The world has been brought to a standstill in the wake of COVID-19, now a fully-fledged global pandemic. In an unforeseen turn of events, businesses have had to shut down or downsize their operations following the COVID–19 control measures that are being put in place by governments across the globe. This will almost inevitably result in a decline in industrial and agricultural production, laying-off of workers and employees, liability in civil actions, defaults in loan payment plans, and reduction in credit access.
The resultant economic stress is more than likely to plunge companies and individuals into insolvency and bankruptcy discussions. The pertinent question on the mind of every entrepreneur and CEO is: how does one ensure that one’s business survives?
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Disclaimer
No information contained in this alert should be construed as legal advice from ALP East Africa or ALP Advocates or the individual authors, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal counsel on any subject matter.
For additional information in relation to this alert, please contact the following:
- Ann Namara Musinguzi
Head, Corporate & Commercial Department
anamara@alp-ea.com
- Lastone Gulume
Practice Director & Head, Dispute Resolution Department
lgulume@alp-ea.com
- Judith Maryanne Aboto
Associate, Corporate & Commercial Department
jaboto@alp-ea.com
- Lucy Suky
Associate, Dispute Resolution Department
lsuky@alp-ea.com