Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and FICCI organised webiner series. COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the rules of the game for the business. Swiftness with which large parts of the world had to lock down their economic activities has raised several important legal issues. Companies are invoking clauses like Force Majeure, MAC to excuse themselves out of contractual obligations in commercial contracts and M&A transactions. Employers are concerned about business continuity risks, employment related concerns.The pandemic has disrupted economies and businesses with closure of several manufacturing facilities and supply chain worldwide. This disruption is forcing boards across organizations to confront difficult questions on how businesses should respond during such a crisis. Experts from Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas provides their perspectives on the key legal issues which organizations should be aware of and the steps they should take to navigate through this pandemic situation.

Speakers:

Mr. Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner & Chairman FICCI Corporate Laws Committee

Mr. Bharat Vasani, Partner

Ms. Rashmi Pradeep, Partner