30.03.2020

CAPITAL MARKETS | COVID-19: ESMA extension of deadlines for the publication of financial information

In order to preserve investor protection and contribute to the integrity of the European Union markets, on 27 March 2020 the European Security and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) expressed its opinion on the…

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30.03.2020

REAL ESTATE | “Decreto Cura Italia - Healing Italy Decree”: measures adopted and consequences in the real estate sector

As is known, on 17 March 2020, Decree Law No. 18 (the so-called “Decreto Cura Italia - Healing Italy Decree") was published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary Edition, No. 70. Among the measures set…

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26.03.2020

CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL | Coronavirus and health and safety requirements

1. Foreword Given the extraordinary situation related to the spread of the COVID-19 virus (for the sake of simplicity, hereinafter also referred to as “Coronavirus”), in compliance with the provisions…

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26.03.2020

TAX | BANKING | COVID-19 epidemiological emergency and incentives to support businesses

Conversion of deferred tax assets into tax credits following the transfer of non-performing loans Article 55 of Law Decree of 17 March 2020 no. 18 introduced in Italy relevant provisions aimed at…

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24.03.2020

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Suspension of terms related to intellectual property proceedings following COVID-19 measures

Suspension of IP related deadlines as of 24 March 2020 EUIPO: All deadlines expiring between 9 March 2020 and 30 April 2020 inclusive affecting all parties in proceedings before the EUIPO are extended…

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23.03.2020

Antitrust | Adjustment of Italian merger control’s thresholds

The Italian Antitrust Authority has published today the yearly resolution on adjustment, based on annual increases of GDP deflator index, of the national merger control turnover thresholds.  Based on…

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23.03.2020

INSURANCE | Coronavirus and measures adopted by the supervisory authorities

Below are the main measures taken in response to the Coronavirus emergency, with reference to the insurance sector. 1. “Cura Italia” (“Healing Italy”) Decree (Law Decree No. 18 of 17 March 2020) Article…

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23.03.2020

CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL | The impact of Coronavirus (i) on commercial agreements and (ii) on certain corporate law aspects for companies

[IMPORTANT NOTE: This document is updated as at 27 March 2020 at 4 pm: given that the state of emergency and the related regulatory framework are constantly evolving on a daily basis, the contents of this…

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23.03.2020

CAPITAL MARKETS | COVID-19 and Market Abuse Regulation: Communication on the suspension of business activities

1. Foreword In light of the evolution of the epidemiological situation, the particularly widespread nature of the epidemic and the increase in the number of cases throughout Italy, by Prime Ministerial…

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20.03.2020

TAX | Epidemiological emergency from COVID-19 and tax measures to support businesses

Foreword Given the extraordinary necessity and urgency to contain the adverse effects that the epidemiological emergency caused by COVID-19 is having on the national social and economic fabric, the…

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20.03.2020

TAX | Donation related to the COVID-19 Emergency

In order to promote the donations aimed at facing the COVID-19 emergency, the so-called "Decreto Cura Italia- Healing Italy Decree" has provided in art. 66 a series of special incentives for individuals…

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20.03.2020

LABOUR | Cura Italia Decree. Measures supporting the employment and employees securing work activities and income

On 17 March 2020, Decree-Law No. 18 of 17 March 2020 was published in the Official Gazette (“Gazzetta Ufficiale”) introducing measures supporting the Italian healthcare system and supporting households,…

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