Key considerations Enforcement of UAE judgments in India

2020-04-23

Whilst each case will ultimately need to be assessed on its merits, we have set out below what we consider to be the key factors for all UAE creditors to take into account when deciding whether to start the enforcement process in India. These factor...

The Government introduced tax reliefs and extended deadlines

2020-04-23

The Government introduced tax reliefs and extended deadlines The Government decided on the tax reliefs previously announced, postponing the deadlines in connection with the annual report to 30 September. The payment of health services contribution b...

Konexo launches hourly resourcing model

2020-04-23

New Resourcing+ service gives clients ultimate flexibility with interim support Konexo, a division of Eversheds Sutherland, has launched Resourcing+ an evolution of its existing resourcing service to be rolled out across its global network.

Updata - Quarterly Privacy & Cybersecurity Update: Edition 7 - Including COVID updates

2020-04-23

Our Privacy and Cybersecurity team are proud to present the latest edition of Updata. Our international quarterly update provides you with a compilation of privacy and cybersecurity, regulatory and legal updates from our contributors around the worl...

Reconsidered employment related Government measures

2020-04-23

Reconsidered employment related Government measures The Government modified the previously introduced wage subsidies: wage subsidies for researcher and developer employees and short-time allowance can be applied for on more favourable terms, the app...

Coronavirus - questions and answers about contracts and regulation

2020-04-23

In connection with the spread of Covid-19, extensive crisis measures have been announced in the Czech Republic with a major impact on all business activities nationwide. Below we provide answers to frequently asked questions, especially in the area ...

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rights and obligations under lease agreements

2020-04-23

Update | 23. 4. 2020: The Parliament passed the act on certain measures to mitigate the effects of the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus epidemic on tenants of business premises. The new act will be effective once signed by the President and published in the C...

Legal Compass: COVID-19 affects debt collection and bankruptcy proceedings

2020-04-22

The stay on debt collection proceedings will end on 22 April 2020. The Federal government adopted emergency law on 16 April 2020, in order to prevent coronavirus-related bankruptcies and the resulting job losses. The “COVID-19 Insolvency Ordin...

Eversheds Sutherland advises on sale of saracus Group to private equity investor Maxburg Capital Partners

2020-04-22

Eversheds Sutherland has advised the CEO and owner of saracus group on the sale of the group to an investment fund managed by private equity investor Maxburg Capital Partners. The parties agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. The client w...

Coronavirus - The new normal - Remote hearings - Ireland

2020-04-22

The Courts Service has initiated a pilot virtual hearing programme (“Pilot Programme”), with Courts of a number of jurisdictions participating, in light of the ongoing nationwide Covid-19 restrictions. It is anticipated that, following c...

Eversheds Sutherland announces 38 promotions to partner for 2020

2020-04-21

Eversheds Sutherland announces that it has made 38 partner promotions across its International and Europe network. A total of 18 of these promotions are female which is in line with its goal to achieve 30% female representation at partner level by 2...

Eversheds Sutherland maintains growth with partner promotion in Hong Kong

2020-04-21

Eversheds Sutherland has announced 38 partner promotions across its global network. A total of 18 of these promotions are female which is in line with its goal to achieve 30% female representation at partner level by 2021. In Asia, we are ple...

Coronavirus - Enhanced due diligence trends in private merger and acquisition transactions - Ireland

2020-04-21

Introduction The purpose of a legal due diligence exercise, conducted by a buyer, in a merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transaction, is to assess the potential risks involved in a transaction partly by investigating the obligations and...

Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland again recommended by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners

2020-04-21

In their 2020 editions, the international independent law firm directories Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners have once more recommended Eversheds Sutherland as leading Swiss firm in the following areas: Legal 500 Commercial, Corporate and M&...

The UAE cabinet issues a resolution regarding foreign direct investment in the UAE

2020-04-20

Following the release of the list of economic activities that are eligible for up to 100% foreign ownership by the UAE government in July 2019 (‘Positive List’), the UAE cabinet issued on 26 March 2020 cabinet resolution number 16 of 202...

Pulling together in a crisis

2020-04-20

Eversheds Sutherland assists INEOS on the production of hand sanitiser in response to Covid-19 crisis Eversheds Sutherland has advised INEOS, a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products, on the production and suppl...

Eversheds Sutherland lands lead role in sale of Norton Motorcycles

2020-04-20

Eversheds Sutherland has advised accountancy firm BDO, the administrators of Norton Motorcycles (UK) Limited and Norton Motorcycle Holdings Limited, on a GBP 16 million sale of the business and certain assets of Norton Motorcycles to a subsidiary o...

Coronavirus a practical guide for employers in the Czech Republic

2020-04-20

We are continually updating this guide in response to the gradual publication of official information by public authorities. Latest update: 20 April 2020, 13:00 (School closures. Ban on public and private events. Retail and services. Closure of esta...

Eversheds Sutherland expands leading tech practice

2020-04-17

Eversheds Sutherland recruits one of Hong Kong’s leading technology lawyers Eversheds Sutherland announced today that Frankie Tam has joined the Hong Kong-based Asia technology team, led by Rhys McWhirter. Frankie, who joins the practice as Of...

Legal 500: Eversheds Sutherland again among the best firms, receives nine recommendations

2020-04-17

In the latest ratings compiled by renowned rating agency Legal 500, Eversheds Sutherland cemented its high ranking in the areas of law where it is traditionally very strong while also being recognised in two new areas. The firm's Prague branch recei...

ITALY CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY

2020-04-17

Extraordinary provisions for civil and commercial proceedings, company law and insolvency proceedings Update: 17 April 2020 The Law Decree no. 23 issued on 8 April 2020 (&l...

Coronavirus Easing of European restrictions Northern Ireland supply chain? Northern Ireland

2020-04-17

On 15 April German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced plans to slowly ease restrictions brought in to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic. Ms. Merkel announced that social distancing rules in Germany will stay in place until at least 3 May, and she also...

Legal 500: Again among the best, we received two new recommendations

2020-04-17

Coronavirus - Covid-19 Updates: Insurance Contracts and Potential Disputes - Ireland

2020-04-17

Significant economic disruption has been caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency (the “emergency”). The insurance industry in Ireland once again finds itself under the spotlight, with considerable media attention regarding insuran...

Coronavirus - Tips for staying safe whilst working remotely during COVID-19 - Ireland

2020-04-17

During these very uncertain times organisations are required to implement remote working mechanisms and strategies for employees during the current Covid-19 pandemic. Although remote working is essential to assist organisations in continuing to work...

Coronavirus - Covid-19 Emergency Irish Health Sector Response - Ireland

2020-04-17

We all remember where we were on 17 March St Patrick’s Day 2020. 1 calendar month later we reflect on the Irish and global healthcare systems and how they have been transformed in a manner which previously would have been considered impossible...

Coronavirus - Further changes to the Wage Subsidy Scheme announced - Ireland

2020-04-17

New changes to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (the “Scheme”) were announced by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue TD (the “Minister”), on Wednesday 15 April. The changes have been introduced in recognition of various is...

Legal Compass: Is there a right to a rent reduction?

2020-04-17

Since the Federal Council ordered the closure of a large part of the shops in Switzerland in mid-March to counteract the spread of the COVID-19 virus, a dispute has raged between business tenants and landlords as to whether this extraordinary situat...

Overview of Financial Business Stimulus Measures in COVID-19 situation

2020-04-17

Our law firm Eversheds Saladius is sharing with you an Overview of Financial Business Stimulus Measures in COVID-19 situation, reflecting up-to-date amendments, which you can read by clicking here ...

Nice to be ranked in 9 practice groups in the latest edition of Legal500 EMEA 2020

2020-04-17

For more information and full overview of the rankings obtained please visit the link https://www.legal500.com/firms/50974-eversheds-saladzius-a-member-of-eversheds-sutherland/14865-vilnius-lithuania/ For more information and full overview of...

Special corporate governance rules introduced during the pandemic

2020-04-16

Special corporate governance rules introduced during the pandemic On 10 April 2020, a Government Decree was issued that prescribes the application of different company law rules as part of the Government’s Economic Protection Action Plan and a...

We advised FabricAI Oy in an investment arrangement

2020-04-16

We acted as legal adviser to FabricAI Oy in an arrangement where Visma Finland Holding Oy made a capital investment in the company and became its minority shareholder with the aim of further accelerating the company’s growth. FabricAI, founded...

Legal 500: Eversheds Attorneys highly ranked once again

2020-04-16

The results of the Legal 500 rankings for the year 2019 have been published. Eversheds Attorneys Ltd. was once again recommended in many categories of the ranking. We achieved Tier 3 in the following categories: Banking and Finance Dispute Resoluti...

New employment related Government measures

2020-04-16

New employment related Government measures Almost one month after the declaration of state of emergency in Hungary, on 10 April 2020, government decrees were issued containing new regulations and forms of state subsidies to mitigate the impact of th...

Eversheds Sutherland Russia continues to improve its position in the Legal 500 ranking

2020-04-15

We are pleased to announce that the results of the #L?gal500 #EMEA2020 were published. Eversheds Sutherland Russia continues to improve its position in the ranking and getting more great references from our clients. · Commercial, Corporate And M&...

We advised Digitalist Group Plc in a financing arrangement

2020-04-14

We acted as legal adviser to Digitalist Group Plc when it directed convertible bonds 2020/1 and 2020/2 to its main owners and structured its earlier financing. The value of the arrangement is approximately EUR 9.2 million. Read more in

Data breach by disgruntled employee: UK Supreme Court clarifies approach to employers liability

2020-04-09

The UK Supreme Court has issued its decision in Various claimants v Morrisons Supermarkets1 regarding when an employer can be vicariously liable for a data breach resulting from the theft and disclosure of employee data by a disgruntled employee.&nb...

Coronavirus - The implications for pensions: the Wage Subsidy Scheme and suspension of contributions - Ireland

2020-04-09

In this COVID-19 update, we look at two related pensions issues which we are receiving client queries on: • the interaction between the new Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (the “Subsidy Scheme”) and pension arrangements...

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Key considerations  Enforcement of UAE judgments in India

The Government introduced tax reliefs and extended deadlines

Konexo launches hourly resourcing model

Updata - Quarterly Privacy & Cybersecurity Update: Edition 7 - Including COVID updates

Reconsidered employment related Government measures

Coronavirus - questions and answers about contracts and regulation

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rights and obligations under lease agreements

Legal Compass: COVID-19 affects debt collection and bankruptcy proceedings

Eversheds Sutherland advises on sale of saracus Group to private equity investor Maxburg Capital Partners

Coronavirus - The new normal - Remote hearings - Ireland

Eversheds Sutherland announces 38 promotions to partner for 2020

Eversheds Sutherland maintains growth with partner promotion in Hong Kong

Coronavirus - Enhanced due diligence trends in private merger and acquisition transactions - Ireland

Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland again recommended by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners

The UAE cabinet issues a resolution regarding foreign direct investment in the UAE

Pulling together in a crisis

Eversheds Sutherland lands lead role in sale of Norton Motorcycles

Coronavirus  a practical guide for employers in the Czech Republic

Eversheds Sutherland expands leading tech practice

Legal 500: Eversheds Sutherland again among the best firms, receives nine recommendations

ITALY CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY

Coronavirus  Easing of European restrictions  Northern Ireland supply chain? Northern Ireland

Legal 500: Again among the best, we received two new recommendations

Coronavirus - Covid-19 Updates: Insurance Contracts and Potential Disputes - Ireland

Coronavirus - Tips for staying safe whilst working remotely during COVID-19 - Ireland

Coronavirus - Covid-19 Emergency Irish Health Sector Response - Ireland

Coronavirus - Further changes to the Wage Subsidy Scheme announced - Ireland

Legal Compass: Is there a right to a rent reduction?

Overview of Financial Business Stimulus Measures in COVID-19 situation

Nice to be ranked in 9 practice groups in the latest edition of Legal500 EMEA 2020

Special corporate governance rules introduced during the pandemic

We advised FabricAI Oy in an investment arrangement

Legal 500: Eversheds Attorneys highly ranked once again

New employment related Government measures

Eversheds Sutherland Russia continues to improve its position in the Legal 500 ranking

We advised Digitalist Group Plc in a financing arrangement

Data breach by disgruntled employee: UK Supreme Court clarifies approach to employers liability

Coronavirus - The implications for pensions: the Wage Subsidy Scheme and suspension of contributions - Ireland

Key considerations Enforcement of UAE judgments in India

Konexo launches hourly resourcing model

Coronavirus a practical guide for employers in the Czech Republic

Coronavirus Easing of European restrictions Northern Ireland supply chain? Northern Ireland

Data breach by disgruntled employee: UK Supreme Court clarifies approach to employers liability