A discussion of the obligations to disclose information in regards to the direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on companies and/or the exposure of companies to certain risks likely to impact it.
COVID-19 has impacted industries across the spectrum and such disruptions have exposed parties to potential liability. Accordingly, we explore whether COVID-19 can constitute a force majeure under an agreement.
The Securities and Futures Commission and the HK Stock Exchange have issued a joint consultation paper on proposed changes to the decision-making and governance structure of listing regulation.