancing

In this guidance note, we examine the extent to which, under both Scots and English law, companies and their funders are able to operate and enter into contracts remotely

Legal update

COVID-19: Implications for MAR and AIM Rules obligations

COVID-19 presents new challenges for AIM companies in meeting their obligations under the AIM Rules and MAR, particularly regarding price sensitive information

Legal update

COVID-19: Government announces insolvency law changes to give directors breathing space

Does the 3-month suspension of wrongful trading provisions, along with other measures, go far enough to enable businesses to weather the COVID-19 storm?

Legal update

COVID-19: What does it mean for M&A transactions?

Points to consider in M&A transactions impacted by COVID-19

Legal update

COVID-19: Impact on AGMs

We consider how the AGMs of UK quoted companies will be affected

Legal update

Governance and duties in the time of COVID-19

When faced with financial difficulty, directors face additional duties and responsibilities. This article outlines the key considerations and practical points for directors to consider