We have all had to make changes to the way we live during this difficult time, and we have adapted our practice to be there in whatever way we can for our clients, by implementing work practices that follow the new regulations and social distancing guidelines. The Covid 19 crisis has prompted many people to…

Following on from parts 1 – 3 in our series of articles relating to the COVID 19 crisis what follows below is an overview of the alternative methods of executing legal documents that may be helpful in keeping business moving while at the same time being cognisant of the necessary COVID-19 restrictions that are in…

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate lives around the world and most commentators are predicting a sharp economic correction. Some contractual issues which have been raised by concerned parties are discussed below. 1. FORCE MAJEURE Force Majeure clauses are often included in commercial contracts. The clause typically seeks to excuse a non-performing party, whereby certain…

Part 2: COVID 19 – Companies Registration Office Filings Following on from Part 1 of our COVID 19 series of articles below is a summary of the current situation and obligations relating to the Company Registration Office (the “CRO”). The CRO announced that it will not be in a position to process submissions or answer…

As we continue to work together as a country to contain COVID-19 and to ‘flatten the curve’, the restrictions in travel and gathering can make it difficult from a practical perspective to manage the affairs of a company and for company directors to ensure that they are fulfilling their obligations accordingly. The uncertainty regarding when such…

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