Information on coronavirus COVID-19 | DLA Piper

The outbreak and spread of coronavirus COVID-19 have caused a public health crisis of global significance. The disease has severe ramifications for the general public, health systems, societies and economies in many countries throughout the world. This page will contain our published articles with guidance on the legal as well as other practical aspects relating to coronavirus COVID-19 and its impact.

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Navigating choppy seas - handling counterparty decline and default in times of crisis

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has made companies in the transport sector increase their focus on manag...

COVID-19 opens door to Facial Recognition Technology

Technology such as contact tracing apps and facial recognition technology (FRT) has the potential to...

World Economic Forum has published principles for business leaders to manage and mitigate effects of COVID-19

The World Economic Forum has published "Stakeholder Principles in the COVID Era" on the business com...

The EU Commission has issued a new set of guidelines on investment screening with a particular focus on the health sector

The global health crisis and economic downturn have increased awareness among EU member states with ...

Coronavirus COVID-19: IMO guidelines for shipowners

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, governments across the world have imposed restrictions which affe...

M&A in the Light of COVID-19: An Analysis by DLA Piper’s Corporate M&A Department

This DLA Piper analysis describes a number of issues which parties involved in M&A transactions ...

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Denmark: COVID-19 is no longer classified as a “socially critical disease"

New Swedish act orders Danish employers to pay tax in Sweden if employees resident in Sweden work from home

New act on notice of holiday in connection with the handling of COVID-19

Employers shall now test visiting workers for COVID-19

M&A in 2020: Impact of COVID-19

New agreement on temporary short-time working during COVID-19

Navigating choppy seas - handling counterparty decline and default in times of crisis

Reopening the workplace – FAQ about employment and personal data