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Landlords and COVID-19: navigating a path in the commercial and retail leasing space

As the economy continues to suffer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasing restrictions are placed on social interaction and the operation of businesses, landlords need to consider how to deal with the increasingly likely scenario that m

  • Pandemic
  • Economic downturn
  • Restrictions
  • Bank
  • Disclosure
  • Loan
  • Default
  • Rent
  • Force majeure
  • Statutory rights

Article

Combatting the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on commercial agreements

In the past week, global financial markets have reacted strongly to the outbreak of COVID-19. Governments worldwide are implementing measures to contain the virus and investors are wary of the impact these measures, as well as the practical effects

  • Litigation
  • Force majeure
  • Commercial contracts
  • Breach of contract
  • Coronavirus
  • Covid-19

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Compensation for natural hazards

In June 2016, the east coast of Australia experienced two intense “east coast lows” bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds. The first of these events was exacerbated by a king tide and resulted in severe coastal and structural damage. Som

  • Force majeure
  • Planning
  • Natural events
  • Planning requirements

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The rights and obligations of employers and employees during natural disasters

The recent flooding across Australia has seen substantial and prolonged disruption to many businesses. Problems range from minor inconvenience to complete shutdown, with limited prospects of returning to anything like normal operations any time soon.

  • Mother nature
  • Environmental impacts
  • Floods
  • Force majeure
  • Employment
  • State emergency services