If you have not yet carried out Euro Contingency Planning, we recommend that you do so now.

Why now? Despite the market perceiving the results of last Sunday’s Greek elections as a positive development, uncertainty regarding the future of the euro, the eurozone and the EU itself remain in abundance. The various scenarios for the future of the euro, ranging from a single member state leaving the eurozone to the full deconstruction of the euro, make it imperative for companies to take action now. The companies that will weather the coming storm the best will inevitably be those who have proactively considered the various scenarios and implemented plans to mitigate the risks associated with each scenario.

How can we help? Reed Smith established a Eurozone Response Group in Q3 of 2011, offering a wealth of experience to clients seeking to understand the current situation in Europe and to work out defensive and other strategies in the uncertain environment in which we currently find ourselves. We can help by working with you to ensure that your exposure to risks such as a eurozone member exit, a deconstruction of the euro, a sovereign default or a banking crisis is assessed and mitigated to the extent possible.

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