In this period of gradual resumption of activities amidst an ongoing pandemic, we are being asked to shift into “solution mode”. Life as we knew it has given way to a new reality that requires change and adaptation. Workplaces are no exception, as explored in our recent article, “Change management post-COVID-19”. Read More
Should an employer proceed with a hiring process after learning that a candidate’s disability may affect his or her ability to perform the job safely? The Quebec Court of Appeal considered this issue in CDPDJ v. Société de transport de Montréal. Read More
On May 7, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an application by commercial advertisers wishing to appeal a September 25, 2019 ruling by the Quebec Court of Appeal, which upheld the City of Montréal’s principal appeal on the matter of the legality of a ban on billboards in the Plateau Mont-Royal borough. Consequently, the […]
OFAC ALERT The U.S. Government Expands Its Venezuela-Related Sanctions On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned a number of Mexican individuals, entities, and vessels for “their activities in or associated with a network attempting to evade United States sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector.” OFAC’s action was based on […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Businesses across the world are undergoing the biggest remote working experiment since Europeans first sailed from their home ports to set up trading posts in Asia 500 years ago. This time around, however, companies are moving colleagues out of their plush city centre locations to set up offices at home. What […]
As our economy takes its first steps toward reopening and we look ahead to the post-COVID-19 world, many companies are grappling with the fallout of the various defaults or breaches of contract they have experienced during the crisis. While much has been written about “force majeure” and what companies should do if they are unable […]
Should an employer proceed with a hiring process after learning that a candidate’s disability may affect his or her ability to perform the job safely? The Quebec Court of Appeal considered this issue in CDPDJ v. Société de transport de Montréal. In this case, the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (the “CDPDJ”) claimed […]
In our recent articles,1 we called on corporate directors to reflect on their role during the current crisis and on the added value they can bring to help prepare their organizations for the post-crisis period. We then discussed the need for companies to identify new risks, including ethical risks, and make decisions while considering the impact […]
This website is the easy access to source information on legal measures taken by all jurisdictions to address the COVID-19 epidemic. It is a free and independent overview, compiled by qualified international lawyers and tax experts of each country. The purpose is to provide complete information on the various legislation adopted due to COVID-19. This […]
In this video on force majeure Nick Gall explores: The definition of force majeure Whether there is a duty of mitigation An example of mitigation Whether there are any specific notification requirements YouTube Channel
CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”) acted as Singapore counsel to a local online e-commerce platform operator (“Client”) in its series B fundraising exceeding S$3.5 million from key market players. This strategic investment was completed in May 2020 and allows the Client to leverage on the investors’ strong presence in Asia Pacific. Having advised on previous fundraising rounds, […]
CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”) advised a local private real estate fund (“Client”) on its joint venture for a real estate investment project in respect of commercial and industrial property in Singapore. The joint venture leverages on the breadth of expertise of the Client’s group of companies to manage assets and property in Singapore. The target property […]