Equatorial Guinea – COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 Outbreak 31 March 2020 The Equatorial Guinea Government has been active in adopting measures to face the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (the COVID-19) in Equatorial Guinea, including those taken in 12 March 2020 suspending international flights as from 15 March 2020 and keeping the population well informed (particularly by the Ministry of …
Equatorial Guinea – COVID-19 Outbreak
The Equatorial Guinea Government has been active in adopting measures to face the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (the COVID-19) in Equatorial Guinea, including those taken in 12 March 2020 suspending international flights as from 15 March 2020 and keeping the population well informed (particularly by the Ministry of Health) of all COVID-19 symptoms and …
Equatorial Guinea – COVID-19 Outbreak Update | New Measures Adopted
In addition to the measures adopted on 23 March 2020 to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, and as already announced in our previous Flash on this subject matter, considering that more COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Equatorial Guinea, the Prime Minister, after consulting inter alia with the Novel Coronavirus Surveillance Technical Committee, has …
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Equatorial Guinea -COVID-19 Outbreak Update #2 | State of Alarm for Health Reasons
As reported in our 31 March 2020 Flash, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea was discussing a draft Decree declaring State of Emergency and on 30 March 2020 the President of the Republic had a meeting with members of the Government to discuss widening even further the measures to contain the …
CABO VERDE – Special framework for pledges over movable assets
Decree Law No. 40/2020, of 1 April 2020, sets forth a special framework for pledges over any type of movable assets (including over the entirety of a pledgor’s movable assets), over a part or fraction of a movable asset, or over a company. Pledges under the new legal framework are subject to the following main …
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Covid-19 Luxembourg corporate news: Ensuring corporate governance in time of crisis
The public health emergency and economic slump precipitated by the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted the authorities to amend various rules and regulations applicable to companies in Luxembourg to enable them to cope with existing and future difficulties affecting their business. We have summarised below the most important developments. Prohibition on holding physical meetings In the …
COVID-19 Relaxation for Companies
On account of COVID – 19 being declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization, several countries have taken a slew of drastic measures to combat the spread of the virus. The alarming rise in the number of cases in India actioned the Central Government into implementing a nationwide lock-down. Further, taking cognizance of the …
Is the Positive List an FDI Economic or Legal Game Changer
Once again, the United Arab Emirates proves itself as the Middle East friendliest investments market. The pass of the investments Positive List by the Federal Ministerial Cabinet is a clear indication that UAE economy planners do understand that in this new world order, open market strategy is the only way to go to achieve a …
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COVID-19: What does it mean for the insurance sector?
As discussed in our previous article[1], the effects of COVID-19 have gone beyond what we consider to be a health hazard. With the world coming to a sudden halt, there are claims being made that the stock markets have suffered the worst quarter since the year 1987[2] and we are yet to see the ultimate impact …
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Covid-19 is «pushing» for the use of Electronic Signatures
As the epidemic of the Covid-19 spreads around the globe, more and more professionals are required to work from home, a situation that leads to new challenges, one of which being the signing of documents. In order to tackle such an issue, more and more businesses are now using electronic signatures for the completion of …
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