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Dechert's Singapore International Arbitration team presents this broadcast series on key legal issues relating to the coronavirus and resulting lockdowns. Part Two: Relying on Legal Doctrines and Legislative Measures to Renegotiate or Suspend a Contract This week's broadcast will focus on frustration, the fundamental change of circumstances doctrine, and recent legislation which suspends contractual obligations during the pandemic.  

A webinar describing how your business may be affected by the implementation of the USMCA treaty.  Erica Franzetti and Henry Defriez from the International Arbitration Group will discuss key provisions of the investment chapter of the treaty, focusing on the substantive and procedural rights of investors under the USMCA vis-à-vis the NAFTA. Melissa Duffy and Jean Chang from the International Trade and Government Regulation Group will discuss key trade changes from the NAFTA, including those affecting digital trade, financial services, agricultural market access, labor standards and automotive rules of origin.

Please save the date for the virtual event, "Permanent and Private Capital in the Time of COVID-19: Where We've Been and Where We're Going." Alongside co-sponsors ING and KBW/Stifel, Dechert will host a multi-panel virtual conference covering the latest developments in the private credit industry. The panels will feature a broad range of experts from leading industry institutions. A detailed agenda will follow.