In consideration of the current situation regarding COVID-19 affecting all areas of economic life, companies are currently facing major economic challenges. bpv Huegel provides regular analyses and updates on legal issues related to COVID-19 available under Support Info COVID-19.
Please note that an examination and assessment of the facts of the case is necessary and that the information provided on our website cannot replace legal advice in individual cases. Further, the new regulations enacted by the parliament and the government may also be changed at short notice. We therefore invite you to visit our information area on a regular basis.
If you have any questions regarding a respective COVID-19 Legal Update, please contact the authors or your regular contact at bpv Huegel. The team of bpv Huegel is available for all legal questions concerning COVID-19 as well as all other concerns and topics at any time by phone or e-mail.
Overview of the COVID-19 Legal Updates:
Corporate/M&A
- Key points for members of corporate bodies – management board, executive board and supervisory board members
- Shareholder’s meetings – Corporate COVID 19 Act entered into force
- Effects on contractual relations and short-term need for action
- Rules governing general meetings and shareholders’ meetings, annual accounts, and notarial deeds
- Virtual Supervisory Board, Shareholder and General Meetings
Competition and Antitrust
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance
- Ad hoc disclosure obligations of listed companies
- BaFin publishes FAQ on ad hoc disclosure obligations of listed companies
Tax
Insolvency and Restructuring
Public Economic Law
Labour & Employment
Real Estate
- Building contracts – Allocation of risk according to Austrian Standard ÖNORM B2110
- Theses of the judgement to the rent reduction because of COVID-19 for commercial real estate
IP/IT/Data Protection
Litigation
Dispute Resolution