Measures relating to COVID-19: update with the latest regulation

On 30 January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 involved a public health emergency of international importance. As a result of this crisis being increased, Spain, among other states, has taken certain measures restricting the freedom of movement of their citizens, limiting or restricting the entry of travellers from countries with outbreaks […]
COVID-19: Additional measures and modifications to RDL 8/2020

1. Introduction On 30 January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 involved a public health emergency of international importance. As a result of this crisis being increased, Spain, among other states, has taken certain measures restricting the freedom of movement of their citizens, limiting or restricting the entry of travellers from countries […]
Application of force majeure and hardship under Spanish law

Download the PDF document here The purpose of this memorandum is to address the impact of Covid-19 Coronavirus on the performance of contracts under Spanish law. In particular, we will address (i) force majeure principles, (ii) hardship rules, and (iii) MAC clauses in acquisition agreements and finance documents. 1. Context On 30 January 2020, […]
Rafael Bazán