13 April 2020 COVID-19 Task Force

MG Advogados has launched a task force prepared to answer your concerns arising from the special measures implemented by the Government to tackle COVID-19, which include, among others, financial aid to businesses and individuals, job retention schemes and measures to protect the workers' family lives.

The special measures enforced under the state of emergency have a significant impact on the daily lives of businesses and individuals, as such it is fundamental to take conscious and well informed decisions to overcome the specific hardships arising from this situation.

MAIN LEGAL AREAS TO TACKLE UNDER THE COVID-19

LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY
Teleworking and related aspects
Human Resource Management
Prophylactic isolation, absences, casualties and leave
Financial aid granted by the Government
Simplified lay-off
Family support measures

RESTRUCTURING AND INSOLVENCIES
Corporate restructuring measures
Advice on corporate matters
Company resolutions
Business alternatives
Contingency measures

BANKING
Negotiation and restructuring of loan contracts and bank guarantees
Support measures provided by the Government

CONTRACTS
Amendment and Termination
Changing circumstances
Force majeure cases

LEASE AND REAL ESTATE
Support measures provided by the Government
Renegotiation and amendment of lease agreements
Shopping center and similar store contracts

OTHER
Restriction on freedom of movement and economic initiative
Data protection and cybersecurity
Duties of information

E. geral@mgadvogados.pt

T. +351 213 139 010