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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Updates to the UK National Security and Investment Act

Key Points - Following our Alert last month addressing the United Kingdom Government’s intentions to improve the workings of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA), the U.K. Government has now published two new...more

K&L Gates LLP

Doing Business in Australia

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Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more

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Black Swan or new dawn: Why supply chain management is more important than ever

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Supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to a range of risks. In recent years businesses have focussed upon streamlining their supply base to minimise costs. They have sought to reduce inventory to free up working capital...more

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How To Modify Contracts With Struggling Vendors

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With Covid-19 wreaking havoc on global supply chains, vendors continue to face some difficult choices. Modifying the credit terms of contracts with struggling customers and even withholding credit is probably prudent. It’s...more

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COVID-19 Report for Life Sciences and Health Care Companies (UPDATED)

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In Tuesday's Report: Moderna announces vaccine efficacy, Fauci concerned about presidential transition, testing labs raise supply chain alarm, impact of COVID-19 on insolvency and arbitration in the U.K., and a podcast on...more

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Is Now a Good Time to Acquire a Business? Opportunities and Risks for Buyers in the Era of COVID-19

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The long seller’s market may be over, which is welcome news for many companies that are eager and able to acquire or expand a business. Many businesses and business owners have struggled mightily under the COVID-19...more

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Contracts and Insolvency – a transformational change

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New statutory provisions retrospectively change the way many existing and future contracts work. Businesses urgently need to look afresh not just at supply arrangements but also many other significant transactions of which...more

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Preparing for the Next Hanjin: The Unique Challenges and Ripple Effects of Maritime Insolvency and Restructuring

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As we attempt to mitigate the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our global supply chain, stakeholders should be actively considering downstream impacts. In this current environment, considering prospective...more

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Force majeure claims in future waves of COVID-19: four key actions

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As countries emerge from lockdown, talk turns to The Return of COVID-19. Here’s how to succeed in future force majeure claims and stop your projects from becoming what sounds like a second-rate horror movie....more

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Part III: Supplier considerations: Assessing and leveraging your leverage

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As most global markets attempt a return to normal (or a new form of normal) business, it is hard to imagine a sector or an industry that isn’t already reeling from the effects of the past three months. Getting back on your...more

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UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill: Impact on the Aviation Sector

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The UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, currently progressing through UK Parliament, will have an impact on various stakeholders in the aviation industry once enacted, due to its moratorium, supply contract, and...more

Mayer Brown

Our 12 Most Common Insolvency Questions in Receivables and Payables Finance

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Supply chain finance products have a well-deserved reputation of being fairly low risk propositions. The majority of facilities are uncommitted, exposures are typically short-term and many counterparties are highly rated and...more

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Chain reaction: Managing financial risk and exposure in the automotive supply chain

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The rapid increases in demand for connected, electric, and hybrid vehicles – together with the associated infrastructure – means that effective cooperation among OEMs, suppliers, regulators, and other stakeholders is now more...more

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Are Your Suppliers in Trouble? Warning Signs and What to Do

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While the U.S. economy overall is strong, there are risks that will likely affect the automotive supply chain in the coming year. These include tariffs on products such as steel and aluminum, and continuing trade disputes...more

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Protecting Your Supply Chain in the Face of Potential Auto Industry Challenges in 2018

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As the economy has improved and unemployment has fallen in the nearly 10 years since the Great Recession, North American vehicle sales volumes have also steadily increased and the forecast remains strong for 2018. Bloomberg...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Managing Credit Risk in the Supply Chain

Companies expend substantial resources managing the credit risk of customers, to protect the value of their sales. Many companies, however, do not always apply credit risk analysis to its supply chain, focusing instead on...more

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The Impacts of South Korean Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd. Filing for Court Receivership

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South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd. filed for court receivership on Wednesday, August 31st in South Korea after losing the support of its banks, setting the stage for its assets to be frozen as West Coast ports deny access...more

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